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SC collegium recommends transfer of 23 HC judges

Including Gujarat HC judge who denied stay of Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in defamation case

RSS, BJP chiefs' focus back on state

In a strategic move aimed at making significant inroads in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the chief of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat, and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national president Jagat Prakash Nadda, are scheduled to arrive in Kolkata late on Friday.

Guv asks govt to remove health varsity VC

In an abrupt move Governor CV Ananda Bose has asked the state health department to remove the vice-chancellor (VC) of the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS).

JU boy death: Ex-student detained for questioning

Governor visited the varsity hostel on Thursday and spoke to the students

Minding our language

National politics does often overshadow state governments’ local endeavors and achievements.

WHO declares 'Eris' Covid strain as variant of interest

A new strain of Covid-19, 'EG.5' or 'Eris' has been declared as a \"variant of interest\" by the World Health Organization (WHO) as cases rise globally.

Payments to Veena Vijayan, political leaders: Central agencies to probe

The controversy over alleged illegal payments to the Kerala chief minister’s daughter, Veena Vijayan, by a mining company, Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL), has put both the CPI-M-led ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in a difficult situation.

MEA asks Indians in Niger to leave country

Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals whose presence is not essential in Niger to leave the country as soon as possible, following the coup in the African nation.

SC junks plea to restrain Opp alliance from using name INDIA

The Supreme Court on Friday junked a petition seeking to restrain the alliance of 26 political parties from using the name “INDIA” (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance).

Rahul attacks PM again over Manipur

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today mounted a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Manipur was burning while the PM was joking and laughing in the Lok Sabha while replying to the debate on the no-confidence motion against his government.

Britain announces new funding to deal with 'Khalistan' extremism

United Kingdom’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced new funding to enhance the UK’s capability to tackle 'Pro-Khalistan' extremism.

Parl adjourned sine die after stormy session

Parliament was adjourned sine die on Friday after the conclusion of its monsoon session which had 17 sittings since 20 July and saw the rejection of a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha against the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shah introduces 3 Bills to reform criminal laws

New Bills are intended to replace the existing IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act

Probe into Eden Gardens fire 'likely'

Just a little less than two months before hosting five matches, including a semi final, of the World Cup of 50 - over cricket, Eden Gardens late into last night coped with a fire said to have been purely fortuitously noticed by some renovation workers inches off the visiting side's dressing room on the Dr BC Roy Clubhouse's ground floor behind a false ceiling which the fire brigade put out after a brief effort very early this morning, said sources in the Cricket Association of Bengal.

Canadian Open: Alcaraz beats Ben Shelton in opener

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz made his Toronto debut on Centre Court against promising American Ben Shelton, winning in straight sets, here.

Not really thinking what the Indian selectors may be thinking: Prithvi Shaw

After breaking multiple List A records through a mammoth 244 for Northamptonshire in the One-Day Cup match against Somerset at the County Ground, India’s opening batter Prithvi Shaw insisted that he’s not thinking about what national selection committee back home will be thinking of his performances.

'No. 4 position has been an issue for India for a long time'

Rohit Sharma stated that India will wait & see how KL Rahul and Iyer progress

Mad about a donna

Yes, she is certainly a ‘donna’ (which in Italian means a woman of great importance), more precisely a prima donna. Her name is Madonna Louise Ciccone, or simply Madonna.

Nolan goes nuclear ~ Oppenheimer's odyssey

Lights, camera, historical enigma! Christopher Nolan, the cinematic sorcerer known for bending the rules of reality with a mere flick of his directorial wand, has taken a detour from his mind-boggling wonderland to whisk us away on a time-travelling journey that’s more factual than fantastical.

US announces new bans on investments in China

US President Joe Biden has slapped new bans on investments in advanced technology industries in China in order to protect national security. President Biden signed an executive order late on Wednesday, banning US investments in certain key tech sectors of China.

Pak Prez dissolves NA, paves way for polls

Following the end of the govt, PM will discuss with Opp leader to decide on a caretaker premier

Andrew Yule signs pact with NACOF for business expansion

Andrew Yule, a multidimensional public sector organisation, (under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India) with Tea as a major and flagship product has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Federation of Farmers' Procurement and Retailing Corporation of India Limited (NACOF), a multi-state cooperative society of India under the able leadership of Ram Iqbal Singh as Chairman.

Wall Strallies after inflation report

The Fed has said it will make upcoming decisions on rates based on what data reports say, particularly those on inflation & the job market

Unrealistic to talk of BRICS currency

Whenever there is a serious economic situation — such as the mismatch between the price of gold and the reality of the US economy in the late 1960s, the two oil crises of the 1970s, the various financial problems throughout the 1990s, the creation of the euro in the early 2000s and the 2008 global financial crisis — many expect the dollar to lose its importance.

Barbie Who?

Full disclosure. I have not seen the movie. And I have never owned the doll.

The way forward

The government very well knows that both the Meitei as well as Kuki communities have legitimate historical grievances. Both communities ‘rightfully‘ stake claims to land and resources in the state. The divide is evident, the misunderstanding runs deep and the stand-off is apparent. The conflict seemingly involves a multifaceted interplay of a number of issues rather than merely being an ethnic wrangle. Any one-sided narrative in favour of any single group would certainly hinder any serious efforts at a mutually acceptable solution

'India to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027'

“India is committed to eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target through mission mode, multi partner, multi sector targeted drive,” Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said today.

PM Modi to visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday to launch key projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday to launch a series of projects in the state.

Scindia seeks apology from Opp for their remarks against PM

Strongly defending the BJP led NDA government's performance, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a former Congressman, on Thursday, sought an apology from the Opposition for their remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.

Sitharaman highlights Modi govt's achievements

The Finance Minister further said that UPA wasted a decade marked by corruption and cronyism