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Body of local TMC leader found under mysterious circumstances

BJP's West Bengal president and Union minister of state Sukanta Majumdar vehemently denied the TMC allegations blaming the BJP and claimed that the infighting in Trinamul Congress in Nandigram might have led to the death

India Partners AAP, Inc On Collision Course

AAP Accuses Congress Of Colluding With BJP For Delhi Polls

Kohli penalised for heated altercation with Konstas at MCG

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has been docked 20 per cent of his match fee and awarded one demerit point for his heated exchange with Australia debutant Sam Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Bengal Govt to Allow Construction of More Shopping Malls

The state government will allow construction of more shopping malls in the city and all district headquarters as a part of the drive to make artisans economically self-reliant, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said today.

BGT: India, Australia gun for series lead in Boxing Day Test

With the series locked 1-1, the fourth contest at the MCG is expected to see some exciting cricket

Bumrah equals Ashwin's India record after Brisbane exploits

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has achieved the joint-highest rating ever by an Indian player, equalling the record rating points held by recently-retired spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, and the 31-year-old has the chance of going one better during the upcoming Melbourne Test.

Not really child's play

The proliferation of kidfluencers raises legal and ethical questions, says Irmine Keta Rotimi

Lady Justice wears a uniform

Trial of civilians in military courts raises questions of fairness and transparency, argues Zahid Hussain

Need for Judicial Introspection

The tragic tale of Atul Subhash must lead to judicial and legal reforms, says Ravi Kumar Gupta

Year Ender 2024: Speedy processing of returns to amendments in GST

The year 2024 saw the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) prioritising the speedy processing of returns and refunds, with over Rs 2.35 lakh crore refunded and more than 3.87 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) processed within 7 days.

Not Only India, US, China, and Canada Also Fined Deloitte for Violating Audit Standards

Global audit firm Deloitte has been fined about Rs 2 crore by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) for alleged lapses in auditing Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL).

'Reforms must begin at grassroots level'

Jitendra Singh emphasised grassroots reforms will have long-lasting & meaningful change

NRI remittances surge to record $11.9 billion in April-Oct: RBI

Inflows into non-resident Indian (NRI) deposit accounts surged to $11.9 billion in April-October during the current financial year, which is nearly twice the corresponding figure of $6.1 billion for the same period last year, the latest figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

India's Economy to Grow by 6.5 Percent in Current, Next FY: EY Report

A recent EY report said India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 percent in the current and the next financial year.

Real Effective Exchange Rate of Rupee spikes in November

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report highlighted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian Rupee increased to 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024.

Indian Markets to Deliver Positive Returns for Ninth Year in a Row, Outperform US

Driven by strong fundamental and robust economic growth, the domestic benchmark indices are set to give positive returns in 2024 for the ninth consecutive year.

Pope Calls for World to Silence Arms and Overcome Divisions in Christmas Address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged \"all people of all nations\" to find courage during this Holy Year \"to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions\" plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

Cities Worldwide Hold Subdued Christmas Eve Celebrations Amid Conflicts

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters and a police officer

Two reporters were killed and several wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince's biggest public hospital, the country's online media association said.

21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence After Election Court Ruling

Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed 9 October elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said Tuesday.

Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan: Taliban

The Pakistani military said security forces killed 13 insurgents in an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan, a district located along eastern Afghanistan's Paktika province

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive

Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, said Tuesday they have launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria's northern border with Turkey.

CM Omar Abdullah Makes Surprise Visit to Hospitals in Srinagar

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday conducted a surprise inspection of the premier health institutions in Srinagar to gain firsthand knowledge of the facilities and services being provided to patients and their attendants.

Shah meets CRPF officials, reviews operations & says force is playing important role in ensuring peace

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday visited the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Headquarters in New Delhi, and reviewed the operations and efficiency of the force.

Assam Police STF arrests 2 ABT operatives

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested two more operatives of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a militant group associated with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).

Giriraj Singh demands Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has demanded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.

UP govt cuts fare on AC Janrath/Shatabdi bus services by 20 pc to mark Atal Centenary

The Yogi Adityanath Government in Uttar Pradesh has announced a special initiative to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Assam CM seeks tighter border security amid B'desh crisis

'Each day, 10 to 20 Bangladeshi nationals are trying to cross into India due to the economic challenges in their country'

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launches Initiative to Empower Grassroots Governance

In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots governance, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative on Good Governance Day, celebrated to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.