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Safety for women in trains
Aiming to ensure a safe travel environment for women and children by implementing robust security measures, the Eastern Railway operated 156 Mail/Express trains, 171 passenger trains, and 13 ladies' special trains being escorted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), including 74 trains jointly patrolled by male and female personnel.
ICC marks centenary with Narayana Murthy
Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched its centenary celebrations with a grand event featuring Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Infosys Founder, N R Narayana Murthy at the historic Calcutta Town Hall.
Payel Roy Ganguly - Honored as "Nightingale of Chicagoland" in U.S. Congressional Record
Payel Roy Ganguly, hailed as the \"Nightingale of Chicagoland,\" has been honored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Illinois Representative Jonathan L. Jackson, for her inspiring journey from Kolkata, India to become a globally acclaimed musician has entered into the Congressional Record.
Bangladesh tour operators to miss Bengal Travel Mart
Bangladesh-based tour operators will not participate in the 8th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024, despite earlier assurances from the Tour Operators' Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators' Association (EHTTOA). The event is scheduled to be held in Siliguri from 17-19 December.
Mamata pays homage to Indian soldiers on Vijay Diwas
She refused to comment on the situation that is prevalent in Bangladesh now
Fresh Raniganj master plan for state approval
At a high-level meeting in Asansol, it has been decided that a fresh plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of Raniganj Coalfields subsidence and underground fire zone will be prepared and sent to the state government for final approval.
ISS Successful Candidates get sweets, flowers from Mamata
The two candidates were delivered the pleasantries by the local government representatives
Bengal ranks first in animal protein production in country: Report
Bengal has become the country's highest animal protein producer, overtaking Uttar Pradesh, said a report published by the Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024.
'Won't allow Lanka to be used against India'
Sri Lanka's President Disanayake, who is in India on his first visit after elections, said the cooperation with India will flourish under his govt
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73
Tabla maestro and Padma Vibhushan Zakir Hussain passed away late last night at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family said on Monday.
Australian legend Border rates Bumrah as highly as Hadlee and Marshall
Jasprit Bumrah's stocks rose exponentially ever since he arrived on Australian shores this summer, with the pace ace leading India to a commanding win in the Border-Gavaskar series opener in Perth, before leaving his mark in Adelaide and Brisbane.
BGT: Rain may play spoilsport during remaining two days of Brisbane Test
The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there are 90% chances of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India which is Tuesday and Wednesday.
India at rain's mercy after yet another top order collapse
Aussie pacers dominate Indian batting at rain swept Gabba to leave visitors tottering at 51-4
India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally
India is set to witness a record office space leasing activity in 2024, reaching 83-85 million square feet of gross leasing value (GLV) which is a 13 per cent growth from last year, according to a report on Monday.
India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2pc CAGR by 2033: Report
Amid the growing prevalence of diabetes in India, the glucose monitoring market in the country is forecast to grow at a 2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-33, according to a report on Monday.
HPCL expands free heart care initiative with new partnership
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has taken a significant step to bring life-saving heart care closer to those in need.
India's trade deficit at all-time-high of $37.8 billion in November
India registered a record trade deficit of $37.8 billion in November with exports contracting 4.85 per cent to $32.1 billion while imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion.
India's banking sector poised for continued resilience: S&P Global
India's financial sector is poised for continued resilience, bolstered by structural improvements and robust economic growth prospects, according to the S&P Global Ratings 2025 banking outlook.
India's trend GDP growth to move closer to 6.5-7 pc in FY25: Crisil
The main macro drivers remain healthy and India's GDP growth is likely to move closer to the trend growth of 6.5-7 per cent this fiscal, a Crisil Insight report said on Monday.
Market erases some gains; Selling seen in IT, metal, oil & gas, FMCG
The Sensex was down 384.55 points or 0.47 percent at 81,748.57, and the Nifty was down 100.05 points or 0.40 percent at 24,668.25
As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants
As dozens of deported migrants pack into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma sits under fluorescent lights clutching a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs—all that was waiting for her in Honduras.
Gulf Countries denounce Israeli decision to expand settlements in Golan Heights
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar condemned the Israeli government's approval of a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights.
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to nearly 45,000
The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war
S. Korea's Constitutional Court justices hold first meeting to decide impeached president's fate
South Korean Constitutional Court is set to hold its first meeting of its justices Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo), kicking off preparations for his impeachment trial.
India-Bangladesh Armies exchange sweets at Akhura border to celebrate 53rd Vijay Diwas anniversary
On the 53rd anniversary of Vijay Diwas, a gesture of camaraderie took place at the Akhura Indo-Bangladesh border located at Tripura, where senior army officers from India and Bangladesh exchanged sweets.
High number of transfer requests by teachers to be challenge for Bihar government
The Nitish Kumar government which always claims that teachers' recruitment is its achievement, may face a new challenge managing the high volume of transfer requests from educators in Bihar.
CBI files five chargesheets in Assam online trading scam; 18 accused named
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed five chargesheets in Guwahati against 18 individuals and two companies involved in a massive online trading scam that duped thousands of investors in Assam by promising high returns, officials said on Monday.
Assam's Panchayat polls: political parties gear up for fierce grassroots battle
With panchayat elections in Assam approaching fast, political parties are ramping up their preparations, spurred by the recent publication of draft electoral rolls.
Precision land management must for Viksit Bharat
Jagdeep Dhankhar said, 'Your guardianship of this land is vital for both strategic defence infrastructure and sustainable development.'
Assam CM to attend Bhutan's national day, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the National Day Celebrations of Bhutan from December 16 to 18 at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.