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Congress' show of admiration for Ambedkar nothing but drama: BJP
The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of invoking Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ambedkar's legacy for its political purposes.
Rahul alleges Fadnavis lied after police killed Dalit activist in custody
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has alleged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis lied on the floor of the house about the death of 35-year-old Dalit activist Somnath Suryavanshi in police (judicial) custody in Parbhani, during the winter session of the state Assembly held in Nagpur, after the issue was raised by Sharad Pawar-led NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad.
Jaipur tanker blast: Vasundhara Raje meets kin of injured
Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje visited SMS Hospital in Jaipur on Monday to check on the condition of those injured in the Jaipur LPG tanker blast.
Prez Calls Upon Medical Fraternity To Motivate People On Organ Donation
'The medical profession is a profession that brings with it the sacred responsibility of reducing people's suffering'
CM Fadnavis pacifies NCP's OBC leader Bhujbal who failed to get ministerial berth
Ajit Pawar-led NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured him of OBC representation in the cabinet.
NHRC shoots off notice to TN govt over death of 2 labourers
The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that two people, working as contract labourers with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco), died due to electrocution while repairing a high-tension overhead power line near Olaiyur Ring Road in KK Nagar, Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu on December 18.
13.4 million subscribers requested for mobile number portability in October: TRAI
Around 13.45 million subscribers submitted their requests for mobile number portability (MNP) in October this year, taking the cumulative MNP requests from 1,039.11 million at the end of September to 1,052.56 million in October, the government data showed on Monday.
T'gana HC rejects Mohan Babu's pre-arrest bail
In a setback to veteran actor Manchu Mohan Babu in the case relating to an attack on a journalist, the Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed his petition for anticipatory bail.
Ranthambhore tiger dead, body found with injury marks
A young tiger T 2309 found dead in the Aama Ghati area of ROPT range of the Ranthambhore Tiger Project reserve on Monday.
Election Rules amendment: Democracy facing gravest threat under BJP regime, says Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly criticised the recent amendment to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, calling it an undemocratic assault on free and fair elections.
Cong, BRS trade charges on vandalism at Allu Arjun's home
The six men, accused of vandalising the residence of the actor, were released on conditional bail
AMBH to set up large hospital on idle land
To revive the ailing state-run Asansol Mines Board of Health (AMBH), several measures have been planned, including the establishment of a hospital on its idle and unused land in Jamuria, near Asansol, under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Central Bank of India celebrates its foundation day
The Central Bank of India marked its 114th Foundation Day on 21 December with celebrations held across the country.
64 pc of Kolkata's iconic taxis to be off the roads by March 2025
Over 64 per cent of the iconic yellow taxis in Kolkata will be off the roads by March 2025 due to the 15-year service limit imposed by the state transport department.
HC Division Bench upheld directives of single bench allowing doctors to organise sit-in protest
The division bench of the Calcutta High Court (HC) on Monday upheld the directives of the single bench allowing the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJPD) for a sit-in protest programme at Metro Channel, opposite the Metro Cinema shopping plaza at Esplanade, on the incident of the brutal rape and murder of a young woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital till 26 December.
Nabanna cracks down on alleged graft in Banglar Bari project
Amidst growing allegations of corruption in the Banglar Bari project in rural Bengal, the state secretariat at Nabanna has directed district magistrates (DMs) to adopt strict measures against any irregularities.
HC Division Bench upheld directives of single bench allowing doctors to organise sit-in protest
The division bench of the Calcutta High Court (HC) on Monday upheld the directives of the single bench allowing the West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors (WBJPD) for a sit-in protest programme at Metro Channel, opposite the Metro Cinema shopping plaza at Esplanade, on the incident of the brutal rape and murder of a young woman doctor at the RG Kar Medical College Hospital till 26 December.
Creating awareness for flora and fauna
A project called Universal Love has been taken up to create awareness to protect nature and animals.
Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen leader arrest exposes rising infiltration and electoral fraud: BJP
The arrest of a leader of a Kashmir militant group from Canning and the release of an Al-Qaeda leader in Bangladesh have raised concerns within the BJP about the potential threat to internal security in West Bengal and across India.
Trinamul rally against Shah across state
The speakers highlighted how Bengal has been deprived of all the dues flouting the federal structure of the Indian Constitution
Gangasagar Mela: ER to run 72 special trains
In a bid to cater to the anticipated rush of devotees and other passengers during the upcoming Gangasagar Mela 2025, the Sealdah division of the Eastern Railway has decided to run 72 special trains in the route from 12 to 16 January 2025.
Fight against cancer: Siliguri patient finds cure at Bangalore hospital
Two years ago, Sujata Karmakar, a homemaker from Siliguri, experienced a life-changing moment when she was diagnosed with carcinoma of the right breast.
Setback for ED as 9 accused file plea seeking relief
The judge of the special court observed that since he was not arrested earlier despite being questioned by the central agencies probing the school job case he could be granted anticipatory bail in the matter
NABARD's solar project helps tribal families in Alipurduar
In a significant move to empower rural communities, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has successfully implemented a solar energy project under its Rural Infrastructure Promotion Fund (RIPF), benefitting 45 tribal households in the remote Pukuri Adma and Panbarai villages of Alipurduar's Buxa Hill region.
PM remembers Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, Kharge slams govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his 122nd birth anniversary, calling him a true well-wisher of the poor and farmers whereas Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Union government of being \"anti-farmer\".
Nearly 10 lakh job letters issued under Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday distributed appointment letters to over 71,000 newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organizations, saying the government is prioritising the full utilisation of India's youth talent through initiatives like Rozgar Melas.
Jaishankar to visit US for talks with key officials
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from 24-29 December, it was officially announced on Monday.
Centre removes 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 & 8 students
In a significant development, the Central government has removed the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools run by it stressing that the new rules will help improve the learning outcomes while giving special attention to students who are not academically strong.
Former SC judge V Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC chairperson
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
Shyam Benegal passes away at 90
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who pioneered the parallel film movement in India, passed away in Mumbai on Monday.