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Rupee falls 13 paise to 86.58 against dollar

The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.

Justice served?

The verdict in the RG Kar rape and murder case has stirred a heated debate in West Bengal and across the country.

N Dinajpur DM Visits Bindol village on bicycle

In a unique initiative to enhance public relations, North Dinajpur District Magistrate Surendra Kumar Meena on Monday visited Bindol village, riding a bicycle, and spent time at a local tea stall, interacting with common people.

India Should Reciprocate If US Imposes Higher Tariffs: Trade Experts

They noted that India has previously implemented retaliatory customs duties on several US products, such as apples, in response to what it deemed 'illegal' tariffs imposed by America on certain steel and aluminum products

She's smarter: 2nd Lady Usha Vance praised by Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that he would have chosen Usha Chilukuri Vance, JD Vance's wife, as his Vice President as \"she is smarter but the line of succession did not work that way\".

Mamata Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones for Projects Worth Over Rs 1,200 Cr in Malda

Urges Admin to Remain Vigilant Against Criminal Activities

Youth Held for 'Raping' Woman in Siliguri

A man was arrested on the allegations of raping a woman for two consecutive days.

HC upholds conviction of 3 persons under trafficking, POCSO charges

Minors trafficked from Sealdah stn, one raped in UP

Share of renewables in India's energy mix to remain stable at 21% in FY25

The share of renewables including large hydro in the country's overall energy mix is expected to remain stable at nearly 21 percent in FY25, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said on Tuesday.

Trump's win, climate's loss? US Paris pact pull-out big blow to global efforts

World's largest emitter of greenhouse gases quit for the second time in a decade

Out on bail, Jyotipriya Mallick likely to attend next Assembly session

Former Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick on Tuesday met the Speaker of the state Legislative Assembly Biman Banerjee in the latter's chamber and completed all necessary formalities for attending the next Assembly session.

Political parties should have code of conduct for lawmakers, says Lok Sabha Speaker Birla

Amid disruptions in Parliament and state legislatures, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday urged political parties to devise a code of conduct for their lawmakers to uphold the dignity of their respective Houses.

'Shrishtishree Mela', showcasing handmade products, inaugurated

EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

For Mbappe, early jitters at Madrid were down to mind's games

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Over 100 devotees saved after heart attacks at Maha Kumbh, 183 critical patients got ICU care

Over 100 devotees who suffered heart attacks at Maha Kumbh have been saved while 183 critical patients have received ICU care and 580 minor surgeries have been successfully performed, officials said.

Govt Disburses ₹1,596 Cr in Six PLI Schemes During April-Sept FY25

The government has disbursed Rs 1,596 crore under Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for six sectors, including electronics and pharma, during the April-September this fiscal, an official said.

EU wants to upgrade strategic partnership with India, says Prez Ursula

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the first trip of her new Commission will be to India as she wants to upgrade the strategic partnership with \"the largest country and democracy\" of the world.

Mandhana 2nd in women's ICC rankings

India opener Smriti Mandhana inched closer to the top position, climbing to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland.

Regime of disruptions

Biden was MAGA without the snide cultural baggage that Trump so effectively cultivated

Hope Trump will end the war: Zelenskyy

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump has told him that he wanted the war to end but wondered whether there was a clear vision as yet for exit from the war.

Sensex tanks 7-month low on global tariff war worries

The mcap of BSE-listed firms eroded by Rs 7,52,520.34 crore to Rs 4,24,07,205.81 crore or $4.90 trillion

Adani's younger son to wed on February 7 in simple ceremony

NO CELEBRITY STARS INVITED

High Court refuses permission for protest near Nabanna

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday refused to grant permission to the Group-D Aikya Mancha for holding any demonstration in the vicinity of the state secretariat Nabanna, which is a high security zone.

Alipurduar: From cradling baby to pausing convoy for autograph, Mamata wins hearts

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to Alipurduar district has left the residents touched by her heartfelt gestures.

Satwik-Chirag start well in Indonesia

In the men's singles, Ayush Shetty brushed aside compatriot Kidambi Srikanth 21-7 21-15

Police outpost proposed for Bengal Safari Park to ensure visitors' safety

BOLSTERING PARK SECURITY

Cops Make 9th Arrest in Passport Forged Docs Case

The arrested Palash Biswas was picked up from the investigating officers' room of the Madhyamgram Police Station where he was summoned

Basanti: 2 held for 'rape' and murder of minor

According to sources, the deceased minor girl was missing since January 9 evening

BSF Personnel Injured in Stone-Pelting Incident on India-Bangladesh Border

IN COOCH BEHAR

Jadavpur: Woman killed as WBTC bus hits motorcycle

HUSBAND INJURED, 4-YR-OLD DAUGHTER ESCAPES UNHURT; BUS DRIVER HELD