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Tax relief to boost financial savings, consumption for urban Indians: Goldman Sachs

Multinational investment banking company Goldman Sachs said that the mega tax relief provided for in Budget 2025 will help the urban consumers boost their net household financial savings, besides partly boosting their consumption.

Swamiji's book banned by British govt sees light of day

Swami Vivekananda - The Socialist, which was banned by the British government has been reprinted almost after a century.

TMC, Congress call to resist Bhagwat's Hindutva push

As Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat prepares for a 10-day long visit to West Bengal, political storm have escalated, with the Trinamul Congress (TMC) and the Congress strongly opposing what they call the RSS and BJP's \"saffronisation\" politics and call for resistance against \"fundamental politics\" of Sangh chief Bhagwat.

Fallout Escalates

The Union Budget 2025-26 sets out to address a range of economic challenges, from reviving growth to bolstering social welfare.

LAC tensions must end for better ties

Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing last week marking another step towards restoring normalcy between the two nations.

SBI Lodges FIR for Fraud Worth ₹1 Cr Plus

The State Bank of India has lodged a FIR at Faridpur police station under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) alleging that some people have cheated by taking a personal loan of Rs 1.3 crore plus from its branch by submitting fake documents.

Four Indian players named in Women's T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament

Gongadi Trisha, G Kamalini, Aayushi Shukla, Vaishnavi Sharma led the charge as India won the title

Trump's Trade War Sparks Retaliation From Canada, Mexico

Canada initially ordered tariffs of 25 percent on American imports starting Tuesday

Mahakumbh stampede rocks Parliament

The Opposition raised a storm in both the houses of Parliament on Monday demanding a discussion on the recent Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj.

TMC MP Raises Issue of Labour Deaths in Parliament

Diamond Harbour MP and Trinamul Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday took up the topic of labour deaths in the country at the Parliament.

SBIHM Organises Bakery Festival

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management (SBIHM) organised a first-of-its-kind Bakery Festival in Kolkata.

Tech students develop 3D printed Saraswati idol

A 3D printed Saraswati idol, using the expertise of the computer-aided design software has been created by the National Institute of Technology, a deemed tech-varsity here, which, the authorities claimed, was the first ever initiative in the world.

Production of key minerals including iron ore records robust growth in FY25

During the Financial Year 2024-25 (April-December), the production of some key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth.

West Bengal allocated ₹13,955 crore under railway budget

Union minister of railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed that an allocation of Rs 13,955 crore has been provided for West Bengal under Railway Budget 2025.

PM Modi Congratulates Chandrika Tandon on Winning the Grammy Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian-American musician Chandrika Tandon on winning the Grammy award for her album 'Triveni' and also commended her passion towards Indian culture and accomplishments as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and musician.

Sebaashray Completes a Month, 5.5L Beneficiaries

The initiative also facilitated life-changing cochlear implant surgeries for two individuals

South Korea: Criminal trial of indicted Yoon on insurrection charges to begin 20 February

The criminal trial of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his December 3 martial law imposition is set to begin later this month, legal sources said on Monday.

Ukrainian Troops Lose Ground With Fewer Fighters and Exposed Supply Lines

A dire shortage of infantry troops and supply routes coming under Russian drone attacks are conspiring against Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk, where decisive battles in the nearly three-year war are playing out—and time is running short.

Constitution as theme

Ballygunge Science College celebrated Saraswati Puja at its campus like previous years on Sunday and Monday.

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Patna on Wednesday

'The Prime Minister proposed the 'Make in India' programme, I think it was a good idea...'

Landed in 'parchi' row, Raj Minister Avinash Gehlot pleads innocence

Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot landed in an embarrassing row following a 3-4 second short video that went viral on social media platforms since Sunday.

Sonia Gandhi Faces Privilege Motion Over Remark on President

A group of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday moved a breach of parliamentary privilege notice against Congress MP Sonia Gandhi, alleging use of \"derogatory and slanderous words\" to describe President Droupadi Murmu as she addressed a joint session of Parliament last week.

Assam, Manipur unite against drug menace: CM Biren Singh applauds Himanta Biswa Sarma's crackdown on poppy cultivation

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has lauded Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his firm stance against illegal poppy cultivation and drug trafficking in the state.

JMM's 46th foundation day: Hemant Soren slams Centre, calls for Jharkhand's rights

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) marked its 46th Foundation Day with a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of exploiting the state's vast mineral wealth while failing to support its development.

PM Accuses AAP Govt of Prioritising Its Image Over Future of Students

Ahead of the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with students here and lambasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi over its education policy, accusing it of prioritising its image over the future of students.

Tripura Objects to Bangladesh's Embankment Construction Along ‘Zero Line’

The Tripura Government has raised strong objections to Bangladesh's construction of embankments along the ‘zero line’ of the India-Bangladesh border, citing violations of border protocols and rising local unrest.

The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases

Arbel Yehoud is achingly close to freedom, but her face is a study of shadow and terror.

Badminton Asia mixed team preparatory camp in Guwahati

The five-day preparatory camp for the Badminton Asia Mixed Team championships to be played in Qingdao, China, from 11-16 February will be held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from 4-8 February.

ICC Accused of 'Corruption' Over Concussion Substitution Row

The debate over India's choice of Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the fourth T20I on Friday refused to die down with Chris Broad, one of the decorated International Cricket Council (ICC) match referees, alleging the International Cricket Council (ICC) of \"bias and corruption.\"

Stock Market Falls After US President Trump Announces New Tariffs

Sensex traded within a range of 77260.37 and 76756.09, ultimately closing 0.41 per cent lower at 77505.96