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BJP questions Cong-Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance over Aaditya Thackeray's Savarkar-Nehru remark

One of the national spokespersons of BJP, Pradeep Bhandari, on Sunday, responded sharply to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray's recent comments, urging BJP and Congress to stop using historical figures like Veer Savarkar and Jawaharlal Nehru for political gains.

Helicopter ferries doctors and organs for multi-location transplant surgeries in Rajasthan

A multi-location medical care task to save the lives of four critical patients through crucial organ transplant surgeries was undertaken in Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jodhpur on Sunday.

Nepal Army chief Ashok Raj Sigdel concludes visit to India on high note

The government, on Sunday, termed the visit of Chief of Nepal Army, Gen Ashok Raj Sigdel, to India from December 11-14 as a significant milestone in strengthening the long-standing ties between the Nepali Army and the Indian Army.

Kerala Hindu leader gifts Rig Veda to Pope Francis

Sreekumar handed over the sacred text during his visit to the Vatican, where he attended the World Religious Convention.

Tharoor slams PM for dwelling on the past

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Parliament, urging him to focus on addressing present challenges rather than dwelling on the past.

BRS goes back to its roots to regain lost ground

A year after losing power to the Congress in Telangana, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is looking to bounce back not just by stepping up the pressure on the government over its alleged unkept promises but by focusing on the Telangana identity.

Financial devolution from Central pool without discrimination: AIADMK General Council

Demanding financial devolution from the central pool without any discrimination, the opposition AIADMK on Sunday pressed for reverting Education back to the State List in the Constitution.

AP CM announces Setting up Of Telugu University to be named after Potti Sriramulu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced that Telugu University would soon be established and it will be named after the great icon, Potti Sriramulu.

Karnataka BJP chief slams Siddarmaiah over police lathi charge at Panchamasali community's protest

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Vijayendra Yediyurappa criticised the state government over the police lathi charge on the Lingayat Panchamasali community during their protest for reservation, calling it an example of the arrogance of the CM Siddaramaiah-led government.

'Centre taking a vindictive attitude towards Kerala'

Amid criticism by the Kerala govt, former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar defended the request for payment for helicopter services in the Wayanad disaster, calling it a routine procedure

Waqf scam: Cong leaders made offers, says Anwar Manipaddy on K'taka CM's bribe charge

Former Minority Commission Chairman Anwar Manipaddy (photo far right) on Sunday refuted the bribery charge levelled by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying the Congress leaders have been offering him bribes to suppress the Waqf encroachment report.

Congress' Adhir Ranjan defends imposition of Emergency during Indira Gandhi's rule, says was for national security

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday defended the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's leadership, asserting that it was not a threat to democracy but a measure taken for the country's security.

Chaos mars Contai Cooperative Bank polls amid TMC-BJP tussle

Elections for the Contai Cooperative Bank (CCB) were marred by chaos and violence on Sunday, as tensions between Trinamul Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters escalated.

NBBSS seeks PM, UN intervention for minority women's safety in Bangladesh

The Nikhil Bharat Bangali Samanway Samiti (NBBSS), an organization representing 4-5 crore refugees across 18 Indian states, has launched a nationwide movement demanding intervention from the Prime Minister and the United Nations to ensure the safety of minority women and girls in Bangladesh.

Prof Zinia Mitra named Mother Teresa Chair at St Xavier's University

Professor Zinia Mitra, professor of English, North Bengal University, has been appointed as Mother Teresa Chair Professor of St. Xavier's University.

Saurabh Kumar Das, former addl chief secretary, passed away

Saurabh Kumar Das, former additional chief secretary and chairman of West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation died prematurely this morning.

Wife severes husband's genitals amid marital discord

A woman severed her sleeping husband's genitals amidst growing marital tensions in the Pecherpara area within Domkal police station limits in Murshidabad on Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the community.

Under-fire Firad Hakim reiterates his belief in secular, patriotic values

The state minister had come under attack from the BJP over his purported remarks about Muslims eventually becoming a 'majority'

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar 'appreciates' Firhad Hakim's statement

Union Minister of State for Education and BJP's West Bengal president, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, today expressed 'gratitude' to Kolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim for his recent remarks.

Anindya Mitra donates ₹60 lakh to set up Presidency Alumni Computer Centre

Legal luminary Anindya Mitra has donated Rs 60 lakhs to set up the Presidency Alumni Computer Centre at the Presidency University campus.

4,671 cases sorted out by Lok Adalat

More than 4,000 disputes pending over the years were resolved by 17 Benches of the Lok Adalat in Bankura yesterday and fines amounting to Rs 2.63 Crore were realized on a single day.

75th State Weightlifting Championship at Konnagar

The 75th State Weightlifting Championship was conducted at Konnagar. 170 participants, including state and national-level men and women from Hooghly, Howrah, Burdwan, and South 24-Parganas, participated in the event.

Five seriously injured in road accident at Arambagh

A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a Toto at the Kathali area on the Arambagh-Kamarpukur road early this morning left five people seriously injured.

Airtel flags 8 billion spam calls since launch of AI-powered spam fighting solution

Bharti Airtel has flagged a staggering 8 billion spam calls and 0.8 billion spam SMSes within two and a half months of launching its AI-powered spam fighting solution.

Govt defers introduction of Bills related to 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha

The Government will not introduce the two Bills related to \"One Nation, One Election\" in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Zakir Hussain 'very critical' but still alive, says family

Tabla maestro and five-time Grammy Award winner Zakir Hussain is \"very critical\" but still alive after being admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related ailments, his family said on Sunday in response to reports of his demise.

Maha ministry expanded as 39 ministers take oath

Ministers from NCP, Shiv Sena to hold office for only two-and-a-half years

Union Minister visits 45 MW NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Station in Leh

Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs visited 45 MW NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Station situated in Leh District (UT of Ladakh) on 22 November 2024.

NCC celebrates its 76th Raising Day

The National Cadet Corps (NCC), the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world raised in 1948, celebrated its 76th raising on 24 November with traditional fervour.

An Indian American in the White House?

This week we bring our readers a humour-laced opinion piece from an Indian American who would like to see a member of his clan move into the White House. Well, if not the President herself at least the First Lady and considering that the names which have figured in the list of contenders in this category have been mostly those of women, it is not at all unlikely. From Kamala (another name for Lakshmi) to Usha (another name for Durga), it's all in the realm of possibilities.