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Goan food festival ends

Two-day Goan Food Festival ended in the city with great enthusiasm among the foodies.

Ishita from Chinsurah qualifies for Kho kho world cup

It is a matter of great pride for Ishita of Chinsurah to get qualified to get a place in the Indian kho kho team participating in the World Cup kho kho championship.

SC directs central cover for polls in Contai cooperative bank

In an apparently unheard-of move, the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday directed that the elections in the Contai Cooperative Bank (CCB) in East Midnapore district would be conducted under the central paramilitary force's supervision instead of West Bengal Police.

Refrain from making provocative statements on B'desh crisis: CM

Last week the CM sought the intervention of the United Nations in the current crisis in neighboring Bangladesh

ER embraces advanced interlocking systems for punctuality

Aiming at smoother operations and enhanced punctuality, the Eastern Railway commissioned state-of-the-art electronic interlocking systems, coupled with supporting infrastructure to ensure faster, safer, and more efficient services.

Indian Oil partners with Tata Medical Center

Reaffirming its commitment to community welfare, Indian Oil Corporation Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Trainee rescued from 16,500 feet in marathon Himalayan operation

In a remarkable display of grit, coordination and resolve, a trainee from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was rescued in a grueling 24-hour operation from the Base Camp at 16,500 feet in Kanchenjunga National Park.

Hotel owners' body in Darj decide against lodging to B'deshi guests

Doors of the hotels in the entire Darjeeling district of West Bengal, which include both plains and hills, will be closed for Bangladeshi visitors for an indefinite period, according to a decision taken by a hoteliers' body.

CBI named coal mafia's pic with ZP chief goes viral, stirs controversy

The sabhadhipati of West Burdwan zilla parishad, Biswanath Bauri was handed a bouquet at a function by a coal mafia, named in the coal scam case by CBI.

Decision on plaints against Mahua at district-level meeting: Mamata

Chief minister and Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday made it clear that a decision on the complaints registered against the party MP from Krishnanagar Mahua Moira by six party legislators, will be taken at a district-level organisational meeting in Nadia in due course.

Mamata's strong reply to 'occupy Bengal' remark

CM reassured that her state would support any decision taken by the Indian government

FS Misri visits Dhaka, conveys concern over attacks on minorities

Amid strain in bilateral ties, India on Monday conveyed to Bangladesh its concern over the recent attacks on Hindus and other minorities in the neighboring country while underlining that New Delhi desires a positive, constructive and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship.

Hamas Releases New Video Of Israeli Hostage, Says Ending Gaza War Key To Any Truce Deal

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, released a new video showing an Israeli hostage alive and held in Gaza, in which he called for a prisoner exchange deal.

PKL Season 11: Maninder's heroics in vain as Telugu Titans reign supreme against Bengal Warriorz

Maninder Singh finished with 14 points for the Bengal Warriorz, but his effort went in vain as the Telugu Titans won their clash 34-32 in a close and thrilling contest in Season 11 of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) at the Badminton Hall of the Balewadi Sports Complex on Saturday evening.

India slip to third in WTC25 standings

India's hopes of making it to a third consecutive ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final have taken a massive hit after suffering a 10-wicket humiliation against Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Door open for Shamito join for BGT, says Rohit

Pat Cummins' sensational five-wicket haul helps the hosts to a comprehensive 10-wicket triumph inside the first session of play at the Adelaide on Sunday

Bangladesh beat India to lift 2nd consecutive U19 Asia Cup title

Riding on the performances of Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim, who clinched three wickets each, Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the final to lift their second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Stokes credits England's 'dominant cricket' for historic Test series win in New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes has credited their dominating style of cricket for securing the first Test series win in New Zealand since 2008 with an emphatic 323-run win in the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Sunday.

ISL: Chhetri becomes oldest hat-trick scorer as Bengaluru FC dominate Kerala Blasters 4-2

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri made another glorious addition to his plethora of records by becoming the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the Indian Super League as he helped Bengaluru FC decimate Kerala Blasters 4-2 in a Season 2024-25 clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Saturday.

Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto wins Formula 2 Drivers' Championship

Gabriel Bortoleto secured the Formula 2 Drivers' Championship in the final race of the season at the Yas Marina circuit, finishing second in the Feature Race to AIX Racing's Joshua Duerksen on Sunday.

Local communities stimulate wildlife tourism in Assam

Visitors and tourists were just about trickling in when we visited Manas National Park, the Raimona National Park, and Kakaijana Park in western Assam in late October.

Assam's beef ban sparks regional uproar in the North-East

The Assam government's decision to amend the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021, has drawn sharp criticism and ignited debates across the northeastern region and beyond.

Foreign investors Stage Strong Comeback in December first Week

With the latest inflow, FPI investments have reached ₹9,435 crore in 2024 so far

Market focus shifts to macroeconomic indicators and FII inflows as key triggers remain absent

The market outlook of next week is likely to be shaped by a mix of global cues, domestic economic indicators, and the flow of investments from foreign and domestic institutional investors, according to the experts on Sunday.

Combined market valuation of 6 of top 10 most-valued firms spikes over ₹2 trillion

In the last week, the combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most-valued firms jumped by Rs 2,03,116.81 crore, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HDFC Bank emerging the biggest gainers.

Govt invites public comment on proposed Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer

The Centre has invited public comment till December 30 on proposed Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer.

RBI DG highlights IBC's progress in cleaning up banks' balance sheets since 2016

Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) M Rajeshwar Rao highlighted the transformative journey of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) since 2016.

DFS directs banks to adopt advanced technologies to combat fraud

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed banks to adopt advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to safeguard customers from fraudsters.

We are well-positioned to drive both business growth and social impact, fostering financial inclusion

SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd (formerly Fullerton India Credit Ltd), an arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and a leading player in India's Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector, is on a high growth path. The company, which has recently opened its 1000th branch at Vashi in Mumbai, seems well set to expand its footprint across the country and bring financial services to underpenetrated markets.

The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty

The civil war has killed nearly half a million people and displaced half of the country's prewar population of 23 million.