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Udan Yatri Cafe scheme offers affordable refreshments at airports

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Friday announced 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' (air passenger cafe) scheme for providing affordable refreshments at airports while creating employment opportunities in the country.

Slugfest over portfolios: Maha cabinet expansion likely in Nagpur on Sunday

There is a possibility that the oath-taking ceremony and expansion of the Maharashtra cabinet will take place in Nagpur on Sunday, December 15, instead of Saturday, December 14 at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai as was previously announced, sources said.

India wants terror-free ties with Pakistan: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India desires good ties with Pakistan that are free of terror but underlined that the ball is entirely in Islamabad's court.

'Pay attention to Bangladesh, act to end Hindus' misery'

Why is the Centre silent on the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, asks Uddhav Thackeray

NIA arrests suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed associate in Bengal's Hooghly district

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested a youth from the Sanapara area in Hooghly district of West Bengal on suspicion of having links with the terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed, an official said.

School job case: Supreme Court expedites trial against Partha, sets deadline for bail

Partha Chatterjee was arrested by the ED in 2022 following raids at premises linked to his aide, Arpita Mukherjee, who has already been granted bail

Parents of the R G Kar victim threaten to move higher court

The parents of the victim of the heinous rape and murder at the state-run R G Kar Medical College Hospital on 9 August are shocked with the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the incident.

Inter-railway RPF football tournament

The 32nd Men and 4th Women Inter-Railway Railway Protection Force (RPF) Football Tournament was officially inaugurated today at the Multi-Disciplinary Specialized Training Institute (MDSTI), Kanchrapara.

Rape-murder case: Bengal court convicts two; hands death penalty to one

A district court in Murshidabad district, on Friday, handed a death sentence to one convict and life imprisonment to another in the rape and murder of a minor girl case, which took place in Farakka in October.

Pushpa 2 singer credits Bankura background for success

Pushpa singer Arpita Chakraborty, a Bankura girl who sang Peelings, a Bengali version in Pushpa 2: The Rule, along with Timir Biswas and Devi Sri Prasad, has felt the need to get back to her roots, her native place in Bankura.

Bail for RG Kar ex-principal, ex-OC Tala PS

A special court in Kolkata, on Friday, granted bail to the former and controversial principal of R G Kar Medical College & Hospital Sandip Ghosh and the former OC of Tala police station Abhijit Mondal in the case of rape-murder of a junior doctor within the hospital premises in August.

KMC planning proposal to heritage commission for gradation of buildings

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation is considering sending a proposal to the West Bengal Heritage Commission for revision in the formula of gradation of heritage structures.

Aviation minister unveils centenary celebration logo of city airport

Minister of civil aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, today unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.

Severed head found in Golf Green

A severed head was found in a garbage pile in Golf Green, causing panic in the area on Friday morning.

Bengal: NIA raids Trinamul leader's residence regarding 2022 Bhupatinagar blast case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday raided the residence of the Trinamul Congress leader in East Midnapore in connection with the Bhupatinagar blast case of December 2022, which killed three persons.

Passenger safety: Asansol division bans use of mobile phones for station staff

The Asansol division of Eastern Railway has taken a significant step towards bolstering railway safety by prohibiting the use of mobile phones by operational staff, including station masters and pointsmen, while on duty.

Kalyani University holds 10-day research workshop

The department of folklore at the University of Kalyani recently concluded a highly successful 10-day research methodology workshop in social sciences, sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).

State allots ₹10cr for twin river rejuvenation

The state government has allocated Rs 10 crore to rejuvenate the Jorapani and Fuleswari rivers in Siliguri.

PM Modi dubs 2025 Maha Kumbh a 'mahayagya of unity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dubbed next year's Maha Kumbh as a \"mahayagya of unity\" which would take the spiritual and cultural identity of India to new peaks.

'Opposition has often insulted Parliament'

Rajnath initiates discussion in LS on 75 years of Constitution's adoption

Dhankhar vs Kharge face-off in Rajya Sabha over no-trust motion

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday after chaos erupted in the House as the Opposition and Treasury members traded barbs over farmers' issues and the no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

D Gukesh Crowned World Chess Champ

At 18, Gukesh is the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, beating out Garry Kasparov, and 2nd Indian to win the title after Viswanathan Anand

B'desh delegation likely for Vijay Diwas celebrations in city

In a major development, in keeping with the tradition of Vijay Diwas, a delegation from Bangladesh is likely to visit the city for the celebration of Vijay Diwas on 16 December, informed the ministry of defence (MoD).

CM Mamata lambasts One Nation One Election move

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today lambasted the Centre over the proposed One Nation One Election Bill which has received clearance from the Union Cabinet.

"One Nation, One Election' Bill gets Cabinet's nod

The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, aimed to mandate the holding of simultaneous Lok Sabha and state Assembly elections, which is likely to be introduced in the ongoing Winter session of Parliament, sources said.

Marsh reveals Australian plans to attack Bumrah during Gabba clash

Pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah may have rattled Australian batsmen with his incisive bowling in the first two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the hosts seem to have their plans ready ahead of the third encounter in Brisbane.

Niki Prasad to lead Indian team at inaugural edition of women's Under-19 Asia Cup

All-rounder Niki Prasad has been named captain of the India U-19 squad for the inaugural edition of the junior women's Asia Cup set to take place in Kuala Lumpur from 15 to 22 December.

Dickwella cleared of doping charges, may play all formats

Sri Lanka keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years following alleged anti-doping allegations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats.

Ravi Shastri backs Rohit Sharma ahead of Brisbane Test

Ahead of the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia at The Gabba, Ravi Shastri backed skipper Rohit Sharma following a disappointing performance in the ongoing five-match series.

I was dragged, sucked into that fixing world in India, recalls Lou Vincent

Former New Zealand batter Lou Vincent recounted his tale of falling from grace following his involvement in match-fixing during his time at the now defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL) in the late 2000s, saying that the incident made him a pariah both professionally and personally, and eventually cost him his relationship with his daughters.