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KL Rahul, Shreyas lyer make it to Asia Cup squad; Sanju Samson 'reserve player'

Bumrah along with Mohammed Shami & Siraj will lead the pace attack assisted by Prasidh Krishna

Pakistan's Jaranwala violence: 19 churches gutted, says human rights report

A total of 19 churches were fully gutted and 89 Christian houses burnt down in recent violence targeting the Christian community in Jaranwala in Faisalabad, according to a fact-finding report of the Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP).

192 people apprehended in South Korea over online murder threats

Police in South Korea have apprehended 192 people for posting online murder threats of copycat crimes since a fatal stabbing incident in Seoul a month ago, officials said on Monday.

B'desh: Hundreds injured after ruling, opposition parties clash in Habiganj

Over 100 people including police officials were injured after the clash between the ruling Awami League and opposition Bangladesh National Party (BNP) supporters, Dhaka Tribune reported on Sunday.

North Korea: Kim Jong Un inspects cruise missile test

He also watched the seamen on the patrol ship stage a drill, in which it test-launched cruise missiles

Trump says will slap reciprocal tax on India if voted to power

Reiterating that India imposes high tariffs on American companies that manufacture motorcycles and cars, former US President Donald Trump has said he will slap reciprocal tax if voted to power in 2024.

'Saudi border guards killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants'

Border guards in Saudi Arabia have fired machine-launched guns and mortars at Ethiopians trying to cross into the kingdom from Yemen, likely killing hundreds of the unarmed migrants in recent years, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Monday.

Zelenskyy visits Netherlands, Denmark; hails 'historic' agreement of F-16 aircrafts

Kyiv has urgently been calling on its Western allies to provide F-16jets, as its slow-moving counter-offensive is hampered by Russian air superiority

Will new rules for valuingrent-free accommodation increase take-home salary?

Ministry of Finance has brought changes for the purposes of calculation of 'perquisite' with regard to the value of rent-free or concessional accommodation provided to an employee, by his employer.

NE India's largest refinery NRL to invest ₹35,000 crore in next five years

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), the largest refinery in North East India, has expansion plans with a projected investment of Rs 35,000 crore over the next five years.

Formal job creation grows for third consecutive month

As per the latest payroll data released by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), creation of fresh formal jobs increased for the third consecutive month in June, reaching a nine-month high.

Tax returns show average income up from ₹4-13 lakh: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the ITR news was one of the two positive developments coming to light in the first year of the Amrit Kaal

North East parliamentarians urge PM Modi to evaluate oil palm expansion amidenvironmental concerns

A coalition of parliamentarians hailing mainly from opposition parties in the North East region has dispatched a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him for a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed oil palm expansion initiative in the region, citing concerns about its potential adverse effects on the delicate regional environment.

UP reels under power crisis

With a shortage of around 2,000 megawatts of power during peak hours, Uttar Pradesh is reeling under a power crisis during the present humid and scanty rains in the monsoon.

SC permits Gujarat rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

Observing that pregnancy outside marriage is traumatic to physical and mental health and causes stress, the Supreme Court on Monday permitted a rape victim from Gujarat to terminate her 27-weeks pregnancy.

Assam-Arunachal relations flourished under NDA regime, long-standing border disputes resolved: CM

The ties between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have experienced a significant boost during the NDA regime which led to resolution of a long standing border dispute, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

'Efficient management of water key to water security'

President said Water resources management has always been an important task for all generations

BRS to stand by T Harish Rao

As dissidence brewed in BRS the party chose to stand by senior leader and nephew of the chief minister T Harish Rao, against whom corruption charges were levelled by Mynampally Hanumantha Rao, the current BRS MLA from Malkajgiri constituency.

KCR to contest two seats

His customary Gajwel seat as well as from Kamareddy constituency

Trial run for traffic diversion near Beleghata Metro started

The traffic police started the trial of the traffic diversion at Metropolitan Crossing near the proposed Beleghata station of New Garia- Bimanbandar via Rajarhat Metro Project on Saturday.

Surveyors protest KMC mayor's remark

Members of the LBS department observed a pendown programme at the civic house today

ED raids places linked to Sujay Bhadra

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials probing the multi-crore cash for school job case in West Bengal, are carrying out raids at various places linked to a prime accused Sujay Krishna Bhadra on Monday.

Houses with missing owners leaves KMC in fix

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is at a loss to decide what it plans to do with the properties whose owners cannot be traced.

JU: Not satisfied with 2nd report, UGC to seek fresh clarification

Not satisfied with the second round of clarification from Jadavpur University (JU) relating to the death of a fresher of the university on August 10, the University Grants Commission (UGCC) has decided to seek another round of clarification from the varsity authorities in this matter.

JU: Cops get 11 more names during quizzing

After surfacing of a letter allegedly written by the deceased, a Whatsapp chat of a student, which the police claimed is from the fateful night of 9 August, led the cops to seize the phone of the alleged boarder to unravel the mystery behind the death of the fresher at the Jadavpur University hostel.

TMCP team meets Swapnadip's parents at Ranaghat residence

A team of TMCP, under the leadership of the union's president Trinankur Bhattacharjee visited the Ranaghat residence of Swapnadip Kundu on Monday afternoon.

BJP doling cash to divide minority leaders: Mamata

The BJP is offering cash to some minority leaders to divide minorities in Bengal ahead of the general elections next year, said chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Mamata to meet Puja organizers today

Firhad Hakim, mayor, ministers Aroop Biswas and Indranil Sen and Debashis Kumar, member, mayor-in-council parks and squares will be presentat meeting

Sikkim conducts formal training on HIV/AIDS Act implementation

Sikkim State AIDS Control Society conducted HIV/ AIDS ( Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 training for State level Complaint and Nodal Officers of various departments, Pharma Companies, Health Care set ups, Community-based organisation, and NGO's in the state on 17th August 2023 at Hotel Rendezvous, Gangtok.

Bus owners accept Siliguri mayor's proposal on conditions

Siliguri bus owners have finally accepted the proposal for shifting bus stand from Bagrakot to Tinbatti on some conditions.