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RG Kar case: Recording of witnesses' statements over

Sources said that the CBI has already submitted its investigation report in the matter to the special court

Rally by Narayana International School for a plastic-free world

Narayana International School, Khidderpore, in collaboration with Bharat Scouts and Guides, organised a rally titled \"Small Action Today, Plastic-Free Tomorrow\" to spread awareness about the harmful effects of plastic usage and encourage eco-friendly alternatives.

Fake passport case: Former police officer arrested

Kolkata Police's detective department conducted search operations across North 24-Parganas and held a former police officer in the fake passport scam.

Surplus yield leads to cauliflowers being sold at ₹1 in Burdwan

Cauliflower, a favourite winter vegetable, has seen a remarkable drop in its prices across East Burdwan.

Minister, MP argue over honking, overspeeding

Babul Supriyo, IT minister in the Mamata Banerjee cabinet and BJP MP and former judge of Calcutta High Court Abhijit Gangopadhyay entered into a heated exchange of words on Vidyasagar Setu across river Hooghly on Friday night over alleged blowing of car horn.

Kanchrapara workshop to take AI help for operations

With artificial intelligence reshaping global industries and revolutionising industries worldwide, the Kanchrapara Workshop (KPAW) of Eastern Railway has developed an in-house AI-powered website to monitor and plan various activities, redefining the way workshops function.

Decency Personified

He perhaps knew of his own constraints, compulsions, and limitations, and never resorted to what is normal now aggressive whataboutery, hate mongering or even incendiary sarcasm. He remained measured, professional and honest till his last breath. Importantly, it wasn’t just his partisan rivals or individuals from his selected staff who pushed him under the proverbial bus, but also folks from his own party or leadership who dimmed his authority whilst he was in office

Naadnavati: Celebrating 90 years of Pandit Samarendra Nath Sikdar

The city witnessed a melodious evening with the 8th Annual Concert of Sashruta Music Academy, Naadnavati.

Love and divorce on screen, and away from it

Incredible as it may sound, some of the greatest love stories lead to some of the most tragic ends.

Nrittapratimala: A display of impromptu excellence at 42nd Natya Kala Conference

The 42nd Natya Kala Conference, held at the revered Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai, has always been a crucible of innovation and excellence in the Indian classical arts.

Filmmakers from Bengal contribute to meaningful narratives: Romi

Manipuri filmmaker Romi Meiti, who was in town recently, feels Bengal is one of the many gems of Indian cinema.

TWO POPULATIONS OF DARK COMETS COULD TELL RESEARCHERS WHERE THE EARTH GOT ITS OCEANS

The water that makes up the oceans acts as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth. However, scientists still do not know where the water here on Earth came from in the first place.

The Role of AI in Strengthening Quantum-Safe Cryptography for Critical Infrastructure

The quantum computing revolution promises remarkable advancements in technology. Yet, it also presents unprecedented risks to traditional cryptographic systems.

Creating empathy with AI: Importance of emotional intelligence in a conversational bot

The traditional view of AI has predominantly been transactional. AI systems have historically been designed to process inputs, generate outputs, and complete tasks with mechanical efficiency.

Future-proof careers: Skills students need to thrive in 2025

India's educational ecosystem is seeing a paradigm shift with AI intervention and increased alignment of educational institutes with NEP (National Education Policy) 2020.

How humanities classes benefit students in the workplace and combat loneliness

Stereotypes abound about liberal arts degrees leading to low-paying jobs, despite research showing that humanities majors earn salaries comparable to students in many other majors.

University of Strathclyde Invites Applications for MSc Advanced Biochemistry

The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is inviting applications for its MSc Advanced Biochemistry course starting in September 2025.

Steve Smith '100 per cent' sure of Virat Kohli 'catch'

Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli's catch in the first session on Day 01 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100 per cent sure of getting a hand under it.

Sometimes you have to play more secure cricket: Pant

In the aftermath of the series-conceding loss in the Melbourne Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had emphasised a team-first approach, leaving it to the players to decide whether their natural game would work for the team's cause, while skipper Rohit Sharma was more direct on placing the onus on Rishabh Pant to work out his way for what's in the best interest of the team.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah is one of those fast bowlers who come along once in a generation.

Bowlers put Aussies in front after another Indian batting collapse

The visitors' top order batters failed to fire once again as the hosts wrested the initiative

Opelka Beats Djokovic in Brisbane QFs

American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.

Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

Hosts face formidable challenge as in-form former champions chase league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Man City Has To Think About De Bruyne's Future: Guardiola

With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the club has to think about the Belgian's future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

India's Smartphone Market to Cross $50 Billion in Value This Year: Report

India's smartphone market is projected to cross $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumization and thrust on local manufacturing, a report showed on Friday.

80 Per Cent Of Health Insurance Policyholders Believe There're Intentional Delays In Claims: Report

Over 80 per cent of the health insurance policyholders believe that there are delays in claims which are intentional, designed to pressure policyholders into accepting lower claim amounts.

Govt Amends Foreign Trade Policy To Give Stakeholders A Say In Decisions

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy.

Bears Take Charge of Market Amid Selling in IT, Pharma & Banking

The Bank Nifty index opened on a slightly negative note

DPIIT and Startup Policy Forum join hands to empower Indian startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has formed a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row

Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report.