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After bountiful rains, north-east monsoon withdrawal from TN expected from 15 January

The weather department will officially announce the withdrawal of northeast monsoon from Tamil Nadu on 15 January.

Congress Wants Me in Jail Without Evidence: KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana was trying to put him in jail without any evidence.

In relief to DMK, alliance partner MDMK not for sharing power in TN govt

In a move that brought relief to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and his party the DMK, its alliance partner, the MDMK, announced that it is not in favour of sharing power and pledged unstinting support to the M.K. Stalin government.

Nimisha Priya's Husband Says Ready to Pay Blood Money

In 2020, a trial court in Sanaa sentenced her to death for the murder of her Yemeni business partner

Kerala Cabinet Approves Plan of Wayanad Landslide Rehabilitation Project

The Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday approved a master plan for the rehabilitation project for survivors of the Wayanad landslides.

Allegations politically motivated: Siddaramaiah on calls for Priyank Kharge's resignation

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that there was no question of state Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge resigning over the contractor suicide case, saying the allegations against him were \"politically motivated\".

Hyderabad Metro to Connect Northern Suburbs

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy today gave the green signal to connect the much-neglected suburbs of North Hyderabad with the rest of the city by extending the Metro network to Medchal and Shamirpet.

Sources said that the patient has shown symptoms of sodium-potassium imbalance and cardiac problems

Sujoy Krishna Bhadra alias 'Kalighat er Kaku' is stable but he still requires medical observation for 24 hours.

Sebaashray Camps to Start from Thursday in Diamond Harbour

The camps will be held for 70 days, followed by follow-up camps for seven days in the LS constituency

Children exhibit creativity at Shishu Kishore Utsav in Chandannagar

At the initiative of district information and cultural office Chinsurah, the state Shishu Kishore Utsav was held at Chandannagar in Merry Math.

Hunger crisis in India: Study highlights stark regional disparities

A groundbreaking study published in Economic and Political Weekly has shed light on the persistent and alarming hunger crisis in India.

AK Naik Takes Over as CGM of POWERGRID

Ashok Kumar Naik took over the charge of POWERGRID, Eastern Region-II (West Bengal & Sikkim) on 1 January, 2025 as CGM (I/c).

Dense fog disrupts flights at Bagdogra

Bagdogra Airport faced temporary disruptions today as dense fog forced the diversion of five flights—four Indigo and one SpiceJet—to alternative airports.

Wolf Attacks in Domestic Areas on the Rise in Burdwan

Wolves in both East and West Burdwan seem to be repeating the 'Bahraich effect' in the jungle patches as the endangered creatures have intensified intrusion into the domestic quarters in recent times.

North Bengal rings in 2025 with joy, devotion and unity

To ensure a safe and peaceful celebration, the Siliguri Police Commissionerate and district police maintained a vigilant watch starting from 30 December 2024

College student rapes classmate after intoxicating her, arrested in Kolkata

The Kolkata Police, on Wednesday, arrested a student of a reputed engineering college in the city on charges of raping his classmate at an empty residential flat in the city.

NFR Introduces New Train Time-Table

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will implement its new train timetable starting 1 January, introducing several changes to improve connectivity, passenger convenience, and operational efficiency, according to Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) KK Sharma.

Cops Track Dubai Links of Arrested ABT Member From Bengal

The West Bengal Police have tracked Dubai links of Sajidul Islam, a most-wanted member of Bangladesh-based terror group Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) who was arrested last month.

Indian Navy to commission 3 frontline fleet assets, Nilgiri, Surat and Vagsheer, on 15 Jan

The Indian Navy is all set to create history by simultaneously commissioning three frontline combatants at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 15 January.

Ten killed after man rams vehicle into crowd in New Orleans

Ten people were killed and 30 were injured after a man rammed a vehicle at high speed into a crowd of New Year revellers in New Orleans' bustling French Quarter district at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday along Bourbon Street in what authorities described as a terrorist attack.

TMC Will Continue To Serve People, Says CM Mamata Banerjee On Foundation Day

As the Trinamul Congress (TMC) observed its 28th foundation day today, TMC chairperson and state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the party will continue its fight to protect the interest of the people of Bengal.

Pakistan Asked to Expedite Repatriation of Prisoners

India made the request in the context of the annual exchange of lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen by both the countries

Ministry of Defence Declares 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms' to Boost Armed Forces' Modernisation

The Ministry of Defence has announced the year 2025 as the \"Year of Reforms\" for the Indian Armed Forces during a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

How Manu Bhaker got over Tokyo heartbreak to create history at Paris 2024

The year 2024 turned out to be a game-changing period for shooter Manu Bhaker, who created history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by winning two medals in shooting events, and becoming the first Indian athlete in the post-independence era to achieve this feat after Norman Pritchard in 1900.

Oz Optimistic About Starc's Availability for Sydney Test

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald remained optimistic about left-arm quick Mitchell Starc's availability for the crucial fifth and final Test in Sydney, starting January 3. Starc has been battling through sore ribs from day three of the Boxing Day Test but still managed to bowl effectively, including claiming the prized wicket of Virat Kohli on the final day.

Bumrah captain, Jaiswal other Indian in Cricket Australia's Test Team of 2024

India's pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah has been in sublime form during the ongoing 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Attacking flair, defensive shifts define ISL 2024-25 first half

As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season capped off its 14th match week, notable changes in attacking, defensive and overall tactical trends have emerged as compared to the previous season.

Deepti breaks into top-5 of ICC Women's ODI rankings

India off-spinner Deepti Sharma rose a spot to break into the top 5 in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings for bowlers, following her match-winning performances in the recently concluded home series against the West Indies.

Wolves Star Handed Two-Game Ban for 'Misconduct'

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha has been handed a two-game ban by the Football Association (FA) after he was charged with 'misconduct' for acting in an 'improper manner' following their 1-2 defeat against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium on 14 December.

United Cup: Fritz, Gauff Seal Quarter-Final Berth for USA

Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff guided USA to the United Cup quarterfinals with a 3-0 win against Croatia on Tuesday.