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Police action against SI over alleged misconduct

The Jalpaiguri Police have initiated departmental proceedings against sub-inspector Subarata Goon, posted at Rajganj police station, following serious allegations of misconduct.

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January 12, 2025
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State medical council writes to Royal College of London to verify Dr Sen's FRCS certificate

West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) has written to the Royal College of London (RCL) seeking to verify the Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) certificate of Dr Santanu Sen (photo), suspended Trinamul Congress leader and former MP of Rajya Sabha.

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January 12, 2025
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Gallery on climate change opens in Science City

Today, a state-of-the-art gallery on climate change titled 'On the Edge?' was inaugurated by Union minister of culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at Science City.

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January 12, 2025
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Father, 4 daughters arrested for infiltration

A father and his four daughters were caught on Saturday attempting to return to Bangladesh through illegal routes.

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January 12, 2025
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City police probe state-based NRIs abroad with fake passports

The Kolkata Police have intensified efforts to track the current status of non-resident Indians (NRIs) with permanent addresses in West Bengal, suspected of working abroad using fake Indian passports.

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January 12, 2025
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Villagers erect fencing along Indo-Bangladesh border amid rising tensions

Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh and a surge in anti-India sentiments, a significant development has emerged along the Indo-Bangladesh border stretching from Malda to Cooch Behar in North Bengal.

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January 12, 2025
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RSS Chief Bhagwat to Arrive in Bengal on a 10-Day Visit

The RSS chief is scheduled to arrive in the state on 7 February and stay until 16 February

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January 12, 2025
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Ram Temple built after centuries of sacrifice: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the nation on the first anniversary of the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.

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January 12, 2025
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Bidhuri will be BJP CM candidate,

AAP has questioned the veracity of the report & dismissed allegations against Kejriwal

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January 12, 2025
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Several workers trapped after building collapses at Kannauj railway station

Three labourers were critically injured while several are feared trapped when the roof of the under-construction Amrit Bharat railway station collapsed in Kannauj on Saturday.

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January 12, 2025
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Dalit Girl Sexually Assaulted by 60 Men Over Five Years in Kerala

In a horrifying revelation, an 18-year-old Dalit girl was sexually abused by more than 60 people over the past five years in Kerala's Pathanamthitta.

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January 12, 2025
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Varun Aaron Retires From All Representative Cricket

Best remembered for being the tearaway quick whose sharp bouncer left Stuart Broad's nose fractured at Old Trafford during India's tour of England in 2014, Varun Aaron on Friday announced his retirement from \"representative cricket\".

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January 11, 2025
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Champions Trophy: ICC Officials review Pakistan's preparations

A delegation from the game's global body is visiting the troubled country to check renovation work

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January 11, 2025
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Ice Hockey League: Defending champions Maryul Spamo storm into women's final

Maryul Spamo, the reigning champions in the women's category, stormed into the finals with a stunning 11-0 win over Humas Queens in the first semi-final of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 2.

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January 11, 2025
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Newcastle Star Isak Is Premier League Player Of The Month

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has won the Premier League December Player of the Month award and becomes only the fourth Swedish player in history to win the honour.

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January 11, 2025
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ISL: Mohammedan meet BFC, look to end goalless run

Bengaluru FC will be eager to hold to their slim hopes of overtaking defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the top of the points table when they host laggards Mohammedan SC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium for an Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Saturday.

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January 11, 2025
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Kolkata Derby: East Bengal search for first ISL victory against Mohun Bagan

Defending champions aim for bigger lead at the top of the table while Red and Gold Brigade fight for pride

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January 11, 2025
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Emami betting big on growing male grooming market

The grooming market in India seems to be increasingly tilting towards the male segment.

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January 11, 2025
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Australian Open: Djokovic hails 'dedicated' coach Murray

Multiple Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic hopes that his partnership with long-time rival-turned-coach Andy Murray brings more than just enjoyment in his pursuit of the 11th Australian Open title.

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January 11, 2025
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Overall fundraising from capital markets to spike 21 pc to ₹14.27 trillion in FY25: Buch

Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch Friday said the overall fundraising from capital markets, including through equity and debt instruments, is estimated to jump by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 14.27 trillion in FY25 from the Rs 11.8 trillion in FY24.

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January 11, 2025
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India's Forex Kitty at $634.59 Billion, Gold Reserves Rise by $824 Million

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5.7 billion to $634.59 billion for the week ended 3 January, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday showed.

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January 11, 2025
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Union Budget falls on Saturday this year, stock exchanges to remain open

As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on 1 February, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about presenting the budget over the weekend this year.

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January 11, 2025
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Larsen & Toubro chairman's comment asking employees to work on Sundays sparks row

A recent statement by the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairman S N Subrahmanyan asking employees to work even on Sundays has sparked widespread criticism.

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January 11, 2025
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Market Ends Lower Amid Volatility

Benchmark indices opened higher but erased all the gains in the opening hour

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January 11, 2025
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Govt releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to states, higher than December

The Union government has released tax devolution of Rs 1,73,030 crore to state governments, an amount higher than last month.

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January 11, 2025
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Lebanese parliament elects Joseph Aoun as president, ending political deadlock

Lebanon's leaders are seeking international assistance for reconstruction.

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January 11, 2025
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Trump Will Be Sentenced in His Hush Money Case, Days Before He Returns to the White House

In a singular moment in US history, President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday for his New York hush money conviction after the nation's highest court refused to intervene.

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January 11, 2025
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Zelenskyy and Austin Use Their Final Meeting to Press Trump to Keep Supporting Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo) and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting Thursday to press the incoming Trump administration not to give up on Kyiv's fight, with Austin warning that to cease military support now \"will only invite more aggression, chaos and war.\"

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January 11, 2025
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Winds that have fueled LA fires are expected to calm, giving firefighters a chance to corral flames

California's wildfire season is beginning earlier and ending later due to rising temperatures and decreased rainfall tied to climate change

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January 11, 2025
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More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, officials say

DEIR AL-BALAH, 10 JANUARY

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January 11, 2025