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Standards of decorum declining: VP Dhankhar

The VP was speaking at the Constitution Day gathering at 'Samvidhan Sadan'

People shouldn't assume judiciary will perform Opposition's role; we are here to scrutinise laws: Ex-CJI

Reacting to a recent remark by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi that the Opposition has taken it upon themselves to \"do the task of the judiciary,\" the former Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud said that the judiciary is here to \"scrutinise laws\" and people should not presume that it will fulfil the role of Opposition in Parliament or the state legislatures.

Security beefed up in Sambhal ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

The Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday stepped up security in violence-hit Sambhal district in view of the anticipated visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

'Constitution helped in transformation of India'

CJI Khanna lauded the role played by the SC Bar Association in making the judiciary a robust institution

Army chief advocates transformational leadership in defence preparedness

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), described defence preparedness as an art, a harmonious blend of strategy and precision, while addressing officers of the Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) at the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Giri Nagar, today.

12 charged by NIA over attack on BJP leader in Bhatpara

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday said that as many as 12 persons have been named in its charge sheet in the case relating to the attack on BJP leader Priyangu Pandey's convoy at Bhatpara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district in August.

Joint Site Visit Of Top Officials For Poush Mela

The administration of Visva-Bharati University (VBU), district administration and Birbhum zilla parishad top officials have inspected the Purbapally Ground for the upcoming Poush Mela in Santiniketan.

RG Kar case: Victim doctor's parents meet Suvendu, opposition leaders, seek justice

The parents of the woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who became a victim of ghastly rape and murder within the hospital premises in August, met the leaders of the opposition parties within the state Assembly premises on Tuesday.

'Had tremendous hope from Cong, failed to achieve results'

The Trinamul MP from Serampore was referring to the INDIA bloc's performance in Maharashtra

RG Kar tragedy: Former SHO of Tala PS moves Calcutta HC for bail

Tala Police Station's former SHO Abhijit Mondal, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August, on Tuesday moved the Calcutta High Court for bail.

State government takes away TMC ex-MLA's security

The state government withdrew the security for Dr Santanu Sen, former Rajya Sabha MP, hardly four days after Dr Sudipto Roy, Trinamul Congress MLA and the president of the West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC), wrote to Narayan Swaroop Nigam, principal secretary in charge of health department, requesting that the government nominate a new member to the WBMC to replace Dr Sen.

3 of a family die in road mishap

Three members of a family were crushed to death late this afternoon after a speeding lorry from the opposite end lost control and smashed the motorcycle of the deceased near a canal bridge at a village crossing in Bankura.

Suvendu slams state govt for excluding opposition from official events

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has repeatedly alleged in the past that opposition representatives are not invited to government events.

Training for homestay staff at Jhargram

In view of the sharp rise in the flow of tourists in Jhargram, Jhargram Tourism, in association with the Kolkata Regional Office, ministry of tourism offered training to develop hospitality knowledge in homestays and bread and breakfast establishments.

Two arrests in Asansol area after CM's prod

First Wilson on Saturday and then Dinesh Gorai on Monday, two alleged land mafias were arrested by Asansol North police station as Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate's (ADPC) tirade against illegal activities was strengthened after directives from chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Unicef to set up early child development clinics in all districts

The Unicef has decided to set up Early Child Development (ECD) clinics in all the districts of West Bengal in the coming days, an official said on Monday, adding that the UN body will approach the state government for necessary cooperation in the matter.

School job case: CBI gets custody of 2 middlemen

Santu Gangopadhyay is a close confidant of ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

Biggest-ever drug haul by ICG

Indian Coast Guard (ICG), on Monday apprehended a Myanmarese fishing boat 'Soe Wai Yan Htoo', carrying approx. 5,500 kg of prohibited drug methamphetamine along with one portable Inmarsat Satellite phone, in Andaman seas.

Left slams lack of work at SMC, plans protests

Although mayor Goutam Deb has claimed that the Siliguri Municipal Corporation's (SMC) services to the people are comparatively better than the previous years, the CPM-backed left wings will stage a daylong demonstration here on Friday, involving poor people who have been deprived of services.

CM stresses on speedy work for supplying piped water to homes

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today issued a stern warning to the contractors and the officials for dereliction of duty, while doing work for laying of pipelines to distribute water to every household.

Cong to hold CWC meet on 29 Nov

Days after it suffered a major setback in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Congress has called a meeting of its Working Committee, its highest decisionmaking body, on 29 November in the national capital.

President urges citizens to imbibe Constitutional ideals

The President also released commemorative coin, stamp to mark Constitution Day

‘When you win, EVMs are not tampered’: SC rejects plea seeking ballot paper voting

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest plea (PIL) seeking the reintroduction of the paper ballot voting system in elections in India instead of prevailing voting through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

India concerned over arrest of ISKCON leader in B'desh

India on Tuesday expressed \"deep concern\" over the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, and renewed its appeal to the interim government there to ensure the safety and security of all minorities, including their right of freedom of peaceful assembly and expression.

Air India urination case: Modify the guidelines for unruly air passengers, SC tells authorities

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the aviation authorities to consider modifying the existing guidelines to conform with the international norms to deal with unruly air passengers, saying that something creative will have to be done.

Mamata urges people to uphold the Constitution

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that the people of India are united, secular, and together.

Shinde to head caretaker govt till Mahayuti Cabinet sworn in

Shortly after Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation as Maharashtra Chief Minister to Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday, 11 a.m., he was asked by the Governor to head a caretaker government, until a Mahayuti cabinet is sworn in.

Virat Kohli Does Not Need Us, We Need Him, Says Bumrah As India Seal Perth Win

Stand-in Team India skipper throws weight behind star batter after crucial century in second innings

Rohit Sharma Hits Nets In Perth, Displays Wide Array Of Shots Ahead Of Adelaide Test

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hit the nets as he joined the team in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the birth of his second child.

IPL auction: RCB splurge Rs 10.75 cr for Bhuvneshwar; Warner, Smith, Prithviunsold

Bhuvneshvar Kumar starred in the capped bowlers list on the second day of the IPL mega auction on Monday with the right-arm seamer heading to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at a whopping Rs 10.75 crore while Deepak Chahar was acquired by Mumbai Indians for Rs 9.25 crore at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah.