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Bipin C. Babu, CPI-M leader from Alappuzha, joins Kerala BJP

Bipin C. Babu, a senior CPI-M leader from Kerala's Alappuzha district, joined the BJP on Saturday, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good work and hitting out at the Left for losing its secular outlook.

Ready to start work for people of Wayanad: Priyanka Gandhi

AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who on Thursday took oath as the Wayanad MP, reached here on Saturday.

Kerala to crack down on govt staff availing welfare pensions

Finance department will take action to recover the full amount distributed to the ineligible people

239 trainees, including 29 women, graduate from Naval Academy

The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, hosted its Passing Out Parade (POP) today, marking the culmination of rigorous training for 239 trainees, including Midshipmen from the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course and cadets from various Naval Orientation Courses.

Jharkhand cabinet expansion: JMM suggests five-on-one formula for ministry distribution

Amid ongoing discussions about the much-anticipated cabinet expansion in Jharkhand, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the largest constituent of the ruling Mahagathbandhan in the state, has proposed a \"five-on-one\" formula for distributing ministries among alliance partners.

Ajmer dargah survey demand: PUCL to move Supreme Court

The Places of Worship Act, 1991, prohibits altering the religious character of any place of worship

BSF officials seek shifting zero-line villages as HM Amit Shah calls for increased vigilance

A day after Home Minister Amit Shah called for increased vigilance along the country's eastern border to prevent infiltration, a section of senior Border Security Force (BSF) officials said that unfenced portions of the border with Bangladesh and zero-line villages are a major hindrance in effective border management.

Jute mill in Raniganj to open after 13 years

Come tomorrow and the Mangalpur Jute Mill in Raniganj will reopen after a gap of almost thirteen years.

Potato traders threaten strike

Under pressure from the state government, potato traders today threatened to go on an indefinite strike from Monday if the state government does not withdraw the freeze imposed on potato exports and initiate an immediate meeting to resolve the crisis.

CPI voices concern over communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Terming the attacks as violations of secular principles, equality, and justice, the CPI warned that such actions pose a significant threat to the communal harmony that underpins Bangladesh's diverse society.

Centre releases ₹1,400 crore fund to West Bengal under PMAY

LOP Suvendu Adhikari claimed that Trinamul's panchayat chief at Beldanga in Murshidabad district was allotted 17 houses under the scheme

MoD signs ₹1207.5 cr contract for refit of INS Vikramaditya

The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 1207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) today for the Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of the Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.

Downpour lashes Chennai: Cyclone Fengal's landfall near Puducherry early Sunday

Ahead of Cyclone Fengal (pronounced 'fenjal') making landfall early on Sunday near the Puducherry coast, Chennai and surrounding districts are pounded by heavy downpour accompanied by gusty winds without any respite.

Man tries to throw liquid on Arvind Kejriwal during Padyatra, detained

A man was apprehended by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's security staff on Saturday when he attempted to throw some liquid, likely water, at Mr Kejriwal during his padyatra ('foot journey').

Poll panel assures Congress it will address its concerns on polling data in Maharashtra polls

A day after the Congress alleged serious and grave inconsistencies in the data relating to the polling and counting processes for the recently concluded Assembly elections in Maharashtra, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday assured the party that it would address all its \"legitimate\" concerns.

PCB likely to accept hybrid mode for CT25

The Pakistan board has, however, put forward several riders, including that the Pakistan team will play at neutral venues in any ICC tourney hosted by India

Shinde down with 'Saturday night fever' as Maharashtra CM suspense continues

Wild speculation and suspense continued because of the Maharashtra CM's name not being announced even on Saturday evening, a week after the thumping victory of the BJP-backed Mahayuti alliance.

Police list 'Jal Swapna' project beneficiaries

East Burdwan district police kicked off a door-to-door survey on Friday to check whether the beneficiaries were getting piped water or if the middlemen were hijacking the project benefits.

Orientation programme for field investigators

Siliguri's Pragati College of Education hosted a daylong orientation programme for field investigators on its premises on Friday.

Abhishek slams Centre over Aparajita Bill delay

Abhishek replaced this year's annual MP Cup tournament with the Sebaashray healthcare programme due to the gravity of recent events

Police list 'Jal Swapna' project beneficiaries

East Burdwan district police kicked off a door-to-door survey on Friday to check whether the beneficiaries were getting piped water or if the middlemen were hijacking the project benefits.

Bankura student only Indian selected for prestigious US space & rocket workshop

A Class XII student of MDB DAV School in Bankura, Ayan Deogharia has successfully participated in the prestigious five-day workshop on International Air and Space Programme (IASP) - 2025 from 10-14 November at Alabama in USA.

BJP MLA highlights neglect of Gorkha aspirations

A section of the hill population has expressed its reactions to the central government's decision to convene a meeting of the Joint Working Group/Committee on the tripartite agreement among the Centre, the Tripura government and The Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA).

Drive against illegal water connections in West Burdwan

The public health engineering (PHE) department along with Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) has started disconnecting illegal pipeline connections in Asansol region, after directions from chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

Gill 'looking comfortable' on return to nets in Canberra

India's batting coach Abhishek Nayar is keeping a close eye on Shubman Gill

2025 Champions Trophy: ICC board meet adjourned without reaching consensus

The impasse over the 2025 Champions Trophy continued as the all-powerful ICC board failed to reach a consensus after meeting virtually for a little over 20 minutes on Friday.

Delhi set unique white-ball record; uses all 11 players as bowlers against Manipur

Delhi set a new record in cricket history by becoming the first ever team to deploy all 11 players as bowlers in their Syed Mustaq Ali T20 outing against Manipur at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

Pujara not keen on reshuffling batting order despite Rohit's return

India's Test stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara has voiced his support for KL Rahul to retain his place at the top of the order, even suggesting that Rohit Sharma could move down to No.3 to accommodate him for the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 6.

Hockey: Mizoram, M.P, Haryana win on Day 4

In Pool F, Delhi & Bihar had to share the spoils after playing out a goalless draw

World Chess Championship: Gukesh holds Ding with black pieces in tame Game 4

India's Gukesh Dommaraju held reigning champion Ding Liren of China to a draw in Game 4 of their 14-game Final Match in Singapore, overcoming another surprise opening to fight for equality in a game in which both players spent time trying to keep the game going.