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Bengal lottery scam: Lucky draws on unsold tickets, ED unearths fraud

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials probing the alleged financial fraud and money laundering through lottery tickets in West Bengal are probing three particular angles in the alleged scam.

Husband won't allow hospital delivery, woman dies in childbirth

A woman tragically died in Basirhat last night after her husband defied government directives and chose to deliver their child at home.

Asansol Division DRM conducts inspections to address infrastructure, passenger services improvements

Chetna Nand Singh, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Asansol Division, Eastern Railway, conducted a series of inspections and meetings today to address infrastructure and passenger service improvements.

COP29: India expresses dissatisfaction with developed countries over climate finance

India has expressed dissatisfaction over the unwillingness of developed countries to engage with the developing world on the Climate Finance and Mitigation Work Programme (MWP) at COP29 being held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

India, Nigeria reaffirm their commitment to jointly fight terrorism, piracy, radicalisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to jointly fight terrorism, piracy and radicalisation.

Shah reviews security situation in Manipur

NDA ally NPP withdraws support to BJP government in Manipur

I-T ultimatum to taxpayers: Disclose assets held abroad, or face penalty of ₹10 lakh

Failure to disclose assets held abroad or income earned on foreign shores in the ITR can attract a penalty of Rs 10 lakh under the anti-black money law, the Income-Tax (I-T) Department cautioned taxpayers on Sunday.

'Respect, trust and care are non-negotiable in a marriage'

People today are at a phase where relationships fail in front of the modern-day challenges. However, in contrast, there are Anup Kumar Roy Choudhury and Lata Roy Choudhury, who set an inspiring example of how relationships are kept alive. Married on 12 July 1976, the couple has spent 48 years together overcoming numerous problems and unexpected trials.

Shadows, light and symphonies: Kim Barbier illuminates Kolkata with Western classical elegance

As the crisp evening air gave a slight shiver, the daylight dwindled with flocks of birds flying back home, and the smell of fall engulfed the city.

Spring in Sandalwood forest

reeparna thinks about Kolkata while seated in her chamber at the Bhagabatpur rural health centre. She believes her best days are being spent in this health centre.

Dev Deepawali: Binding India's spirituality & divinity

Being presented as the \"Festival of Lights for the Gods\", Dev Deepawali is one of the most special events that Varanasi celebrates. It usually takes place fifteen days after Diwali on the full moon day.

A closer look at Justice Sanjiv Khanna's landmark rulings as he takes oath as 51st CJI

Justice Sanjiv Khanna assumed office as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, following Justice DY Chandrachud's tenure.

Have we 'woken' up?

Pundits, politicians, and public commentators intensely debate the election results, I caution against hyperbole and overinterpretation of what was, in reality, a close race, though the margin of victory looks wider than it actually is, due to the special quirk of the electoral college system.

BGT: Team India jolted by Gill's thumb injury ahead of opening Test in Perth

Star opener Shubman Gill picks up injury during practice, creates headache for coach Gautam Gambhir

Paine worried over Gambhir's temperament

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine hit out at Gautam Gambhir for his coaching style ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, and went on to state that he could not be a great fit into the Indian team as head coach.

Samson becomes first batter with 2 T20I tons in single calendar year

Sanju Samson delivered a breathtaking performance of batsmanship at the Wanderers Stadium here on Friday, smashing his third T20I century in the fourth match of the series against South Africa.

Paul Pogba and Juventus agree to terminate contract

Paul Pogba and Juventus have mutually agreed to part ways as the French midfielder faces an 18-month ban from football.

UEFA Nations League: Portugal, Spain earn tickets to quarterfinals

Cristiano Ronaldo and his men through to last eight stage along with former World Cup champions

India now ranked 6th globally in terms of patent applications

India now ranks 6th globally in terms of patent applications, with 64,480 patent filings in 2023, as per the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) which annually publishes the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) report that provides a comprehensive analysis of global trends in intellectual property filings.

Newly elected Mayor and his deputy begin inspection to address garbage accumulation issue

In a bid to address pressing cleanliness issues in the national capital, newly appointed Mayor Mahesh Kumar Khinchi and Deputy Mayor Ravinder Bhardwaj embarked on their first official inspection on Saturday along with officials.

J&K key player in 'Viksit Bharat' journey: Jitendra

The minister presented a vibrant picture of India's innovation-driven future

India for comprehensive approach to improve AMR detection

India on Saturday proposed a comprehensive approach aimed at improving antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection and surveillance capacities across sectors, enabling the use of data to guide evidence-based antimicrobial usage at both local and national levels.

Workshop on effective redressal of public grievances on Monday

In pursuance to the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effective, timely and meaningful redressal of public grievances and taking forward his directive that all Ministries/Departments should continuously improve their grievance redressal systems, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is organising a National Workshop on \"Effective Redressal of Public Grievances\" here on 18th November.

Mehbooba Mufti urges NC to clarify stance on Article 370, slams ambiguity

Sharpening her attack at the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government after conflicting statements on restoration of Article 370, PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday asked the government to clarify its position on the issue on which a resolution was passed in the recent Assembly session in Srinagar.

Rai accuses BJP-ruled states of sending Diesel buses to Delhi that are banned under GRAP-III

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday hit out at the states under Bharatiya Janata Party's governments, alleging that despite the rise in pollution, and restrictions imposed under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) stage-III, they are sending BS-4 Diesel buses to the national capital.

Tribal community is nation's pride: VP Dhankhar

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday that the tribal community is the pride of the country and the tribal culture must be respected at national and international levels.

Ajit targets Sharad Pawar, aunt Pratibha; asks Baramatikars not to be swayed by emotions

Ahead of the polling for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, NCP National President Ajit Pawar is engaged in targeting his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar and aunt Pratibha Pawar during his poll rallies and meetings with villagers from the Baramati constituency.

Sena seeks action against Owaisi brothers; accuses them of giving divisive speeches

The Shiv Sena in a letter to Maharashtra Chief Election Officer and the Mumbai Police Commissioner on Saturday demanded action against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and his brother Akbaruddin Owaisi for allegedly inciting violence between two communities and disturbing public peace due to their alleged inflammatory speeches at a public meeting in Solapur recently.

Sharad Pawar makes a soul-stirring plea 'to regain the glory of progressive Maharashtra'

Barely four days ahead of the state Assembly elections, senior statesman and Nationalist Congress Party (SP) leader Sharad Pawar has called upon the voters to regain the progressive, cultured, self-respecting, tolerant and strong Maharashtra this time, here on Saturday.

Mizoram expresses shock over Manipur violence urges Centre, state government to restore peace

The Mizoram government on Saturday expressed its deep shock over the recent violent incidents in neighboring Manipur where many people lost their lives in a series of violent incidents during the past two weeks.