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KMC recommends closure of more tram routes in city

At a time when the demand for revival of trams on previously operational lines is growing louder, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has recommended closure of some more routes to the state Transport Department.

BMC goes an extra mile in dengue-prevention

Even though the number of patients affected with dengue in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area is on the rise and the experts predict that the cases would peak this year (in a three year cycle), there is some silver lining in the number crunching done by the officials.

Mystery continues over Governor's midnight confidential communiques

The Raj Bhavan has maintained a total silence in the matter

NKDA promotes cycle-to-work scheme

New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) will soon inaugurate a velodrome and the agency will be getting the President's award for the incredible infrastructure for cyclists.

Uncertainties galore over funds to implement ISRO-suggested measures to eliminate ragging in JU

Though Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recommended some crucial technological measures involving artificial intelligence (AI) to eliminate events of ragging within the campus of Kolkata's iconic Jadavpur University (JU), uncertainties continue to galore over the funds required for implementing those ISRO-suggested measures.

Dilip Ghosh sparks row by advocating name change from 'India' to 'Bharat'

Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has reignited a debate by suggesting a name change for the country, advocating the use of 'Bharat' instead of 'India.'

Tea workers stage agitation in Mirik demanding land rights

Protesting against the decision to provide plots of five decimals of land for 'landless tea workers'

PM Modi, Macron meet, vow to strengthen India-France defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday reiterated their commitment to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation through partnership in design, development, testing and manufacture of advanced defence technologies and platforms, and expand production in India, including for third countries in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Lavrov: Delhi Declaration a victory for Global South

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today complimented India for hosting a 'breakthrough' G20 Summit and ensuring the forum was not 'politicised' by the West for condemning his country over the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Delhi summit has proved G20 can still drive solutions to pressing issues: Biden

Just before leaving India after attending the G20 Summit, US President Joe Biden on Sunday said this year's summit has proved that the grouping can still drive solutions to the most pressing issues of the climate crisis, fragility, and conflict.

G20 Summit concludes; PM hands over gavel to Brazil

The two-day G20 Summit concluded in New Delhi this afternoon with Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposing a virtual G20 session in November to review the suggestions and proposals for cooperation among the top global economies.

PM calls for reforms in global institutions

Says new realities should be reflected in new global structure

Ind vs Pak: Rain could play spoilsport yet again

The weather forecasts has predicted thatthereisa100 pc precipitation chance

My workload is twice as much as anybody else's, says Hardik

Pandyashed lighton the unique challenges and mindset of an all-rounder

PM announces India-Middle East-Europe mega corridor deal at G20 Summit

This isa first-of-its-kind initiative on cooperation on connectivity and infra involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, European nations and the USA

Adanistockssee no impact of recent allegations

The total market capitalisation of Adani Group’s listed companies has clawed back to over Rs 11 lakh crore, after an initial knee-jerk reaction post reports by OCCRP, Financial Times and The Guardian.

PC manufacturers meet MeitY officials on import curbs, seek solutions

As PC and laptop makers urge the government to rethink its decision on import licensing requirements accompanied by a quota, the industry stakeholders have met IT Ministry officials to seek solutions on the matter.

Record market valuation, high foreign inflows give strong backdrop to PM at G20

PM Modihasrolled outamixof tariffs and incentives to lure companiesin India

Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there

Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip on territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago and still does not fully control.

Over 800 killed as massive quake rattles Morocco

World leaders offered to send in aid or rescue crews as condolences poured in from countries around Europe, the Middle East and a Group of 20 summit in India

MP govt clears moblynching victim compensation scheme

The Madhya Pradesh government today took several decisions benefitting various sections of the society, including approval of increased time scale and selection grade pay scale for government doctors, hike in monthly honorarium of guest teachers, domestic gas cylinder at Rs 450 and creation of new posts in various government departments.

ASI resumes survey of Gyanvapi complex from Saturday; to submitits report by 6 Oct

After suspending work for two days, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Saturday resumed its survey work in the Gyanvapi mosque complex amidst three-tier security cover.

Sacked Raj minister Gudha joins Shinde's 'Red Diary' Shiv Sena

Gudhahad been sacked by Ashok Gehlotafter criticising hisown govtin the state Assembly

Mental health promotion needed to reduce suicides

The World Health Organisation estimates 800,000 suicides occur every year worldwide. The data in India as per the National Crime Records Bureau from 2021 finds around 164,000 deaths by suicide which makes up about 20 per cent of the world’s figure.

US and India settle last outstanding World Trade Organization dispute

On Friday, the United States and India resolved their final dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) regarding poultry products.

PM Modilaunches Global Biofuels Alliance to cut import dependence; 19 countries, 12 int’ bodies ready to join

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

African Union joins G20 as permanent member

PM Narendra Modi announced the entry of AU into the top global body

TDP leaders stage protests across Andhra Pradesh after Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders and workers staged a protest following the arrest of party supremo and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in connection with an alleged corruption case in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

'No discussion on seat sharing with BJP so far"

HD Kumaraswamy says Yediyurappa remarks about alliance were 'personal remarks'

Bitcoin fraud:CPM cadre arrested in Burdwan

The police have started investigation into an alleged bitcoin scam using a fake app in East Burdwan as the digital fraud already has siphoned off several lakhs of rupees.