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Leaders of Syria, China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy

China and Syria announced the formation of a strategic partnership on Friday as Chinese leader Xi Jinping kicked off a series of diplomatic meetings ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.

'Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this to the UN General Assembly

Current account deficit financing to be easier after index inclusion: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran, delivered insights during a briefing today, shedding light on the promising future of India's bond market and its potential implications for the nation's economy.

Market experiences late-day decline

The financial markets were also affected by rising crude oil prices globally

Mirwaiz pleads for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue in first sermon after release from house arrest

An emotionally charged Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq appealed for peace while asserting that war is not an option as he delivered Friday sermons in Srinagar’s Jama Masjid for the first time in four years after being released from house detention this morning.

Women's Quota Bill is 'distraction tactic' of BJP-led govt, says Rahul

He further said that nobody Knows when the legislation willbe implemented

Andhra Pradesh CID gets 2 days' custody of Chandrababu Naidu

High Court dismisses former CM's plea to quash case; he will now approach Supreme Court for relief

Dengue claims two more lives in the state

With reports of four more deaths during the past 24 hours in the state, dengue in the city and in several districts is posing a serious threat to the state administration.

CBI notice to 34 from Kamarhati civic body

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned 34 employees of Kamarhati Municipality in connection with an alleged civic recruitment scam.

After Sunday inaugural run, state to have four Vande Bharat trains

The commercial services of Bharat Express train from Patna to Howrah are to start from 26 September while those between Howrah and Ranchi are to start from 27 September.

Heartbreak, relief for Abhishek in court

The Bench granted him an interim protection againstany coercive action byED

Bengal ideal investment destination, says CM

Bengal and Dubai share the same cultural diversity and there are skilled workers, industrious farmers and ease of doing business, which make Bengal the ideal destination for investment, said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee this afternoon.

Thakur cancels China trip after bar on athletes

Asian Games: Entry denied to three from Arunachal

ISRO Seeks To Revive Vikram, Pragyan As Day Breaks Again On The Moon

The Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3, which are currently in "sleep mode" near the Moon's South Pole after having completed their set tasks, are expected to awake on Friday (22 September).

Canada urges India to ensure safety of diplomats, staff

The Canadian High Commission said some of its diplomats have received threats on social media

AP Assembly suspends TDP MLAS

The Business Advisory Committee also decided to discuss allthescam charges against Mr Naidu

Kiriteshwari best tourism village in country

The ministry of tourism has declared Kiriteshwari in Murshidabad district as the best tourism village in the country, bringing more laurels to the state.

LoP files RTI seeking info on CM's overseas tour

Leader of Opposition (LOP) in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has filed a petition under the Right to Information Act, 2005, on the amount spent from the state exchequer on chief minister Mamata Banerjee's ongoing Dubai and Spain visit to scout for investments.

TMC to act against MLAs missing from Assembly

CM Mamata to initiate disciplinary actions againstsuch erring legislators

Kunur bridge restoration: SH-14 to be shut for four days

The Panagarh to Illambazar state highway 14 will remain closed from 26-30 September due to repair work of the bridge upon Kunur river.

Real heroes of Howrah-New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express

The Howrah - New Jalpaiguri Vande Bharat Express that has gained popularity among the hills-bound passengers of the state, a dedicated team of individuals, who are the real heroes who have made this engineering marvel and indigenously built high speed train a success, according to the Eastern Railway.

CBI secures Bengal Guv's nod to include Partha Chatterjee's name in charge sheet

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed a court here on Thursday that it has secured permission from the office of West Bengal Governor C.V.

Reservation for Women: Bengal has always shown the way

The Women's Reservation Bill has now been officially passed debated for approval in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament, it would be interesting to reflect on one aspect of the \"one-thirds quota\" issue which politicians in West Bengal are not going to let go and why should they? Before the Central government pats itself on the back for calling a Special Session of Parliament to discuss, debate and push through the historic bill, politicians in West Bengal, literally cutting across party lines, are pointing out how legislature or not, advertently or inadvertently, the state has been practicing a policy of as much as onethirds representation by women in positions of power.

Space missions will be beneficial for common people, Rajnath says

Rejecting the notion that the achievements in space do not in any way benefit the people, defence minister Rajnath Singh said there are multidimensional uses of India's space missions which have a huge impact on the people as well.

India suspends visa services in Canada

India on Thursday suspended its visa services in Canada and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic strength here, alleging Canadian diplomatic interference in the internal affairs of this country amidst an escalating row over the killing of 'Khalistan' supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Parliamentary approval for women's reservation

RS passes Women's Quota Bill unanimously, with no abstentions and noopposition

Siraj Becomes No. 1 Ranked Bowler In ODIs

In the batting rankings, S.Africa's Klaasen England's Dawid Malan are big movers

LS: Women's Quota Bill Passed By 2/3rd Majority

There were 454 votes in favour of the Bill Just two votes against

SpiceJet flight makes precautionary landing at Kolkata int'l Airport

A SpiceJet aircraft made a precautionary landing at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport here on Wednesday, after a crack was detected on a window glass of the flight.

Root aims to emulate 2019 WC success in India

England cricketer Joe Root is backing his team's application of the valuable insights they gained during the 2019 experience as they aim to retain their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup championship next month in India.