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Multiple explosions rock Kabul as Pak-Afghan border clashes intensify

During the early hours of Saturday, heavy exchange of fire was reported between Afghanistan and Pakistan on the Dande Pattan-Kurram border; four Pakistani soldiers were reportedly killed

IISCO old-timers heap praises on Manmohan Singh for its revival

Burnpur is mourning the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Primary education board introduces semester system in West Bengal

After the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced the implementation of a semester system for Class XI from the current academic session (2024-25) and for Class XII from the 2025-26 academic session in all state-run and state-aided schools, earlier this year, semester system will be introduced in the primary education system in the state from the next academic year, West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) President Goutam Paul said on Friday.

Suvendu posts video on PDS corruption

The rice mill owners cried foul in East Burdwan after Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari posted a video on his X - handle and claimed that \"Tonnes of rice meant to be distributed through the Public Distribution System were making their ways to the private mills and sold in the open market.\"

Traders refuse online UPI payments in Indore

Several traders and shopkeepers of readymade clothes in the business capital of Madhya Pradesh, Indore city, have decided not to take payments online or through UPI following increasing numbers of frauds and freezing of bank accounts.

Voters' list being scanned in WB to identify fake EPIC holders

The office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer has decided to thoroughly scan and examine the voters' list in certain districts in West Bengal having international borders with neighbouring Bangladesh, with Intelligence input hinting that members of Bangladeshi fundamentalist groups have managed to get themselves enrolled in voters.

Tejashwi Yadav Slams Nitish Govt, Demands Re-examination for BPSC Aspirants

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Bihar government over the ongoing protests by BPSC aspirants demanding a re-examination following an alleged question paper leak.

Jaipur LPG tanker blast: Toll touches 20 as another victim succumbs to burns

Another victim of the Jaipur LPG tanker blast and fire succumbed to his burn injuries on Saturday, taking the death toll to 20 in the devastating accident that occurred around eight days ago.

Ultra cycle race in eastern India

An 830-km journey from Digha to Darjeeling, symbolising the transition from the Bay of Bengal to the Himalayas, began early on Saturday.

Bengal CM Mamata to Visit Sandeshkhali Tomorrow

The administrative meeting will be held at the Rishi Aurobindo Mission Ground in Sandeshkhali

'Shakti' free travel scheme driving transport department to brink of bankruptcy: Karnataka BJP

The Karnataka BJP has hit out at the Congress-led state government over the Shakti guarantee scheme, which provides free travel for women in state-run RTC buses.

INS Tushil Docks in Casablanca to Strengthen Naval Ties Between India and Morocco

In a bid to further strengthen the bilateral relations and naval cooperation between India and Morocco, the Indian Navy's warship, INS Tushil, arrived at Casablanca, Morocco.

Karnataka Police Arrest Bank Manager-Led Gang for Siphoning ₹12.51 Crore via Corporate Data Theft

The Karnataka Police have arrested a gang of four individuals, led by the Manager of the Corporate Division at Axis Bank in Gujarat, for siphoning off crores of rupees by stealing sensitive data from a company, officials said on Saturday.

T'gana Assembly Calls Special Session on 30 Dec to Pay Tribute to Dr Singh

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was largely instrumental in the formation of Telangana in 2014

KT Rama Rao gets ED Summons

Trouble is piling up for BRS working president KT Rama Rao as the Enforcement Directorate has summoned him to appear before it on 7 January in connection with the irregularities in the Formula E race held in Hyderabad during the tenure of BRS government.

CBI court finds 14 people, including ex-CPM MLA Kunhiraman, guilty in Periya twin murder case

The CBI court in Kochi on Saturday found 14 people, mostly alleged CPI-M activists, including former CPI-M MLA K V Kunhiraman, guilty in the politically sensitive 2019 Periya twin murder case.

Kerala Cong Mulls Christian Leader for State Party President

With the BJP gaining ground among the Christian vote bank in Kerala—traditionally a Congress stronghold—key leaders within the Congress party are seriously considering appointing a Christian as the state party president.

Rajendra Arlekar to be sworn in as Kerala Governor on 2 Jan

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will take the oath of office as the Governor of Kerala on January 2.

Consensus needed for parliamentary functioning

The just-concluded Winter Session of Parliament was unproductive and the least effective in over a year.

Why the US Should Choose a Woman Leader in 2028

Kamala Devi Harris, the first woman Vice President of the United States, will be leaving office in January 2025.

Know Thy Farmer

If the huge labour force is displaced from agriculture because the sector is not able to provide quality employment and decent incomes there is no other sector in the country that can absorb it; 45.76 per cent of the workforce is in agriculture as per 2022-23 government data. The government has no choice but to protect agriculture

Seoul Crisis

South Korea, often hailed as a model of democratic progress in East Asia, is grappling with a political crisis of historic proportions.

Current Health

India's current account deficit (CAD) remains a key indicator of the country's economic health, influenced by global trade dynamics and domestic policy shifts.

'Congress damaged dignity of Dr Manmohan Singh'

BJP MP Sambit Patra said if someone has 'damaged the dignity' of the ex-PM it's Congress party

Rajasthan: Bhajan Lal Sharma govt annuls 9 districts, 3 divisions formed in Gehlot regime

The Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government on Saturday annulled the creation of nine districts and three divisions formed in the state during the previous Ashok Gehlot administration.

HM Shah, JP Nadda, others pay tributes to Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary

Prominent political leaders from across the country paid heartfelt tributes to the late former Union Minister Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary, celebrating his enduring contributions to the nation.

Indian Army contingent departs for Nepal to participate in 18th edition of Exercise Surya Kiran

A contingent of 334 personnel from the Indian Army departed for Nepal today to participate in the 18th edition of the Battalion Level Joint Military Exercise, Surya Kiran.

Ajit Pawar's NCP releases its first list of 11 candidates for Delhi Assembly polls

The Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar) on Saturday announced its first list of 11 candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections which are scheduled to be held early in 2025.

Assam Police Confiscate Heroin Worth ₹3.5 Crore

In a significant anti-narcotics operation, the Assam Police seized heroin worth over Rs 3.5 crore and arrested a suspect in Nagaon district.

Multi-disaster response vehicle deployed at Mahakumbh

As part of Mahakumbh 2025 preparations, a state-of-the-art multi-disaster response vehicle has been deployed to enhance safety and disaster readiness.