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Speeding car kills mother-son duo

A mother and her son duo was killed allegedly following drunk driving at Ramabati Gopalnagar area under the Mathurapur police station in South 24 Parganas this morning.

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December 17, 2024
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TMC thumping win in Contai Cooperative Bank polls

The ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) registered a resounding victory in the Contai Cooperative Bank elections held on Sunday, winning 101 out of the 108 seats.

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December 17, 2024
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Kolkata book fair to see 1000 stalls

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF) on 28 January, 2025.

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December 17, 2024
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Abhishek calls ONOE unconstitutional

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamul Congress MP from Diamond Harbour and party's national general secretary came down heavily on the BJP-led Centre and said the proposed One Nation One Election Bill is unconstitutional and will take away the voting rights of the people.

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December 17, 2024
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Trinamul Congress censures Firhad Hakim over his 'minority' remarks

In the face of large-scale criticisms both from inside and outside, Trinamul Congress on Monday finally officially censured West Bengal Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim over his recent public comments on \"minority\" and \"majority\".

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December 17, 2024
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Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024

Altogether 101 employees of Indian Railways will be awarded by Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar-2024

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December 17, 2024
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Safety for women in trains

Aiming to ensure a safe travel environment for women and children by implementing robust security measures, the Eastern Railway operated 156 Mail/Express trains, 171 passenger trains, and 13 ladies' special trains being escorted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), including 74 trains jointly patrolled by male and female personnel.

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December 17, 2024
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ICC marks centenary with Narayana Murthy

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launched its centenary celebrations with a grand event featuring Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Infosys Founder, N R Narayana Murthy at the historic Calcutta Town Hall.

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December 17, 2024
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Payel Roy Ganguly - Honored as "Nightingale of Chicagoland" in U.S. Congressional Record

Payel Roy Ganguly, hailed as the \"Nightingale of Chicagoland,\" has been honored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Illinois Representative Jonathan L. Jackson, for her inspiring journey from Kolkata, India to become a globally acclaimed musician has entered into the Congressional Record.

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December 17, 2024
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Bangladesh tour operators to miss Bengal Travel Mart

Bangladesh-based tour operators will not participate in the 8th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024, despite earlier assurances from the Tour Operators' Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators' Association (EHTTOA). The event is scheduled to be held in Siliguri from 17-19 December.

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December 17, 2024
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Mamata pays homage to Indian soldiers on Vijay Diwas

She refused to comment on the situation that is prevalent in Bangladesh now

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December 17, 2024
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Fresh Raniganj master plan for state approval

At a high-level meeting in Asansol, it has been decided that a fresh plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of Raniganj Coalfields subsidence and underground fire zone will be prepared and sent to the state government for final approval.

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December 17, 2024
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ISS Successful Candidates get sweets, flowers from Mamata

The two candidates were delivered the pleasantries by the local government representatives

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December 17, 2024
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Bengal ranks first in animal protein production in country: Report

Bengal has become the country's highest animal protein producer, overtaking Uttar Pradesh, said a report published by the Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024.

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December 17, 2024
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'Won't allow Lanka to be used against India'

Sri Lanka's President Disanayake, who is in India on his first visit after elections, said the cooperation with India will flourish under his govt

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December 17, 2024
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

Tabla maestro and Padma Vibhushan Zakir Hussain passed away late last night at the age of 73 in San Francisco from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Australian legend Border rates Bumrah as highly as Hadlee and Marshall

Jasprit Bumrah's stocks rose exponentially ever since he arrived on Australian shores this summer, with the pace ace leading India to a commanding win in the Border-Gavaskar series opener in Perth, before leaving his mark in Adelaide and Brisbane.

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December 17, 2024
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BGT: Rain may play spoilsport during remaining two days of Brisbane Test

The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there are 90% chances of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India which is Tuesday and Wednesday.

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December 17, 2024
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India at rain's mercy after yet another top order collapse

Aussie pacers dominate Indian batting at rain swept Gabba to leave visitors tottering at 51-4

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December 17, 2024
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India to end 2024 with record office space leasing activity, leads globally

India is set to witness a record office space leasing activity in 2024, reaching 83-85 million square feet of gross leasing value (GLV) which is a 13 per cent growth from last year, according to a report on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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India glucose monitoring market to grow at 2pc CAGR by 2033: Report

Amid the growing prevalence of diabetes in India, the glucose monitoring market in the country is forecast to grow at a 2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during 2024-33, according to a report on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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HPCL expands free heart care initiative with new partnership

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has taken a significant step to bring life-saving heart care closer to those in need.

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December 17, 2024
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India's trade deficit at all-time-high of $37.8 billion in November

India registered a record trade deficit of $37.8 billion in November with exports contracting 4.85 per cent to $32.1 billion while imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion.

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December 17, 2024
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India's banking sector poised for continued resilience: S&P Global

India's financial sector is poised for continued resilience, bolstered by structural improvements and robust economic growth prospects, according to the S&P Global Ratings 2025 banking outlook.

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December 17, 2024
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India's trend GDP growth to move closer to 6.5-7 pc in FY25: Crisil

The main macro drivers remain healthy and India's GDP growth is likely to move closer to the trend growth of 6.5-7 per cent this fiscal, a Crisil Insight report said on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
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Market erases some gains; Selling seen in IT, metal, oil & gas, FMCG

The Sensex was down 384.55 points or 0.47 percent at 81,748.57, and the Nifty was down 100.05 points or 0.40 percent at 24,668.25

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December 17, 2024
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As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants

As dozens of deported migrants pack into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma sits under fluorescent lights clutching a foam cup of coffee and a small plate of eggs—all that was waiting for her in Honduras.

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December 17, 2024
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Gulf Countries denounce Israeli decision to expand settlements in Golan Heights

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar condemned the Israeli government's approval of a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights.

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December 17, 2024
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Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks in Gaza rises to nearly 45,000

The Health Ministry said 45,028 people have been killed and 106,962 have been wounded since the start of the war

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December 17, 2024
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S. Korea's Constitutional Court justices hold first meeting to decide impeached president's fate

South Korean Constitutional Court is set to hold its first meeting of its justices Monday to review the parliamentary impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo), kicking off preparations for his impeachment trial.

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December 17, 2024