The United States – champion of liberal democracy, cradle of individual freedom and standard-bearer of civil liberties – is marking its 250th birthday. “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press,” reads the First Amendment – words etched into the American conscience and echoed in every town square, newspaper column, and courtroom debate.
A major subsidence occurred in Jemari village under Raniganj in West Burdwan district. The affected area is barely 200 metres away from the railway line.
In a timely and significant intervention, the Supreme Court has raised pointed concerns about the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
President Donald Trump’s decision to delay higher tariffs on imports till August 1 while simultaneously issuing new levy warnings to 14 countries reinforces a now-familiar pattern in his economic strategy: pressure first, deals later ~ if at all.
When Narendra Modi took office in May 2014, he brought with him a promise: Viksit Bharat ~ a developed India built on the foundation of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.
An event, which celebrates womanhood and recognises achievers with awards, was held today in the city.
Union minister of state for road transport and highways, Ajay Tamta, on Saturday conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the much-awaited Balason to Sevoke elevated highway corridor.
Jawans of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued 16 passengers, including the boatman, after a 10-hour-long operation in the Ajay river, near Jamuria in West Burdwan district in the early hours today.
Four people from West Burdwan district were killed in a road accident at Belda near Kharagpur while on their way to Digha after their SUV collided head on with a truck in the wee hours today.
Karnataka Tourism successfully conducted a dynamic roadshow in Kolkata, reinforcing its strategic focus on Eastern India as a key tourism market.
