After years of debate and contention, 20 June is finally going to be observed as the birthday of West Bengal, thanks to the resolution of the newly formed government of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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The Uttarakhand government has approved criminal proceedings against officials and private individuals in the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land purchase case, while recommending dismissal and penalties against senior officers following a vigilance investigation.
Two young women were allegedly thrown into a river by family members in Rajasthan's Dholpur district in a suspected honour killing linked to a relationship opposed by the family, police said.
The Border Security Force recovered a large cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle and 25 pistols, in Punjab's Amritsar district during an intelligence-based operation. An Indian national has been detained and is being questioned.
Kerala's revised 2026-27 Budget introduces a Rs 50 crore fund for Gen-Z entrepreneurs, a Malayalam AI initiative, healthcare expansion and investment-driven reforms as the state navigates financial challenges.
A swarm of 3,000 drones will light up the city’s night sky on Saturday, putting up a synchronised show on the banks of the Hooghly as part of the Vande Yogam and West Bengal Day celebrations.
Senior Trinamul Congress leader and Beleghata MLA Kunal Ghosh on Friday publicly questioned the use of party funds for chartered flights, triggering fresh political discussion over the travel arrangements of the party’s national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee.
Suvendu Adhikari emphasised that financial resources would not be a hurdle for projects aimed at protecting the hill districts and North Bengal.
Aiming to provide hygienic meals to passengers at affordable prices, the Sealdah Division has decided to launch food vans through a public-private partnership model at Sealdah station.
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A ceasefire in Lebanon has revived momentum for US-Iran negotiations, with senior officials heading to Switzerland while Tehran links future talks to implementation of a newly signed memorandum.
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A weaker quarter from Accenture and a cut in growth guidance have raised concerns about delayed client spending and slower deal momentum for Indian IT companies heading into FY27.
The Nifty IT index slumped over 6 per cent after Accenture lowered its FY26 growth forecast and reported weaker bookings, triggering a broad-based sell-off in Indian technology stocks led by Infosys and TCS.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday, June 17, according to official documents.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Government of India's scheme for replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi–NCR region was signed on Thursday between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Tata Motors.
A short shoot in Jodhpur. A campaign for celluloid film. A premiere in Mumbai. Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland have built their own quiet history with India. Now that history gets its biggest chapter yet.
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India off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women's T20 World Cup with an ankle injury suffered against the Netherlands, with uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat named as her replacement.
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Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has questioned her exclusion from India's Asian Games 2026 squad, seeking transparency over the selection process despite being ranked World No. 51.
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IIT Delhi retained its position as India's top-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, while India's representation in the global rankings rose to 52 institutions.
Eknath Shinde's "trailer" remark and Sanjay Raut's loyalty swipe have escalated the Operation Tiger row as questions grow over the future of six absent Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs.
Senior Indian bureaucrat Vivek Aggarwal has been elected Vice President of FATF, a development the government says reflects India's growing influence in global efforts against terror financing and illicit financial networks.
A weaker quarter from Accenture and a cut in growth guidance have raised concerns about delayed client spending and slower deal momentum for Indian IT companies heading into FY27.
Two young women were allegedly thrown into a river by family members in Rajasthan's Dholpur district in a suspected honour killing linked to a relationship opposed by the family, police said.
JJD president Tej Pratap Yadav has lodged an FIR in Patna alleging death threats and a conspiracy against him. He has accused Akash Yadav and sought security protection through both police and court channels.
The Uttarakhand government has approved criminal proceedings against officials and private individuals in the Haridwar Municipal Corporation land purchase case, while recommending dismissal and penalties against senior officers following a vigilance investigation.
The creation of West Bengal as a state and its inclusion in India is an amazing case study in the political history of India.
A ceasefire in Lebanon has revived momentum for US-Iran negotiations, with senior officials heading to Switzerland while Tehran links future talks to implementation of a newly signed memorandum.
After years of debate and contention, 20 June is finally going to be observed as the birthday of West Bengal, thanks to the resolution of the newly formed government of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The emerging US-Iran agreement has significant implications for India, including energy corridors, fertilizer supplies, and revival of the Chabahar Port project. As Gulf tensions ease, New Delhi faces a strategic crossroads that could reshape connectivity with Central Asia and Afghanistan.
