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.
Switzerland’s decision to reject a population cap is not a vote for open borders. Nor is it an endorsement of the status quo.
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The accused has been identified as Pawan Kumar Pandey or Varun Kumar Pandey, a resident of Gandhi Vihar, Delhi.
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.
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 Uttar Banga chapter of Vishwa Samvad Kendra in Siliguri is scheduled to hold an evening programme featuring cultural performances and a discussion.
The visit assumes significance as the Prime Minister is coming to West Bengal, after his party has come to power for the first time in the state in the recently concluded state assembly elections.
Police arrested Regina Bibi, wife of Trinamool leader Jahangir Khan, in the Falta Police Station attack case. Investigators say she played a key role in planning the attempted rescue operation.
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.
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In an age of shrinking attention spans and algorithm- driven playlists, four Indian musicians chose endurance over instant applause, immersion over interruption.
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There are politicians who rise through visibility, and there are those shaped quietly by the systems they later inherit.
A reported Israeli strike in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire took effect has cast uncertainty over the truce, as Hezbollah warned it would respond to future attacks.
Nearly 80 million barrels of crude oil are positioned for transit through the Strait of Hormuz as tanker traffic resumes after a reported US-Iran agreement. Iran has also rolled out new shipping regulations for vessels using the strategic route.
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.
Donald Trump's statement closely mirrored his remarks during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Evian, France.
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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Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the third ODI in Chennai. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Shubman Gill confirmed multiple changes to their playing XIs.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will be available for the Seleção's final Group C match against Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after recovering from a calf injury.
Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of FIFA World Cup 2026 as 10-man Paraguay defeated Türkiye 1-0 to keep their knockout hopes alive and eliminate the Turkish side from the tournament.
The United States secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a 2-0 win over Australia, while Socceroos coach Tony Popovic criticised his side's sluggish first-half display.
A day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, NTA corrected an admit card error that had assigned a Nagpur-based candidate an examination centre in Abu Dhabi despite his Maharashtra preferences.
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In the contemporary discourse on environmental humanities and ecological conservation, the intersection of cultural sacrality and hydrologic reality remains a fertile ground for inquiry. B. Suresh Lal’s Rivers of Grace: Exploring the Majestic Waterways and Timeless Beauty of India offer a comprehensive , interdisciplinary examination of India’s fluvial systems.
Amazing as it may sound, a huge swath of Asia, including mo dern India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, was once woven together under a single imperial flag, an entity officially known as the "Indian Empire," or more simply as the Raj.
The Uttar Banga chapter of Vishwa Samvad Kendra in Siliguri is scheduled to hold an evening programme featuring cultural performances and a discussion.
The visit assumes significance as the Prime Minister is coming to West Bengal, after his party has come to power for the first time in the state in the recently concluded state assembly elections.
Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the third ODI in Chennai. Hashmatullah Shahidi and Shubman Gill confirmed multiple changes to their playing XIs.
A reported Israeli strike in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire took effect has cast uncertainty over the truce, as Hezbollah warned it would respond to future attacks.
Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of FIFA World Cup 2026 as 10-man Paraguay defeated Türkiye 1-0 to keep their knockout hopes alive and eliminate the Turkish side from the tournament.
The accused has been identified as Pawan Kumar Pandey or Varun Kumar Pandey, a resident of Gandhi Vihar, Delhi.
Ismael Saibari scored after just 70 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026, setting a tournament record and boosting the Atlas Lions' knockout hopes.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has launched disqualification proceedings against six Lok Sabha MPs who skipped a key party meeting as speculation grows over a possible switch to Eknath Shinde's camp.
After hearing the matter, the court said that no coercive action be taken against Khan until further orders.
A day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, NTA corrected an admit card error that had assigned a Nagpur-based candidate an examination centre in Abu Dhabi despite his Maharashtra preferences.
