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Mohun Bagan cruise to easy victory over Hyderabad FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant started the New Year with a 3-0 victory over Hyderabad FC In a Indian Super League clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday evening.

Cyber Threats

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks attributed to Chinese state-backed actors represent a seismic shift in the landscape of global security.

THE PARADE

THE Proclamation Parade on New Year's Day is one of those functions of the Calcutta season which people of all classes can attend.

Singh was king

SIR, This refers to the article, \"A giant among men\" published on the perspective page today.

ER prepares two special trains for Mahakumbh

Eastern Railway's Sealdah division has made a host of arrangements for the special trains that would be run for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela.

Kingpin of inter-state arms racket nabbed, firearm seized

State Task Force (STF) personnel of West Bengal Police arrested an arms dealer of Kolkata from Natunpally in district headquarters of Suri in Birbhum district and also seized sophisticated firearms and ammunition from his possession.

Group Working set up for WPI base revision

The government on Thursday announced the constitution of a Working Group headed by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand for revising the base of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011-12 to 2022-23.

Oz Confirm Webster's SCG debut, Will Replace Off-Colour Marsh

The all-rounder will be fielded during the final Test as Australia aim to regain the BGT trophy

Finch backs Virat Kohli amid poor form, controversies

Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch said that star India batter Virat Kohli is trying to \"pick up a fight\" and is \"trying to be antagonistic\" because that is when he plays at his best and puts all his skills on the show.

Rewind 2024: Neeraj Chopra enjoys stellar year with Olympic silver, World Championships triumph

Neeraj Chopra, India's 'Golden Boy,' solidified his place as one of the nation's greatest athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

52 Years After Creating Paralympics History, Petkar to Get Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement

After 52 years of creating history at the Paralympics, Murlikant Rajaram Petkar is finally set to receive the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Djokovic in Brisbane QFs

Novak Djokovic extended his head-to-head record against Gael Monfils to 20-0 with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Brisbane International, here at the Pat Rafter Arena.

ISL: NorthEast United FC Face Struggling Mohammedan SC With Eye on 3rd Spot

Currently fourth on the points table, the hosts will move closer to a play-offs berth if they beat the Kolkata outfit

Market Continues Winning Streak

Investors' wealth increased by around ₹ 5.8 lakh crore

Indian Stock Market Poised to Advance in 2025 Beginning: Report

Indian equity indices are poised to advance in the beginning of 2025 on the back of recovery expected in earnings, supported by a boost in rural spending and a pick-up in government spending, according to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report released on Thursday.

Union Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman meets financial sector, capital markets stakeholders

As part of the pre-Budget consultations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets.

Job creation gathers further momentum in 2024-25

While a massive 4.67 crore additional jobs were created in the Indian economy in the financial year ended March 2024, the fast pace of employment generation has continued into 2024-25 in both the formal and informal sectors, official data shows.

Indian Economy in Robust Spot Globally in 2025 With High-Frequency Indicators Picking Up Growth

As 2025 begins on a note of heightened global uncertainties ahead of the US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, India continues to be in a much stronger position with high-frequency indicators showing a pickup in the pace of growth in the third quarter of current fiscal (Q3 FY25), according to a report on Thursday.

India Grabs 3.9 Per Cent Global Trade Share in Textiles and Apparel Sector

India holds a share of 3.9 per cent of the global trade in textiles and apparel, and including handicrafts it comprises 8.21 per cent in total exports in 2023-24, government said on Thursday.

India emerges global leader in IPO volume, QIPs surge to all-time high

Facts first. India has emerged as the leader in IPO volume, hosting twice as many IPOs as the US and 2.5 times more than Europe.

India's Solar Panel Exports Surge as World Looks Beyond China

India is emerging as a major exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells as countries look for alternatives to China for sourcing supplies in their switch to renewable energy to fight climate change.

Israel warns of escalation in Gaza if hostage deal not reached

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz (photo) issued a stern warning stating that Israel would intensify its military operations in Gaza if Hamas does not agree to a deal for the release of hostages \"soon.\"

Bangladesh Court Again Rejects Bail for Hindu Leader Who Led Rallies

A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Thursday rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups.

12 Killed in Montenegro Shooting, Suspect Kills Self

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić said that the government may try to impose a total ban on weapons 'because we must ask ourselves after this who should be allowed to have guns in Montenegro'

US Army veteran who killed 15 in New Orleans attack was inspired by the Islamic State group

A US Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people, had posted videos to social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, the president said.

Firework mortars, gas canisters stuffed inside Tesla that exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel

Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism.

Assam Reclaims 9,000 Ha Encroached Land Amid Declining Forest Cover Concerns

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that the state government has reclaimed 9,000 hectares (equivalent to 74,000 bighas) of land from illegal encroachment over the past three years, restoring it to the forest department.

Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Survey Report Reaches Court

The Next Action Will Depend On The Instructions Of The Supreme Court Or Allahabad High Court

CPI Rejects Manipur CM's Apology, Demands His Resignation

The Communist Party of India (CPI) has dismissed Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's recent apology for the ethnic violence in the state, demanding his immediate resignation.

Article 370 the reason behind terrorism in Kashmir valley: Amit Shah

Highlighting the importance of the abrogation of Article 370, Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that it was after its revocation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership that a new era of development began in Kashmir valley which was affected due to terrorism.