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Toll Plazas Closed After High Court Order

The Calcutta High Court has directed Durgapur Municipal Corporation (DMC) to shut down all the seven toll plazas which were operational, terming them as illegal.

Literary Meet With Discussions on Films and Poetry

A literary meet Bishnupur Literary Meet 2025 was held in Bishnupur town recently by local organisation Baitarani.

PHE department compensation to kin of dead in Asansol

The deceased identified as Rajjak Sheikh, Rohit Sheikh, and Nitesh Paswan, were rescued and taken to Asansol District Hospital, where they were pronounced brought dead.

Residents of two Rajouri villages quarantined over spread of unidentified disease

In a bid to break the cycle of deaths due to unidentified causes in the border district of Rajouri, residents of two villages, Badhaal and Larkuti, have been quarantined in safe places.

India Posts feature Chandernagore college

The department of posts today released a special cover with pictorial depiction of the cancellation of Chandernagore College this afternoon.

Swarnalata Josh of Sain family passes away

Swarnalata's husband, Amal Kanti Josh, remains the only living survivor of Sain bari massacre. Since May 2011, chief minister Mamata Banerjee has provided armed security outside her home. Swarnalata, her husband, and son used to attend Kolkata's annual 21 July programme.

World Is Watching How India Makes 21st Century Its Own

Observing that the world is watching how India makes the 21st century its own, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned citizens to stay vigilant against those who seek to weaken the country and disrupt its unity.

India Always Open to Legitimate Return of Undocumented Indians

Clarifying India's stance, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi is open to the \"legitimate return\" of Indian nationals living illegally abroad, including in the United States.

City celebrates Netaji's birthday

The 128th birth anniversary of Netaji was observed across the state with enthusiasm.

CM questions mystery shroud over Netaji's disappearance

Mamata Banerjee demands Central govt declassify Netaji files in central archives

BJP's John Barla shares stage with Mamata in Alipurduar

This marks a notable shift for Mr Barla, who had been distancing himself from the BJP following the party's decision to replace him with Manoj Tigga as their candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Indian Life Insurers Register Record New Biz, Reach Out to Underserved Areas

Indian Life insurers registered record new business figures at the end of December 2024.

Yogi Adityanath to Hit Milkipur Poll Trail on Friday

The ruling BJP's campaigning for the Milkipur assembly bypolls slated on February 5, will pick up from Friday when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will address his first election meeting.

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Masjid Idgah dispute: SC extends stay on survey of mosque complex

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, extended its 16 January, 2024, order staying the Allahabad High Court's order directing a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Masjid Idgah complex located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, in Mathura.

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.

PSPCL enhances rooftop solar capacity, receives ₹11.39 crores from centre

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) takes efforts to enhance the state's rooftop solar capacity, empowering residential and non-residential consumers to generate their own electricity and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

CBI Moves HC Seeking Death Penalty for Sanjay Roy

This move comes after the West Bengal government also filed a petition seeking the death penalty, challenging the lower court's order of life imprisonment.

Rail priorities

Ahead of budget 2025, a clear shift in focus from roads to railways signals a recalibration of infrastructure priorities.

More to rights than the law

The ICJ must go beyond placing responsibility on polluters, says Abraham Shah

Limits of Presidential Power

Trump's executive orders are limited and can be overturned by courts, says Sharece Thrower

Syria's southern rebels loom large as the country's new rulers try to form a national army

As insurgents raced across Syria in a surprise offensive launched in the country's northwest late last year, officials from several countries backing either the rebels or Syria's government met in Qatar on what to do.

Unwritten Tomorrows of a Trump Era

Yes, he's back. And his second inaugural address, uncharacteristically mild in its delivery but predictably vile in much of its content, served as a partial reminder of what the next four years portend for the United States and its imperial interests.

The Mediation Muddle

Are recent amendments to the Commercial Courts Act a boon or a bane, asks Dr P Madhava Rao

16 States, 10 Ministries to Showcase India's Rich Heritage at RD Parade

In a grand display of India's cultural richness and developmental strides, 16 States/Union Territories (UTs) and 10 Ministries/Departments of the Union Government will showcase their vibrant tableaux at the 76th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path.

BCCI to adhere to ICC guidelines on team's Champions Trophy jerseys, says Saikia

Putting an end to the confusion around rumours of the BCCI refusing to have the name of the host nation, Pakistan, on the Indian cricket team's jersey for the upcoming Champions Trophy, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday said the Indian team will adhere to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) directive in the tournament.

Israel's Top General Resigns Over 7 October Failures, Adding to Pressure on Netanyahu

Israel's top general resigned Tuesday, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in Gaza and adding to pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has delayed any public inquiry that could potentially implicate his leadership.

The Physics of Relationships

There are striking similarities between how elementary particles come together to form atoms, molecules and eventually various materials and how a family, a village and then a society is established from a collection of people.

Opposition Walks Out From Kerala Assembly Over Non-Disbursal Of Pay Revision

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) opposition walked out of the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday in protest against the non-disbursal of arrears related to pay revision and Dearness Allowance (DA) to the government employees and teachers in the state.

Indore man commits suicide alleging harassment by wife, in-laws

A professional photographer committed suicide by hanging from the ceiling at his house in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, accusing his wife and in-laws of harassment.

Containment orders imposed in Rajouri's Badhaal village after 17 mystery deaths; four more hospitalized with unexplained illness

The authorities on Wednesday sealed Rajouri's Badhaal village and declared it as a containment zone after four more youths fell seriously ill showing similar symptoms that 17 people suffered before dying due to mysterious reasons.