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Jhargram: Jangalmahal Zoological Park to welcome a tiger and lion

ENCLOSURES ARE BEING SET UP

British Deputy High Commission shines spotlight on disability cricket

INT'L DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2024

Staff crunch: KMC to set up Nursing Training School

IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MODE

IMD predicts rainfall in South Bengal districts in next 48 hrs

'MERCURY LIKELY TO GO UP BY 3 DEGREES BY SATURDAY'

Another arrested by CID in child trafficking case

State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested another person in connection with the child trafficking case that was busted by the investigating agency earlier.

IN A FIRST, IIT MADRAS INTRODUCES CULTURE EXCELLENCE ADMISSION

IIT Madras has become the first IIT in the country to introduce 'Fine Arts and Culture Excellence' (FACE) Admission to undergraduate programmes from the academic year 2025-26.

IIT DELHI - ABU DHABI LAUNCHES PHD IN ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY

LAST DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 31, 2024

CO-OP EDUCATION: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMICS & INDUSTRY

Co-op programmes are most effective when they replicate the dynamics of real-world workplaces

CALCUTTA BOYS' SCHOOL HOSTS CHRISTMAS CANTATA 2024

SPORTSMANSHIP SHINES BRIGHT AT THE ANNUAL SPORTS MEET

Bengal beat Rajasthan 2-0 to qualify for Santosh Trophy QFs

West Bengal beat Rajasthan 2-0 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the 78th Senior National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, here on Wednesday.

Ravi Ashwin: The Kutty Story ends on a high

Timing of the spinner-allrounder's international retirement raises uncomfortable questions

Historic show to unveil 250-year-old hand-carved wooden blocks

Nearly 220 years after his death, the invaluable work of Panchanan Karmakar, including hundreds of the first 'harafs' or blocks he etched that led to the first-ever book in Bengali and subsequently gave the world a manual to learn the language, will be opened up in an iconic show by his great-great-granddaughter Priyanka Mullick

Rain plays spoilsport again as 3rd Test against Aus ends in a draw

INDIA WERE ALL OUT FOR 260 IN THEIR FIRST INNINGS

Gem, jewellery exports dropped 12.9% to $1.986 million in Nov

Gems and jewellery exports saw a decline of 12.94 per cent to $1,986.21 million (Rs 16,763.13 crore) in November on prolonged geopolitical tension, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Wednesday.

Trump mulls imposing reciprocal tax on India

US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for the high tariff imposed by India on import of certain American products.

Rupee sinks to fresh all-time low of 84.94 vs US dollar

The rupee dropped 3 paise to close at an all-time low of 84.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as traders await cues from the US Fed on the interest rate front.

Record $8.87 bn investments in Indian real estate in 2024, claims JLL report

Institutional investment in Indian real estate rose 51 per cent to a record $8.87 billion during 2024 as investors look to encash strong demand for housing, office and warehousing properties, according to JLL.

Biden's parting gift: Admin tones down H-1B visa rules, working in US firms now easier

The move is likely to benefit thousands of Indian workers hugely

Soon, EPFO, ESIC claims via e-wallets, says Labour secy

In cases of auto settlement... The money goes to the bank account and they in any case are able to withdraw it from the bank account

'Bad idea': SJM fumes at proposed 35% GST on 'sin goods', fears uptick in smuggling

Other bodies like All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation have raised concerns on the recommendations of the GoM on GST rate rationalisation

Sensex, Nifty continue downward spiral amid foreign fund outflows

LOSSES EXTEND INTO 3RD SESSION; ALL EYES ON US FED'S DECISION

National Cooperative Database is good to go

The government has launched the National Cooperative Database (NCD), which will be a valuable tool for improving the cooperative landscape in India, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Net direct tax collections grow 16.45% to Rs 15.82 lakh crore till December 17

Net direct tax collection grew 16.45 per cent year-on-year to over Rs 15.82 lakh crore till December 17 this fiscal, buoyed by higher advance tax mop-up, government data showed.

Israel's borders have shifted throughout its history

Action in Syria may reshape them again

Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of offensive

THE MILITARY CALLED THE BORDER BREACH A 'SERIOUS INCIDENT'

France's highest court upholds graft conviction of ex-President

France's highest court has upheld an appeal court decision which had found former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling while he was the country's head of state.

Russia says suspect detained in killing of senior general

Russia's security service said Wednesday that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in Moscow.

Bangladesh high court gives Yunus govt legal validity as caretaker govt

It appears to be like a mission almost accomplished for Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh, which has now got legal validity from the high court.

A bumpy trajectory

India's merchandise trade deficit reached a record high of USD 37.84 billion in November 2024, up from USD 27.1 billion in October.

Leading the transformation

The Integrated Preschool Teachers Training Academy empowers women through innovative early childhood education programmes-transforming homemakers into educators and community leaders, and impacting thousands of lives across India