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Israel fires on Lebanese returnees, 2 people injured

More than 3,760 people were killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon during the conflict

Israel denies legitimacy of ICC's warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant

The Prime Minister of Israel noted that the State of Israel denies both the authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the legitimacy of the arrest warrants that have been issued against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Respectful motherhood and safe online spaces

As the world observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, it marked the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

A Pyrrhic victory for Pakistani state

The Pakistani state may have succeeded in pushing the protesters back from the streets of the capital on Tuesday night, but consider what it took to make that happen.

Welfare to Work

Britain's workforce crisis has reached alarming proportions, with millions trapped in a cycle of unemployment or underemployment.

The Indian Way

More and more Indians will have business interests abroad in the coming years. So, if things do not change, there could be more incidents of the Adani kind. To avoid cutting a sorry figure, it is necessary for Indian businesses to adopt more ethical practices, and for the Government to tighten enforcement of anti-corruption laws. A related issue is that of transparent election funding, which cannot be resolved, except by unanimous agreement of all political parties.

Fragile Truce

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, that took effect on Wednesday morning, marks a significant turning point in a region long tormented by cycles of violence.

5.8 magnitude earthquake jolts J&K, triggers panic

An earthquake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale, jolted J&K on Thursday, triggering panic among people who rushed out of their homes.

Assam Police growing as a preferred training organisation in the country: CM Sarma

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the Assam Police was emerging as a favoured training establishment for law enforcement forces across the country and security personnel from other states were actively undergoing training here.

Supreme Court raps HP govt over denying employment to an Asian gold medallist

The Supreme Court on Thursday castigated the Himachal Pradesh government for denying employment to an Asian gold medallist under the sports quota.

Arvind Kejriwal attacks Centre for crime spurt in Delhi

'Over the past year-and-a-half, law and order in Delhi has collapsed', Kejriwal said while addressing a press conference; he said Delhi is witnessing Mumbai-style gang wars and a spurt of murders

AAP govt must table 12 CAG reports in Delhi Assembly: BJP

On the eve of the start of the current Delhi Assembly's last session, Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta (photo) of the BJP demanded the tabling of 12 reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, alleging attempts by the ruling AAP to suppress information over alleged financial wrongdoings.

'No third party involved': Andhra Pradesh ex-CM Jagan refutes bribery charges

Refuting all allegations of bribery as \"wild,\" former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy today said he had dealt only with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a central government company and claimed that there was no question of the involvement of a third party, the Adani Group in the deal as charged by US prosecutors.

'TN rejects PM Vishwakarma scheme in its current form'

The CM had also informed the Union govt about the inability of the state govt to implement it

Self-reliance key to enduring peace, says CDS General Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said that self-reliance and indigenous defence capabilities are the foundations to enduring peace.

Deviation from rules a sacrilege of Rajya Sabha: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Thursday turned into a teacher in the House when Congress member Jairam Ramesh posed a question to him.

4th India-Russia Military Cooperation Working Group meet concludes in Moscow

The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India-Russia Inter Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC), concluded successfully in Moscow, Russia.

Elaborate security in Sambhal for Friday prayers, court hearing

The police have arrested one person for spreading rumours in connection with the stone pelting and violence

Sanraksha app for railway safety

Indian Railways took another step today towards passenger safety with the pan-India launch of Sanraksha mobile application.

Chief commissioner CGST interacts with industry stakeholders in city

CII Eastern Region, today, facilitated an interactive session with Shrawan Kumar, IRS, chief commissioner, CGST & Central Excise Kolkata and Manoj Kumar Kedia, IRS, principal commissioner, CGST & Excise Kolkata, with various industry stakeholders in Kolkata.

ADPC stops potato-laden trucks at Bengal border

At Duburdih check post in Bengal-Jharkhand border of Asansol, police are stopping potato-laden trucks from entering Jharkhand.

Bangladesh unrest: Dilip Ghosh, CPM offer differing views

Firebrand BJP leader Dilip Ghosh today said that chief minister Mamata Banerjee should be actively vocal against torture and attack on the minorities in Bangladesh.

Fake currency: Arrested Bengal resident part of Bangladesh-linked international racket

A resident of Kaliachak of Malda district in West Bengal, who was arrested on Thursday with a huge consignment of fake Indian currency notes, is part of an international racket involving Bangladesh from where the FICN originated.

'Funds under Swasthya Sathi misused during RG Kar protests'

Targeted a section of agitating junior doctors of government medical colleges and hospitals who had allegedly attended patients in private healthcare facilities under the state government scheme during the protest movements for more than two months, ignoring their duty at public healthcare services

Mamata to meet top officials over BGBS preparations

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a meeting with the senior bureaucrats tomorrow to prepare a road for successfully holding the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS).

India a global power: Russian consul general in city

Russia considers India as a global power and an indispensable player in the emerging multipolar international system,\" said Maxim V. Kozlov, the newly-appointed consul general of Russia in Kolkata.

Isro Mars Orbiter chief ambitious about Mission Venus

The first ever venture into Venus is part of the country's space exploration, claimed the topmost ISRO scientists here on Wednesday.

Tablet scam: Another man arrested from Malda

Siliguri Metropolitan Police have arrested Manoj Chowdhury from the Baishnabnagar police station area in Malda in connection with the tablet scam.

We back Centre's stand on Bangladesh crisis: CM

All I say is that I am against attacks on people from any religion, be it in our country or anywhere, the chief minister said while addressing the state Assembly

Illegal pond filling: East Burdwan DM orders probe

The district magistrate of East Burdwan, Ayesha Rani has ordered an investigation against the illegal filling up of Shashank Bill, a vast waterbody, spread over 300 bighas and known as the kidney of Burdwan town.