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Centre desperately found ways to disrupt session: Derek O'Brien

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The Centre was on the "defensive" throughout the Monsoon Session and "desperately found ways to distract and disrupt" it, Trinamool Congress Leader in Rajya Sabha Derek O'Brien s... Read More


SIT arrests complainant for 'misleading' authorities in Dharmasthala case

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The complainant who had alleged there were multiple murders, rapes and burials in Dharmasthala over a period of the past two decades, was arrested on Saturday by the SIT formed t... Read More


Amartya Sen raises concerns over SIR, claims it risks 'disenfranchising' poor people

Kolkata, Aug. 23 -- Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen expressed concerns over the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, warning that the exercise, if not handled sensitively, could e... Read More


We have certain 'red lines': EAM Jaishankar on negotiations for trade deal with US

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- India has certain "red-lines" in its trade negotiations with the US and New Delhi will not compromise on protecting the interests of farmers and small producers, External Affairs... Read More


State calls meet, issues 20% bonus advisory for tea garden workers of North Bengal

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- In an unprecedented step, the Bengal government called for a meeting with the representatives of the tea garden management and owners in Kolkata on Friday and issued an advisory ... Read More


WBSSC announces TET & SLST 2025 for spl education teachers

Kolkata, Aug. 22 -- The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has issued a notice for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2025 and the 1st State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025, aimed ... Read More


Mamata mourns demise of Swraj Paul

Kolkata, Aug. 22 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday mourned the demise of renowned NRI industrialist Swraj Paul. Taking to X, Banerjee said: "Deeply saddened by the demise of Swraj Paul ji. ... Read More


Patient load prompts Balurghat Dist Hosp to add 100 new beds

BALURGHAT, Aug. 22 -- Balurghat District Hospital has expanded its capacity with the addition of 100 new beds from Friday, taking the total strength from 800 to 900. The new beds have been set up in b... Read More


'ECI is totally exposed': Congress welcomes SC directive on SIR row

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Welcoming the Supreme Court directive on the Bihar SIR issue, the Congress on Friday said democracy has survived a "brutal assault" from the Election Commission of India (ECI), c... Read More


Rahul hails SC's 'progressive' tweak on stray dogs order

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's revised directions on stray dogs and said it marks a progressive step towards balancing animal welfare and pub... Read More