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Bengal unveils 'Banglar Yuva Sathi'; hikes 'Lakshmir Bhandar' allowances

Kolkata, Feb. 5 -- The Bengal government announced the "Banglar Yuva Sathi" scheme, offering Rs 1,500 monthly allowance to unemployed youth aged 21-40, and increased Lakshmir Bhandar benefits, a move ... Read More


Bengal to modernise 25 cities; 'Swasthya Sathi' for gig workers

Kolkata, Feb. 5 -- In a push for holistic growth, the state government will modernise key locations across Bengal, transforming them into business- and job-friendly modern cities. Another key move wa... Read More


Kamra, Andhare get fresh dates to appear before privileges committee

India, Feb. 5 -- The privileges committee of the state legislative council on Wednesday accepted the request of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare to postpone the ... Read More


Beneficiaries welcome Bengal Interim Budget

Kolkata, Feb. 5 -- The West Bengal government's Interim Budget for 2026-27 evoked positive reactions from various beneficiary groups, many of whom said the announcements brought long-awaited relief am... Read More


Bangladesh Bank reconstitutes UFIL board amid financial turmoil

DHAKA, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has dissolved the existing board of directors of Uttara Finance and Investments Limited and formed a new board to rescue the struggling non-bank financial institu... Read More


Main Hoon Na 2: Shah Rukh Khan to play a double role in his much-awaited reunion with Farah Khan?

India, Feb. 5 -- Reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan, a prominent figure in Bollywood, is nearing the conclusion of his 12-year hiatus from Farah Khan, a reunion that has ignited the industry. After f... Read More


Suicide once again flags concerns over mental health support at IITs

India, Feb. 5 -- The alleged suicide of a second-year student at IIT Bombay on Wednesday has once again brought to the fore concerns about mental health support for students. Soon after the incident, ... Read More


Four of a family killed in road accident in UP's Unnao

KANPUR, Feb. 5 -- Four members of a family, including a couple and their two children, were killed late on Wednesday night after a speeding truck rammed into a container and then ran over their motorc... Read More


The Raja Saab OTT release: Prabhas' horror comedy to have extended cut, JioHotstar confirms

India, Feb. 5 -- Telugu star Prabhas opted for the horror comedy The Raja Saab after his epic film Kalki 2898 AD with Nag Aswin. However, The Raja Saab fell flat on its face and is a day away from mak... Read More


Two injured as hydrogen balloons blow up in lift

India, Feb. 5 -- Two persons, including a 21-year-old woman, were injured after hydrogen-filled balloons being carried to the 10th floor of a residential building in Goregaon West, exploded and trigge... Read More