Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Speaker orders review of all construction sites in Mumbai, seeks report

India, March 6 -- The issue of rising air pollution in Mumbai was raised in the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday, prompting speaker Rahul Narwekar to direct the state government to submit a detailed r... Read More


Bengal CEO 'clueless' on fate of 60L 'under adjudication' voters

Kolkata, March 6 -- At a time when the spotlight is on the 60 lakh voters in the 'under adjudication' category whether they will be able cast their votes in the upcoming Assembly polls, the state CEO ... Read More


5 Nigerian nationals staying in Dwarka deported for overstaying visas: Delhi Police

New Delhi, March 6 -- The Dwarka District Police on Friday announced the deportation of 5 Nigerian nationals as part of a crackdown on foreign citizens residing illegally in the national capital. The ... Read More


Malda intensifies HIV screening, over 3K patients under treatment

Malda, March 6 -- The district health department has intensified HIV screening and awareness initiatives in Malda to curb the spread of the disease in the district as well as neighbouring areas of Wes... Read More


Man consumes poison over 'pending' status in SIR, dies

Cooch Behar, March 6 -- A man from Cooch Behar allegedly died after consuming poison amid anxiety over his name being marked as "pending" in the final Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list, trig... Read More


US grants 30-day waiver to India for Russian oil purchase as Iran conflict triggers energy concerns

India, March 6 -- The United States on Friday announced it was granting a 30-day "temporary" waiver to Indian refineries to continue its purchase of Russian energy. The development comes amid concerns... Read More


Four killed, several injured in separate accidents in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri

Jalpaiguri/Siliguri, March 6 -- Two students, identified as Poulami Bagchi (24) of Anandapara in Jalpaiguri town and Kheyali Barman (24), were killed and four others injured after a car lost control a... Read More


Rajshri Deshpande opens up on battle with cancer: The C-word is still such a taboo, people send condolence messages

India, March 6 -- Actor Rajshri Deshpande recently left her fans shocked as she announced on social media: she is battling Infiltrating ductal carcinoma, a grade 1 breast cancer. Talking to us, she s... Read More


China's Guangxi looks forward to deepening ties with Vietnam

Beijing, March 6 -- Huang Jiang, Secretary of the Fangchenggang municipal Party Committee in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has expressed confidence that through joint efforts, the China - ... Read More


Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presents his 17th budget; alleges injustice by Centre

Bengaluru, March 6 -- Presenting his record 17th budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, by not adhering to the federal system of governance as per the constitution, the Centre i... Read More