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Trump tariff defeat triggers rupee rally; analysts see 89 level against dollar possible by March-end

Mumbai, Feb. 22 -- The rupee is likely to open stronger against the US dollar on Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs, prompting a recalibration of the North ... Read More


'Rift within CPI(M)' over Minakshi 's probable Uttarpara candidature

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Internal discord within the CPI(M) has intensified after former state committee member Pratik Ur Rahaman flagged alleged factionalism and preferential treatment before quitting the... Read More


For the first time Namo Bharat and Metro rail will operate on the same station and on the same track: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro route today in Meerut, describing the project as a new surge of energy for a 'Viksit Utta... Read More


TMC: Amit Malviya spreading 'misinformation' on SIR case

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday launched a sharp counterattack against senior leader Amit Malviya of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing him of spreading "mi... Read More


Final voter rolls show 7.9% drop in nine states and UTs after SIR

India, Feb. 22 -- The total number of electors in the nine states and Union Territories (UTs) where the final rolls have been released has fallen from 214.56 million before the Special Intensive Revis... Read More


Election Commission briefs judicial officers before SIR verification starts

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Senior officials of the Election Commission on Sunday held meetings with district judges across West Bengal and conducted training sessions for judicial officers on work related to... Read More


CEO to hold key meet on CAPF deployment for Bengal polls

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- A high-level meeting will be held at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata on Monday to finalise the deployment strategy and movement plan for Central Armed Po... Read More


Corruption case in Albania triggers street unrest and deepens political fault lines

Bangladesh, Feb. 22 -- A corruption case involving Albanias deputy prime minister has escalated into violent street clashes and a high-stakes political confrontation, exposing deep divisions within th... Read More


Maha: Ajit Pawar's absence to be felt in Budget Session, Fadnavis to present Budget 2026-27 on March 6

Mumbai, Feb. 22 -- The crucial Budget session of the Maharashtra Legislature will begin on Monday, but it will unfold without former Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar, whose sudden de... Read More


Dipendu Biswas quits BJP, rejoins Trinamool

Kolkata, Feb. 22 -- Former Indian footballer and ex-MLA Dipendu Biswas has returned to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ending his association with the BJP ahead of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections. B... Read More