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At least 31 killed as strong storm, rains lash UP

New Delhi, May 13 -- At least 31 people lost their lives on Wednesday after a powerful dust storm, accompanied by heavy rain, swept across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, leaving a trail of destru... Read More


SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's younger brother Prateek Yadav dies of cardiac arrest at 38

Lucknow, May 13 -- Prateek Yadav, younger brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow on Wednesday morning following a cardiac arrest. He was 38. According to officials, Prateek ... Read More


State nod for CBI action against officials accused in graft cases

Kolkata, May 13 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the state government's decision to reinstate the "standing clearance" to the CBI so that it can initiate a probe against any g... Read More


Suvendu sworn-in as Bhowanipore MLA, 150 others take oath of office

Kolkata, May 13 -- Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, on Wednesday, took oath as an MLA from the Bhowanipore Constituency, signifying that he will vacate the Nandigram seat. Along with Adhikari, ... Read More


'Annapurna Bhandar to cover Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries from June 1'

Kolkata, May 13 -- State Women and Child Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday said all beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme would receive benefits under the Annapurna Bhandar proje... Read More


Bengal lifts ban on export of potatoes, other agri produce to states

Kolkata, May 13 -- Chief Minister (CM) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said that the new government has decided to lift the ban on exports of all types of agricultural products, especially potatoes, to ... Read More


UAE to Europe: India eyes stronger strategic and economic partnerships

New Delhi, May 13 -- The government on Wednesday, informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impending visit to five nations would focus on "trade, investment, technology, particularly green technol... Read More


Jaishankar holds talks with Russia's Lavrov; trade, geopolitics top agenda

New Delhi, May 13 -- External Affairs minister S Jaishankar and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held "productive" talks on Wednesday to advance bilateral cooperation in energy and trade amid sh... Read More


Govt approves Rs 37,500-cr incentive to promote coal gasification projects

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500-crore incentive scheme to promote coal gasification projects, aimed at boosting clean energy production and reducing dependence... Read More


'RBI likely to pay record dividend to govt this year'

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to pay the highest-ever dividend to the government, providing the Centre with a fiscal cushion to address challenges arising from the o... Read More