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MPC minutes show unanimity on rate pause, lone dissent on stance

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- Strong growth and low inflation convinced the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) rate-setting panel to stay on pause in February, according to minutes of the panel's 4-6 February me... Read More


'Yuba Saathi' online applications limited to two-hour window

Kolkata, Feb. 20 -- The state government has fixed a two-hour daily window - from 7 pm to 9 pm - for submitting online applications under the Yuba Sathi scheme. The online application facility was in... Read More


SIR: 7 plaints filed against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kolkata, Feb. 20 -- In a major development over alleged harassment of people during the SIR procedure, seven complaints were filed at the Jibantala Police Station against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging t... Read More


Aadhaar rush in Lucknow region: 7.33 lakh enrolments, updates in 10 months; post offices extend service hours

LUCKNOW, Feb. 20 -- The postal department has expanded service hours at key centres and announced special Aadhaar camps across rural and urban areas to improve accessibility after over 7 lakh Aadhaar ... Read More


{Regulatory performance in power sector} Hry emerges among top-performing states

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- Haryana secured 'A' grade with 88.5 marks out of 100 in the National Regulatory Performance Rankings of states and union territories for power sector. As per a spokesperson of ... Read More


विकास भवन में पशुपालन की जगह उच्च शिक्षा विभाग होगा

पटना, फरवरी 20 -- नवगठित उच्च शिक्षा विभाग जल्द विकास भवन में पशुपालन विभाग की जगह शिफ्ट होगा। शिक्षा विभाग के उच्च शिक्षा निदेशालय की जगह भी इस नवगठित विभाग के पास ही रहेगी। पशुपालन विभाग वेटनरी विश्... Read More


Eight West Bengal universities get permanent vice-chancellors after Supreme Court nod

Kolkata, Feb. 20 -- Appointment letters were issued on Thursday to the permanent vice-chancellors of eight state universities, weeks after the Supreme Court cleared their names after recording a conse... Read More


Truck hits bike, 14-year-old killed

Kolkata, Feb. 20 -- A 14-year-old boy was killed and another seriously injured when their bike was hit by a truck on Friday morning. The incident occurred on National Highway 16 at Ankurhati area in H... Read More


Bengal urges Centre to include Rajbanshi, Kurmali in VIII Schedule

Kolkata, Feb. 20 -- The West Bengal government has once again urged the Centre to include the Rajbanshi and Kurmali languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. In a separate communication, t... Read More


Stocks to buy or sell: Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal recommends three shares to buy and sell today - 20 February 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The Indian stock market is likely to see a tepid opening on Friday, tracking mixed signals from global markets amid rising US-Iran tensions. The trends on Gift Nifty also signals... Read More