Kolkata: Fire breaks out in office building near Raj Bhavan, firefighting ops underway
Kolkata/IBNS: A major fire broke out at a commercial building in Kolkata's Dalhousie area on Wednesday morning, reports said.
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The Kerala Story: SC to hear plea challenging Bengal ban on May 12
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on May 12, Friday, the plea filed by the makers of the movie, The Kerala Story, challenging the decision of the West Bengal government to ban the screening of the movie in the State.
Indian government criss-crossing Jammu and Kashmir with road connectivity
Following the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is blooming with opportunities and the Indian government’s effort to connect every nook and corner of the union territory is certainly going to reap reach dividend.
Karnataka polls: Nirmala Sitharaman casts vote, says opposition doesn't have right to talk about inflation
Bengaluru/UNI: Speaking on the Opposition's attack on the BJP over inflation issue, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said it does not have any right to attack the ruling saffron party as during UPA's rule the inflation rate was above 6 per cent.
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urge Karnataka people to vote in large numbers
Bengaluru/UNI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appealed to the people of Karnataka to vote in large numbers to build a 40-per cent commission-free state.
Voting for Karnataka polls underway, Sitharaman, BSY among first to vote
Bengaluru: Voting for Karnataka election began from 7 am on Wednesday to vote for electing a new 224-member assembly.
Third G20 Development Working Group Meeting under Indian Presidency commences in Goa
Panaji: The formal segment of the third G20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting commenced on Tuesday at Taj Resort and Convention Centre (TRCC), Goa.
Karnataka to vote today to elect new assembly
Bangalore: Karnataka will vote on Wednesday to elect a new Assembly as the fate of 2,615 candidates will be decided by voters on Wednesday.
NCGG starts 3 capacity building programmes for the civil servants of Maldives & Bangladesh
Mussoorie: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) on Tuesday commenced three capacity-building programmes (CBPs) for 59th batch civil servants of Bangladesh with 45 participants and 22nd and 23rd batch of Maldives with 50 participants.
Assam Rice Research Institute wins 'Best Centre' award for All India Coordinated Rice Research Project 2022-23
The Assam Rice Research Institute (ARRI), formerly known as the Regional Agriculture Research Station at Titabar under Assam Agricultural University, has been awarded the title of "Best Centre" by the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Rice for the year 2022-23.
NCP, Congress indulge in verbal slugfest after Sharad Pawar's remark on Prithviraj Chavan
Kolhapur/Satara/IBNS: Unprecedented differences seem to have cropped up between Nationalist Congress Party and Congress following NCP chief Sharad Pawar's direct attack on Congress leader and former state chief minister Prithviraj Chavan at a press conference on Tuesday.
Congress approaches EC for action against PM Modi over his appeal to Karnataka voters a day before polls
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress Tuesday reached out to the Election Commission seeking immediate action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his appeals to Karnataka voters citing it to be "in violation" of the model code.
'As wrong as those who wanted to ban Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaadha': Shabana Azmi slams ban on 'The Kerala Story'
Mumbai: The film "The Kerala Story" has sparked diverse reactions among the public. While some people are praising it, others believe that the film is filled with propaganda. There are even calls for a ban on the film. Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has now expressed her opinion on the matter.
Assam: Govt to set up panel to implement ban on polygamy, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that his government would examine the feasibility of implementing a ban on polygamy in the state, media reports said.
Two militant associates of LeT arrested in Kashmir's Shopian
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Security forces on Tuesday arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba’s two militant associates in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district and recovered arms and ammunition from them, police said.
Mamata Banerjee gets legal notice over 'defamatory remarks' on The Kashmir Files
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Tuesday said that he has sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee alleging her of making defamatory remarks against his film 'The Kashmir Files'.
Safe evacuation of students from Manipur: Jammu and Kashmir Students Association thanks Govt
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has thanked the Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha-led government for evacuating students who were stranded in violence-hit Manipur.
Forgotten Valor: Inspiring story of 22 Sikh women amidst partition
Finally, in August 1947, British India got much sought-after freedom from the British Raj. It was meant to be a glorious period in India’s history, but it came with a bloody legacy, the stains and scars of which cause anguish even after 75 years.
EAM S Jaishankar, Israeli FM Cohen hold talks, ink agreements in agriculture, water & mobility
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held productive and wide-ranging discussions with his visiting Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen during which new agreements were inked in the field of agriculture and water as well as on mobility.
Pakistan: Pilgrims attend annual Urs at Dargah Hazrat Amir Khusro
The Pakistani Zaireen (pilgrims), accompanied by Charge d’Affaires Salman Sharif, visited the shrine of Hazrat Amir Khusro (RA) in the Indian capital city New Delhi to lay the traditional chaddar on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan.
Australia says it is fully committed to track those responsible for vandalism of Hindu temples
New Delhi: Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell has said the country's PM Anthony Albanese has ensured that the security forces will take action when the vandalism of Hindu temples occurred and also track those responsible for them.
ISI's dark web: Unveiling Pakistan’s smuggling and narco-terrorism empire
In a revelatory interview between retired Pakistan Military officers Major Adil Raja with Colonel Akbar Hussain, it has been uncovered that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operates an extensive smuggling network, involving high-ranking army officers. This network has allegedly fueled the Khalistan movement and played a key role in the formation and operation of narco-terrorism.
Rabindra Jayanti: Amit Shah visits Jorasanko Thakurbari, pays tributes to Tagore
Kolkata/UNI: On the occasion of the 162nd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday garlanded the statue of Gurudev at Jorasanko Thakurbari and paid tributes.
Supreme Court to hear The Kerala Story case on May 15
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, once again, said it will hear on May 15 the appeal against Kerala High Court's order refusing to stay the release of the film The Kerala Story.
Mamata Banerjee pays humble tribute to Gurudeb Rabindranath on his birth anniversary
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid her humble tribute to Gurudeb Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary.
Amit Shah in Kolkata to attend Rabindra Jayanti programme and inaugurate various projects
Kolkata/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in the city last night, will start the day by attending the Rabindra Jayanti programme at Jorasanko Thakurbari on Tuesday on the occasion of the 162nd birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
A day after Bengal ban, The Kerala Story announced tax-free in BJP's Uttar Pradesh
A day after West Bengal banned the controversial film The Kerala Story, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh announced it will be "tax-free" in the northern state, media reports said.
Himachal Pradesh: Hotel manager arrested for alleged involvement in call girl racket
Nurpur: The police have arrested a hotel manager for allegedly running a prostitution racket in Bhadroya village of Nurpur police district in Himachal Pradesh, an official said on Monday.
The Blue Window: A new interior design studio in Guwahati, offers innovative solutions for modern living
Guwahati/IBNS: The Blue Window, an Interior Design Studio based in Guwahati, was founded to meet the increasing demand for contemporary and high-quality design solutions.
EC seeks clarification from Congress chief over Sonia Gandhi's 'sovereignty' remark in Karnataka
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission (EC) Monday asked Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify a tweet on his predecessor Sonia Gandhi's "sovereignty" remarks during a rally in poll-bound Karnataka acting on the complaints of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that it amounts to a suggestion of secession.