NEW DELHI: An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee over a speech she allegedly delivered at a rally in Kolkata earlier this year.According to news agency ANI, police sources said the FIR was registered on June 7 at 3.45 pm and has been lodged…
NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court has directed a dental collage to refund the full fee and original documents of a student who left the MDS programme in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery just after 6 days of enrolment. It also held the collage liable for not following the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.What was the…
As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…
NEW DELHI: Finance ministry’s initiative to improve grievance redressal, which began in June this year has significantly improved performance of public and private sector entities, the ministry said on Friday.It had put in place a ranking system for banks and public sector insurance companies based on quality and timely resolution of complaints. Ranking of private…
Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer celebrates their win over Delhi Capitals (ANI Photo) New Delhi: It was the 16th over in the second innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Capitals fielder Karun Nair cupped his face in shock and then a wry smile appeared. Punjab Kings batter and captain Shreyas Iyer smiled, too. DC…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the NDA’s massive election campaign convention, to be attended by around 50,000 people, here on March 11, senior BJP leaders said on Monday.PM Modi will participate in the convention to be held at the Jawaharlal International Stadium in Kaloor, they said.Addressing reporters, BJP state general secretary S…
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
SSC GD Constable recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the online registration for the General Duty (GD) Constable recruitment 2026 tomorrow, December 31, 2026. Candidates who are eligible and have not yet applied must complete their registration on the official website, ssc.gov.in.The application process started on December 1, 2025, and candidates can…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ACC) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turns 15 today, celebrating his birthday just one day ahead of IPL 2026. Since his IPL debut, fans have consistently wondered when he will break into India’s senior men’s team. With him officially turning 15, just a day before the new IPL season begins, he is now eligible to feature…
President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Shri to Dr Prateek Sharma for his outstanding contribution in the field of medicine, in the sub specialty of gastroenterology, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, on June 23. The story of Dr Prateek Sharma, one of the world’s leading gastroenterologist, educator, professor, researcher and doctor extraordinaire, is…