NEW DELHI: A fresh demolition drive targeting alleged illegal structures linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders was carried out in West Bengal’s Hooghly district on Monday, days after similar action near Howrah Railway Station triggered a major political confrontation in the state.According to PTI, bulldozers were used to clear structures allegedly built on government land…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ended January 9, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday, PTI reported.The increase comes after a sharp decline in the previous reporting week, when the overall reserves had fallen by $9.809 billion to $686.80 billion.According to…
An Indian tourist, who was rescued from a speedboat that capsized, receives treatment at a hospital in Phu Quoc, Vietnam HYDERABAD/CHENNAI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: From Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, phones that carried holiday updates rang with news no family was prepared to hear, turning a sponsored Vietnam getaway into a journey remembered only for lives…
Large amount of unaccounted partially-burnt cash was discovered from the outhouse of Varma’s residence during a fire incident in March 2025 NEW DELHI: The report of an inquiry committee, which probed into the allegations of financial irregularities against Allahabad HC Judge Yashwant Varma, will be tabled in Lok Sabha Wednesday.Lok Sabha’s list of business said…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Centre of carrying out delimitation exercise to trifurcate the state.While addressing poll rallies in Chhatna and Onda in West Bengal’s Bankura district, Mamata said that parts of West Bengal could be merged with Bihar and Odisha, and it would result in hardships in…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday rejected the opposition’s accusation that the government sought a debate on Vande Mataram to gain political advantage in the West Bengal assembly elections scheduled for April–May next year.Also Read | Why Vande Mataram has triggered a stormVande Mataram, the national song, completed 150 years on November…
A man found himself in a difficult position, caught between his devoted mother and his wife. When his mother pressured his wife about having grandchildren, he defended his partner, leading to a strained household. He sought advice online, with most users supporting his decision to protect his wife. For many married men, the ultimate emotional…
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, signalling continued stability in the labour market even as several large companies announced job cuts. According to AP, jobless claims fell by 6,000 to 216,000 in the week ending November 22, undershooting economists’ expectations of 230,000.Applications for unemployment aid — a key proxy for layoffs — remain…
Ravindra Jadeja (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) With the IPL 2026 retention deadline set for Saturday, attention is squarely on Ravindra Jadeja. The India all-rounder, long associated with Chennai Super Kings, is expected to make a high-profile move to the Rajasthan Royals. This transfer will close a significant chapter in Jadeja’s career, as he has…
Meta meets Centre, final reply due in 3 days NEW DELHI: A team from Meta met officials from the IT ministry on Friday after the Centre issued a notice over WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, PTI reported citing sources.The company is required to submit its final response within the three-day deadline set by the government.“Meta team…