- India
BJP sweeps Panchayat polls in Tripura, wins 97 per cent of seats
Agartala: The ruling BJP swept the three-tier Panchayat polls in Tripura, winning 97 per cent of seats, an official said on Wednesday. The BJP secured victory uncontested in 71 per cent of…
- India
Kerala landslides: CM Vijayan announces Rs 6 lakh compensation to kin of deceased
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs six lakh to the next of kin of those who died in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad district…
- World
Starbucks replaces Laxman Narasimhan with Brian Niccol as CEO
Washington: In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan who is stepping…
- Photos
In pics – Protest in Kolkata against doctor’s murder
Kolkata: Film Director Aparna Sen joins resident doctors during their protest against the sexual assault and killing of a postgraduate trainee doctor at R G Kar Hospital, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Aug. 13,…
- India
Doctor’s murder: BJP demands Mamata Banerjee’s resignation
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of siding with the accused instead of the victim in the case of rape and murder of a doctor…
- Photos
Independence Day celebrations rehearsal
Kolkata: Tableau of West Bengal Government’s development projects passes through the Red Road during full dress rehearsal for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) New…
- India
Money laundering case: SC notice to ED on bail plea of MLA Abbas Ansari
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on the bail plea filed by jailed MLA Abbas Ansari in connection with a money laundering case. Abbas Ansari…
- India
Unemployment ‘biggest curse’ under Modi govt: Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using “dubious employment data for PR”, and said no amount of “whitewashing” can change the truth that lakhs of…
- India
Amit Shah hoists tricolour atop residence
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday hoisted the national flag atop his residence here as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and said it was an occasion to remember the…
- India
HCoI invites online applications for Haj 2025
New Delhi: India’s quota for 2025 Haj remained the same as 2024 at 1,75,025 as Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju opened the process for applying for the pilgrimage through the Haj…
- India
Congress claims Gujarat govt helping Adani Ports ‘secure monopoly’, says JPC essential
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday reiterated its demand for a joint parliamentary committee into the Adani issue and alleged that the Gujarat government was helping Adani Ports to “secure a monopoly”…
- India
Manish Sisodia’s ‘padyatra’ postponed
New Delhi: The AAP on Wednesday postponed senior leader Manish Sisodia’s ‘padyatra’ to August 16 following a Delhi Police advice against holding it on the eve of Independence Day due to security…
- India
1,037 police medals for central and state forces announced on I-Day eve
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday announced service medals for 1,037 police personnel of various central and state forces on the eve of Independence Day. According to a Union Home Ministry statement,…
- India
CBI team to investigate doctor murder case reaches Kolkata
Kolkata: A team of senior CBI officers reached Kolkata on Wednesday morning to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at a state-run hospital in West Bengal, sources at…
- Business
Rupee rises 7 paise to 83.90 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The Indian rupee appreciated 7 paise to 83.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. Forex traders said the US…
