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EC restores oversight of IT division, de-links Form 6 from SIR affidavit

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has restored Deputy Election Commissioner-level oversight of its information technology division following a dispute over internal work allo... Read More


ONGC standalone net profit jumps 57.3% on higher crude oil, gas prices

New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Thursday reported a 57.3 per cent year-on-year jump in standalone net profit in the September quarter, driven by higher crude... Read More


Akhilesh cautions against 'so-called' storytellers who create disharmony

Lucknow, Nov. 5 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday urged organisers and sponsors of religious programmes not to invite storytellers whose controversial remarks hurt religious sentimen... Read More


JP Nadda 2020 convoy attack: Ex-TMC youth leader held

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- In a major breakthrough in a case registered in 2020 at the Usti Police Station related to the attack on the convoy of the then BJP leader, JP Nadda who is now the Union Minister, p... Read More


New Town: 3 school teachers held for assaulting traffic cop

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- Three private school teachers were arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly assaulting an on-duty traffic police personnel at the Nawpara crossing in New Town. According to source... Read More


STF busts arms network, seizes explosives in Birbhum, West Burdwan

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- In one of the largest coordinated crackdowns against illegal syndicates this year, the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police has neutralised an interstate arms and explosives... Read More


Civic polls: Left rules out alliance with Trinamool

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- Putting an end to speculation, the Left Front has ruled out any electoral understanding with either Trinamool Congress faction for the forthcoming municipal elections in Bengal, whi... Read More


Bengal's ex-minister Ujjal Biswas in critical condition

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- Former West Bengal minister Ujjal Biswas, undergoing treatment at a private hospital here for the past few weeks for lung and kidney ailments, is in a critical condition, an officia... Read More


Suvendu rolls out financial aid for over 50 lakh farmers

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced financial assistance for over 50 lakh farmers under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samman Nidhi scheme at a programme in Pursurah, Ho... Read More


'Expedite hearing on TMC MLAs' disqualification plea'

Kolkata, Nov. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday reportedly asked the Calcutta High Court to urgently hear a petition challenging the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's delay in deciding disqualification ... Read More