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CBI, DFS and PSBs hold coordination meeting

BENGALURU, June 17 -- As a major step towards improving inter-agency coordination and speed in action on bank fraud cases, a coordination meeting between the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Ban... Read More


China-Pak military alliance, India's readiness figure in Parl panel meet

New Delhi, June 17 -- China's strong military tie-up with Pakistan, as seen during Operation Sindoor, figured prominently in a Parliamentary committee meeting as members sought to know about India's p... Read More


India Safety Charter: Google steps up fight against online fraud, deepfakes

New Delhi, June 17 -- Google on Tuesday unveiled its Safety Charter for India as part of efforts to crack down on online frauds, curb synthetic and misleading content, promote cybersecurity and respon... Read More


Cement demand in June may be impacted by early monsoon

New Delhi, June 17 -- The cement demand, which grew 7 per cent year-on-year in April this year, may be impacted by the early onset of monsoon, according to a report by rating agency Ind-Ra. However, ... Read More


Centralised portal for admission to over 7K UG courses goes live

Kolkata, June 17 -- The state Higher Education department on Tuesday launched its centralised admission portal for undergraduate (UG) admissions to 7,229 courses across 460 government and government-a... Read More


Rabindra Sarobar: Tragedy prompts closure of swimming pools

Kolkata, June 17 -- Following the death of a 16-year-old boy on Sunday, Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), the custodian, has ordered the closure of the public swimming pool and the th... Read More


St. Xavier's Univ launches English language camp for students

Kolkata, June 17 -- St. Xavier's University, Kolkata has launched a pioneering English Language camp for students of Uttarayan Primary School in Gobardanga, North 24-Parganas. The residents of Gobarda... Read More


Bengal passes Bill to ensure greater transparency in private hospitals

Kolkata, June 17 -- The West Bengal Clinical Establishment (Registration, Regulation and Transparency) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed in the state Assembly on Tuesday, making it mandatory for priva... Read More


Min defends fire services in Kidderpore Mkt blaze

Kolkata, June 17 -- State Fire and Emergency Services minister Sujit Bose on Tuesday dismissed allegations of inefficiency in firefighting efforts during the massive blaze at Orphangunge Market in Kid... Read More


Engine snag: Air India flight to Mumbai terminated in Kolkata

Kolkata, June 17 -- An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai was terminated at its scheduled stopover in Kolkata early Tuesday morning after a technical snag was detected in one of the aircraf... Read More