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Former Union Finance Secy Sunil Mitra passes away

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Veteran civil servant and former Finance Secretary, Sunil Mitra, has passed away, prompting tributes from former colleagues and friends across the civil services. In a heartfelt F... Read More


Iran willing to 'negotiate' as Trump weighs military options; death toll crosses 500

India, Jan. 12 -- As the protests related to surging inflation and the decline of the rial escalate, the death toll in Iran has now crossed 500. As per US-based rights groups HRNA, at least 490 protes... Read More


'Nearly Rs 100 cr PF dues in North Bengal tea gardens'

Jalpaiguri, Jan. 12 -- Nearly Rs 100 crore in provident fund (PF) dues remain unpaid in North Bengal's tea industry, alleged INTTUC State President Ritabrata Banerjee on Monday. He demanded that a gar... Read More


Two pilgrims airlifted from Gangasagar Mela, admitted to MR Bangur

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Two pilgrims attending the Gangasagar Mela were airlifted to Kolkata on Monday after falling ill at the mela ground and were admitted to MR Bangur Hospital in Tollygunge, officials... Read More


About 45L pilgrims take 'holy dip' at Gangasagar so far

Kolkata, Jan. 12 -- Around 45 lakh pilgrims have taken a holy dip at Gangasagar, the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, since January 1 till 3 pm on Monday, state minister Aroop Bisw... Read More


Severe decline in women's participation renders election 'extremely disappointing'

, Jan. 12 -- Speakers at a press conference on Monday said women's participation in the upcoming election is extremely disappointing, despite some independent female candidates joining the race at the... Read More


'No country more essential than India': US envoy signals Trump visit next year

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 12 -- The United States has described India as its most essential partner globally, with ambassador-designate Sergio Gor underlining the strategic importance of New Delhi in Washi... Read More


Tree deaths rising across Australian forests as climate stress intensifies, study finds

India, Jan. 12 -- A long-term study finds tree mortality is increasing across all major forest biomes in Australia Researchers link the trend to rising temperatures, drought and growing climate stres... Read More


30 years of cinema: Rani Mukerji pens heartfelt note, says "time flies when you love what you do"

Mumbai, Jan. 12 -- Having completed three decades in the film industry, actor Rani Mukerji reflected on her journey with gratitude, humility and deep emotion, as she penned a heartfelt note celebratin... Read More


Shikhar Dhawan gets engaged to his lady love Sophie Shine, shares heartfelt post on Instagram

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 12 -- Love has once again found its way into the life of former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, as the cricketer announced his engagement to girlfriend Sophie Shine, marking a new begin... Read More