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How Bengal SIR prompted the return of a 'dead man' in UP's Muzaffarnagar

India, Jan. 1 -- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal reportedly prompted the return of a man whose family in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar had long presumed him dead... Read More


Abar Proloy Season 2 OTT release: Saswata Chatterjee returns as supercop Animesh Dutta for new crime thriller adventure

India, Jan. 1 -- Bengali crime thriller Abar Proloy (2023) received love due to its gripping crime thriller plot focusing on human trafficking in the Sundarbans, strong performances (especially by Sas... Read More


Abhishek to launch 21-day poll campaign today

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee is set to launch a 21-day campaign, "Jotoi Koro Hamla, Abar Jitbe Bangla" (No matter how much you attack, Benga... Read More


Centre imposes additional excise duty on tobacco products, to be effective from February

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The Ministry of Finance has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. According to the notification issued on Wedne... Read More


Families link deaths of 2 elderly to SIR

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- At the very start of the New Year, fear associated with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bengal reportedly contributed to the deaths of two elderly residen... Read More


Invalid OBC certificates barred from use in SIR hearings: EC

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- The Election Commission has issued a clear instruction that the Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates cancelled by the Calcutta High Court cannot be used during the second phase... Read More


World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 31), waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. I... Read More


Puja & picnics: Kolkata marks New Year with Kalpataru Utsav and holiday cheer

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- As the city stepped into the New Year, Kolkata wore two distinct yet coexisting moods on January 1 -one of celebration and leisure, and the other of prayer and spiritual reflection.... Read More


Man dies days after scuffle at Panihati fest

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- A 28-year-old man died after being seriously injured during a chaotic incident at the Panihati Mela while attending a performance by popular Bollywood singer Ankit Tiwari. The fest... Read More


Maryland doctor explains why heart may suddenly beat very fast, shares what to do when it happens

India, Jan. 1 -- When the human body is exerted during physical activities such as workouts or a run, it is usual for the heart to beat faster than normal. However, there are times when the heartbeat ... Read More