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Bangladesh, India repatriate fishermen released from custody

, Dec. 9 -- Bangladesh and India on Tuesday completed the release and repatriation of 47 Indian and 38 Bangladeshi fishermen underscoring their shared commitment to humanitarian and livelihood concern... Read More


Rijiju accuses opposition of propagating "wrong narrative" regarding election processes

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday accused the opposition parties of propagating "wrong narrative" regarding the election processes. Ahead ... Read More


Govt to amend Acts to decriminalise minor contraventions

India, Dec. 9 -- In accordance with the central government's Jan Vishwas Act, which has decriminalised various penal provisions in the country's laws, the state government on Monday tabled a bill to a... Read More


IPL auction: The complex math around Cameron Green

India, Dec. 9 -- Three hundred and fifty players were shortlisted on Tuesday for the 2026 IPL player auction. One amongst them, Cameron Green, is widely believed to be a front-runner to bag the most e... Read More


Israel minister wears noose pin during execution bill debate

Hyderabad, Dec. 9 -- Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, wore a lapel pin resembling that of a noose to discuss a bill proposing the execution of Palestinian prisoners during the nat... Read More


Sri Lanka: Over 750 religious places damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah; inter-religious prayers to take place for victims

Colombo, Dec. 9 -- The trail of destruction in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah has damaged around 764 religious places- Buddhist temples, churches and mosques, Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday. Citing the... Read More


State govt to step up pollution monitoring at Santaldih power plant

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- To ensure regular tracking of emissions, water discharge and surrounding environmental conditions, the West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited (WBPDCL) has decided to step... Read More


Gujarat marks International Anti-Corruption Day; CM Bhupendra Patel reiterates zero-tolerance commitment

Gandhinagar, Dec. 9 -- Gujarat marked International Anti-Corruption Day with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reiterating the state government's unwavering commitment to transparency and zero tolerance ... Read More


Contractual health staff held for molesting trainee pharmacist

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- A contractual Group D staff of a rural health centre was arrested on Monday for allegedly molesting a trainee pharmacist in Gaighata of North 24-Parganas. According to sources, the... Read More


'Untainted' reinstated teachers to retain pre-2016 IDs, informs Education dept

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- The state School Education department has issued a notification stating that "untainted" teachers who have rejoined their previous posts will retain the employee identification numb... Read More