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HC to hear PILs on state's increased Durga Puja aid

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- Two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) have been filed at the Calcutta High Court against West Bengal government's enhanced financial assistance to Durga Puja committees. This yea... Read More


Nazara Technologies, Delta Corp share prices plunge up to 7% amid proposed Online Gaming Bill 2025

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Online gaming platform Nazara Technologies and casino operator Delta Corp share price fell up to 6 per cent in Wednesday's trading session after the Union Cabinet, led by Prime M... Read More


'Rekha Gupta was slapped,' say Jan Sunwai attendees; 'he said something, then.'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Eyewitnesses to the alleged "attack" on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta have claimed that the chief minister was suddenly "slapped" during the Jan Sunwai programme at her offici... Read More


Hari Hara Veera Mallu to Maareesan: New Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam OTT releases to watch this week (August 18-24, 2025)

India, Aug. 20 -- After the big release of Rajinikanth's Coolie failed to spark a rush at the cinemas, the focus is back on to the digital space with several movies lined up for release. Fahadh Faasil... Read More


KMC names Esplanade Row after 'Tokyo Trial' judge Justice Radhabinod Pal

Kolkata, Aug. 20 -- In a swift follow-through on a promise made abroad, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has renamed Esplanade Row West as "Justice Radhabinod Pal Sarani," honouring one of Beng... Read More


Anurag Kashyap takes direct dig at producer for making AI-generated film Chiranjeevi Hanuman: 'Anyone who has a spine.'

New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is not happy with Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network's announcement of an AI-generated film based on Lord Hanuman. The film is titled ... Read More


Fulbari: Prime accused of Trinamool leader's murder in Bankura arrested

Siliguri, Aug. 20 -- The New Jalpaiguri police have arrested the prime accused in the murder of Bankura Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sekender Khan. The accused, identified as Bapi Khan, was arreste... Read More


Shreyas Iyer won't be blamed for breaking TV sets, glass bottles after Asia Cup snub: Wait for how long, Ajit Agarkar?

India, Aug. 20 -- A Rage Room is a private space where aggrieved individuals can express their frustrations in a liberatingly physical manner. Draped in protective equipment, they are presented with a... Read More


'Teesta Barrage repair finished in 120 days, ahead of deadline'

Jalpaiguri, Aug. 20 -- The Teesta Barrage at Gajoldoba, closed for extensive repairs since April, is set to reopen nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Originally slated for completion in 140 days, the... Read More


Child dies at Itahar Block Hosp, family stages stir

RAIGANJ, Aug. 20 -- Tension erupted at Itahar Block Hospital in North Dinajpur on Tuesday night after the death of a one-and-half-year-old child, allegedly owing to medical negligence. The deceased, i... Read More