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State makes fund transfer foolproof under 'Taruner Swapna' scheme

Kolkata, April 10 -- The state government has enhanced the security features of 'Banglar Siksha' portal in the backdrop of stray cases of irregularities associated with transfer of money under 'Tarune... Read More


"Was an honest politician and a great human": Rajinikanth condoles demise of senior Congress leader Kumari Ananthan

Chennai, April 10 -- Superstar Rajinikanth condoled the demise of senior Congress leader and renowned literary figure Kumari Ananthan, who passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Wednesday due... Read More


From US to India: Timeline of extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana

New Delhi, April 10 -- Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana on Thursday was extradited from the US to India. He will arrive on a special flight, which is scheduled to land at Palam Airport in De... Read More


Fire breaks out at temple chamber of Calcutta HC

Kolkata, April 10 -- Tension spread at the Calcutta High Court after a fire broke out inside the temple chamber near East Gate on Thursday afternoon. Four fire tenders doused the flames after almost ... Read More


8th Ex Leaders Summit: Tanzania urges joint efforts against corruption, unemployment

Dar es Salaam, April 10 -- KAMPALA: TANZANIA has called for joint efforts in a bid to curb numerous challenges facing the African continent, including climate change, corruption, and unemployment. Ad... Read More


Gatherings banned near Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital after protests over woman's death

India, April 10 -- The Pune police have banned any gathering near the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, days after protests by political parties over the death of a pregnant woman disrupted traffic and c... Read More


Fake outrage and the making of the Uromi 16, By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria, April 10 -- It's a most unlikely crime scene. I travelled by road from the Benin airport to Uromi, Esanland's most significant town, for a wedding about three years ago. The fear of kidnappe... Read More


'No smoking, no drinking, strictly': Aussie vlogger ties turban in Punjab, shopkeeper's advice goes viral

India, April 10 -- An Australian travel vlogger's visit to Punjab has gone viral - not just for his attempt to wear a Sikh turban, but for the powerful words of a local shopkeeper. In the now-viral vi... Read More


Barasat: Two youths detained for killing dog using airgun

Kolkata, April 10 -- Two youths were detained for killing a stray dog using an airgun which is usually used to hunt birds in Ardebak area of Barasat. According to sources, a youth used to shoot birds... Read More


HC seeks Centre's reply on resuming MGNREGA scheme in Bengal

Kolkata, April 10 -- The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the Centre to explain why the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme should not be prospectively impl... Read More