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Punjab panchayat & zila parishad elections: SAD put up spirited fight despite stiff competition

Chandigarh, Dec. 19 -- The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) put up a spirited fight in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab despite facing stiff competition from the ruling Aam Aadmi Pa... Read More


AI stocks in focus after Micron's blowout earnings ease infra fears

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- A wave of optimism swept through the technology sector on Thursday as chipmaker Micron Technology delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, providing a much-needed "gli... Read More


Jharkhand Chamber flags delay in contractors' payments, seeks govt intervention

Ranchi, Dec. 19 -- : The Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) has raised serious concern over delays in payment of final bills, security deposits and approved time-extens... Read More


India emerges as best-performing capital market globally in last decade: BCG Report

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India has emerged as the world's best-performing capital market over the last decade, delivering the highest average annual shareholder returns globally. According to the India ... Read More


Gross direct tax collections rise 4.16% to Rs.20 lakh crore in FY26 so far, refunds decline 13.5%

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India's direct tax collections, in gross terms, have witnessed a robust growth of 4.16 per cent year-on-year so far in 2025-26, reaching Rs 20 lakh crore, data released by the Ce... Read More


Ministers' role under Nabanna scanner in Messi event rampage

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- In the wake of the Salt Lake stadium rampage during the visit of the World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi, Nabanna (state secretariat) on Friday made it clear that no one i... Read More


HC seeks Jan window for Chingrighata traffic halt

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the West Bengal government to indicate by Monday a date in January when vehicular movement at the busy Chingrighata crossing in east Kolk... Read More


Bengal unveils Mini Cinema Policy for film screening in rural, suburban areas

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- The West Bengal government has unveiled the West Bengal Mini Cinema Policy, aimed at accelerating the growth of the film industry and creating a new screening ambience, particularl... Read More


Messi event: SIT searches Satadru's house, 3 more held

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- In the case of alleged mismanagement and vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium, members of the SIT on Friday searched the residence of Shatadru Dutta, the chief organiser of Argentine... Read More


Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Don't trip over meals

India, Dec. 19 -- I have seen so many Indians travelling abroad this season that I reckon we form a huge source of income for restaurant owners all over the world. Unfortunately, like most tourists, w... Read More