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Mamata terms EC 'Tughlaqi', alleges voter roll manipulation

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), calling it a "Tughlaqi" and "torture commission" and alleging that it w... Read More


Bengal SIR: ECI suspends 3 micro-observers over 'outsourcing of duties'

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday suspended three micro-observers in West Bengal's North 24-Parganas district following adverse reports submitted by district electo... Read More


ED files prosecution complaint against former South Point trustee

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has filed a prosecution complaint against Krishna Damani, a former trustee of South Point Education Society, for alleged money l... Read More


Calcutta University to hold convocation on March 23 after five years

Kolkata, Feb. 17 -- Calcutta University will hold its convocation on March 23 at the Centenary Hall on its College Street campus after a five-year gap, following a decision taken on Tuesday at a meeti... Read More


Defence to innovation: PM Modi, Macron launch new chapter in India-France ties

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI, Feb. 17 -- India and France on Tuesday upgraded their relations to a "special global strategic partnership" and vowed to boost cooperation in key sectors of defence, trade and critic... Read More


Ireland targets stronger India ties as Jack Chambers leads week-long trade mission

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation Jack Chambers has begun a trade mission to India, becoming the first Irish minister to v... Read More


Minister Vaishnaw apologises for AI summit Day 1 issues, promises smoother experience

NEW DELHI, Feb. 17 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday apologised for the issues faced by attendees on the opening day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling the turnout "phenomenal" an... Read More


SC: Public outrage in high-profile cases understandable but never dictate inquiry

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Observing that justice is not served by following majority sentiment or under public pressure, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said while an outrage is understandable in high-profil... Read More


Indian Navy to host key conclave to discuss maritime challenges

New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Indian Navy is set to host on February 21, the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave -- a premier platform that harnesses the collective wisdom and operational experienc... Read More


K'taka HC quashes BJP's defamation case against Rahul Gandhi

Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed the defamation proceedings initiated by the BJP against top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The case was filed in 2023, when Bharatiya ... Read More