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Burdwan: Three killed after roof of open cast coal mine caved in

Kolkata, Jan. 13 -- Three persons were killed and about two were injured after the roof of an open cast coal mine collapsed in Kulti of West Burdwan while people were allegedly stealing coal. Accordi... Read More


Handling of China muddled India's foreign policy, alleges Congress

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Congress on Monday criticised the Narendra Modi government's China policy, alleging that India's strategic interests and territorial integrity had been compromised through wh... Read More


Bengal BJP president accuses Mamata of creating unnecessary controversy over SIR

KOLKATA, Jan. 13 -- On the day when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) for defeating 58 lakh voters name in Bengal , and voters are unaware of the fact, BJP ... Read More


'Vande Bharat Sleeper to have no RAC, minimum fare for 400 km'

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have no provision for RAC or partially confirmed tickets, and the minimum chargeable distance will be 400 km, the Railway Board said in a circ... Read More


Change must come at velocity of relevance, says Army Chief on military reforms

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Future wars will demand a unified national effort across all arms and services. Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi underscored this, citing Operation Sindoor, and emphasised... Read More


Trump announces 25% tariff on 'any country' doing business with Iran

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- US President Donald Trump announced that any country "doing business" with Iran will have to pay a 25 per cent tariff on its trade with Washington, a move that could im... Read More


India sets 'Humanity First' agenda ahead of BRICS 2026 Chairship

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- As India prepares to take over the Chairship of BRICS in 2026, the government has outlined an ambitious and people-centric vision for steering the grouping at a time of profound ... Read More


SC delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, a provision introduced through the 2018 ... Read More


SC: No child can be denied admission under RTE 25% quota

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Supreme Court on January 13 interpreted Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, holding that state governments and local a... Read More


India falls to 3rd spot in Russian fossil fuel imports in December

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- India fell to third place among buyers of Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 after Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners sharply cut crude oil imports, a European think... Read More