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Lakshya makes another early exit

Shenzhen, Sept. 2 -- Lakshya Sen was knocked out of the China Masters after a listless performance in the opening round but Kidambi Srikanth and Tanvi Sharma registered straight-game wins to progress ... Read More


Tilak Varma guides South Zone to Duleep Trophy final

Bengaluru, Sept. 2 -- Skipper Tilak Varma played a second successive influential knock, guiding South Zone to the Duleep Trophy final with a seven-wicket win over North Zone on the fourth and final da... Read More


Nepal flooding deaths surpass 1,200

Kathmandu, Sept. 2 -- The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods crossed 1,200 on Wednesday, as rescuers battled rain and debris to trace those believed to be trapped in the tunnels along th... Read More


Pak 'hopeful' for peace in West Asia despite recent escalation

Islamabad, Sept. 2 -- Pakistan on Wednesday said that it was "hopeful" for peace in West Asia despite recent escalation between the US and Iran, underlining the need for "dialogue and diplomacy" for s... Read More


SCO names Lahore as its 'Tourism and Cultural capital'

Islamabad, Sept. 2 -- Pakistan's cultural hub, Lahore, has been named the Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27 by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The decision was announced at the 26... Read More


City records the season's heaviest rainfall, 129.8 mm in 24 hours

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- Kolkata woke to a deluge on Wednesday, with 129.8mm of rain recorded in 24 hours till morning - the season's highest so far. The downpour, which began Monday night and persisted th... Read More


Loan default alone not cheating: Calcutta HC in UCO bank 'fraud'

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- A loan default or a later settlement at a lower amount cannot by itself constitute cheating unless dishonest intention existed when the loan was obtained, the Calcutta High Court h... Read More


TMC names five new faces as party spokespersons

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is placing renewed emphasis on its younger generation to project the party's voice alongside experienced leaders. The party has appointed five new spok... Read More


Camac St row: Fire Dept issues show-cause notice

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- The West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Department has served a show-cause notice to the TMC party office, located at 9 Camac Street, giving the establishment 48 hours to expla... Read More


HC grants interim bail to CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail till September 10 to CPIM leader Md Lahek Ali, arrested in a Baruipur police station case, while directing the state to pr... Read More