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Bengal Minister criticises voters who back opposition parties despite "benefiting" from Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

Siliguri, Feb. 19 -- Taking umbrage at a section of West Bengal voters "availing benefits" from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's pet "Lakshmir Bhandar" scheme but supporting opposition parties, includ... Read More


Rs 93.19 crore sanctioned for redevelopment of Odisha's Brahmapur Railway Station

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- In a significant boost to railway infrastructure and regional development in Southern Odisha, the redevelopment of Brahmapur Railway Station has been sanctioned at a total cost... Read More


In Kashmir, Himachal CM call India-US trade deal anti-farmer

Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday termed the India-US trade arrangement "anti-farmer," warning that it would severely impact apple growers ... Read More


Varanasi water police ban standing selfies on moving boats

Varanasi, Feb. 19 -- These days, tourists and devotees aboard boats and canoes plying the Ganga in Kashi are often seen standing and taking selfies or making reels. This often increases the risk of a... Read More


Committee to devise framework for regularisation of daily wagers: J&K CM in Assembly

Jammu, Feb. 19 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that a committee has already been constituted to devise a framework for the regularisatio... Read More


In fresh incident, 22 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Chennai, Feb. 19 -- In a fresh incident, the Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu early on Thursday morning while fishing in the high seas near the Palk Strait. The fishermen, hailin... Read More


CPI-M faces fresh turbulence as Dipsita Dhar's membership renewal delay fuels speculation amid Pratikur row

Kolkata, Feb. 19 -- The Communist Party of India-Marxist's (CPI-M's) internal churn over former student leader Pratikur Rahaman widened on Thursday, with fresh speculation surrounding the political fu... Read More


Bobsledder Won, biathlete Taliharm elected to IOC's Athletes' Commission

Milan, Feb. 19 -- South Korean bobsledder Won Yun-jong and Estonian biathlete Johanna Taliharm have been elected to the IOC's Athletes' Commission, while China's Olympic figure skating champion Han Co... Read More


Real Madrid defends leadership as Barcelona looks to improve in defense in La Liga

Madrid, Feb. 19 -- There is a new leader in La Liga for the 25th round of matches after Real Madrid overtook FC Barcelona last weekend, but Alvaro Arbeloa's side has a difficult away gameon Saturday, ... Read More


Maha: 26 staffers booked after 581 students caught copying in HSC Exam in Washim

Washim, Feb. 19 -- A major case of mass copying has come to light during the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations in Maharashtra's Washim district, leading to action against 26 coll... Read More