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Bengal gas cylinder blast toll rises to 8; BJP demands NIA probe

The death toll from the gas cylinder blast at a house at Dholahat in West Bengal's Pathar Pratima has risen to eight after one more person succumbed to injuries on Tuesday morning, the police said.......

Govt hopes to put Maha Kumbh Mela on global tourism map

The ministry of tourism is beckoning people to visit Prayagraj and explore the Maha Kumbh Mela that begins from Monday. Expected to host over 40 crore devotees from across the globe, this 45-day......

Over 2,000 cases of attack against Hindus in Bangladesh: Report

The Centre for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights (CDPHR) on Friday presented a report on the state of minorities in Bangladesh following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August......

Bengal minister Firhad Hakim defends Muslim population remarks

Firhad Hakim, a senior minister in West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, has defended his remarks on the Muslim population in the state and India, saying he is a diehard secular and patriotic......

Intimidation culture exists in Bengal medical colleges: Students to panel

The West Bengal health department has received numerous complaints from students regarding the prevailing "threat culture and irregularities in the examination system" in various government......

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

GPL's pipeline for H2FY25 has a gross development value of Rs 15,000 core including projects in Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. Photograph: Courtesy, Godrej Properties Expansion......

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Illustration:......

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The central government’s Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it......

'Budget Hasn't Addressed Real Economy Issues'

'Generating employment requires a shift in policy.''If not, the country will face economic, social and political challenges in the coming years.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives......

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

'We emphasise the importance of not basing investment decisions solely on electoral outcomes.' 'Instead, focusing on investing in high-quality businesses capable of prospering regardless of the......

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government announced on May 9, 2023 that the film The Kerala Story......

Dhoni The Finisher Rises Again!

IMAGE: CSK Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hits a boundary. Photographs: BCCI Never write off Mahendra Singh Dhoni!On Monday, April 14, 2025, Lucknow Super Giants learnt that lesson the hard......

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

IMAGE: The nature of the pitch at KKR's home venue has been in discussion. Photograph: BCCI Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Sunday supported the idea of teams having......

'I want to do something special for Shah Rukh Bhai'

IMAGE: Venkatesh Iyer reflected on how the auction transformed his life, especially for someone from a humble background. Photograph: BCCI A record-breaking Rs 23.75 crore price tag. The......

ISL: Jamshedpur FC crush Mohammedan SC

Jamshedpur FC defeated Mohammedan SC 2-0 in their Indian Super League match at the Kishore Bharati Kriranganin, in Kolkata, on Thursday. IMAGE: Jamshedpur FC thus completed a league double over......

There is still cricket left in me: Rahane

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane, who last played a Test for India during the tour of West Indies in July 2023, has been in exceptional across formats in domestic cricket this season. Photograph: BCCI......

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