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Will bring Tatas to Bengal but land at Singur no longer belongs to govt., says Bengal CM

The Chief Minister who has been in office for about five weeks says that benefits of the double-engine government are slowly reaching the people of West Bengal

13 Jun 2026 2:12 am
Now, fire in Tughlakabadkills three of a family; two critical

40 people rescued from 5-storey building: District Magistrate; spark while charging scooter may have caused blaze: police; everyone was screaming for help, neighbours started throwing buckets of water, but it made no difference, says resident

13 Jun 2026 1:29 am
Retail inflation at 16-month high of 3.9% as food items get dearer

Tomato and rice prices go up; higher fuel prices push up transport costs

13 Jun 2026 1:18 am
Parandur airport crucial for State to achieve $1.5 trillion economy: experts

It will not only improve connectivity but also attract investments, support exports, and prove citys global competitiveness. An airport must be viewed not only as a transport hub, but also as a strategic economic asset, they say at a panel discussion

13 Jun 2026 12:56 am
12 mini taluk offices to come up in city for easier access to Revenue Department services

Residents demand public consultation for setting up of mini taluk offices in various parts of the city

13 Jun 2026 12:53 am
Kane Williamsonannounces shock retirement from International cricket

New Zealand cricket legend Kane Williamson has officially announced his retirement from all international cricket with immediate effect.

13 Jun 2026 12:48 am
Defections, dissent and survival: Whats driving the crisis inside TMC

The Trinamool Congress is facing a major political crisis following defections, internal dissent, and questions over leadership. Whats driving the unrest inside TMC? Is this a temporary phase or a deeper shift in West Bengal politics? We break down the key developments, power struggles, and what lies ahead for Mamata Banerjee and her party.

13 Jun 2026 12:43 am
Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities

India must adopt a minimum universal disability pension floor rate

13 Jun 2026 12:30 am
The 8th CPC a chance to reform pay commissions

The 8th Central Pay Commission should reform compensation frameworks, not merely salaries

13 Jun 2026 12:22 am
Teacher recruitment candidates from 2025 demand to be considered for recruitment to new vacancies

The recruitment exam last year was held after a gap of three years

13 Jun 2026 12:21 am
Strategic stalemate: On the U.S.-Iran conflict

The U.S. should lift the blockade before asking Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

13 Jun 2026 12:17 am
Digital media literacy important to tackle cybercrimes, say experts

Noting that scamming is a social engineering technique where the perpetrator uses emotional manipulation to take advantage of the victim, Anindita Mishra, cybersafety campaigner, says that one needs to work on their psychology first to be a scam-buster

13 Jun 2026 12:11 am
Long overdue: On coal exchanges

Coal exchanges can balance out energy scarcities across India

13 Jun 2026 12:09 am
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Group B campaign starts in Canada

13 matches will be played in Canada, one of the three hosts of the tournament. The United States and Mexico are other two.

12 Jun 2026 11:57 pm
12 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Stern test for Ancelottis Brazil in intriguing clash against Morocco

A victory would provide momentum and breathing space, while a defeat would bring immediate scrutiny

12 Jun 2026 11:56 pm
ITI management feud turns deadly in Bapatla district

Long-running dispute over the administration of an institute at Epurupalem village leaves one person dead and another critically injured

12 Jun 2026 11:44 pm
VMRDA submits revised draft Master Plan-2041 to A.P. govt. for approval

Designed to accommodate a projected population of 6.63 million by 2041, the draft Master Plan emphasises scientific land use and robust connectivity

12 Jun 2026 11:29 pm
Arul R.B. Krishna posted as District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram City)

He was previously the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ernakulam Range

12 Jun 2026 11:12 pm
Our indigenous air defence shield Project Kusha will be a game changer, says Rajnath Singh

Its importance has already been demonstrated during Operation Sindoor, he says in Hyderabad

12 Jun 2026 10:59 pm
Philippines protests China's sanctions against its Defence Chief as 'unfriendly act'

The Chinese government also prohibited individuals and groups in China from having any transaction with Mr. Teodoro and his family to uphold China's sovereignty, security and development interests

12 Jun 2026 10:59 pm
U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships to NATO in Europe: report

U.S. President Donald Trump has called the alliance a paper tiger and its members cowards in frustration that they have not joined the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran

12 Jun 2026 10:46 pm
Around 4,000 EVMs gutted as Bengal govt. building catches fire; Minister flags possibility of foul play

West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister of State, Koushik Chowdhury, who went to visit the site, also flagged a possibility of sabotage

12 Jun 2026 10:42 pm
FIR against former CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks in Bengal

During a protest against the SIR, the TMC chief allegedly told a minority community that their safety depended on her, advising them not to pay heed to the BJPs misleading words

12 Jun 2026 10:28 pm
One year on, families of Air India crash victims demand answers, accountability

Family members and the Federation of Indian Pilots bemoaned that there was no statement from the Prime Minister or the Gujarat Chief Minister, nor any public representative was present at the gathering

12 Jun 2026 10:23 pm
India summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission again after another attack on ship with Indian crew

For the second time in three days, India summoned the U.S. Embassys Deputy Chief of Mission, Jason Meeks, on June 11, 2026, after U.S. CENTCOM used missiles to target a tanker with an Indian crew near the Omani coast.

12 Jun 2026 10:20 pm
AIADMK plans to hold extensive, district-wise consultations shortly

Such an exercise will be helpful for the party, which has to face not only byelections to five Assembly constituencies but also local bodies polls in eight months, says a researcher of the party

12 Jun 2026 10:19 pm
Seven migrant workers held captive by alleged job racket in Kochi rescued

The police arrested a West Bengal native, Abdul Rahim, in connection with the incident, while at least 11 others allegedly involved in the racket are reportedly on the run

12 Jun 2026 10:18 pm