Kolkata: Monthly financial assistance provided by the state govt to imams, muezzins and Hindu priests was discontinued from June, with beneficiaries receiving their last payments in May, following a decision by the newly elected BJP govt to end religion-based assistance schemes.Last month, the state cabinet approved a proposal to discontinue assistance schemes based on religion … Read more
Bettiah: Seven people, including four girls and a house owner, were arrested following a late-night police raid on Sunday on an alleged flesh trade racket operating from a residential locality under Kalibagh police station area in West Champaran district, police said on Monday.Acting on a tip-off about alleged exploitation of girls for prostitution at a … Read more
India should recast its growth strategy to cope with unanticipated economic shocks and cover India’s strategic vulnerabilities. (AI image) Led by a growing domestic demand and a favourable demographic dividend, the Indian economy and its growth story have been called fundamentally strong by economists. But short-term global economic shocks, like the ongoing Middle East conflict, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar has been long known for his firefighting skills. The Congress turned to him everytime things fell apart. But now, as he prepares to take up the top job in Karnataka, the test will not just be of his firefighting skills (in his own backyard) but also of his … Read more
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Studying behind a traditional ghunghat and balancing family responsibilities, Deepu Kanwar’s journey to the judiciary has become a powerful story of perseverance and support. Her rise from a small-town daughter-in-law to a civil judge challenges long-held social norms and offers inspiration to women pursuing education and careers after marriage. In many regions of India, there … Read more
Sources indicate former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai is set to quit the party, after a meeting with top BJP leaders in Delhi CHENNAI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai will quit the party “in a couple of days” after meeting party national president Nitin Nabin and Union home minister Amit Shah in … Read more
Dehradun: Stagnant water in drains across several residential colonies in Dehradun following recent rain has raised concerns over mosquito breeding and a possible rise in dengue cases ahead of the monsoon.Residents from areas including Sahastradhara Road, Canal Road and Chakrata Road said water accumulation in drains, open spaces and around construction sites could lead to … Read more
After promising an experiment nearly two decades ago, India’s central bank may finally be set to bring out currency notes made of plastic as the demand for cash in the economy continues to rise as does the number of fake Rs 500 notes.A Business Standard report said the Reserve Bank of India could have a … Read more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final sparked celebrations far beyond the cricket field. As RCB secured their second consecutive IPL title, several Bollywood celebrities took to social media to congratulate the team, with many reserving special praise for Virat Kohli. From filmmakers to actors, the entertainment industry was quick … Read more