9.5 days out of 15: Bengal faces longest pre-poll drought period
Bangladesh to experience 9.5 days of drought KOLKATA: Bengal will have to go through an unprecedented continuous dry spell – lasting nine-and-a-half days for the next two weeks starting from Monday – due to the upcoming elections.These orders…
CJI says a dedicated bench will be needed to handle West Bengal SIR matters
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress Fresh objections were raised to Bengal’s massive new voter registration on Monday, forcing an already angry Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant to sarcastically note that he must set up a dedicated special bench…
Jamuli attracts attention after PM takes snack break
New Delhi: The humble Jamuli shines in the sun and piques interest like never before Prime Minister Modi Got a taste of it. The moment is taking the internet by storm, with views on Instagram surpassing 100 million in 24 hours. Likewise, it has been…
Bank fraud case: CBI arrests 2 executives of Anil’s Reliance Communications
New Delhi: India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two senior executives of Reliance Communications Corp (RCOM) as part of its in-depth probe into allegations of financial irregularities.Co-chairman D Vishwanath and vice-chairman Anil…
NCB convicts 73 cases between January and March, record high
New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) convicted a record 73 drug offenders in the first quarter of 2026 and handed out the toughest punishment, winning praise from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Underlying this success is a steady increase in the…
Nepal customs inspections hit border bazaars from Dachula to Darjeeling, triggering protests
NEW DELHI: Nepal’s new Balendra Shah-led government has imposed duties of up to 80 per cent on goods worth more than Nepali rupee 100 (approximately Rs 63) purchased from the Indian market, reducing Nepali foot traffic from Dachula to Darjeeling…