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Russian President Putin to Visit India on December 4–5 , Kremlin Confirms

Russia has officially announced that President Vladimir Putin will travel to India for a two-day visit on December 4 and 5. The confirmation came from the Kremlin, which stated that the Russian leader’s schedule for the Delhi visit has been finalised. During his stay, President Putin will engage in bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister […]

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India’s GDP Records Robust 8.2% Growth in Q2 Despite External Pressures

India’s economy delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of FY 2025-26, registering 8.2% year-on-year GDP growth, marking the fastest expansion in the past six quarters. The data released by the National Statistics Office highlights the continued resilience of the Indian economy even amid challenging international trade conditions. Despite the imposition of steep tariffs

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CPI and Forward Bloc Call for Expanded Left-Only Unity Ahead of Elections

In a key Left Front meeting held on Thursday in West Bengal, two constituent parties — the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Forward Bloc — strongly advocated for a broader Left-only political coalition ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections. Their stance marks a pushback against efforts to form seat-sharing arrangements with the Congress

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Cyclone to Brush Past Chennai, Move Northwards; South Bengal to See Cloudy Skies, Drizzle, and Reduced Winter Chill

Shrayan Sen The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that Cyclone Ditwah, currently over the southwest Bay of Bengal, will not make direct landfall along the Tamil Nadu coastline. Instead, it will skirt past Chennai while advancing northwards over the sea. Chennai to Be Affected by Outer Rain Bands Although Chennai will not face the

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Rift Widens Between Shiv Sena (Shinde) and BJP as Maharashtra Civic Polls Near

Tensions within the ruling alliance in Maharashtra have become increasingly visible ahead of the upcoming civic elections. The political relationship between Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be under strain, with competing ambitions and public statements triggering a fresh round of friction. One of the key

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Examining Bangladesh’s Extradition Request for Sheikh Hasina, confirms india

India has officially confirmed that it has received a formal request from the interim government of Bangladesh seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The request was delivered through diplomatic channels, and New Delhi has stated that it is currently under legal and administrative review. At the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External

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SIR: About 26 Lakh Voter Names Unmatched in Bengal’s Ongoing Electoral Mapping

The Election Commission has reported that around 26 lakh voter names in West Bengal have not yet found a match in the ongoing verification and mapping process linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The large-scale mapping compares the current electoral roll with the earlier SIR list prepared between 2002 and 2006 to verify voter

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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire kills 44; Sparks Major Safety Questions

In one of Hong Kong’s most tragic urban disasters in recent years, a fierce blaze swept through a cluster of high-rise residential buildings in Tai Po on Tuesday night, killing at least 44 people and injuring many others. The fire spread rapidly across seven adjoining towers, leaving residents trapped and entire floors engulfed in flames.

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14 lakhs names removed from voter list as on tuesday: election commission

The Election Commission of India (EC) has indicated that nearly 13.92 lakh names may have to be removed from the voter list in West Bengal following the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This estimate, recorded up to Tuesday noon, marks a sharp rise from the figure of around 10 lakh noted just a day earlier.

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Early Winter Chill Grips South Bengal, Bolpur shivers at 11.6°C, kalyani drops to 12

In an unusual early cold spell for November, temperatures across South Bengal dipped sharply, with Kolkata recording a minimum of 16.6°C today. Bolpur emerged as the coldest location in South Bengal, where the mercury dropped to 11.6°C. Susprisingly Kalyani, which is much closer to Kolkata, also experienced a sharp dip, touching 12°C. Several Key Locations

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