Asansol: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched a massive, coordinated raid across West Bengal and Jharkhand in connection with illegal coal mining, smuggling and money laundering linked to the syndicates operating in these regions. The operation, which began early in the morning, created panic among coal mafia networks and associated traders. Raids were conducted […]
Shrayan Sen The strong tremors that shook Kolkata on friday were brief but revealing. Triggered by a magnitude 5.7 magnitude (though USGS reported it as 5.5 magnitude one) earthquake centred near Narsingdi in Bangladesh, the event reminded the city that seismic risk is not limited to the Himalayan belt. Kolkata reported no casualties or structural
In a meeting that surprised many across political lines, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, marking an unexpected moment of cordial exchange between two leaders who have long been at ideological odds. The 34-year-old Mamdani, who takes office on January 1, will be
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has handed over the crucial Home Ministry to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking one of the most significant administrative shifts in Bihar in recent years. The decision comes immediately after Kumar assumed office for a record tenth term, despite his party’s strong electoral performance. A Portfolio Nitish Held for Nearly
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With Nitish Kumar taking oath as Chief Minister for the tenth time, a total of 27 ministers were sworn in on Monday in the new Bihar government. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has formed a cabinet in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holds the majority share of ministerial positions. The alliance has also kept
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In a significant constitutional development, the Supreme Court has responded to 11 of the 14 questions posed by President Droupadi Murmu regarding the powers and limitations of Governors and the President in the legislative process. A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai delivered the opinion following an extensive hearing earlier this year.
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Kolkata: Several landmark Kolkata buildings, including the Bidhan Sabha Bhavan and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, were illuminated in blue on Thursday to mark World Children’s Day and reaffirm commitment to child rights. The Kolkata Press Club and the UNICEF state office also joined the initiative, lighting up their premises in solidarity with
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After a sweeping victory in the Bihar assembly elections, Nitish Kumar is poised to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for an unprecedented tenth time. The ceremony is scheduled for today at the iconic Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where elaborate preparations are already underway. Ceremony and Crowd Expectations The stage at Gandhi
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Against the backdrop of one of the most sensitive phases in India–Bangladesh relations in recent years, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a crucial meeting with Bangladesh’s NSA Khalilur Rahaman in New Delhi on Wednesday evening. The meeting took place just hours before the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)–NSA Summit begins in the Indian capital.
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IndiGo and Akasa Air will begin operations from the newly built Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) starting December 25, marking the start of commercial flights from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s second airport. IndiGo said it will launch domestic services to 10 cities from NMIA, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, North Goa (Mopa), Jaipur, Nagpur,
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