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Union Bank Officers’ Association Hosts Cultural Programme ‘Gunj 2026’ at Nazrul Mancha

Kolkata: The annual cultural programme ‘Gunj 2026’, organised by the Union Bank of India Officers’ Association, was held at Nazrul Mancha in Kolkata on Sunday, March 1. The event turned into a vibrant cultural evening featuring dance, music, poetry recitation, instrumental performances and drama. The programme was inaugurated with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp

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PM Modi Speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu, Calls for Early End to Hostilities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the evolving regional situation and stressed that ensuring civilian safety must remain the top priority. In a post on X, Modi said he conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and reiterated the need for an early cessation of hostilities.

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DGCA Revamps Airline Ticket Rules, Introduces 48-Hour Free Cancellation Window

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has overhauled airline ticketing norms, introducing a 48-hour free cancellation and amendment window, capping cancellation charges, setting strict refund timelines and allowing passengers to opt for vouchers in case of cancellations. The new regulation, issued on February 24, will come into effect from March 26. The DGCA said

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Trump Warns of Higher Tariffs After Supreme Court Blocks Emergency Duties

Donald Trump on Monday warned countries against stepping back from recently negotiated trade agreements with the United States after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down his emergency tariffs. He said nations attempting to “play games” with the ruling would face significantly higher duties imposed under alternative trade laws. In a series of

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Mukul Roy, Former Railway Minister and TMC Strategist, Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Mukul Roy, former Railway Minister and senior Trinamool Congress leader, died of cardiac arrest at 1:30 am on Sunday at Apollo Hospital. His son, Subhranshu Roy, confirmed the news. Roy had been battling multiple health issues and was suffering from dementia. He had slipped into a coma a few days ago. Subhranshu said his father

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Bharat Bandh Disrupts Life in Kerala, Transport Hit, Protests Reported in Tamil Nadu

Photo: Shrayan Sen The nationwide Bharat Bandh called on Thursday against the Centre’s alleged “anti-farmer” and “anti-worker” policies brought road transport to a standstill and forced shops to shut across Kerala, causing widespread inconvenience to the public. Protesters blocked vehicles in several districts, leading to visible disruptions on major roads. The strike was called by

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India–US Trade Framework Sparks Farmer Protests, Centre Says Agricultural Interests Are Protected

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday asserted that the government has safeguarded the interests of Indian farmers in the interim trade agreement framework with the United States. Opposition parties, however, said they would raise the issue in Parliament on Monday and demand detailed clarifications. Several trade

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Government reviewing Economic Survey suggestions on age-based access to online platforms

The government will examine the Economic Survey’s recommendations on age-based access to online platforms and take a decision after considering all viewpoints, IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday. The Economic Survey 2025–26 had suggested that age-based access limits to digital platforms should be explored and that online teaching hours be reduced to help curb

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