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Kolkata Draft Voters’ List Set to Shrink by 21 Percent After Massive Cleanup Drive

The draft voters’ list for Kolkata North and Kolkata South Lok Sabha constituencies is expected to shrink by about 21 percent as the Election Commission of India carries out a large-scale cleanup under its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The revised draft roll will be published on December 16. Officials said that out of […]

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Chinese National’s Travel Across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Sparks Security Probe

A 29-year-old Chinese citizen, Hu Congtai, has come under the scanner of security agencies after he was detained in Srinagar for allegedly violating visa rules and travelling through several sensitive areas of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh without mandatory permissions. His extensive movement across restricted zones has raised concerns, prompting authorities to send his phone

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Trump Signals Possible New Tariffs on India Over Rising Rice Imports

US President Donald J. Trump has indicated that his administration may introduce fresh tariffs on certain agricultural imports, with India’s rice exports coming under particular scrutiny. The warning came during a White House event attended by farmers, lawmakers and senior officials, where Trump also unveiled a $12 billion assistance package aimed at supporting the US

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Over 5.17 Lakh Waqf Properties Registered on Centre’s ‘UMID’ Portal; Over 2 Lakh Approved

A total of 5,17,040 Waqf properties have been registered on the Centre’s dedicated ‘UMID’ portal, of which more than two lakh have already received approval. The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs released the updated data on Monday. Several applications were also rejected after verification. Earlier, the Supreme Court had observed that registering Waqf properties on

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Goa Nightclub Fire: Detailed Follow-Up Reveals Major Safety Lapses and Administrative Failures

A day after the tragic fire at “Birch by Romeo Lane” in Arpora, Goa, authorities have released a detailed account of the incident that claimed twenty-five lives. All victims have been identified, and officials have confirmed that twenty of them were staff members working inside the premises when the fire broke out. Five of the

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Thai Soldier Killed, Several Injured as Fresh Clashes Erupt on Cambodia Border

Fresh fighting broke out along the Thailand–Cambodia border early Monday, leaving one Thai soldier dead and several others injured. The clash occurred in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province, a region that has witnessed repeated tensions due to long-standing territorial disputes. The Thai military stated that Cambodian troops opened fire first, triggering an exchange that resulted in

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IndiGo Returns Over ₹610 Crore In Refunds, Hands Back Nearly 3,000 Lost Bags After Week-Long Flight Disruptions

IndiGo has processed more than ₹610 crore in passenger refunds after a week of massive flight cancellations and delays across the country. The airline has also returned close to 3,000 pieces of delayed or misplaced baggage to passengers, following instructions from the Civil Aviation Ministry. For six consecutive days, IndiGo’s operations were severely disrupted, leaving

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RPF’s “Operation Nanhe Farishte”: Five Minors Rescued from Four Stations

Asansol: “Operation Nanhe Farishte” is one of the key initiatives of Eastern Railway, reflecting its continued commitment to child protection. The operation aims to safeguard children who are alone, lost, or in distress at stations or on trains. In coordination with Child Helpline authorities, it ensures their timely rescue and rehabilitation. On this day, the

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Enumeration Drive Nearing Deadline: How Many Forms Are Still Left to Distribute in Bengal

With only five days remaining until the enumeration phase of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) concludes on December 11, updated figures show that West Bengal is nearing completion of the large-scale form distribution and digitisation process, though some gaps still remain. According to the latest data provided by the Election Commission, a total

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