KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday mounted a sharp offensive on the Election Commission over the special intensive revision (SIR) as he launched the party’s campaign for the assembly elections, insisting that the party will improve on its 2021 landslide win. TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee at a public rally
Dhaka: Khokan Chandra Das, a middle-aged Hindu businessman who ran a pharmacy at Keurbhanga Bazar in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district, died on Saturday morning while undergoing treatment for burn injuries at the National Burn Institute in Dhaka. “Khokon Das, who was injured in a fire attack in Damudya Upazila of Shariatpur, passed away at 7:20 this
Synopsis Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that Marathi is the only compulsory language in the state. He emphasized that other Indian languages should be respected, just like foreign languages. The government is awaiting a committee report on the three-language formula. Fadnavis also highlighted Marathi’s classical language status and the need for its wider acceptance
Synopsis The Central Information Commission has upheld the denial of exporter-wise details for limestone sold to Bangladesh. This information is protected under the commercial confidence clause. The commission stated that releasing such data could harm exporters’ competitive positions. No overriding public interest was found to justify disclosure. IANS New Delhi, The Central Information Commission has
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced the closure of all CBSE, ICSE, UP and other boards’ schools for up to Class 12 till January 5 due to the severe cold wave across the state. He further directed officials to remain vigilant through field inspections, ensure blankets are available, prevent people from sleeping
For a small number of animals, reproduction marks a biological endpoint rather than a stage in an ongoing life cycle. Death follows mating with such consistency that it can be predicted within a narrow span of days or weeks. This pattern has been documented in species that share little evolutionary history, ranging from insects and
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday ordered disciplinary action against senior Indore Municipal Corporation officials, including the immediate transfer of an additional commissioner from the city, over the outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting caused by contaminated drinking water. The CM said the government was also taking corrective steps for other parts of
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh has recorded remarkable growth in its agricultural sector, driven by government initiatives aimed at increasing productivity, supporting farmers, and promoting diversified farming. These efforts have led to historic outcomes, with higher crop yields, increased incomes for farmers, and a growing contribution to national production. Wheat and rice lead Uttar Pradesh continues
India is asking refiners for weekly disclosures of Russian and U.S. oil purchases, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, adding that they expect Russian crude imports to dip below 1 million barrels per day as New Delhi seeks to clinch a trade deal with Washington. India became the biggest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne
Eastern Michigan University expands EMU Advantage program Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is helping students reduce the stress of paying back college loans through its EMU Advantage program. The initiative provides assistance to graduates in repaying federal and private student loans, as well as federal parent loans, especially for those earning under $50,000 per year. Originally