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Mamata Inaugurates Majherhat Bridge, Blames Railways for Delay in Project Completion
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee also came down heavily on the BJP for staging a stir on November 26, "despite knowing that work has been completed and the bridge was to be inaugurated in a few days".
Bihar RS Bypoll: Former Dy CM Sushil Modi Set for Walkover as Oppn Chooses Not to Enter Fray
After having vowed not to give a walkover to Modi, the RJD-led Grand Alliance flinched from entering the contest as the odds were stacked against the opposition coalition.
HDFC Bank Shares Fall Over 2% After RBI Asks Firm to Halt Launch of New Digital Initiatives
Erasing all its early gains, the stock dipped 2.13 per cent to close at Rs 1,377.05 on the BSE. During the day, it declined 2.32 per cent to Rs 1,374.25.
Even Vaccine With 50% Efficacy Can be Significant in Controlling Pandemic: Vaccine Scientist Gangandeep Kang
Speaking on the issue, leading medical scientist Dr Gangandeep Kang on Thursday said that it is yet to be determined if those who already suffered from the disease need to be vaccinated and whether those who are not on the priority list will be inoculated...
'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Samvidhan': Kanhaiya Kumar Joins Left Parties' Stir Against Farm Laws
Kumar, a former JNU students union president, appealed to people from all walks of life to lend their support to the movement launched by the farmers.
Strategic Security of Most Nations Impacted Due to Cut in Funds amid Covid-19 Crisis: Army Vice Chief
Indian Army Vice Chief, Lieutenant General SK Saini said during his virtual address to the participants of the 'National Defence Course Bangladesh on Security Challenges Post Covid–19 Pandemic'.
India, Russia Hold Talks on UNSC Issues, Vow to Deepen Cooperation on Counter-terrorism
The Indian and Russian sides agreed to deepen cooperation on counter-terrorism at multilateral platforms, it said.
#MeToo: 'Plead Truth as My Defence' in Defamation Complaint by Akbar, Priya Ramani Tells Court
Journalist Priya Ramani said her disclosure about alleged sexual misconduct by Akbar around 20 years ago when he was a journalist was made in good faith and for public good.
Sensex Takes a Breather, Nifty Edges Up to Fresh High
The broader NSE Nifty edged higher by 4.70 points or 0.04 per cent to end at its fresh closing record of 13,113.75.
SIP Inflow Rises for First Time in 7 Months in October, Tally Reaches to Rs 55,627 Cr in Apr-Oct
The industry raised Rs 7,800 crore through the SIP route last month, compared with Rs 7,788 crore garnered in September, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed
‘Kangana Never Visited My House’: 73-Year-old Protester Slams Actress for Spreading Fake News
In a Twitter post that has since been deleted, Kangana Ranaut claimed that 90-year-old Bilkis from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh protests was available for hire to make appearances in protests for 'Rs 100'.
After Law to Curb 'Love Jihad', UP Govt to Scrap 44-year-old Scheme that Rewards Inter-faith Marriages
Earlier an interfaith couple could avail the scheme by applying to the district magistrate within two years of the marriage. After verification, the district magistrate forwards the application to the the national integration department.
PM Modi, Other Leaders Wish BJP President JP Nadda on His 60th birthday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the saffron party has been reaching new heights under JP Nadda's astute and inspirational leadership. In a tweet, Modi wished that Nadda always remained healthy and lived a long life.
Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal Now Cyclonic Storm Burevi, TN CM Says Precautionary Measures in Place
After making landfall in the neighbouring country, close to Trincomalee, it is very likely to emerge into Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Comorin area around Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on December 3 morning, the IMD said in a bulletin.
Russian Driver Mazepin To Race For Haas In F1 Next Season
Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will drive for Formula One team Haas after signing a multiyear deal on Tuesday.
Mamata Targets Centre over Farm Laws, Asks Where Has PM-CARES Fund Money Gone
Banerjee said the country is going through a "suffocating phase" and slammed the BJP for demanding audits into the direct cash transfer scheme for Cyclone Amphan-hit families.