The CBI, in a fresh charge sheet in West Bengal's multi-crore cash-for-school job case filed before a special Kolkata court on Friday, has added a section on punishment for tampering of evidence against prime accused Sujay Krishna Bhadra.
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Five K'taka pilgrims returning from Maha Kumbh killed in road accident
At least five people from Karnataka's Bidar district were killed on the spot, and seven others injured in a road accident near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.
MUDA case: Lokayukta files 11,000-page closure report day after clean chit to K'taka CM, kin
The Karnataka Lokayukta, which is probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, submitted a 11,000-page closure report to the Special Court for MLAs and MPs in Bengaluru on Thursday.
ED raids six locations in Bengal over irregularities in NRI quota medical admissions
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting raid and search operations on Thursday at six locations in West Bengal, mainly in and around the state capital in connection with irregularities in admission to the private medical colleges under the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota.
India poised to stay world’s fastest growing economy in 2025-26: RBI bulletin
High frequency indicators point towards a sequential pick-up in momentum of India's economic activity during the second half of 2024-25, which is likely to sustain moving forward, according to the latest RBI monthly bulletin.
Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi CM; PM Modi, BJP CMs attend oath ceremony
Rekha Gupta took oath as the Delhi Chief Minister at the grand swearing-in ceremony at the city’s Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. The ceremony which marked the return of BJP to power after a gap of 27 years,
Andhra HC denies anticipatory bail to YSRCP leader in TDP office attack case
In a setback to YSR Congress Party leader Vallabhneni Vamsi, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in a case relating to the attack on Telugu Desam Party office.
India to transform into high-income country with GDP of $23–$35 trillion by 2047
India is set to transform into a high-income country with a projected GDP of $23–$35 trillion by 2047, driven by sustained annual growth of 8-10 per cent, according to a report on Thursday.
Responsibility of all 48 MLAS to ensure Delhi gets what it deserves: Rekha Gupta
Rekha Gupta is set to take the oath as the new Chief Minister of Delhi today, marking the beginning of a new political chapter for the national capital.
Will have to give account of every rupee: CM-designate Rekha Gupta on corruption charges against AAP
Ahead of taking oath as Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta has said that those who indulged in corruption in the last 12 years will be held accountable.
Rekha Gupta as Delhi CM; six MLAs to take oath as Ministers
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed BJP MLA-elect Rekha Gupta as the Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Six other MLAs will also take the oath as ministers.
CM Saha discusses introduction of Vande Bharat train in Tripura with Railway Minister
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and discussed various railway projects including the introduction of the Vande Bharat train in the state, officials said in Agartala.
Rekha Gupta to be Delhi's fourth woman CM, pledges to take city to new heights
Ending the suspense over the next Delhi Chief Minister, first-time MLA Rekha Gupta was on Wednesday chosen as the leader of the BJP legislature party, paving the way for her to take over the top post in the grand ceremony slated on Thursday.
SC adjourns hearing on pleas against law dropping CJI from EC appointment panel
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing on a clutch of petitions challenging the law passed by the Parliament, which excludes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the process of appointment of top officials of the Election Commission.
BPSC announces schedule of 70th CCE Mains amid stir by aspirants
Amid a raging controversy and protests by aspirants, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) officially released the schedule for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains on Wednesday.
MUDA case: Karnataka Lokayukta gives clean chit to CM Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his family members have been given a clean chit by the Karnataka Lokayukta in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
BJP sweeps Gujarat local body polls, PM Modi calls it a ‘victory for development’
The ruling BJP has once again reinforced its dominance in Gujarat by sweeping the local body elections and securing a decisive victory in the Junagadh Municipal Corporation (JMC).
Full implementation of new criminal laws to be ensured in J&K by April: HM Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir, in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
India-UAE bilateral trade doubles to $83.7 billion in two years after signing economic pact
The India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) signed on 18th February 2022 completed three successful years on Tuesday which saw bilateral trade nearly doubling from $43.3 billion in FY 2020-21 to $83.7 billion in 2023-24, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.
Want to increase and diversify India-Qatar trade linkages, says PM Modi after 'productive' talks with 'brother' Sheikh Al Thani
As they announced to elevate the ties to a strategic partnership, India and Qatar on Tuesday also expressed happiness at the signing of the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement and expediting negotiations on the India-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Row over Nepali students: Odisha govt forms high-level panel to probe allegations of ill-treatment
The Odisha Government on Tuesday constituted a high-level fact-finding committee to enquire into the allegations of ill-treatment meted out to students from Nepal by the authorities of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar.
Will resign as Bengal CM if allegations of terror links are proved: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, claimed on the floor of the Assembly that she will resign from her position if the allegations against her and Trinamool Congress of having terror links are proved.
India-Qatar relations elevated to Strategic Partnership as PM Modi continues to solidify ties with Middle East nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday signed an agreement to elevate India-Qatar relations to a Strategic Partnership with focus on trade, energy, investments, innovation, technology, food security, culture & people-to-people ties.
Nepali student row: Odisha legislators demand action against private varsity authorities
The administration of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar continues to face flak for the mistreatment meted out to the students from Nepal, following their protest over the suicide of a fellow female student in the hostel last week.
Qatar throws open investment opportunities for Indian firms
Qatar's Commerce and Industry Minister Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani on Tuesday invited Indian investors to explore the vast opportunities within the gulf country's economy and infrastructure.