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Governor CV Ananda Bose headed for New Delhi on Thursday evening, hours after a meeting with the BJP’s present and former state presidents in West Bengal Sukanta Majumdar and Dilip Ghosh respectively.

Even as the death toll in the Gujarat floods touched 28 on Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the ongoing crisis caused by heavy rains and the assurance of help given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As China sees a continuous decline in its number of billionaires, India now has a record 334 billionaires -- up 75 compared to last year -- led by Gautam Adani and Family at the very top, according to the ‘2024 Hurun India Rich List’ that came out on Thursday.

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Indian Olympic medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker reminisced about her interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered her perspective on the inspiration he bestows upon athletes.

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to sportspersons across the nation and reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting sports and encouraging greater youth participation in the field. 

Three terrorists were killed on Thursday in two encounters in J&K’s Kupwara district as the third operation against terrorists continued in the Rajouri district.

Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan, an accused in the kidnapping and murder case of a fan, was taken out of Bengaluru Central Prison in the early hours of Thursday, sources confirmed, adding that he was being transferred to Ballari Jail.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chairing a marathon meeting with his ministerial colleagues to review the functioning of the government, exhorted them to work without rest and gave a new four-point mantra of "Perform, Reform, Transform, Inform".

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that based on the encouraging response received from several jurisdictions, the apex bank is now focusing on making "UPI and RuPay truly global". 

India on Wednesday reiterated its "strong and unequivocal condemnation" of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for ceasefire in the region and unconditional, immediate release of all hostages.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Wednesday suspended the membership of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, where a junior doctor was found raped and murder on the morning of August 9 when Ghosh was in charge of the institute.

President Murmu observed that training in self-defence and martial arts is essential for all, particularly girls, "but that’s not a guarantee for their security as women’s vulnerability is influenced by many factors".

In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) worth Rs 28,602 crore.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore and to be completed by up to 2028-29.

Severe flood conditions have gripped Gujarat's Vadodara city over the past three days as the Vishwamitri River flows 12 feet above the danger level and has submerged the low-lying areas completely.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the enormous success of the Jan Dhan Yojana, as he lauded the contribution of those who contributed to its remarkable and spectacular journey in the past 10 years.

A police complaint was filed on Wednesday against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and his close associate M. Laxman, who is the spokesperson of the Congress, in connection with the "fabrication" of a crucial document related to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases.

Showing strong growth, the bilateral trade between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached 162 billion dollars last year, the government has said.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the rape and murder of a woman doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital is now tracking the mobile phone calls made by former principal Dr Sandip Ghosh immediately after the body was detected in the seminar room on August 9 morning.

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, has become the world's largest financial inclusion scheme — with more than 53.14 crore beneficiaries and total deposit balances at Rs 2,31,236 crore, the government said on Wednesday.

The worst affected were suburban train services both at the Howrah and two sections of the Sealdah divisions, as BJP supporters blocked the railway at several places. Due to this a number of local trains remained static for a long time there.

In the aftermath of the violence during the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally in Kolkata, Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of "surpassing all boundaries of cruelty and dictatorship" in the state.

India's Jay Shah was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and will be taking over from Greg Barclay in December this year.

Taking cognisance of police resorting to lathi charge and use of water cannons and tear gas shells against the portesters, BJP President J.P. Nadda said that the ‘disturbing’ images from the city has left the nation enraged and infuriated.