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The Supreme Court is moving towards an independent probe into allegations of police excesses during the CJP-led student protests.

Madhuchhanda Kar and Manoj Tigga feature in the BJP's new national office-bearers list, putting West Bengal back in focus in the party's central organisation.

A hotel owner has been arrested after a deadly fire in Tarapith, while police and fire officials investigate the cause, safety measures and possible negligence.

Iran’s parliament has approved the general principles of a bill that would tighten restrictions on foreign media, organisations and activities. The measure still needs detailed review and Guardian Council approval.

NTA has announced a re-test for UGC-NET June 2026 papers in English, Commerce and Sociology after complaints about errors and flaws in the question papers.

Eight people, including a BJP leader, have been arrested in connection with the death of Sheikh Mohammad Mafik in Bankura's Indas. The case follows allegations of an assault linked to his son's participation in a Cockroach Janata Party programme.

Who will get Ayushman Bharat benefits in West Bengal? Here is how the beneficiary database, NFSA records, field verification and e-KYC process work.

India says Sheikh Hasina's extradition will be handled through legal and judicial procedures as Bangladesh presses for her return and diplomatic talks continue.

Former West Bengal minister Ashish Banerjee was found dead in Rampurhat. Police are investigating the circumstances, a handwritten note and the exact cause of death.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have deepened security cooperation with a mutual-defence pact, adding a new strategic layer to a Middle East already undergoing rapid realignment. For India, the emerging bloc carries implications for Pakistan, Gulf security, energy routes and New Delhi's wider West Asia strategy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day warning about "dimagi Naxals" has triggered a fresh debate over dissent, criticism and the limits of political labelling. CJP has questioned whether citizens who question the government should be placed in the same ideological category as Maoist supporters.

Gujarat is planning a ₹542-crore desert zoological park and night safari at Juna Deesa in Banaskantha, spread across 103 hectares and housing around 2,700 animals across 83 species.

Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal in last month's World Cup final, has signed for Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in a €50 million deal, taking the number 9 shirt on a contract until 2031.

Two American Airlines flights, both operating as Flight 2482, converged over Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport after a scheduling mix-up assigned the same call sign to an inbound and outbound aircraft, an air traffic controller averting a potential collision.

A 25-year-old security guard from North 24 Parganas has been arrested in Bengaluru over alleged contact with a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan member and a suspected plot to attack the Pakistan Army, police said.

PM Modi's 'dimaagi Naxal' remark in his Independence Day speech triggered a sharp exchange with the Congress, which also faced BJP allegations that Sonia Gandhi objected to a full rendition of Vande Mataram at the party's own event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort in 75 minutes, his shortest in four years, unveiling a seven-point 'Sapta Dhara' development framework as Vande Mataram was sung at the ceremony for the first time.

West Bengal is positioning Kolkata alongside Darjeeling, Santiniketan, Bishnupur, Purulia and Digha in a culture-led tourism strategy, aiming to spread visitor demand beyond the state's most congested destinations.

Maple at The Conclave Verde in Kolkata is running a Monsoon Food Fest through August 31, serving seasonal favourites like Egg Devil, Fish Chop and assorted pakoras starting at ₹400.

Global shapewear and loungewear brand SKIMS, co-founded by Kim Kardashian, is entering India through an exclusive partnership with Reliance Brands, with its first stores opening in Delhi and Mumbai.