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NEW DELHI: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s Bengal division has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court contesting the decision of the West Bengal forest department to reportedly house a lion named ‘Akbar’ together with a lioness named ‘Sita’ in the same enclosure at Siliguri’s Safari Park, as per LiveLaw. The VHP filed a […]

NEW DELHI: In a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine sustainable aviation, Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL), known as the world’s premier solar-powered airport, has forged an alliance with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) to establish a pioneering Green Hydrogen plant within the airport’s premises. The memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CIAL and BPCL marks a […]

NEW DELHI: With the Rajya Sabha elections slated for February 27 to fill its 56 seats, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced its nominees for the Upper House. Among the candidates put forward by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC are prominent figures Sagarika Ghose, Sushmita Dev, Md Nadimul Haque, and Mamata Bala Thakur. As the biennial […]

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank, prohibiting the entity from providing additional banking services starting March 2024. This action stems from concerns related to the breach of regulatory norms and compliance issues. “The Comprehensive System Audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of the external auditors […]

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared the government’s intention to instigate forward-looking reforms aimed at propelling the nation’s growth. She expressed the vision of witnessing unprecedented development and golden moments, with the ultimate goal of transforming India into a developed country (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. Sitharaman, while introducing the interim Budget 2024-25 […]

NEW DELHI: In the 2024-25 interim Budget announcement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the preservation of current taxation structures, including direct and indirect tax rates, along with import duties. Sitharaman highlighted a notable improvement in the refund process, reducing the average time from 93 days in 2013-2014 to a mere 10 days in the […]

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Bihar’s Ex-Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Tejashwi Yadav, appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Patna. He is set to undergo questioning regarding the land-for-jobs case. This development follows the extensive 10-hour questioning of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad in connection with the same case. The investigative […]

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Shantanu Thakur has asserted that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will be enforced nationwide within the coming week. Speaking in Bengali at a public event in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas in Bengal, Thakur stated, “I can guarantee that in the next seven days, not just in West Bengal, but the CAA […]

NEW DELHI: Udaipur, known as the “City of Lakes,” stands as a living testament to India’s rich heritage. Nestled in the heart of this historic city is Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, a distinguished custodian of the Mewar dynasty. Beyond the regal facade, Prince Lakshyaraj is a multifaceted personality – an art connoisseur, philanthropist, and a […]

NEW DELHI: Once again, Nitish Kumar has taken a significant step by stepping down from his role as Bihar Chief Minister. He has opted out of the Mahagathbandhan alliance with the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress, reverting to the position he held in July 2022. Once again, Nitish Kumar’s party, Janata Dal (United) or […]