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Army conducts flag march in Assam's violence-hit West Karbi Anglong

The Army conducted a flag march in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong district of Assam to help maintain law and order, director general of police Harmeet Singh said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Security......

Please protect...: Mamata urges CJI amid I-PAC raid row

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to protect the country's Constitution, democracy and judiciary. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister......

SC observations on ED raids a 'serious indictment' of Mamata: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday termed the Supreme Court's observations on the Enforcement Directorate's petition alleging obstructions during raids at I-PAC premises a "serious indictment"......

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

The Supreme Court on Thursday termed the Enforcement Directorate's allegation of obstruction by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in its probe and search operation at the office of......

Even developed nations are removing infiltrators: Modi in Bengal

Ahead of the West Bengal assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made infiltration the central theme of his attack on the Trinamool Congress government, alleging that large-scale......

Centre restarts MGNREGA in West Bengal, but conditions apply

After a gap of more than three years, the central government has agreed to resume the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) works in West Bengal with immediate effect,......

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026. Illustration: Uttam......

9 Countries With The Most Oil

Where are the most oil reserves in the world? Who owns them? Find out! The US Energy Information Administration released, December 2023, a list of the countries with the largest proven crude oil......

Iran unrest hits Indian basmati rice exports

Civil unrest in Iran has started impacting India's basmati rice exports to the country, leading to a sharp fall in domestic prices, as exporters face payment delays and mounting uncertainties, an......

Ageing CBD offices emerge as developers' next growth play

Office redevelopment is emerging as a key growth frontier for developers as India’s commercial real estate market shifts towards quality, sustainability, and capital efficiency. Photograph:......

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.''My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.' IMAGE: Adam Bakri in All That's Left of You. In the summer of 2023, Palestinian......

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley shut down all speculation about his sudden death on January 11 by confirming that it was 'natural' and......

Hope's century keeps West Indies afloat

IMAGE: Wearing sunglasses after suffering an eye infection, Shai Hope made 116 not out -- his fourth Test century -- on Day 4 of the first Test in Christchurch. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/Reuters......

NZ storm past West Indies, jump to No 2 in WTC table

IMAGE: Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Patel power New Zealand to big Test win. Photograph: PhotosportNZ/X Fast bowler Jacob Duffy and spinner Ajaz Patel routed West Indies as New Zealand won the third and......

Tickner dismantles West Indies before freak injury

IMAGE: Blair Tickner marked his return to the Test arena with 4/32 before suffering a freak injury when he dived to prevent the ball from crossing the boundary rope in the final session.......

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

IMAGE: Justin Greaves's unbeaten 202 was the bedrock of West Indies' 457-6 -- the second-highest fourth-innings total in Test match history. Photograph: BCCI Justin Greaves produced a......

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

IMAGE: West Indies' Kemar Roach celebrates. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies......