Shahjahan Sheikh handed over to CBI over 2.5 hrs after HC deadline

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday got the custody of Sandeshkhali Enforcement Directorate (ED) official attack case accused Shahjahan Sheikh from the West Bengal Criminal......

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area,......

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

The Calcutta high court on Thursday orally asked the West Bengal Zoo Authority to consider renaming the lioness and lion called 'Sita' and 'Akbar' in the safari park in Siliguiri, and wondered why......

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday expressed surprise that Shajahan Sheikh, the main accused and 'core' of the Sandeshkhali issue, has not been arrested by the state police so far, and said it does......

Solar power in India is likely to cost 20% more. Here's why

Glass shortage in China and the rising prices of imported glass used in finished solar panels have already hit the cost of solar panel imports. The proposed 40 per cent basic Customs duty (BCD) on......

India's tax regime and the Vodafone problem

The manner in which India has allowed the rule of law to be subverted for over eight years is tragic, notes former additional solicitor general of India Bishwajit Bhattacharyya.   The......

Why demand for cash could rise despite digitisation

For the first time, the value of card and mobile payments of Rs 10.57 trillion was more than ATM withdrawals of Rs 9.12 trillion in Q4 of fiscal 2019-20. In the months of lockdown, the gap may have......

IndiGo hit by a new controversy

The airline's board is not ideal, because it lacks diversity and the so-called independent directors are not perceived to be independent, says Asish K Bhattacharyya. Inter Globe Aviation (IGA),......

How Chhetri became one of India's greatest footballers

Former Mohun Bagan coach Subrata Bhattacharya thought Sunil Chhetri will not be able to 'score would not be able to score goals' when he first appeared for a trial. IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri will......

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

IMAGE: Egyptians celebrate after their football team defeated Congo in the World Cup qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday. Photograph: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters Egypt's capital crackled with......