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Kolkata

Trump administration exempts smartphones, laptops, hard drives... from 'reciprocal' tariffs

PAUSES AGAIN?

1 min

PSPCL Initiates Drive to Protect Wheat Crops From Fire

Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) has initiated a special drive to educate farmers on safeguarding their wheat crops from fire.

1 min

Apple Has Few Incentives to Start Making iPhones in US, Despite Trade War With China

The disincentives for Apple shifting its production domestically include a complex supply chain that it began building in China during the 1990s

2 mins

CEA Concurs 6 Hydro-Pumped Storage Projects of About 7.5 GW in 2024-25, Says Power Ministry

CEA Has an Ambitious Plan to Concur a Minimum of 13 Hydro-Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) of 22 GW for 2025-26, the Ministry Said in a Statement

2 mins

US tariffs could shrink global trade by 3%, says UN economist

Global trade could shrink by three per cent and exports could see a shift from markets such as the US and China to India, Canada and Brazil due to tariffs imposed by the US, a top UN economist has said.

2 mins

IOB cuts Repo Linked Lending Rate by 25 bps

Public sector Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has reduced the Repo Linked Lending Rate of the bank by 25 basis points (bps) with immediate effect, the bank said on Saturday.

1 min

Bank of India Withdraws Its Special Fixed Deposit Scheme for 400 Days

Bank of India has announced to withdraw its special fixed deposit scheme for 400 days where interest rate was at maximum of 7.30 per cent.

1 min

Taiwan Holds First Tariff Talks With United States

Taiwan officials held their first tariff talks with US officials on Friday, with both sides looking forward to further discussions soon, the island's government said on Saturday.

1 min

HAL denies finalising consultancy firm for R&D benchmarking

The Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd on Saturday clarified that it has not finalised any consultancy firm to benchmark its Research and Development (R&D) processes.

1 min

India Votes in Favor of First Global Carbon Tax on Shipping

The decision, taken at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) headquarters in London on Friday after a week of intense negotiations

2 mins

Hanuman Jayanti Observed Across State

Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated on Saturday at various places across Bengal amidst strict security.

1 min

Educationists' body forms panel to study SC verdict on Guv withholding assent to Bills

The Educationists' Forum, West Bengal, has set up a seven-member committee to assess the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding Governors withholding assent to Bills, with a focus on its implications for the state.

1 min

Edu Dept Halts Teacher Transfers Under PTR

The state School Education department has withdrawn all administrative transfer orders issued under the 2023 rationalisation policy, which aimed to balance the student-teacher ratio (PTR) in government-aided and sponsored schools across the state.

1 min

KMC May Start 'Good Touch-Bad Touch' Lessons in Its Schools

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is preparing a blueprint for creating awareness about 'good touch and bad touch' among the students studying in schools under the civic body.

1 min

BJP, CPI(M) fomenting unrest in Bengal: Abhishek

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged on Saturday that the BJP has been attempting to create unrest in Bengal by dividing people along religious lines, as they have been unable to politically challenge the ruling party in the state.

2 mins

Quiz competition brings together brightest minds in North Bengal

The Event » The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from 48 schools across North Bengal » Aahel Anurag from Techno India Group Public School, Alipurduar, emerged as the champion of the competition » All three participants felicitated with trophies, certificates and cash prizes amounting to Rs 40,000, Rs 25,000 and Rs 15,000, respectively

1 min

DGP Vows 'Tough Action Against Hooliganism'; About 118 Held

Murshidabad Unrest: 'Fight Between Good & Evil; Don't Pay Heed To Rumors'

2 mins

Trinamool to launch year-long voter verification campaign from mid April

COVERING 80K BOOTHS ACROSS BENGAL

1 min

NIA Grills Tahawwur Rana for Second Consecutive Day to Probe 26/11 Attacks

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned Mumbai attacks conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana for the second consecutive day to probe larger conspiracy behind the dastardly terror strikes of 2008, sources said Saturday.

1 min

India to Host WAVES 2025 in Mumbai; AI Art Challenge Among Key Highlights

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, to be held between May 1 and May 4 at Jio World Convention Centre and Jio World Gardens in Mumbai.

1 min

Chhattisgarh: Three Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

Three Naxalites, one of them carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday morning, the police said.

1 min

J&K: Two Terrorists Killed Amid Intensified Anti-Terror Operations

JCO Dies in Encounter With Infiltrators

2 mins

Another arrest in Jalandhar grenade attack

In yet another major breakthrough Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, with the support of Central Agencies and Delhi Police, has successfully arrested Uttar Pradesh (UP)-based Saidul Ameen—the prime accused involved in the grenade attack at BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

1 min

About 26 Cadets of MRSAFPI Make It to NDA

The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) in SAS Nagar (Mohali) continues to excel, with 26 more cadets making it to the UPSC All India Merit List for the National Defence Academy (NDA)-154 Course, set to begin in June 2025.

1 min

EVMs 'safe', 'tamper-proof', says CEC Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday said the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are \"safe\" and \"tamper-proof\".

1 min

CM Saini Takes Part in 'Pran Pratishtha' Programme of Panchmukhi Hanuman Ji

IN AMBALA

1 min

Mayawati targets Rahul over silence on Waqf Bill, calls out Cong, BJP for 'deceiving Bahujans & minorities'

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his silence during the Parliamentary debate on the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

1 min

Shah: Aurangzeb who labelled himself Alamgir was defeated, buried in Maha

Union Home minister paid tributes to Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad Fort on his 345th death anniversary

1 min

'Ahmedabad Resolution a battle cry for defence of India's democracy'

AHMEDABAD RESOLUTION - 'NYAY PATH' WAS PASSED AT AICC SESSION ON WEDNESDAY

2 mins

A new government would be formed in Manipur soon: BJP MLA

BJP MLA T Robindro says that peace talks between Meitei and Kuki civil groups have also started

1 min

Rahul Claims OBC Artisans, Trapped in Vicious Circle of Neglect, Fail to Succeed in Textile Sector

The artisans in his factory work hard for 12 hours a day, weaving magic with needle and thread. But the situation is the same, there is no appreciation for the skill

1 min

Muslim community will recognise transformative impact of Waqf Act upon reaping its benefits

Says senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya

1 min

Amritsar: Sukhbir Badal re-elected SAD president

Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday returned to the helm of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) with his unanimous election as the president of the Punjab-based party which has been struggling due to a series of crushing losses and a shrinking vote share.

1 min

Death toll from Dominican club roof collapse rises to 225

Four people hospitalized after being rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic died overnight, raising the death toll to 225, health officials said Saturday.

1 min

HK's biggest pro-democracy party moves to disband

Pro-democracy protests that paralysed Hong Kong in 2019 led to a crackdown that has silenced dissent

1 min

Immigration Judge Finds Columbia University Activist Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported

'Govt's contention that his presence in the US posed potentially serious foreign policy consequences was enough to satisfy requirements for his deportation'

2 mins

Russia, Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Failing to Pause Strikes After US Envoy Leaves Moscow

Ukrainians Have Been Attacking Us From Very Beginning, Every Passing Day, Maybe With Two or Three Exceptions

1 min

Russian Missile Strikes Warehouse of Indian Pharma Firm in Ukraine

Today, a Russian missile struck the warehouse of Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine, Ukrainian embassy said

1 min

New security corridor completed, severing Gaza's southernmost city

Israeli strikes across Gaza continued Saturday, killing at least 21 people in last 24 hours

2 mins

Pak Deports Over 3,000 Afghan Refugees via Torkham Border

Pakistan on Saturday deported over 3,000 Afghan refugees through the Torkham border in the country's northwest, officials said.

1 min

Iran, US Agree to More Talks on Tehran's Nuclear Programme

After First Round in Oman

2 mins

ICC to Ring In New Points System to WTC?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) could agree to major changes in the points system of the World Test Championships (WTC) from the next cycle, while it is likely to defer the contentious proposal to segregate Test cricket into two divisions during its meetings in Zimbabwe over the weekend, a report said on Saturday.

1 min

Rose rolling back the years at Masters

The end of a long Friday that reshaped the Masters had Scottie Scheffler sitting in the pine straw under a magnolia tree left of the 18th fairway, waiting for a rules official but looking very much like someone who simply needed to catch his breath.

1 min

CSK not done yet, declares coach Hussey

HAVE GOT RIGHT PLAYERS

1 min

Sharma Ji's Fabulous Ton: Abhishek Delivers vs PBKS

Abhishek Sharma returned to form with a breathtaking 141 off 55 balls, overshadowing Shreyas Iyer's 82, as Sunrisers Hyderabad scripted the second-highest run chase in IPL history to return to winning ways with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring encounter here on Saturday.

1 min

De Bruyne Leads City's 5-Star Comeback

Keeps Alive City's Hope Making Champions League

1 min

MBSG Make Double Impact

Mohun Bagan thus became only the second team in the ISL history to clinch the League Winners' Shield as well as the ISL Cup in the same season

1 min

LSG Cut Titans to Size

Super Giants End Gujarat's Four-Match Winning Run

2 mins

Shabdavali: Valley of Words

The writer, a former Director of LBS National Academy of Administration, is currently a historian, policy analyst and columnist, and serves as the Festival Director of Valley of Words—a festival of arts and literature

1 min

Searching for New-Age Solutions

Agriculture and allied sectors are not untouched by the adverse effects of climate change, and require urgent adaptation measures through sustainable practices, use of AI and other technologies to preserve productivity, protect livelihoods, and ensure global food security

3 mins

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