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Kolkata

Post HS Results: Over 2K Answer Scripts See Marks Revision

The results of Tatkal Post Publication Review (PPR) and Post Publication Scrutiny (PPS) in connection with the Higher Secondary (HS) examination 2025 have seen significant changes, with marks in 2,689 answer scripts getting revised.

1 min

RPF Rescues 11 Minors From Getting Trafficked

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued 11 minor boys from a trafficking racket at Asansol railway station on Wednesday evening and arrested five traffickers.

1 min

Press Club Kolkata mourns death of scribe Biswajit Roy

The Press Club, Kolkata, on Thursday mourned the death of journalist Biswajit Roy, fondly known as Madhu, who was a human rights activist and club member.

1 min

Assembly to Show Respect to Jawans During Session

JUNE 9

1 min

HC Junks Plea Against NCLT Kolkata Bench Shift to New Town

These are the initial birth pangs which occur whenever a new site or a place is tried to be developed. One has to overcome these factors to achieve anything new. Over a period of time the subject place will definitely be bustling with life

1 min

HS Edu Council Raises Student Admission Ceiling for Class XI

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has enhanced the approved limit of admitting students in class XI to 400 for the self-financed/ DA receiving schools while it is 300 for the government/ government-sponsored schools for the academic year 2025-26.

1 min

Thunderstorm alert in South Bengal districts in next 48 hours

'MERCURY WILL GO DOWN'

1 min

State's 'Sufal Bangla Matsya' project to provide fresh & affordable fish

Closer Look

1 min

Woman aged 27 delivers preterm twins with RDS at Ruby General Hospital

'OROGASTRIC TUBE FEEDING WAS GIVEN TO BOTH BABIES...

1 min

HC Orders Continuation of CAPF Deployment

The High Court Had on April 12 Ordered Deployment of CAPF in Murshidabad District in View of Communal Violence

1 min

Birbhum: House collapses due to explosion, '2 detained'

OWNER GOES 'MISSING'

1 min

KMC Mandates 'Amusement Permission' for Cultural Events by Private Bodies

REVENUE INCREASE

2 mins

Minor contradictions no ground to discard victim's evidence: HC

Inconsistency in timing was argued by the defence counsel who submitted that the FIR mentioned the incident occurred at 1 pm but the victim testified it happened in the evening

1 min

TMC Tehatta MLA dies of cerebral stroke; CM condoles

'He was my long-time colleague. His passing is an irreparable loss to the politics of the district and Bengal as a whole'

1 min

Protesting teachers break gate, clash with police

AT BIKASH BHAVAN

2 mins

HS Education Council Launches New Subject for Science Students

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has introduced a new subject in the form of Environmental Science for the students pursuing Science Stream at the Higher Secondary level with the intention of increasing environmental awareness and also help them in preparation for government jobs.

1 min

TMC 'set for organisational reshuffle' ahead of 2026 polls

PERFORMANCE-BASED CHANGES LIKELY

1 min

Migrant worker from Kushmandi dies in Pathankot

A migrant worker from South Dinajpur's Kushmandi block en route to Kashmir for work lost his life.

1 min

Massive fire breaks out at roadside dhaba in Malda

None injured

1 min

After 78 yrs of Independence, Adama Village set to receive electricity

FOR THE FIRST TIME

1 min

Kurseong: Five families rendered homeless in devastating fire

NO CASUALTIES REPORTED

1 min

Kushmandi: 7 child marriage cases foiled in 3 days

MAY 6, 7 AND 9

1 min

Farmer returns home after 29 days in B'desh custody

'I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I'M HOME'

2 mins

Cyclonic storm causes destruction in Chopra, one dead in Jalpaiguri

'More than 250 houses were completely damaged and around 400 partially. Trees fell on houses in many places'

2 mins

B'deshi national arrested at India-Nepal border for entering India illegally

In a swift and coordinated operation based on specific intelligence inputs, the Special Patrolling Party of 41 Battalion, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), apprehended a Bangladeshi national on allegations of entering India illegally through the Indo-Nepal border.

1 min

BSF jawan attacked by B'deshi miscreants

ONE HELD

1 min

Siliguri: Prisoner's body found hanging

Sources stated that he had attempted suicide twice before this

1 min

Mufti Calls for Lasting Cessation of India-Pak Hostilities

Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday met the family members of people killed in Pakistani shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Mendhar and called for a lasting cessation of hostilities and a return to normalcy at the border.

1 min

'Can't erase Nehru's towering legacy': Cong

The Congress on Thursday urged the BJP government to immediately withdraw the decision to rebrand the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan as 'MY Bharat' and said removing Nehru's name from prominent institutions will not erase his \"towering\" legacy.

1 min

Army's 'Teesta Prahar' takes place in North Bengal's 'Chicken's Neck'

In a powerful show of force and readiness, the Indian Army recently conducted a large-scale integrated field exercise, 'Teesta Prahar,' at the Teesta Field Firing Range in North Bengal's strategically sensitive Chicken's Neck region.

2 mins

In 2024, 18% Bills by states took over three months to get governors' assent

Across states, 60 per cent of Bills received assent within a month, claims report

2 mins

PM Modi Holds Meeting to Explore Future Plans for Fisheries Sector

Chairs Meeting to Review Progress Too

1 min

Total 'silence': Congress questions PM Modi on US Prez Trump's 'zero-tariffs' remarks

India is currently holding talks for finalising a trade deal with the US

1 min

No coercive action against Sonu Nigam

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed that no coercive steps be taken against singer Sonu Nigam until the next date of hearing, in connection with a recent criminal case registered against him for allegedly making offensive remarks during a concert.

1 min

SC to hear interim relief pleas on Waqf law provisions on May 20

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will take up on May 20 the issue of considering interim relief on pleas challenging validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

1 min

'Bold action': Army chief praises troops

In a tribute to the valour and professionalism of the Indian soldiers, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited forward locations in Srinagar, Uri and Unchi Bassi, including the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps, to personally congratulate and motivate troops for their exceptional performance during Operation Sindoor.

1 min

President asks SC if it can fix timeline...

Nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court upon it, he may refer the question to that Court for consideration and the Court may, after such a hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.

4 mins

Tushar Mehta-headed team of lawyers picked for trial against Tahawwur Rana

The government has appointed a team of lawyers headed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to conduct trial against extradited Pakistani-Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.

1 min

Indian Army confirms de-escalation amid ceasefire deadline claim

'OPERATION SINDOOR'

1 min

TREADING WITH CAUTION

In the complex landscape of international diplomacy, public sentiment often seeks swift and symbolic responses to geopolitical events.

2 mins

New Playbook of Water Diplomacy

In an unstable G-zero world, India must recalibrate the Indus Water Treaty into a strategic lever for economic resilience, energy security, and conflict deterrence

5 mins

Born to Disappear?

The consequences of a skewed sex ratio are not limited to low fertility or gender-based crimes alone; they also threaten social harmony and equilibrium

5 mins

Indian Envoy in Saudi Inspects Hajj Facilities for Pilgrims

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr Suhel Khan on Thursday inspected facilities set up to ensure a smooth pilgrimage for Indian Hajj pilgrims.

1 min

Israel's presence still roils Eurovision year after protests over Gaza war

About 200 people has protested in central Basel, demanding an end to Israel's offensive

2 mins

Argentina Orders Immigration Crackdown With New Decree To 'Make Argentina Great Again'

Argentina's right-wing President Javier Milei issued a decree on Wednesday curbing immigration to the South American nation, a move coinciding with the immigration restrictions put in place by the Trump administration.

1 min

US, Iran have sort of agreed on terms for nuclear deal

AS VIOLENCE FLARES IN GAZA

3 mins

Poland Votes for a New President on Sunday as Worries Grow About the Future

Fears are rising that if Russia prevails in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it could target other countries that freed themselves from Moscow's control some 35 years ago

2 mins

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan to undergo polygraph test

IN MAY 9 VIOLENCE CASES

1 min

Sending delegation to Istanbul for peace talks with Russia: Zelenskyy

ACCUSES MOSCOW OF NOT TAKING EFFORTS TO END WAR SERIOUSLY

2 mins

India's exports to US rise 27.3%, imports up 63.76% in April

India's exports to the US rose by 27.3 per cent to $8.42 billion, while imports surged by 63.76 per cent to $5.24 billion in April, according to the commerce ministry data.

1 min

India-US trade agreement talks progressing 'very' well, team visiting Washington, says Commerce Secretary

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lead team to Washington for discussions, starting May 17

1 min

Gold plunges ₹1,800 to ₹95,050/10 grams amid weak global demand

Gold prices plunged Rs 1,800 to Rs 95,050 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a decline in precious metal rates in the overseas markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

1 min

OPEC Sees India's Oil Demand Up 3.4% in 2025, Double Than China

This is projected to further rise to 5.99 million bpd in 2026, growing at 4.28 per cent

2 mins

Walmart's international business grew 7.8% in first quarter, helped by Flipkart & China

US-based retail giant Walmart on Tuesday said its international business grew by 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, helped by Indian e-commerce arm Flipkart, along with the China market and Walmex.

1 min

Exports jump 9% to $38.49 bn in April: Commerce Ministry data

TRADE DEFICIT WIDENS TO 5-MONTH HIGH OF $26.42 BILLION

2 mins

India's Plan to Impose Retaliatory Duty on US to Figure in Trade Talks

India's proposal to impose retaliatory duties on select American products in response to US' tariffs on steel and aluminum tariffs will be figured in the trade talks between the two countries starting May 17, an official said, calling it a pragmatic step.

1 min

Govt approves 187 startups for income tax exemption benefits

'With this, over 3,700 startups have now been granted exemptions since the scheme's inception'

1 min

SBI Mutual Fund launches SBI Nifty200 Quality 30 Index Fund

The New Fund Offer (NFO) period for the scheme is May 16–May 29, 2025

2 mins

Vedanta Sets Bold Goal of 30% Female Workforce by 2030

For decades, the metals and mining industry stood as a male-dominated fortress, but today, that old narrative is being rewritten by Vedanta Ltd.

2 mins

PV wholesales climb 4% in April

The PVs posted its highest-ever sales of April in 2025 of 3.49 lakh units, with a growth of 3.9% against April 2024

1 min

Naveen Jindal Leads Tiranga Yatra at Angul to Celebrate Success of Operation Sindoor

In a remarkable tribute to India's armed forces and national unity, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) organised a grand Triranga Yatra at its Angul plant to celebrate the resounding success of Operation Sindoor, a historic and strategic mission that showcased the exceptional professionalism, discipline, and courage of the Indian Armed Forces.

1 min

ITC Hotels Q4 profit rises 19% to ₹257.85 cr

ITC Hotels Ltd on Thursday reported a 19 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 257.85 crore in the March quarter of financial year 2024-25 on the back of higher revenues.

1 min

PSPCL Continues to Strengthen Electricity Infra Across Punjab in 2024-25

The Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) continues to strengthen and expand the electricity infrastructure across the state.

1 min

Government May Discourage Destination Wedding, Shooting in Türkiye, Azerbaijan

Visits of Indian tourists, hosting of destination weddings and shooting of Indian films are likely to significantly drop in Türkiye and Azerbaijan in the coming days as the government may discourage people from going to the two countries which had actively supported Pakistan in the recent conflict, official sources said.

1 min

RBI Board Reviews Economic Capital Framework to Decide Dividend to Govt

The RBI's Central Board on Thursday reviewed its Economic Capital Framework (ECF), which is the basis for deciding the surplus transfer or amount of dividend to be given to the government.

1 min

Sensex Jumps 1,200 Points, Nifty Reclaims 25K Peak After 7 Months

The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 85.54 against US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by demand for American dollars from importers and foreign fund outflows

2 mins

Hussain explores factors behind Kohli retirement

Virat Kohli's monumental contribution to Test cricket goes beyond numbers and his unrelenting spirit to not settle for anything \"normal\" may have prompted his decision to retire, said former England captain Nasser Hussain.

1 min

No need to press panic button, urges Manjrekar

ROHIT-KOHLI RETIREMENT

1 min

Unnati, Malvika, Aakarshi exit Thailand Open

India's dismal run in elite international badminton tournaments continued, as all remaining shuttlers, including world No. 10 women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, ending the country's campaign at the Thailand Open Super 500 here on Thursday.

1 min

The curious case of Bumrah, and Test captaincy not swinging in his favour

The India captaincy was his for the taking, but since that fateful January 4 morning in Sydney, the peerless Jasprit Bumrah has gradually fallen behind in the race, and it will be difficult for him to avoid the feeling of being shortchanged.

1 min

FA Cup: As final looms, Haaland says season has been 'horrific'

Saturday's FA Cup final will be the fifth FA Cup meeting between the sides, with the first two played in this competition back in the 1920s

1 min

The curious case of Bumrah, and Test captaincy not swinging in his favour

The India captaincy was his for the taking, but since that fateful January 4 morning in Sydney, the peerless Jasprit Bumrah has gradually fallen behind in the race, and it will be difficult for him to avoid the feeling of being shortchanged.

1 min

Now, WTC winners to get $3.6 million prize money

The losing finalists will earn $2.1 million

1 min

Shafali makes a return to India squad after 7 months

Attacking opener Shafali Verma on Thursday returned to India colours after a gap of seven months as she was included in the national T20I squad for the five-match away series against England, starting from June 28 in Trent Bridge.

1 min

Shine on you crazy diamond

All eyes on Chopra as he begins Diamond League campaign in Doha

2 mins

GT to miss Buttler's services in playoffs, KKR's Moeen opts out

PBKS SIGN KIWI PACER JAMIESON

1 min

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Millennium Post is an all new, 16-page English language broadsheet from New Delhi, India. Launched on 2 May 2012, the paper is fast creating a niche for itself with its investigative stories in the crowded news market of the national capital. Durbar Ganguly, former Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director, The Pioneer Group, is the promoter of the broadsheet.

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