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Kolkata

Centre plans Ranbir canal extension

The government is considering plans to increase the length of the Ranbir canal on the Chenab river as part of its efforts to maximise the use of water that India will get after putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, officials said.

1 min

Nissan Considering Plant Closures in Japan and Overseas

Nissan is considering plans to shut two car assembly plants in Japan and overseas factories, including in Mexico, sources said on Saturday, Reuters reported.

1 min

Vietnam Steps Up Talks With US To Reduce Hefty Tariff

Vietnam and the US held their first direct ministerial-level negotiations on Friday against the backdrop of an impending US tariff of 46 percent on imports from the Southeast Asian nation, which could significantly impact its growth.

1 min

Indian merchants, cos & consumers cutting business ties with Pak, Turkey & Azerbaijan

The Indian govt had banned all imports from Pakistan in a May 2 notification, including both goods originating from and transiting through its neighbor

1 min

PSPCL Flags Off 15 Sky Lift Vehicles to Boost Power Services

In a significant move to enhance electricity services for the people of Punjab, Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) flagged off 15 Sky Lift vehicles on Friday.

1 min

Power Min Manohar Lal to attend BRICS Energy Ministers' Meet in Brazil

Union Minister Manohar Lal will showcase the country's achievements in the power sector over the past decade at BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting on May 19, an official statement said on Saturday.

1 min

NBCC e-auction: AU Real Estate bags Aspire Silicon City project at ₹1,467 cr

Current layout features a mix of large 3 BHK + Study & 4 BHK + Study apartments, along with limited penthouses

1 min

India Will Play Lead Role in Tailoring Rules for 6G Technology: Scindia

'With the rollout of 5G tech, information revolution has reached 82% of the population in just 22 months'

1 min

Jabirmahendi Mohammedraza Aga resigns as Gensol Engineering CFO

On April 15, Sebi barred Gensol Engineering and the two promoters from the securities markets

1 min

'India willing to cut 100% tariffs, trade deal soon'

Trump again described India as 'one of highest tariff nations in the world.' 'They make it almost impossible to do business'

2 mins

Malda: Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Parents, Sister, and Grandmother

A court in Malda district sentenced Md Asif to death on Saturday for killing his parents, sister, and grandmother over a property dispute.

1 min

Youth's body with throat slit found in Nalban area

The body of a youth with slit throat was recovered from an estuarine wetland in Nalban area under Kolkata Leather Complex Police Station area on Saturday early morning.

1 min

Tangra triple murder: 2nd suspect Pranay Dey held

The second suspect in the triple murder case at Tangra, Pranay Dey was arrested by the Kolkata Police on Saturday.

1 min

Thunderstorms, heavy rain likely till May 21

Kolkata on Saturday registered the lowest temperature of the day at 29.2 degree Celsius; 2.5 degree above normal

1 min

Couple gets Swasthya Sathi card in 24 hours after "Talk to Mayor" call

In less than 24 hours after a call at the Talk to Mayor programme on Friday afternoon, a family from Narkeldanga area received their Swasthya Sathi card on Saturday.

1 min

Fire at bldg with 180 offices, none hurt; Mayor visits spot

A major fire broke out in a commercial high-rise in Beck Bagan, near Minto Park on AJC Bose Road on Saturday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and causing panic among office staff and passers-by.

1 min

Half-burnt body of man found

One theory is that the man may have been killed and then set on fire to destroy evidence

1 min

Ministers emphasise skill-based learning, entrepreneurship at Edu Interface 2025

'THE ABILITY TO LEARN, UNLEARN AND RELEARN IS THE KEY'

2 mins

Triamool holds rallies across state to honour armed forces

'SOLIDARITY TO THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES'

1 min

Will Do My Best To Uphold Rule Of Law & Constitution, Says CJI Gavai

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday affirmed his unwavering commitment to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law.

1 min

Court frames charges against 50 accused, paves way for trial

SAMBHAL VIOLENCE

1 min

HC grants stay on NEET-UG result after Chennai students point toward power cut in exam centre

The Madras High Court has granted an interim stay restraining authorities from releasing NEET-UG-2025 results after hearing the plea of several students who were affected due to power cut at an examination centre here.

1 min

World is praising the Indian Army's prowess, PM Modi's strong resolve

SHAH ON 'OPERATION SINDOOR'

2 mins

Pak's PM Sharif recalls 2:30 am call from army chief after Indian strike near capital

NUR KHAN AIR BASE

2 mins

'Op Sindoor reshaped India's political, diplomatic narrative'

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said Operation Sindoor has changed India's discourse, both politically as well as diplomatically, and the whole world is witness to this.

2 mins

TN: Five killed after van falls into well

Five persons, including a child, drowned after a van with eight occupants plunged into a roadside well in this district on Saturday, officials said.

1 min

Previous Govts Drowned Punjab in Darkness: Kejriwal

People Are Taking Responsibility To Keep Their Villages Drug-Free

1 min

UP govt issues heatwave advisory amid rising temperatures

In response to the intensifying heatwave conditions sweeping across several parts of Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has issued a formal advisory, urging citizens to take necessary precautions to safeguard themselves from the adverse effects of extreme heat.

1 min

MEA says EAM Jaishankar's remarks 'misrepresented'

Clarification comes after Rahul Gandhi's criticism

1 min

Ram Mandir set to get 20 more priests ahead of idol installations

With the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya poised to witness a series of landmark religious events—including the installation of idols on its first floor and the consecration of 14 new shrines—the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated the recruitment of 20 additional priests to meet the growing ceremonial demands of the expanding temple complex.

1 min

Op Sindoor reflects PM's firm resolve, India's strength, unity, tech superiority globally: MP CM

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday hailed the resounding success of \"Operation Sindoor\", describing it as a shining example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm political will and India's growing stature on the global stage.

1 min

CBI cracks down on PoS generating 'Ghost SIM cards' for cyber criminals

'OPERATION CHAKRA V' AGAINST DIGITAL ARREST SCAMS

2 mins

Chhattisgarh CM Sai Leads 'Tiranga Yatra'

Citizens across Chhattisgarh took out \"Tiranga Yatras\" on Saturday to honour the armed forces and celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor, with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai joining one such rally.

1 min

Haryana CM Saini hails armed forces at 'Tiranga Yatra' in Ladwa

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday hailed the courage, loyalty and discipline displayed by the country's armed forces in carrying out Operation Sindoor, India's response to Pakistan for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that had cross-border links.

1 min

Israeli military launches fresh operation in Gaza Strip: Defence minister

Israel has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, the Defence minister said Saturday, following days of intensive strikes across the territory that killed hundreds of people.

1 min

US: Severe Midwest weather leaves 21 dead

Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 21 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities on Saturday called a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky in the United States.

1 min

Gun control advocates alarmed as US Justice dept deal ends ban on aftermarket trigger

Gun control advocates say the settlement would worsen gun violence

1 min

Will continue nuclear talks with US, says Iranian Prez

'We are not after war but we do not fear any threat'

1 min

Arab Leaders Promise to Work on Gaza's Reconstruction, Again Press for Ceasefire

Arab leaders meeting at an annual summit in Baghdad said Saturday that they were trying to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and promised to contribute to the reconstruction of the territory once the war stops.

1 min

Swedish Journo Held for Insulting Erdogan Freed

A Swedish journalist arrested in Türkiye in March when he travelled there to cover nationwide protests was released and returned home to Sweden on Saturday.

1 min

Will call Putin to discuss war in Ukraine: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he will speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine.

1 min

Russian drone strike kills 9 in northeastern Ukraine: Officials

PASSENGER BUS TARGETED'

2 mins

New Cricket Stadium to Be Ready by Feb Next Year

A new cricket stadium at Amingaon, on the outskirts of Guwahati, with facilities to host international matches, will be ready by February 2026, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

1 min

'Bumrah 1st choice for Test captaincy'

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma is backing Jasprit Bumrah to lead the team on the tour of England for five-match Test series and said Shubman Gill could be handed the job only if Bumrah is not fit.

1 min

With 90m monkey off his back, Neeraj says aiming to throw farther now

The 27-year-old two-time Olympic-medallist sent his spear to 90.23m in the Diamond League season-opener here on Friday

2 mins

Gill, Pant look good for India captaincy; do not burden Bumrah with leadership role: Shastri

Former India coach Ravi Shastri says Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are ideal candidates to captain India in the Test format, given that they have age on their side and already have the experience of leading IPL sides.

2 mins

First batch of Indian shooters brace up for year's first World Cup in Suhl, Germany

A first batch of 40 Indian shooters and support staff will leave for the blue-riband event of the junior international shooting calendar, the ISSF World Cup, in Suhl, Germany, on Saturday.

1 min

Struggling DC take on formidable Guj Titans in reverse leg IPL game

Shaken by the abrupt suspension of the previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash here on Sunday.

2 mins

R Praggnanandhaa wins after a tough tiebreaker

SUPERBET CLASSIC

1 min

Rain forces abandonment of Royal Challengers match against KKR

Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved a step closer to the IPL playoffs, while defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders were knocked out of the race as incessant rain washed out their match here on Saturday, forcing the teams to settle for a point apiece.

1 min

Punjab Eye Playoff Spot as RR Seek Pride in Final Home Game

Though Australians Marcus Stonis and Josh Inglis have agreed to rejoin the team, they would be missing PBKS' first game post IPL resumption

2 mins

History Through Her Eyes

The Lost Heer by Harleen Singh reclaims the stories of Punjab's forgotten heroines, unearthing voices long buried beneath patriarchal pride, and rewriting colonial history through the eyes of its women—resilient, radical, and quietly revolutionary. Excerpts:

4 mins

Evolutionary Arc of India's Edge

A Resurgent North East by Ashish Kundra, reflective of extensive fieldwork, is a deeply observed, passionately argued narrative that illuminates the complex past, contested present, and transformational potential of India's eight sister states in the North East—through the eyes of an insider scholar-administrator

5 mins

'Want To Relive Stree 2 Success'

Rajkummar Rao, who plays an about-to-get-married guy caught in a time-loop in 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', said there are moments in his life that he would want to relive

3 mins

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