Bengal: 10 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Raidighi
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) As many as 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Raidighi in South 24 Parganas district, police said on Thursday. Raidighi police station has sent them to a holding centre, and it was learnt that they will be pushed back to…
Gujarat CM heads to New York after Washington investment outreach
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel departed for New York by train on Thursday with the state delegation after concluding his engagements in Washington, DC, as the state government continues its overseas investment outreach…
Nation must make every person feel that they are loved: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that the nation must make every person feel that they are loved, regardless of religion, caste, age or gender. Addressing a congregation ‘Hara Bhara…
Kolar Open 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya holds two-shot lead
Kolar (Karnataka), Aug 20 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a one-under 71 to retain a two-shot lead after the third round of the second edition of the INR 1 crore Kolar Open at the ZION Hills Golf County on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday. The…
Rajasthan Speaker anguished over Oppn’s absence in Assembly
Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani on Thursday expressed deep anguish over the Opposition’s absence from the House on the opening day of the session, urging members to participate in proceedings and raise public issues…
Joining Congress postponed due to Rajiv Gandhi’s death anniversary: Gopal Mandal
Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Janata Dal (United) MLA Narendra Kumar Neeraj alias Gopal Mandal, who represented the Gopalpur Assembly constituency in Bhagalpur district four consecutive times, is set to join the Congress. Political speculation intensified…
Bengal: ER inspects food stalls at Howrah, Sealdah and Malda town stations
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) As the government stresses food safety and hygiene, Eastern Railway (ER) officials conducted surprise inspections at licensed stalls at major stations under its jurisdiction. Inspections were conducted at the Howrah, Sealdah and…
BNP using criminal justice system as instrument of political retaliation, intimidation: Bangladeshi activists
Paris, Aug 20 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the Bangladeshi authorities’ move to implicate three prominent journalists in a crimes against humanity case reportedly arising from alleged statements and…
Iran’s IRGC says more ‘devastating’ weapons to be used if new war begins
Tehran, Aug 20 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said the country will use more “devastating” weapons if a new war begins against it. Following the 12-day and 40-day wars imposed against the country in June last…
SEBI eases FPI onboarding, allows digitally signed power of attorney to custodians
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday eased the onboarding process for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), allowing them to submit a digitally signed Power of Attorney (PoA) to their custodians. Under the…