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Secretary in the department of defence production (DP) Ajay Kumar said public-private partnership in defence in the country is being encouraged to step up arms exports. (Youtube Screengrab/ Indian Army Ghost Operator)

India must shed 'world's largest arms importer' tag, says defence...

Secretary in department of defence production says, 'If China could (reduce dependence on imports productions) then why...

14 Sept 2018 7:28 PM IST

Labourers working on the metro project claimed two of their co-workers, who were probably inside a temporary shelter underneath the bridge, are still missing. (Photo: PTI)

Kolkata bridge that collapsed to be demolished, new one will be built

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said the new bridge would come up in a year's time.

14 Sept 2018 5:41 PM IST

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing a press conference at Akash Officers Mess in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Setting up panel, confidential meet can end Rafale row, suggests...

On slugfest between Modi-govt and Cong, Raha said: '... such things take place when there is a big ticket deal.'

14 Sept 2018 5:08 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Assembly in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

BJP, RSS pressurised' organisers to cancel Mamata Banerjee's US visit,...

External Affairs Ministry dismissed reports that Banerjee was denied permission to visit Chicago to attend World Hindu...

13 Sept 2018 5:11 PM IST

Bullet train is expected to run about 300 km per hour on the dedicated track.

China plans bullet train to Kolkata via Bangladesh, Myanmar

The project had also found mention at the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) meet in Kunming in 2015, Chinese Consul General...

12 Sept 2018 9:18 PM IST

States across the country impose VAT or sales tax on petrol and diesel which vary from one to another.

Govt should have set up fuel price stabilisation fund: WB Finance...

There is deep concern in many quarters on what the Indian economy is doing at -"certain dangerous levels-".

12 Sept 2018 6:17 PM IST

Earthquake measuring 5.5 on Richter scale hits parts of Assam. Tremors also felt in parts of West Bengal. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

5.5-magnitude earthquake hits Assam, Meghalaya, tremors felt in Bihar...

The quake lasted around 15 to 20 seconds and was felt around 10:20 am.

12 Sept 2018 2:44 PM IST

People rushed out of their homes in Siliguri on Wednesday morning. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Earthquake tremors felt in parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar and...

The magnitude of the quake was recorded at 5.5 and was felt in six northern districts of West Bengal as well as the...

12 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

CeÂ¬ntres excise collection frÂ¬om petroleum sector has actually fallen marginally in FY18 to Rs 2,29,019 crore in FY17 from Rs 2,42,691 crÂ¬ore.

West Bengal to slash petrol, diesel prices by Re 1 per litre

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also urged Centre to reduce cess on fuel prices.

11 Sept 2018 5:20 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to cut fuel prices by Re 1 per litre

Mamata Banerjee also urged the Centre to reduce the cess on fuel prices.

11 Sept 2018 4:07 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee writes Durga Puja theme song in Kolkata

The lyrics, for the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja, were given a voice by popular singer and WB Minister of State for Culture...

11 Sept 2018 12:03 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Ahead of Durga Puja, Mamata announces Rs 28 crore grant for organisers

A total of 3,000 Durga Puja committees are there in Kolkata and 25,000 across the state.

11 Sept 2018 8:08 AM IST