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The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) number by itself tell the whole story of a nations development?

Slowing GDP growth cause for concern: Kaushik Basu

The country's economy grew at 7.1 per cent in July-September, the lowest in three quarters.

24 Dec 2018 5:59 PM IST

Ghosh also accused the police of lodging fake cases against his party workers. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Will strip cops of uniforms after coming to power: WB BJP chief

'Policemen are registering false cases against BJP workers. A day will definitely come when we will strip you of your...

24 Dec 2018 4:18 PM IST

Sitaram Yechury, party general secretary.

'Statistics manipulated to distort facts': Sitaram Yechury attacks PM...

Yechury called PM Modi's announcement that 99 per cent goods will now attract 18 per cent or lower GST a 'post truth'.

23 Dec 2018 9:40 PM IST

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah also criticised the Centres decision to allow 10 agencies to intercept any information on computers and said the move would be detrimental to the countrys interests. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi no longer a Pappu, proved his mettle': Farooq Abdullah

The former Jammu and Kashmir CM also hailed opening of the Kartarpur corridor as a 'step in the right direction'.

22 Dec 2018 11:24 AM IST

Dilip Sarkar allegedly threatened his political opponents with physical assault during a public speech in Arambagh on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Police complaint filed against WB BJP Prez for threatening opponents...

The complaint has been lodged by Ashoke Sarkar, formerly with the BJP and now with the Shiv Sena.

21 Dec 2018 5:15 PM IST

BJP had received a green signal to hold rallies in West Bengal from a single-judge bench on Thursday. (Photo: File | PTI)

No BJP rath yatras' in West Bengal for now, Calcutta HC overturns...

Division bench of Calcutta HC send the case back to single bench to consider intelligence inputs by state agencies.

21 Dec 2018 4:13 PM IST

Kolkata Police sleuths questioned 14 of the 17 people who were present at the birthday party, a source said, adding that two others who could not be located were yet to be questioned. (Photo: Representational Image)

Kolkata woman slapped by traffic police officer

Local police station has recorded woman's complaint; adding that CCTV footages of the area have been sought.

20 Dec 2018 6:46 PM IST

BJP national president Amit shah along with partys Telangana state president K. Laxman, leaders Bandaru Dattreya and Kishan Reddy participate in a the road show at Ramnagar on Wednesday. (Deepak)

Setback for Banerjee govt, Calcutta HC allows BJP to hold 3 yatras in...

The administration has been asked to ensure that there is no breach of law and order.

20 Dec 2018 3:05 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Decision only after 2019 polls: Mamata on Stalin's Rahul-as-PM remark

'All (opposition) parties will meet and decide on the issue. We will accept that,' West Bengal chief minister said.

20 Dec 2018 9:51 AM IST

Smriti Irani accused Rahul Gandhi of setting up a not-for-profit company, Young Indians, which then bought a commercial company, Associated Journals Ltd, and its debts worth Rs 90 crore for Rs 50 lakh. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Lies of Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed': Smriti Irani

The Congress has not only spread lies but has also tried to malign the Indian Air Force and the defence establishment,'...

17 Dec 2018 3:43 PM IST

Delegate Quazi Rosy is leading a Bangladeshi delegation including Mukti Joddhas participating in the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata this year. (Photo: ANI)

Wouldn't have achieved freedom without India: B'desh delegate Quazi...

I express my gratitude to you. If you were not there, we would not have got independence so quickly.' Delegate Quazi...

15 Dec 2018 5:23 PM IST

Motorbike borne assailants attacked three persons including the driver of a vehicle when they were at a petrol pump in Joynagar on Thursday evening. (Photo: ANI)

CID takes over investigation into gunning down of three TMC activists

Incident happened in Joynagar, in South 24 Parganas district on Thursday.

14 Dec 2018 5:30 PM IST