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Rohit Sharma will lead India in the absence of Kohli who has been given rest after a draining England tour. (Photo: AFP)

Will Virat Kohli's absence affect Indo-Pak Asia Cup tie? Here's what...

The two bitter foes will reignite their rivalry with India having a 6-5 win-loss record from 12 encounters in the...

17 Sept 2018 9:08 PM IST

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghoshs car came under attack on Monday in East Midnapore district, where he arrived in the morning to attend a meeting. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's car attacked; handiwork' of TMC, claims...

However, TMC MP Dibyendu Adhikari claimed that the attack was result of saffron party's internal fight.

17 Sept 2018 2:23 PM IST

Helicopters have made several sorties from Gangtok and Sevok and evacuated approximately 100 persons, including the aged, women and children. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle)

Indian Army, IAF rescue 100 stranded tourists from rain-hit areas of...

On Sunday morning, the Trishakti Corps of Indian Army and IAF launched air evacuation of tourists stranded in far-flung...

16 Sept 2018 7:35 PM IST

Thirty fire tenders have been pressed into service to douse the fire at the over 60-year-old building. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Kolkata market fire rages still on; to be doused soon, says CM Mamata...

The fire continues to rage even after 12 hours in the market, near Writers' Building and RBI office.

16 Sept 2018 5:39 PM IST

Fire fighters are still trying to contain the massive fire at Bagri market in Canning Street. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Massive fire erupts in Kolkata's Bagri market, no casualties reported

Around 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and no immediate casualty has been reported.

16 Sept 2018 7:59 AM IST

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