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The government on Monday said it will still want to see if IndiGo bids for Air India.

Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight returns to Kolkata after crack in...

The flight, with 168 passengers, made its way back to the Kolkata International Airport, a little over 15 minutes after...

24 Jun 2018 9:20 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

China hits back at Mamata Banerjee, says was 'working hard' for her...

Chinese Consulate General said China had been in touch with Indian embassy in Beijing when WB CM cancelled her visit.

22 Jun 2018 8:38 PM IST

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

No confirmation on political meetings, Mamata Banerjee cancels China...

Mamata was to visit China leading a delegation of industrialists from West Bengal to explore investment possibilities.

22 Jun 2018 5:49 PM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

GST will lead to 100 per cent growth in warehousing, says report

The focus would shift on efficiency rather than tax saving through smaller warehouses.

22 Jun 2018 3:45 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

BJP militant organisation, dividing people along religious lines:...

Mamata Banerjee also alleged that BJP is manipulating EVMs to increase its vote share in West Bengal.

21 Jun 2018 6:35 PM IST

Argentina fans wave the countrys flag as a support for the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia. (Photo: PTI)

Kheer-made ground, Sandesh dipped in flag colours: Kolkata abuzz with...

A prominent confectioner has set up a giant football stadium with eight to 10kg of 'sandesh' at one of the stores.

21 Jun 2018 12:02 PM IST

The deceased was going on his motorcycle when his step brother Vikas, brandishing pistols in both hands, opened fire at him. (Photo: Representational Image)

Bengal girl mistakenly shoots mother with pistol

Police said the pistol was given to her by the mother thinking it to be a toy.

18 Jun 2018 4:59 PM IST

The 18-foot python that weighed 40 kgs started wriggling, twisting and turning around the forest rangers neck. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Bengal forest ranger almost strangled while clicking selfie...

People started screaming and running as the python started to choke the forest ranger, its coils gripping his throat...

18 Jun 2018 4:36 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party leaders at a special prayer gathering to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in Kolkata. (Photo: Twitter | @MamataOfficial)

Does loving Hindus means you have to hate Muslims, asks Mamata...

'I respect and love all communities and religion. This country belongs to everybody,' said West Bengal CM Mamata...

16 Jun 2018 8:50 PM IST

Navy restricts movement of merchant vessel on fire from drifting towards Bdesh

Navy restricts movement of merchant vessel on fire from drifting...

An Indian Navy specialist team led by its Marine Commandoes from Vizag, arrested movement of MV SSL Kolkata by anchoring...

16 Jun 2018 1:15 PM IST

The Director General today urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 ceasefire arrangement; investigate this and other incidents of ceasefire violations; instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire, in letter and spirit and maintain peace on the LoC. (Photo: PTI)

Centre to decide on extension of ceasefire in J&K: Minister Hansraj...

Hansraj Ahir said people of Kashmir want ceasefire to continue, counter-terror operations to remain suspended.

15 Jun 2018 8:47 PM IST

The rough sea wind is hampering the rescue operation as the fire is yet to be brought under control. (Photo: DC)

Merchant vessel catches fire in Bay of Bengal, all 22 crew members...

Massive fire-fighting to control the blaze and rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard is underway.

14 Jun 2018 3:16 PM IST