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Ishrat Jahan (Right), one of the five women who challenged instant triple talaq and won, has alleged that her two children have been missing. (Photo: PTI)

After threats, triple talaq crusader Ishrat Jahan's children go...

Ishrat Jahan had claimed to have received threats after the historic Supreme Court verdict on August 22.

31 Aug 2017 5:25 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee said that her party will ask for judicial inquiry into incidents at Baduria and Basirhat (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Consideration of demand for Gorkhaland beyond govt's authority: Mamata

Leaders of GJM, GNLF and Jan Andolan Party attended the peace-talk alongwith other political leaders.

29 Aug 2017 9:43 PM IST

On getting information about the man being beaten up, the police rushed to the spot and rescued the man and admitted him to a local hospital. (Photo: PTI/File)

Needles inserted into man's body on suspicion of being a thief

The doctors at the hospital described the man's condition as 'serious'.

29 Aug 2017 10:26 AM IST

Bangladesh Coast Guard seeks Indias assistance for hovercrafts training

Bangladesh Coast Guard seeks India's assistance for hovercrafts...

The Bangladesh Coast Guard are planning to procure hovercrafts and needs India's help to train its force for its...

28 Aug 2017 8:38 PM IST

In this file photo, Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata and Gujarat chief minster Narendra Modi launching Nanto car. (Photo: File/AP)

Tata Motors says Nano future uncertain as sales nosedive, mulls...

Company clarifies it will not phase out Nano as there were sentimental reasons attached to it.

26 Aug 2017 4:03 PM IST

BJP attacks Mamata, says CM trying to create divide among religions

BJP attacks Mamata, says CM trying to create divide among religions

BJP leader Rahul Sinha said the party would approach the Calcutta High Court against the order.

24 Aug 2017 9:53 AM IST

TMC Secretary General Partha Chatterjee charged, The governor has crossed the constitutional line. The way he spoke to the chief minister on Tuesday, he has forgotten that it is not Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: File)

Bengal snubs Teachers' Day order

After I-Day, Mamata trashes Centre's circular.

21 Aug 2017 7:00 AM IST

The Eden Gardens will host one of the ODIs of the five- match India-Australia series, tentatively on September 21. (Photo: AP / PTI)

India-Australia Kolkata ODI tickets to cost more after GST impose

Kolkata will host a Test during Sri Lanka's tour to India in November. However, GST will not affect the ticket prices of...

19 Aug 2017 9:02 PM IST

Sony mobile has announced that it would be defocusing on markets such as India, China, Brazil, and the US.

Sony not to hike price post GST

GST in flat panel and many electronics items is at 28 per cent, which is higher than the previous taxation regime.

17 Aug 2017 7:17 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC)â€‰supporters celebrate the partys win in Kupars Municipality election in Nadia district of West Bengal on August 17, 2017. (Photo: PTI)

Trinamool sweeps West Bengal civic polls, BJP emerges as main...

In Haldia municipality, the TMC got elected in all the 29 seats, according to the results declared on Thursday.

17 Aug 2017 4:11 PM IST

Goods and Services Tax (GST) aims to end check posts and octroi posts to cut on transport time. (Photo: PTI)

GST of 28 per cent may taper Rs 5,500-crore capital goods leasing...

Official says higher GST rates lead to requirement of higher working capital at any point of time.

16 Aug 2017 11:03 AM IST

On Tuesday morning when the gate of the panchayat office was opened it was found that the statue was smeared with coal tar and face was partly damaged, the police said. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

WB: Miscreants damage, smear coal tar on Netaji statue

The Netaji statue was to be installed in Panchra village panchayat office compound during the Independence Day function.

16 Aug 2017 10:55 AM IST