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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (PTI)

Birbhum probe: Will assist CBI, but huge stir if it acts at BJP-'s...

Trinamul Congress supremo pointed out that the CBI had earlier failed to solve several high-profile cases in the state

28 March 2022 8:58 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)

Nitish Kumar faces attack, is hit on shoulder; man caught

The incident came to light when CCTV footage showed a man rushing towards the Chief Minister and hitting him on his...

28 March 2022 12:32 AM IST

CBIs Central Forensic Science Laboratorys (CFSL) experts collect samples from the houses where eight people were burned alive, allegedly to avenge the killing of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh, at Bogtui village in Birbhum district. (PTI Photo)

Birbhum killings: CBI team reaches Bogtui village, starts probe

The CBI team, consisting of around 20 members, went inside the house where charred bodies of seven people were found

26 March 2022 1:03 PM IST

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressing media in Lucknow (ANI)

UP CM Yogi-'s first cabinet meeting extends free ration scheme for...

A total of 15 crore people are benefiting from the programme in the state, Adityanath said

26 March 2022 11:54 AM IST

According to traders, stock-specific action amid lack of directional cues kept market sentiment subdued. (Photo: AP)

Inflationary, geopolitical pressure rising on market

On Friday, Sensex closed at 57362 down by 233 points or 0.39 pc while the Nifty-50 closed at 17153 down by 69.75 points...

26 March 2022 11:22 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India announced a slew of measures to maintain market stability. (PTI Photo)

RBI to keep track of all payment touch points

The RBI said that capturing the accurate location of existing payment system touch points is essential to upscaling

26 March 2022 11:05 AM IST

According to the ISMA, mills produced 33.16 million tonne of sugar during the 2018-19 marketing year, of which sales were 25.5 million tonne.

Government mulls curbs on sugar exports

Lower output in Brazil and firm oil prices which encourage mills to produce more sugarcane-based ethanol have spurred...

26 March 2022 10:53 AM IST

Calcutta High Court (ANI)

Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into Birbhum killings

The court directed an SIT formed by the West Bengal government to hand over case papers and accused persons arrested by...

25 March 2022 12:14 PM IST

CSK skipper MS Dhoni. (AFP Photo)

Dhoni steps aside, hands over CSK captaincy to Jadeja

Dhoni, 40, who had announced his international retirement on August 15, 2020, had led CSK to their fourth title last...

24 March 2022 4:10 PM IST

Forensic experts collect samples from the house of Sona Sheikh where seven people were burnt to death keeping captive in their room, allegedly for avenging the killing of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh, at Rampurhat in Birbhum district. (PTI)

Birbhum victims badly beaten up before being burnt alive: Autopsy...

At least 20 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, suspected to have been triggered by the killing...

24 March 2022 12:51 PM IST

Forensic experts collect samples from the house of Sona Sheikh where seven people were burnt to death keeping captive in their room, allegedly for avenging the killing of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh, at Rampurhat in Birbhum district, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (PTI)

PM Modi terms Birbhum incident -'heinous sin-', seeks stern action

Calcutta HC took suo moto cognisance of the carnage, expressed shock over the horror and asked the govt to file a status...

24 March 2022 8:38 AM IST

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar (PTI)

Dhankhar alleges Didi trying to shield West Bengal carnage culprits

Dhankhar, slammed Ms Banerjee for questioning his silence on -'heinous incidents in BJP-ruled states and also in other...

23 March 2022 6:10 PM IST