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Bengal approves four border haats on Bangladesh border
Kolkata: Aimed at improving trade and cultural ties, the West Bengal government has approved setting up of four border "haats" on the India-Bangladesh border, a Border Security Force (BSF) officer said in Kolkata on Saturday.
Over 80 percent polling in Bengal civic polls, Left alleges rigging
Over 80 percent polling was reported in elections to 12 civic bodies in West Bengal on Saturday, amid allegations of electoral malpractices and rigging levelled by opposition Left Front which "withdrew" candidates and demanded re-poll in two municipalitie...
Anyone sullying army's fair name can't go scot-free: Congress
New Delhi: In the midst of the row over alleged misuse of a secret intelligence unit by former Army Chief Gen VK Singh, Congress on Saturday said anyone denigrating the fair name of the Indian Army "cannot go scot-free and will be punished".
Women's Asia Cup Hockey: India thrash Hong Kong 13-0
Poonam Rani scored a double hat-trick as India blanked Hong Kong in their opening encounter in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
Metro rails can solve city transportation problems: Manmohan Singh
Metro rail projects are a viable option to deal with the problem of lack of public transportation with increasing urbanization in the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Saturday as he laid the foundation stone for the Metro phase-I in Jaipur.
John Abraham plans a film on motorcycling
The actor-producer is currently basking in the success of his latest film 'Madras Cafe'.
Rajasthan rape case: Babulal Nagar questioned by CID
Former Rajasthan minister Babulal Nagar, accused of raping and assaulting a woman, was questioned by a CID team of the Rajasthan police.
Nagar panchayat member arrested for illegally storing crackers
A member of the nagar panchayat in the Raya town of Mathura was arrested after illegally stored firecrackers were allegedly seized from his house, police said on Saturday.
World Bank to prepare blueprint for three UP growth clusters
The World Bank has agreed to prepare a blueprint for the three regional growth clusters proposed in Uttar Pradesh on the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC), Principal Secretary (Industrial and Infrastructure Development) Surya Pratap Singh said on...
Sanjay Dutt to perform 'Lungi Dance' for inmates in Yerawada Jail
As reports suggest, the proceeds of the show will be used for prisoners' wellbeing and better amenities in the prison.
Mukul Roy sanctions 10 lakh from MPLAD to Christ Church school
Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha member Mukul Roy sanctioned Rs 10 lakh on Saturday from MPLAD fund for the renovation of Christ Church School at Dum Dum which was vandalised recently allegedly by some guardians and 'outsiders' following the death of a stud...
Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA Sangeet Som surrenders
Police on Friday arrested BJP MLA Suresh Rana for allegedly making hate speech which instigated Muzaffarnagar riots.
Noida: Techie thrashed for trying to stop child marriage
The prospective groom who attacked the techie has been arrested along with the mother of the girl.
Babulal case: Rape victim's statement to be recorded today
The statement of the 35-year-old woman, who has charged former Rajasthan Minister Babulal Nagar with rape and assault, will be recorded on Saturday.
Tharoor echoes Modi's view on adding voters
What do Narendra Modi and Shashi Tharoor agree on? Increasing voter registration across the country.
Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA Suresh Rana who made hate speech arrested
In the first major arrest of a politician for the Muzaffarnagar violence, BJP MLA Suresh Rana on Friday was apprehended by Uttar Pradesh police on charges of making provocative speeches to cause riots.
