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EU-India partnership now at totally new strategic level: European envoy

The free trade agreement between the two sides has been billed as the "mother of all" trade deals

Delhi on high alert after intel inputs warn of possible terror threat

Bomb disposal squads, sniffer dog units and quick reaction teams, including the Delhi Fire Service, have also been asked to stay alert

Subrata Gupta, EC's special observer for SIR, appointed Bengal CM's advisor

The new BJP government also appointed IAS officer Shantanu Bala as the chief minister's private secretary, according to another notification

Gujarat launches 870 MW battery storage systems for for RE grid stability

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are essential for storing electricity generated from solar and other renewable sources. They help manage additional load and maintain grid stability

WFI bars Vinesh Phogat from events till June 2026 over rule violations

WFI alleged that Vinesh's conduct had caused "lasting damage to reputation of Indian wrestling" in Paris and violated provisions of the WFI Constitution

Mamata urges opposition parties to form 'joint platform' against BJP

The former chief minister also called upon the student unions of various affiliations opposed to the BJP and the NGOs to unite against the saffron camp

Industry leaders congratulate Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as Bengal CM

RPG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka, who called it "a historic moment for West Bengal", said the state has "great expectations" from Adhikari

Indian Coast Guard commissions FPV Achal to boost maritime security

'Achal' is the fifth one in a series of eight FPVs being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the coast guard

Abhishek questions Bengal's poll process credibility, accuses EC of bias

In his first social media post after the declaration of results, Banerjee said the TMC would continue to be a "strong, vocal and uncompromising opposition" both in West Bengal and at the Centre

Tamil Nadu govt formation suspense deepens as VCK delays support call

While it was expected that the VCK would announce its stand on Saturday morning, the party has said the decision shall be made known by Thirumavalavan at 4 PM

Three Indian-origin men convicted in 2022 couple murder case in Canada

Prosecutors told the court the three men had jointly planned to rob and kill the couple, and they stole credit cards, cheques and a power washer from the house

TCS Nashik case: Sena minister targets AIMIM leader over accused Nida Khan

AIMIM corporator Matin Patel allegedly harboured Khan and her family in the city, the police said

Suvendu's cabinet line-up reflects Bengal's geographical, ethnic diversity

Reflecting West Bengal's diverse ethnic fabric, the cabinet represented communities, including the Matuas and the Santhals

Suvendu Adhikari visits Tagore's home before starting work as Bengal CM

Invoking Swami Vivekananda, Adhikari cited the words of the monk 'Charaiveti, Charaiveti' (keep going), as he called upon people to work towards building a new Bengal

Suvendu deeply connected to people: Modi wishes Bengal CM 'fruitful tenure'

Adhikari took the oath at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds in the presence of Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP's central leadership and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states

BJP ideology gains Bengal recognition; govt change to spur growth: Gadkari

The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly in the recently-concluded elections, ending the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 15-year rule

PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth ₹25,160 cr since their launch in 2015: FM

These flagship schemes, which completed 11 years, aim to broaden the insurance and pension landscape by shielding citizens against life's uncertainties and fostering long-term financial resilience

Haryana to Bengal: BJP secures first-time CMs in nine states under Modi

The journey began with Haryana and Maharashtra in 2014, followed by Assam (2016), Arunachal Pradesh (2016), Manipur (2017), Tripura (2018), Odisha (2024), Bihar (2026), and now West Bengal

TN Cong MLAs shift to Hyderabad as TVK seeks numbers to form govt

Congress MLA P Viswanathan from Melur, who was formerly the AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana, was leading the group of five MLAs during their stay in Hyderabad

Jhalmuri becomes flavour of victory at Bengal BJP's maiden oath ceremony

The state BJP set up 20 jhalmuri stalls across the sprawling venue in central Kolkata, while several independent vendors were also seen doing brisk business along the periphery