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Acts of 'Tourists from Outside Bengal' Hurting Sentiments of Tagore's Followers, Says TMC
The remarks came amid reports that the Ghanta Ghar (bell tower) was pulled down for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Santiniketan and that Shah had sat on Tagore's chair.
What is UPI and How it Facilitates Instant Money Transfer
UPI allows instant money transfer between two bank accounts from your mobile device. The money transfer through UPI works 24x7.
UP Govt Moves Towards Providing 50 Lakh Jobs to Youth Under 'Mission Rojgar'
The campaign ranges from regular appointments to outsourcing, contracting, skill training, self-employment and creation of man-days.
Govt Offers Discount to Subscribers of Gold Bond Scheme Using Digital Mode
The issue price of the bond in the scheme which opens on December 28 is Rs 5,000 per gram. But investors getting discount will be allowed to subscribe to the bond at Rs 4,950.
China Reports 20 New COVID-19 Mainland Cases Vs 14 A Day Earlier
Mainland China recorded 20 new COVID19 cases on Dec. 25, compared with 14 cases the previous day, the country's health authority said on Saturday.
India to Become 5th Largest Economy in 2025, 3rd Largest by 2030
The CEBR said India's economy had been losing momentum even ahead of the shock delivered by the COVID-19 crisis. The rate of GDP growth sank to a more than ten-year low of 4.2 per cent in 2019, down from6.1 per cent the previous year and around half the 8...
'Can't Recall a Bigger Natural Disaster': Tributes Pour in as World Remembers 2004 Tsunami Victims
In India, nearly 42,000 people, or close to 10,000 families, were rendered homeless by the waves. The tsunami garnered an enormous international response, with an estimated $13.6 billion in official aid and private donations pledged for the recovery.
Kanye West Releases Surprise Album On Christmas
Rapper-producer Kanye West dropped a surprise record, titled 'Emmanuel', on Christmas Day. According to Deadline, the five-song EP is inspired by ancient and Latin music. This is the second consecutive Christmas release for West after last year's gosp...
Encounter Between Militants, Armed Forces Continues in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian
The encounter had started on Friday afternoon in Kanigam village of Imamsahib area, near the headquarters of the south Kashmir district.
Farmers Agree to Resume Talks With Govt on Dec 29, Want MSP Guarantee to be Part of Agenda
Addressing a press conference, farmer leaders made it clear that the modalities for the repeal of three farm laws and guarantee for MSP -- minimum support price at which the government procures crops from farmers -- should be part of the agenda for resumi...
Reenactment Of Washington's Crossing Delaware Goes Online
Washington Crossing (US) (AP) An annual reenactment of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas morning is taking place in this COVID-19 impacted year, but onlookers will have to watch it via video online. Washington Crossing Hist...
Group of Northeast Delhi Riot Victims Claim Officials Coercing Them to Withdraw Complaints
The victims held a press conference at Press Club of India in the national capital on Friday evening and came forward in support of senior advocate Mehmood Pracha whose office was searched by police a day earlier.
In Christmas Message Curbed By COVID, Pope Calls On Nations To Share Vaccines
Pope Francis in his Christmas message on Friday said political and business leaders must not allow market forces and patent laws to take priority over making Covid 19 vaccines available to all, condemning nationalism and "the virus of radical individualis...
Farmer Unions to Again Meet Saturday on Govt's Fresh Talks Offer, Indicate Resumption of Dialogue
The unions said they will hold another meeting on Saturday where a formal decision on the Centre's invite for the resumption of stalled talks is likely to be taken.
BJP Does Not Give a Ticket to Muslims But Uses Them to Topple Govt, Says Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan CM also accused Union ministers including Amit Shah, Dharmendra Pradhan and Syed Zafar Islam of concocting a plan to topple the Rajasthan government.
Thanking Fans, Shehnaaz Gill Says 2020 has Been a Milestone Year for Her
Shehnaaz Gill has said that the year 2020 has been a milestone for her. she thanked her fans, 'Shehnaazians' for all the love they have showered upon her in the year.