Nepal’s strict enforcement of a customs rule on goods above NPR 100 has crippled informal cross-border trade, impacting small Indian traders and Nepalese consumers. This has led to a decline in business in border markets like Jaynagar. The policy, however, is reportedly benefiting larger traders, with concerns raised about social and cultural ties being strained….
Puducherry assembly election results 2026 NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to retain power in Puducherry, and secure a second consecutive term, as counting for the April 9 assembly elections continues. The Union territory recorded a high voter turnout of 89.87% across its 30 constituencies. NDA candidates have won or are leading…
Kunal Ghosh, Trinamool Congress candidate from the Beleghata Assembly constituency, on Monday said that he has “full faith” in the people of Bengal, claiming that the public is praying for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s win and showering their blessings on the party. In the Beleghata Assembly constituency, Gosh is currently leading with over 3,500 votes….
Mumbai: A sessions court on Saturday rejected the second successive bail plea of a 54-year-old woman allegedly caught red-handed in 2023 while attempting to sell a newborn baby for Rs 5 lakh. The court held that the gravity of human trafficking charges and the accused’s direct involvement outweighed her plea for parity with co-accused individuals…
New Delhi: Asthma patients on long-term inhalers who undergo spine surgery may face a higher risk of repeat operations, a new international study has found.The study, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University with collaborators including AIIMS Delhi, has found that patients on regular inhaled steroids were over three times more likely to require another…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged as the standout figure in the Tamil Nadu assembly election, with early results suggesting his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is poised to reshape the state’s political landscape. CHENNAI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged as the standout figure in the Tamil Nadu assembly election, with early results suggesting his party, Tamilaga Vettri…
Gaya: Two days after a girl was allegedly gang-raped between Belaganj and Neyamatpur stations on the Gaya–Patna railway line, police on Sunday arrested five youths involved in the heinous crime.Senior superintendent of police Sushil Kumar said,“A special team under supervision of city SP Kota Kiran Kumar was constituted. The police team headed by deputy superintendent…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday released a video message to charge up the TMC‘s couting agents as early trends seems to suggest BJP surging across the state, saying there is “no need to feel disheartened” as only two to three rounds of coutings have been completed, with over 15 rounds…
KOLKATA: Early trends show a strong lead for the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly election, chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called on Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidates and agents to remain at counting centres and stay alert. In a video message released during the vote counting process, the TMC chief appealed to party workers…
Navi Mumbai: An over 60-year-old homeless man was lying in a weak, dehydrated state at the Uran Phata bus stop near Seawoods for days without proper food and water. He was almost on the brink of death when a social worker noticed and rescued him. The homeless man was then cleaned up, and provided with…
