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Most senior ex-ministers from Trinamool’s previous Bengal cabinet have deserted Mamata Banerjee

IANS | July 5, 2026 11:23 AM

Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) Barring just a handful few, almost all the heavyweight former ministers in the previous Mamata Banerjee-led cabinet from 2011 to 2026 have deserted her and joined the “rebel majority” camp in Trinamool Congress led by expelled party legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee, with the former West Bengal Minister of State for Finance (independent charge), Chandrima Bhattacharya, also the former state president, being the latest in the list.

Adani to set up 2,000-bed hospital in New Town area near Kolkata, 1,000 beds reserved for poor patients

IANS | July 5, 2026 11:16 AM

Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) The Adani Group would set up a 2,000-bed hospital in the New Town area near Kolkata, with 1,000 beds to be reserved for free treatment of poor patients, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said.

BRICS meet in India to advance women-led development

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The BRICS Women Working Group Meeting in Kochi is expected to lay a strong foundation for the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting to be held on July 8-9, reaffirming the shared commitment of BRICS Member Countries towards practical cooperation and women-led development, an official statement said on Sunday.

Irreparable loss to world of art: Leaders express grief over Teejan Bai's demise

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Leaders across party lines expressed deep sadness over the demise of Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandwani singer Teejan Bai, recalling her invaluable contributions to elevating Chhattisgarh's cultural identity onto an international level.

‘Trend of resignations has begun in Trinamool’: Dilip Ghosh on Chandrima Bhattacharya’s exit

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:14 AM

Kolkata, July 5 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday reacted sharply to the resignation of Trinamool Congress state president Chandrima Bhattacharya from all party posts, saying the ruling party was witnessing a pattern of internal exits and questioning its organisational strength.

India-UK trade agreement set to come into force on July 15, rules notified

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), set to come into force on July 15, provides duty-free access for 99 per cent of India's exports to the UK.

Will always be remembered for dedication to public service: PM Modi on Ram Vilas Paswan's birth anniversary

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on his birth anniversary on Sunday, recalling his contributions to the upliftment of weaker and deprived sections of society.

FM Sitharaman addresses diaspora in France, hails Indian scientists and engineers

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:46 AM

Paris/New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Indian community in France, lauding their role as a formidable force that enhances India's soft power, global standing, and bilateral relationships.

26.35 crore verified APAAR IDs generated across India

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) About 26.35 crore verified APAAR (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) IDs have been generated across India till July 2, creating a single academic identity for every learner as part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ initiative, an official factsheet said on Sunday.

Two Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters killed in police encounter in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Two alleged shooters of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, each carrying a reward of Rs one lakh, were killed in an encounter with a joint team of the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) and the Delhi Police Special Cell near the Balaur bypass in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh on Sunday, officials said.

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Most senior ex-ministers from Trinamool’s previous Bengal cabinet have deserted Mamata Banerjee

Adani to set up 2,000-bed hospital in New Town area near Kolkata, 1,000 beds reserved for poor patients

BRICS meet in India to advance women-led development

Irreparable loss to world of art: Leaders express grief over Teejan Bai's demise

‘Trend of resignations has begun in Trinamool’: Dilip Ghosh on Chandrima Bhattacharya’s exit

India-UK trade agreement set to come into force on July 15, rules notified

Will always be remembered for dedication to public service: PM Modi on Ram Vilas Paswan's birth anniversary

FM Sitharaman addresses diaspora in France, hails Indian scientists and engineers

26.35 crore verified APAAR IDs generated across India

Two Lawrence Bishnoi gang shooters killed in police encounter in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh

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