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Kolkata waterlogged after cloudburst; residents hitch rides in pickup trucks to reach destinations

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:23 PM

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) A cloudburst at midnight has thrown life out of gear in Kolkata, West Bengal leading to severe waterlogging across the city. Even the usually dependable Metro Railway hasn’t been spared and services between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar Metro Stations were suspended early Tuesday due to flooding on the tracks.

EPFO records 5.5 pc rise in net members at 21.04 lakh in July

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members in July this year which represents a 5.55 per cent increase compared to the same month of the previous year -- signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

500 ships in 10 months, Vizhinjam proves its global importance: Kerala Minister

IANS | September 23, 2025 1:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (IANS) The arrival of 500 ships in ten months proves the importance of Vizhinjam, India's first deep-water, multi-purpose, container transshipment port, in global cargo shipping.

SP leader Azam Khan released from jail after 23 months

IANS | September 23, 2025 12:42 PM

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan was released from Sitapur jail on Tuesday after remaining behind bars for nearly 23 months.

Kolkata rain havoc: Mayor appeals to people to stay home after 7 electrocution deaths

IANS | September 23, 2025 12:08 PM

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Following overnight heavy rain, which crippled the city, resulting in seven deaths due to electrocution, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Tuesday appealed to people not to venture out of their homes for the day.

Akhilesh Yadav shares Ravi Kishan video, slams BJP over ‘false claims’ on GST

IANS | September 23, 2025 12:05 PM

Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday tore into the BJP over its claims on Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, accusing its leaders of “setting a world record in lying through their teeth.”

Mani Shankar Aiyar slams govt's claim of 'simplifying GST structure,' BJP hits back with 'relief to all' claim

IANS | September 23, 2025 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A fresh political row has erupted over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, with senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar accusing the Central government of ignoring key reform recommendations and hurting small traders, while the BJP leaders hit back, claiming the GST has brought widespread relief and savings for the public.

Doval-Drouin talks spark breakthrough as Canada moves against Khalistan terrorists

Vicky Nanjappa | September 23, 2025 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Ties between India and Canada had strained due to the baseless allegations made by Justin Trudeau regarding the Khalistan issue. After Trudeau stepped down and a new government was in place under Mark Carney, relations have witnessed a reset, but at a slower pace.

India's growth steady at 6.5 pc in FY26 over domestic demand, tax reforms: S&P Global

IANS | September 23, 2025 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Riding on robust domestic demand, Goods and Services (GST) rate rationalisation and income tax reforms, India's GDP growth is set to hold steady at 6.5 per cent this fiscal (FY26), a report by S&P Global said on Tuesday.

Seven electrocuted as record heavy rain disrupts life in Kolkata; Net, rail, metro services hit

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:47 AM

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid record overnight rainfall, Kolkata and its surrounding areas were submerged under knee-deep water on Tuesday, disrupting daily life. Officials reported that at least seven people were electrocuted in the city.

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Kolkata waterlogged after cloudburst; residents hitch rides in pickup trucks to reach destinations

EPFO records 5.5 pc rise in net members at 21.04 lakh in July

500 ships in 10 months, Vizhinjam proves its global importance: Kerala Minister

SP leader Azam Khan released from jail after 23 months

Kolkata rain havoc: Mayor appeals to people to stay home after 7 electrocution deaths

Akhilesh Yadav shares Ravi Kishan video, slams BJP over ‘false claims’ on GST

Mani Shankar Aiyar slams govt's claim of 'simplifying GST structure,' BJP hits back with 'relief to all' claim

Doval-Drouin talks spark breakthrough as Canada moves against Khalistan terrorists

India's growth steady at 6.5 pc in FY26 over domestic demand, tax reforms: S&P Global

Seven electrocuted as record heavy rain disrupts life in Kolkata; Net, rail, metro services hit

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