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Security bolstered in city after terror alert

“There would be a three-tier security arrangement in and around the city during the Durga Puja festival this year. In three divisions in south and southwest part of the city, we will have at least 18 patrolling teams, and the remaining groups will be in north and central Kolkata. At least 13 quick response teams have also been deployed,”

Bengal’s tourism industry eyes revival this Durga Puja

Shaukat, a travel agent from Srinagar who recently attended a travel trade fair here, said that though the numbers are yet to reach the pre-Covid era, things are fast getting back to normal with tourists flocking back to the destinations in Kashmir.

My son not contesting from Varuna constituency: Yeddyurappa

In a surprise announcement, BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa said on Monday that his son BY Vijayendra would not contest from Varuna constituency in Mysuru against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yatindra, triggering angry protests from party workers that led to a police lathicharge.

Yamuna water dispute: SC asks Delhi, Haryana, Centre to hold meeting

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the chief secretaries of Delhi and Haryana and the secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources to hold a meeting immediately to discuss and sort out the issues relating to the supply of Yamuna river water to the national capital.

Rupee falls for 6th day, crumbles 36 paise to 66.48 vs US dollar

Extending its losing run for the sixth straight session, the rupee on Monday plummeted by a staggering 36 paise to hit a fresh 13-month low of 66.48 against the US dollar as rising crude prices and sustained foreign fund outflows led to subdued forex market sentiment.

Kate Middleton gives birth to baby boy

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and wife of Prince William, on Monday gave birth to a boy, their third child, making him fifth-in-line to the British throne.