Utsav Basu

Iran, US-Israel War News Live Updates: One crew member rescued after US aircraft shot down in Iran, officials say

April 03, 2026 09:10 IST

US Israel Iran War News Today Live Updates: A US fighter jet was downed over Iran earlier in the day. Search efforts are ongoing for the second crew member, a report citing Israeli officials said.

Iran War News Highlights: Trump says US will leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks

March 30, 2026 09:09 IST

"These companies should expect ⁠the ‌destruction ​of their respective ‌units in exchange for each ‌terror ​act ​in ​Iran, starting from 8 ​PM Tehran time ⁠on Wednesday, April 1st," the IRGC ‌statement ⁠said.

India LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage News Live Updates: 741 cooking gas cylinders seized in Chhattisgarh in drive against hoarding; Brent Crude climbs to $103.14

March 13, 2026 11:33 IST

LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage News | Petrol, Diesel, Crude Oil Price Today Live Updates: In India’s retail fuel market, petrol and diesel prices in major metros remained largely stable.

India LPG Gas Shortage News Live Updates: ‘Conflict has affected stainless steel manufacturing,’ Abhyuday Jindal says

March 11, 2026 17:06 IST

LPG Gas Shortage in India Today News Live Updates: On a day Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri assured of secured supply of fuel in Parliament, the PM also addressed the issue and said that the government was taking several steps amid the West Asia crisis.

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Highlights: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri says ‘no shortage’, have enough supplies of fuel

March 11, 2026 10:51 IST

Despite having no role in causing the (West Asia) conflict, India has to navigate through its consequences, Puri said.

‘Navigating go-bags, grounded flights’: Actress Subhashree Ganguly, several others from Bengal caught in West Asia conflictSubscriber Only

March 02, 2026 17:33 IST

Soon after actress Subhashree Ganguly and her son, Yuvaan, flew to the UAE on Saturday morning, there was news of Iranian drone and missile attacks on Dubai.

Dubai News Live Updates: Satellite images show black smoke over Dubai skylineSubscriber Only

February 28, 2026 21:35 IST

Dubai, UAE, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain Today News Live Updates: The UAE said the decision to close the embassy in Tehran comes in light of continued hostile and provocative conduct that undermines de-escalation efforts and pushes the region toward a highly dangerous trajectory.

Pakistan-Afghanistan war Highlights: ‘Afghanistan willing to negotiate’, says Taliban rulers as conflict escalatesSubscriber Only

February 27, 2026 09:47 IST

Pakistan-Afghanistan War Today News Highlights: Amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump Friday said that Pakistan is doing “terrifically well”. He added that he gets along with Pakistan very well.

No wages for 8 years: How 172 railway workers at Kharagpur station survived on ‘unfair means’Subscriber Only

February 13, 2026 16:36 IST

Dynamic International contractor case: On January 20, 2026, the Calcutta High Court finally provided relief, directing that they must be paid wages for 100 months, along with interest

US Strikes Venezuela Highlights: Donald Trump warns of possible second strike on Venezuela after American troops captured Nicolas MaduroSubscriber Only

January 03, 2026 13:45 IST

US Attacks Venezuela Today Highlights: Maduro is jailed in New York after first video on US soil shows him in handcuffs; to appear in court on Monday.

Maharashtra Municipal Elections 2025 announced: Here’s all you need to knowSubscriber Only

November 04, 2025 17:22 IST

Maharashtra Local Body, Municipal Elections 2025 Date: State Election Commission announces poll dates for BMC, Nagar Palika, Nagar Panchayat & Municipal Council. Check full schedule, result date.

‘Saxophone Sisters’ — how this duo from Bengal overcame the digital divide to script a musical journeySubscriber Only

April 15, 2022 09:16 IST

With little knowledge about musical notes, Priya and Chumki did face initial hiccups but their grit and determination soon helped them learn a couple of songs.

How a university dropout in Murshidabad developed new seed variety, earned respectSubscriber Only

April 05, 2022 13:12 IST

Today, Biswas is not only one of the first woman farmers in Murshidabad but is also an inspiration for several women in the district and across the state.

Covid positive student says forced to visit campus, RBU deniesSubscriber Only

January 08, 2022 06:06 IST

Ushashi Chakraborty (24), who tested positive for the virus on Thursday, further alleged that she was told that her admission fees of Rs 10,000 will stand forfeited and she may also lose her seat if she fails to physically appear for the verification process.

The dying art of hand-painted film posters and an artist who still brings celebs alive through his works

October 28, 2021 14:10 IST

Equipped with the knowledge of hand-painted posters, in 1981, Mahmood left for Siliguri, a fairly less-competitive market, in search of a job. After an illustrious career, the 65-year-old, locally known as ‘Painter Mahmood’, lives in a nondescript, barely-lit house in Kolkata’s Crematorium Street.

With a dream in his eyes, Kolkata man goes around India on cycleSubscriber Only

August 28, 2021 14:41 IST

After Durga Puja, Parimal Kanji, 55, wishes to set out on a trip to the capitals of the states and sometime later, wants to set out on a cross-country tour on his cycle.

Strict dress code, denial of education and more: Life of women under previous Taliban ruleSubscriber Only

August 18, 2021 14:32 IST

Through a skewed interpretation of the Sharia, Islamic law, Taliban chose to limit women’s movements, right to education and healthcare and went up to the extent of public executions in cases of deviations from the set rules.

The forgotten Rodda Arms Heist which gave ammunition to revolutionary activities across IndiaSubscriber Only

August 12, 2021 15:54 IST

The ammunition procured through the heist carried out in Calcutta were used in the Ghadar Mutiny of 1915, the Kakori conspiracy in 1925 and in several other acts of revolution against the British Raj.