An investigation will be conducted into catering-related contracts awarded during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Railway Minister.

A complaint has been filed by an activist group named the Legal Rights Observatory. New Delhi: The Railway Catering Policy implemented in 2010 during the tenure of then Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again come under scrutiny. It is alleged that, at the time, policy-level changes were introduced in IRCTC’s tendering process for the […]

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Talented Badminton Players from Bihar Will Be Identified and Trained: Saina

Patna: Veteran badminton player Saina Nehwal is currently on a visit to Bihar. During her visit, Saina said that the state has abundant sporting talent, but it needs proper grooming and refinement. The Olympic medalist stated that with quality training, players from Bihar can also emerge at the international level. She added that the state […]

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Farena Leads Joburg to Victory in the SA20 League

Johannesburg: In the ninth match of the ongoing SA20 League in South Africa, Donovan Farera delivered an outstanding all-round performance—excelling with the bat, ball, and behind the stumps—to guide Joburg to a thrilling victory. The match against the Durban Super Giants ended in a tie after the regulation 20 overs, following which Joburg clinched the […]

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Australian Batsman Usman Khawaja Announces Retirement

Sydney: Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from cricket. Bringing the curtain down on a distinguished 15-year career, Khawaja will bid farewell to the game after the Sydney Test, which will be his final appearance in the Ashes series. With this decision, he becomes the first international cricketer to announce retirement in 2026. […]

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Criticism Mounts Over Shah Rukh Khan for Signing Bangladeshi Cricketer; Some Come Forward in His Defense

Lucknow: Bollywood’s “Badshah” and superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again found himself at the center of controversy. The issue stems from his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, signing Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. Amid reports of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, the decision has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders, religious figures, and other sections […]

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Fans Expect Stronger Performances from Both Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams

Mumbai: The Indian men’s and women’s cricket teams are set to play several crucial matches this season, and fans will be hoping that both sides deliver winning performances. The previous year was not a successful one for Indian cricket in the Test format. As a result, supporters will be expecting a marked improvement from the […]

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Pending Cases Across Courts, Including the Supreme Court, Pose a Major Challenge

Of these, 36.5 million cases are criminal in nature, while the remaining are civil matters. New Delhi: The Indian judiciary continues to face its most significant challenge in the form of an enormous case backlog running into crores. There is substantial pendency across subordinate courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court nationwide. According to data […]

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Patna Administration Takes Action to Clear Roads of Encroachments, Bulldozers to Be Deployed

District Magistrate says no compromise on the city’s beauty and traffic management Patna: With the beginning of the new year, strict action against encroachments in Patna is set to continue. To rid the capital’s roads of traffic congestion and disorder, the district administration has launched a major drive. Acting on the instructions of the District […]

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Uproar on the Nepal Border After Businessman Killed in Police–Smuggler Encounter

Violent protests, arson, and stone-pelting in border areas; Indian tourists stranded Araria: On the very first day of the New Year, the Laukahi area of Sunsari district along the India–Nepal border turned into a battleground. Following the death of a businessman, Vijay Sah, in an encounter between Nepal Police and smugglers, violent protests erupted across […]

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The Nitish government is set to restart the Chakia sugar mill in Bihar, which has remained closed for the past 30 years.

— In its time, the sugar mill proved to be a boon for farmers in the surrounding areas. Motihari: The state government has begun preparations to usher in a new phase of industrial revival in Bihar. Under the Saat Nishchay–3 initiative, the Nitish government has decided to revive industries that have been lying closed for […]

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