BJP government in West Bengal raises upper age limit for state govt jobs
Howrah, West Bengal: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari participates in a meeting with ministers assigned responsibilities, newly elected MLAs and secretaries of various departments at Nabanna Sabha Ghar in Howrah district of West Bengal on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Photo: IANS/CMO)

May 18, 2026 9:28 AM

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BJP government in West Bengal raises upper age limit for state govt jobs

In a landmark decision, Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal has raised the upper age limit for entry into state government jobs. The upper age limit for recruitment to Group A posts has now been set at 41 years. For Group B posts, the limit has been raised to 44 years. And for Group C...

Tensions between US and Iran escalated again

May 18, 2026 9:22 AM

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Tensions between US and Iran escalated again

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated once again after President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran, with negotiations remaining stalled over uranium stockpiles, sanctions relief, and compensation for war-related damages following months of unrest across West Asia. In...

Barpali Weavers Keep Odisha’s Sambalpuri Heritage Alive

May 18, 2026 9:18 AM

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Barpali Weavers Keep Odisha’s Sambalpuri Heritage Alive

Barpali in Bargarh district has become synonymous with Odisha’s rich tie-and-dye handloom heritage, especially the celebrated Sambalpuri sarees. Known locally as Bandhakala, this detailed craft involves weaving intricate motifs on cotton and Tasar silk, a skill passed on across generations. Barpali ...

CBI intensifies probe into NEET paper leak case

May 18, 2026 9:00 AM

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CBI intensifies probe into NEET paper leak case

The trail of the NEET paper leak case has now reportedly extended from Latur to Nanded in Maharashtra. A parent has been accused of purchasing the leaked question paper for five lakh rupees for his daughter. A CBI team questioned the individual yesterday and has summoned him to appear before the age...

Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Keralam coast on 26th May

May 18, 2026 8:56 AM

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Southwest Monsoon likely to hit Keralam coast on 26th May

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest Monsoon is likely to set in over Keralam on the 26th of this month, six days ahead of its normal date of June 1. Akashvani correspondent reports that conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts o...

Home Minister Amit Shah extends birthday greetings to former PM H. D. Deve Gowda

May 18, 2026 8:51 AM

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Home Minister Amit Shah extends birthday greetings to former PM H. D. Deve Gowda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today extended birthday greetings to former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda. In a social media post, he called H. D. Deve Gowda a son of the soil in the truest sense. He said that his lifelong dedication to farmers and rural India has left an indelible mark on the count...