Initially scheduled to visit India to participate in the International Big Cat Alliance Summit on 1 June (since deferred), Min Aung Hlaing will now pay an official visit to India from 30 May to 03 June 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Literacy is the foundation of empowerment, self-confidence, social equality, and progress as we celebrate this historic accomplishment, Sikkim Chief Minister says

Nisha Sasikumar becomes youngest woman to summit Mount Everest from south side at age 16.

He added the cooperation between two countries is critical to address shared challenges like climate change and environmental sustainability.

Mumbai marks its UNESCO Creative City of Film status with exhibitions and discussions.

According to locals in Jhenaidah, an egg was thrown at National Citizen Party chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary, leading to clashes in Jhenaidah town between two groups

The deaths come amid successful Everest summits by several Indians, including 21-year-old Saanika Shah and the Border Security Force (BSF) all-women mountaineering team.

Saanika Shah is an avid Bharatnatyam dancer, and her successful Mount Everest ascent is a major milestone in her dream to complete the Seven Summits challenge.

The replica pays tribute to the legendary tool carried by Tenzing Norgay alongside Sir Edmund Hillary, the first men to scale Mount Everest.

The US delegation noted that the recent enactment of the SHANTI Act, 2025, has opened up numerous opportunities for the commercial nuclear industry to work with India. Speaking

"In Rajshahi, we will build the Padma Barrage on the Padma River... because across the border, they (India) are extracting water in various ways by constructing barrages and dams," Tarique Rahman said at an event in Dhaka.

Teesta Water Agreement had been held up since 2011 due to opposition from Mamata Banerjee, and the Ganga Water Agreement is up for renewal this year

West Bengal is set to benefit from the first high-speed rail service in eastern India linking Siliguri to Varanasi, which is expected to improve inter-regional mobility. Once completed, it would just take three hours to travel from Varanasi to Siliguri.

Sources in Bangladesh have told NDTV that Rahman's first overseas trip will be to an Asian country, with China and India emerging as the two most likely destinations.

Kami Rita Sherpa set a new record with his 32nd successful summit of Mt. Everest, reaffirming his status as a legendary climber.

The law targets the concentration of urban land by capping private holdings in designated urban agglomerations like Kolkata, Asansol, and Durgapur.

From decarbonisation to zero waste, one of the world's busiest single airport runways is making strides in adopting sustainable practices.

Nepal stressed that the country remains a safe, welcoming, and friendly destination for visitors from India and around the world.

TMC spokesperson Riju Dutta, who often represented the party on debate panels, released a video on his X handle apologising to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead on a busy road on Wednesday.

The police have managed to trace the original bike owner, who, according to sources, informed investigators that his bike had been stolen.

The protest took place outside a strong room at Netaji Indoor Stadium in central Kolkata, where EVMs for several Assembly constituencies in north Kolkata are kept.

Khan -- the candidate for the Falta constituency -- was one of the small-time politicians in rural Bengal, though well-known in his area, the South 24 Parganas. His rise started with the election of Abhishek Banerjee to Lok Sabha

The state saw a turnout of 93.19% in the first phase, which was its highest since Independence.