Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting accounts of what transpired.According to sources in the poll body, TMC leader Derek O’Brien allegedly raised his voice during the interaction…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ officially enlisted its name as the second Hindi film to cross the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone. Starring Ranveer Singh, the espionage thriller has amassed Rs 1,014.97 crore domestically and Rs 1,605.74 crore globally, outperforming blockbusters like ‘Jawan’ and ‘KGF 2’. Despite the IPL 2026 season, the film…
Amit Shah and Suvendu Adhikari (Image/ANI) NEW DELHI: Pitting Suvendu Adhikari — who defeated CM Mamata Banerjee in his turf, Nandigram, in 2021 — against her in Bhabanipur was only the beginning of Union minister Amit Shah’s determined bid to take down the TMC supremo in her backyard. What followed was precise execution of gruelling…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday chose Suvendu Adhikari to be the next chief minister of West Bengal after saffron party’s resounding victory in the state, securing 207 seats.Adhikri met West Bengal governor R N Ravi and staked claim to form the first BJP-led government in the state.“Bhoi is out and, as Prime…
Could Pahalgam happen again? On 22 April 2025, India was shaken by the dastardly murder of 26 innocent civilians. Various response options were deliberated and simultaneously higher levels of operational readiness were affected to prevent uncontrolled escalation. Operation Sindoor, launched a fortnight later, was a demonstration of decisive leadership backed by a capable military.If the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 7, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
A remarkable kea parrot named Bruce, born without an upper beak, has defied expectations in New Zealand. Rescued and thriving, Bruce has become an alpha, dominating his flock through an ingenious ‘beak jousting’ technique. His unique adaptation showcases incredible intelligence and resilience, proving that challenges can foster extraordinary survival skills. Nature never fails to surprise…
EasyJet flight halted before takeoff as weight limits trigger last-minute chaos Safety concern halts flight from Southend to Malaga An EasyJet flight from London Southend Airport to Malaga delayed its departure on Saturday morning after crew determined that the aircraft exceeded safe operating weight under prevailing conditions. Because of this, safety margins dipped below acceptable…
Once listed in intelligence files as a Maoist stronghold, Chukka Tola village in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district has undergone a remarkable transformation—one that did not come through force, but through foresight. Previously embedded within the support network of CPI (Maoist) leadership, including the high-profile Milind Teltumbde, the village now stands at the centre of an…
How one fair exhibit changed the future of American candy. Image credit – Wikimedia The Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, held in 1893, became one of the greatest public spectacles ever witnessed in America. People from all parts of the country came to marvel at new inventions, industrial machines, and products promising a brighter future. One…