KOLKATA: Opening its purse strings for Bengal following chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s maiden visit to New Delhi after assuming office on May 9, the Centre on Friday agreed to release Rs 39,000 crore for schemes under the Union water resources ministry. PM Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Adhikari, also assured of support in implementing…
Virat Kohli and Travis Head (Image: X/Screengrab) Tempers flared during the high-voltage IPL 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 22, as a fiery verbal battle between Virat Kohli and Travis Head spilled over into the post-match handshakes. The incident unfolded during RCB’s daunting chase of 256, with Kohli and Head…
AI-generated image used for representation A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city in northern China has killed at least 82 people, AFP reported on Saturday.The explosion in northern China’s led to a major rescue operation after hundreds of workers were trapped underground, according to South China Morning Post.The blast took place…
Nitesh Tiwari has opened up about the enormous responsibility of helming ‘Ramayana’, one of the most awaited and ambitious Bollywood films ever made. In a candid video shared by producer Namit Malhotra on his birthday, the filmmaker spoke to lead star Ranbir Kapoor about what it truly feels like to direct a cinematic retelling of…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday claimed that his Instagram account and party page were hacked, days after the satirical campaign he launched went viral and attracted massive online engagement.Dipke said the alleged hacking was part of a wider ‘crackdown’ on his online presence as multiple accounts linked to him were…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Akash Singh (Image: X) NEW DELHI: The now-famous ‘chit’ celebration has evolved into one of IPL 2026’s most fascinating off-field talking points, right alongside Punjab Kings’ and some of its players’ social media antics.From Abhishek Sharma’s heartfelt note for the ‘Orange Army’ last season to Deepak Chahar mockingly mimicking the trend with…
Iran on Friday mocked US President Donald Trump by sharing a viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo that resembles him, claiming the animal had lost its appetite after being compared to the American leader amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.In a post on X, the official account of Iran in Russia wrote: “Poor thing! Bangladeshi…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt‘s appearances at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 have left the internet divided, with fans of both stars pitting their idols against the other.Soon, after the pictures of Ash’s big red carpet moment surfaced online, the comment sections turned into an Aishwarya vs Alia battle ground. Several users shared their…
AI image used for representation NEW DELHI: A local BRS leader Chinthalapadi Madu was found dead inside a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage in Telangana’s Suryapet district, as district police reported on Sunday.Police suspect that the 42-year-old was murdered by unidentified persons before his body was dumped at the spot. The body of Bharat Rashtra…
File photo of ISL fixture between NorthEast United and FC Goa in Guwahati. (ANI) New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs have urged the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its General Body members against taking a decision on the long-term commercial rights model when it convenes in Kolkata today for the Special General…