NEW DELHI: Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking a historic breakthrough for the saffron party in the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior NDA leaders.Adhikari was unanimously elected…
Kumar Sangakkara (BCCI Photo) JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals’ home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, came under the spotlight during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad for some uncharacteristic dropped catches on the field. The issue sparked widespread discussion, with players and experts pointing to the stadium’s newly installed floodlights as a likely factor. New LED floodlights were installed…
‘Neelira’ was screened in theaters on April 3, and critics and film enthusiasts quickly appreciated the movie. The harrowing depiction of the Sri Lankan civil war through emotional storytelling and real-life events kept audiences glued to their seats. Directed by Somidharan, the movie effectively depicted all elements of fear, survival, and human emotions with simplicity…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party’s “Sonar Bangla” era has begun as Suvendu Adhikari is set to be sworn in as chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday.This comes after the BJP received an overwhelming mandate in the assembly polls, winning 207 out of 293 seats.Despite being considered a politically difficult terrain for the BJP, even…
Cameron Green 100% ready to bowl 4 overs (Image: IPL/BCCI) Cameron Green has declared himself fully fit to bowl his complete quota of overs and ready to bat in any position for Kolkata Knight Riders as the defending champions continue their remarkable comeback in IPL 2026.KKR registered their fourth consecutive win after defeating Delhi Capitals…
The Trump administration is pushing to expand hunting and fishing access across national parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas by rolling back several existing restrictions on federal land.In January, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed agencies under the US Department of the Interior to remove what he called “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and…
Actress-producer Kriti Sanon has spoken out about gender parity in Bollywood, admitting “there’s been some struggle around money.” She highlighted how female leads often bear the brunt of budget cuts while male actors’ fees remain untouched. Kriti, who hopes to create more opportunities for women, will next be seen in ‘Cocktail 2’. Even in 2026,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in “good health” and suffered only minor injuries during the February 28 strikes, senior Iranian officials said on Friday, dismissing mounting speculation over his condition and ability to govern.The officials insisted that Khamenei remains actively involved in state affairs and accused Iran’s enemies of spreading “rumours and false claims”…
Diljit Dosanjh has firmly shut down appeals to enter Punjab politics, saying “Kadey v Nhi” and reaffirming his focus on entertainment. The actor-musician, currently busy with films and his Aura Tour, recently made headlines for addressing pro-Khalistani protesters at a concert and speaking about Indian history on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Diljit Dosanjh,…
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh (25th day of the Bengali month Boishakh), marking the birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate.PM Modi described Tagore as a timeless voice of India’s civilisational ethos whose ideas continue to inspire generations.On the occasion, celebrated annually as Rabindra…