NEW DELHI: Murders in India dropped by 2.4% in 2024, the latest NCRB data says. Overall, 58.8 lakh cognisable crimes were registered in the country in 2024, a dip of 6% compared to 2023 in which 62.4 lakh cases were reported. Crimes against women declined by 1.5%, with 4.41 lakh cases reported in 2024 compared…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) Former England captain Alastair Cook has responded to criticism from ex-teammate Kevin Pietersen over his remarks on Jacob Bethell, after suggesting the youngster should consider leaving the Indian Premier League 2026 midway to play County cricket due to limited opportunities.The debate began when Pietersen strongly…
Tyler Porter, a rising Valorant professional and Twitch streamer known as “sym,” tragically died in a car accident on May 5 while celebrating his 21st birthday. The former TSM player was widely respected for his viral Jett gameplay and competitive success. Fellow player Austen also reportedly died in the crash. Tributes from teammates, friends, and…
KOLKATA: PM Modi will return to Kolkata, as promised, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP govt at Brigade Parade Ground at 10 am on May 9, Rabindra Jayanti. Accompanying the PM on stage will be home minister Amit Shah, BJP national president Nitin Nabin and the chief ministers of all NDA-governed…
Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju’s period drama ‘Kara’ is continuing its theatrical run with stable box office collections. The film has maintained decent momentum in both domestic and overseas markets since its release. ‘Kara’ worldwide collection reaches Rs 43.14 crore According to Sacnilk, ‘Kara’ has collected Rs 28.73 crore net in India so far. The India…
KOLKATA: Post-election flareups across Bengal triggered clashes, firing and vandalism from Kolkata to its northern fringes, prompting BJP brass to call for restraint and direct its cadre to restore calm on the ground. The most serious confrontation came from Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, roughly 75km northeast of Kolkata, where a clash between Trinamool…
Mahesh Narayanan’s action thriller Patriot, starring Malayalam cinema icons Mammootty and Mohanlal, has reached a worldwide gross of Rs 71.72 crore within seven days.The film continues its theatrical run with steady but uneven performance. Domestic collections remain below expectations. However, overseas markets are providing strong support. The film has already surpassed the lifetime worldwide gross…
KOLKATA: Life in minority pockets across Kolkata has changed overnight after the election results. With bikeborne miscreants riding through Muslim neighbourhoods chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, a sense of fear and unease has gripped residents. In the south Tangra neighbourhood, the situation turned volatile on Tuesday night when a mob chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ attacked a…
NEW DELHI: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Wednesday directed authorities to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence in West Bengal after two deaths and widespread vandalism raised concerns about law and order in the state. Officials said the CEC also instructed the state’s top administrative and police officers to take urgent measures to restore normalcy. They…
Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam, left, receives winning trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board is facing mounting financial pressure as it looks to recover billions in unpaid dues from multiple stakeholders, even as franchises in the Pakistan Super League push for their…