NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, directing him to cooperate with the investigation, appear before police when summoned, and not tamper with evidence. The court said he cannot leave the country without prior permission and allowed the trial court to impose additional conditions, while clarifying that…
NEW DELHI: The Banglar ‘manush’ have traditionally displayed a deep-rooted political loyalty, often rallying decisively behind a single political force and allowing it to govern for extended periods. Over nearly eight decades since independence, West Bengal’s political journey has not merely been a sequence of governments changing hands, but a story shaped in clear, dominant…
Suvendu Adhikari; Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: With just two days to go for counting, West Bengal has slipped into a high-alert mode where parties are contesting on the field with fresh court moves, strongroom vigil and allegations against each other.The ruling All India Trinamool Congress on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta high…
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday moved Supreme Court against the Calcutta high court’s order rejecting the plea challenging deployment of only central government’s staff at couting centers on May 4.The Mamata Banerjee‘s party had challenged the poll duty assigned to central government and PSU (Public Sector Undertaking)…
DHAKA: Bangladesh summoned acting Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe and protested the remarks made by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma , and stressed avoiding comments that might hurt bilateral ties.Director General Ishrat Jahan conveyed Dhaka’s position to the acting Indian high commissioner during a meeting at the ministry of foreign affairs (MoFA)….
Ottapidaram Assembly Constituency is a reserved (SC) seat in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, known as the birthplace of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai. M C Shunmugaiah (also spelled Shanmugayyaa or Shunmugaiah C) from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) remains the MLA as of March 2026, with no reported by-elections or changes since 2021. He won…
Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre over a sharp Rs 993 single-day hike in commercial LPG prices, warning of rising inflation and broader impact on small businesses, households, and potential fuel price increases. Noida International Airport in Jewar will begin commercial operations on June 15, with IndiGo’s first flight, aiming to boost connectivity, cargo movement and…
NEW DELHI: Days after a high-stakes election marked by record turnout, the Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas, declaring the April 29 voting void. Fresh polling will be held on May 2 from 7 am to 6 pm, the poll body…
Step outside into 45-47°C heat and it is not just uncomfortable. It is immediate and overwhelming. The sun beats down relentlessly as the air feels heavy and unbearably still, hitting your face like a wave from an open furnace and clinging to the skin even as you step into shade. Within minutes, the body begins…
This summer, Madame Tussauds will display Bollywood and Indian cricket stars. Madame Tussauds London is hosting a special two-month showcase called ‘Icons of India’ featuring 13 wax figures of leading Bollywood actors and Indian cricket stars.The limited-time experience begins on Friday, from May 1 and will end on June 30. The attraction’s awards party zone…