NEW DELHI: Voting in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 was marred by fresh violence on Thursday after a video surfaced showing BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar being chased through fields and allegedly assaulted by a mob in Kumarganj.Bengal polls phase 1: Follow live updatesThe footage showed Sarkar running across open fields…
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal NEW DELHI: India on Thursday in its first response to US President Donald Trump‘s controversial “hellhole” remark, said it has seen the reports but stopped short of issuing a detailed response. Earlier to this, Trump had shared an anti-immigration social media post, that used derogatory term for both India and China.Addressing…
Delhi CM conducts surprise check at Aruna Asaf Ali hospital NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of Aruna Asaf Ali hospital and took feedback on the services and availability of doctors in the facility.The chief minister instructed hospital administration to ensure medicines, drinking water, hygiene and maintain other…
Accused changed clothes after killing IRS officer’s daughter NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old former domestic help accused of raping and killing the daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Service officer in south Delhi allegedly gained entry into the family’s home by exploiting their trust, telling household members “aunty ne bulaya tha” to ask for money, investigators…
NEW DELHI: At the Times Internet Half Marathon, age was just a number as the men’s 50 and above category dazzled with stories of stamina and lifelong commitment.Leading the pack was 52-year-old Raj Kumar, who crossed the finish line with a stellar chip time of 1:24:40. With more than 25 years of running experience, Kumar’s…
Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday responded to a stern notice from the Election Commission, saying, “our people will reply to it.” The poll body had, a day earlier, issued an ultimatum to the veteran leader over his “terrorist” remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.On the notice, Kharge said,…
NEW DELHI: The women’s 50 and above category at the Times Internet Half Marathon brought stories of resilience, late beginnings, and the power of steady effort.Nivedita Kapoor set the pace and claimed first place with a chip time of 1:48:13, delivering a performance defined by consistency and experience. Her steady approach carried her through the…
NEW DELHI: The first phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal was marred with violence, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.On the eve of polling day, crude bombs were allegedly hurled in Murshidabad, injuring at least one person.The victim told news agency ANI, “I had stepped out yesterday to offer Namaz at around…
NEW DELHI: BJP leader Agnimitra Paul’s car was allegedly vandalised in a stone-pelting incident on Wednesday after she exited a polling booth in Asansol during voting.According to the video, the back of the vehicle was heavily damaged after unidentified persons allegedly hurled stones at her moving car in the Rahmatnagar area of Burnpur. The leader…
Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across 234 constituencies saw brisk participation, with long queues reported at several polling stations and steady turnout across urban and rural pockets.The day also saw a strong public focus on high-profile voting, with top political leaders, celebrities and first-time voters turning up in large numbers across Chennai, Salem,…