FALTA/KOLKATA: Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency clocked a high 87.9% turnout (till 8pm) in Thursday’s repoll as voters, guarded by heavy CAPF deployment, spoke of casting ballots “without fear” for the first time in years, while TMC flags all but disappeared after party candidate Jahangir Khan withdrew from the contest 48 hours before voting.Polling remained peaceful,…
Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant proposed creation of a statutory fund NEW DELHI: To remedy the charge that courts and tribunals are hostile to women and first-generation advocates, particularly those from poor and marginalised sections of society, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant proposed creation of a statutory fund…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Thursday June 11 in Mexico City, with the host country taking on South Africa in the first match of the international soccer championship. Colombian superstar Shakira performed during the opening ceremony at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca alongside Burna Boy, as the pair debuted the official song of…
Popular South actor Ajith Kumar is known to his fans as Thala, derived from his popular movies, fearless personality, and simplicity. Besides being an actor, he is well-known for his great love for motorsports and adventure sports. Through the years, he has been appreciated not only for his onscreen appearance but also for his ability…
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the entire northeast region, barring one or two states, may be out of purview of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year.Speaking at the signing of a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) among the Centre, Govt of Assam and Govt of Nagaland for oil…
As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded with decommissioned satellites and fragments from the 1960s, however, researchers have identified a natural mechanism for orbital clearance. Research published in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences reveals that when solar activity increases, it acts like an ‘orbital broom,’ accelerating the re-entry of orbital debris. According to the study…
Citibank temporarily closes UAE branches as regional tensions rise / Image: file Global banking giant Citibank has temporarily shut several of its branches and financial centres across the United Arab Emirates as a precautionary measure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The move affects most Citi branches across the country for a short…
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Image credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: Young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has given Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management and head coach Abhishek Nayar a welcome selection headache with his explosive hitting in a pre-season intra-squad match at Eden Gardens on Friday.Batting at No. 3, the 21-year-old smashed a stunning unbeaten 103 off just 55 balls,…
Everyone’s favourite ‘Jiju’, Nick Jonas took a moment to cool down before hitting the Oscars red carpet with wife Priyanka Chopra. Dressed to impress in a velvet double-breasted suit, the actor took to his handle to share a video of himself sipping on a glass of water. The hunk shut down any possibility of controversy…
Arya Babbar explains viral ‘chota bhai’ genitalia joke involving Prateik Smita Patil, says he is open to mending ties (Image credits: Instagram) The strained relationship between Arya Babbar and his half-brother Prateik Smita Patil has once again come under the spotlight after a clip from Arya’s standup comedy set went viral online.In the clip, Arya…