NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to the Election Commission, alleging ‘grave conspiracy’ against the democratic rights of the people of Bengal. She also demanded a halt to fake voter entries in the SIR process ahead of the state assembly elections.“I have written to the Chief Election Commissioner, raising serious…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A growing chorus of former cricketers is calling for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India’s T20 setup after his latest IPL heroics, even as voices of caution warn against rushing his rise.The 15-year-old lit up the Indian Premier League with a stunning 52 off 17…
Priyadarshan is set to make a comeback in Hindi cinema after a few years with ‘Bhooth Bangla’. From 2013 to 2026, the filmmaker has just made one film ‘Hungama 2’ and that was during the Covid-19 era. In a recent interview he spoke about how times have changed and the audiences have evolved. He also…
Akhilesh Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said there was a “fierce contest” between the falling rupee and the BJP’s image. His remarks came a day after the rupee briefly crossed the 95 mark against the US dollar in intra-day trade before settling at 94.70, amid volatility linked to the Iran war.“In…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his India debut? When will the 15-year-old play for the senior Indian team? These questions are once again being asked by former cricketers and fans. The buzz has picked up pace after the teenager hammered a 17-ball 52 in Rajasthan Royals’ opening game…
In a recent discussion, actor Jisshu Sengupta shared his views on the impact of audience choice on controversial music. He asserts that the power lies with listeners: if they ignore provocative songs, those voices cannot flourish. Instead, Sengupta encourages a celebration of uplifting and high-quality music, reflecting the myriad talents present in the industry. Read…
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (file photo) NEW DELHI: “Consider me your candidate in all 294 constituencies,” Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said in a poll rally, urging voters to look beyond individual nominees and rally behind her leadership.As Mamata Banerjee took the stage in Paschim Medinipur’s Chandrakona on, her message cut through the campaign…
A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer working with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches was found dead in his hotel room in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.As per news agency PTI report, the deceased, identified as Jan William Langford, was discovered unconscious in his room…
The United States’ reported strike on Isfahan has brought renewed focus to one of Iran’s most sensitive strategic hubs. While Iran has not specified the extent of damage, a media report suggests that American forces used 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs to strike a large ammunition depot in Isfahan.Donald Trump shared a video on social media showing…
Mona Singh continues her strong run in 2026 with projects like Happy Patel, Border 2, Kohrra 2, and Subedaar. She spoke about “Mona Ka Magic,” saying she’s an “anti-diva” willing to look raw on screen. Up next, she stars in a cybercrime drama produced by Rajkumar Hirani. Mona Singh continues to show why she is…