Wave of civic resignations hits TMC strongholds | Kolkata News

Kolkata/Contai: Mass resignations are causing civic bodies to collapse across Bengal, including in Trinamool strongholds, exposing growing organisational strain within the party.On Monday, North Barrackpore municipality was pushed to the brink after 16 councillors tendered their resignations. The churn has also intensified in Bhatpara, Kanchrapara, Halisahar and Garulia. Most resigning councillors described their move as…

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Imtiaz Ali issues clarification to Deepika Padukone over ‘good girl image’ remark: ‘You might misunderstand and be hurt so I am telling you…’ |

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has issued a heartfelt clarification to actor Deepika Padukone after raising eyebrows with his recent comments about her public image while filming the hit movie ‘Cocktail’. Imitaz Ali issues clarification to Deepika Padukone Taking to his Instagram Stories, Imtiaz addressed Deepika directly and sought to clear the air over remarks he made…

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RBI appoints committee on quantum tech in finance

MUMBAI: As quantum computing moves from theory towards application, the RBI has set up an expert committee for a quantum-secure and adaptive financial ecosystem to assess how a technology that can solve complex financial problems could also threaten existing cryptographic standards.Quantum technology is different from regular computing because it can handle multiple possibilities at the…

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Rajeev Verma, who played Salman Khan’s father in Maine Pyar Kiya, reveals why he quit Bollywood and TV: ‘Maza aana band ho gaya tha’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actor Rajeev Verma, known for films like Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Koi… Mil Gaya, has opened up about why he gradually stepped away from mainstream Bollywood and television despite being one of the most recognisable father figures on screen.Speaking in a recent interview with Dear Generation, Rajeev admitted that…

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Indians prefer cereals, neglect other food items: ICMR study

New Delhi: Indians remain hooked to cereals, while neglecting other components of a balanced diet like pulses, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat, shows a govt study. The study has compared food consumption patterns of the Indian households with the latest nutrition guidelines recommended by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).Barring Kerala and only urban areas…

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Tata Power’s K’taka foray could end Escom monopoly | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: In a move that could end decades-old monopoly of Karnataka’s state-run electricity supply companies (Escoms), Tata Power has applied for a licence to distribute electricity in areas currently served by govt utilities. The move has already come under fire from the Federation of Karnataka Electricity Board Employees’ Union, which has warned the govt of…

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New rules for New Zealand visa from June 1: English language requirements tightened for low-level workers

New Zealand announces new visa rules which will come into effect from June 1. New Zealand has announced new visa rules making it difficult for non-English speakers to get work visa in the country, even for low-level jobs. The new rules will be implemented from June 1. English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work…

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