NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday notched up a sweeping victory across all 15 municipal corporations. In the home turf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, the saffron party crossed the 50% mark in every corporation.Polling for the civic elections was held on Sunday, covering 15 municipal…
‘Singham’ cop Ajay Pal Sharma NEW DELHI: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in allegations against Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, saying it would not pass any order concerning officers on poll duty until April 29, when the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections is scheduled.The observation came…
Actor Sonali Bendre, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer in 2018, has once again spoken about her journey and the lessons it brought. After undergoing intensive treatment in New York, including chemotherapy and surgery, she emerged stronger and continues to use her voice to raise awareness around the illness.Opening up about where she…
England Women’s Cricket Team (Image Credit: X) England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The competition, scheduled to be played across England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts…
Hyundai Motor India today launched the new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV in the Indian market priced at Rs 55.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated electric SUV has been introduced with a larger battery pack, revised styling, additional technology and enhanced safety features. However, it is priced at Rs 12.10 lakh higher than the outgoing…
On any given weekend in Bengaluru, a quiet shift is playing out. At one table, strangers laugh over icebreakers, share a meal, no labels attached. And elsewhere, behind screens, users log into discreet dating platforms, looking for connections they don’t want to name. What ties all of this together is not just curiosity, but a…
PM Narendra Modi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a network of indoor cricket academies across six northeastern states, marking a significant push to strengthen sports infrastructure and grassroots development in the region.Launching the facilities from Gangtok, the Prime Minister unveiled state-of-the-art indoor academies in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram…
ATF prices: ‘On verge of stopping operations’: FIA to government | Photo credit: Saurabh Sinha NEW DELHI: “The airline Industry in India is under extreme stress and on the verge of closing down or stopping operations.” This dire warning has been issued by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents Air India, IndiGo and…
NEW DELHI: At a time when centralised leadership and national narratives play a dominant role in politics, Mamata Banerjee has stood tall as one of the strongest regional satraps resisting the national trend. She has ruled West Bengal for last 15 years outmanoeuvring her rivals again and again. But the big question is: will the…
With only a quarter-hour to spare, Satinder Sartaaj recorded the mesmerizing hook for ‘Jaiye Sajana’ in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ just before the film’s international debut. This last-minute creative burst resulted in an overwhelming audience reaction, prompting T-Series to release an extended version, cementing the song’s legacy as a cornerstone of the film’s auditory appeal. Satinder…
