Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over why he did not address Pakistan’s threat to strike Kolkata.Addressing a poll rally in Nadia district, she said: “You (PM) target Bengal during election rallies; but when Pakistan talks of attacking…
Paresh Rawal, reuniting with Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan for ‘Bhooth Bangla’, confirms ‘Hera Pheri 3’ is coming soon, quashing rumors. Despite past legal spat (Akshay sued for Rs 25cr, later withdrawn), he praises their egoless chemistry. Iconic trio returns; shooting starts shortly. Paresh Rawal, the seasoned actor teaming up again with director Priyadarshan and Akshay…
MS Dhoni during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni could be on the verge of a much-anticipated return for Chennai Super Kings, with the veteran set to undergo a crucial fitness test ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.The 44-year-old has missed the opening matches of the season…
India is stepping up efforts to secure fertiliser supplies, with plans to import 2.5 million metric tonnes of urea as it works to stabilise availability in the domestic market amid tightening conditions linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran.This comes as ongoing tensions in the Middle East have been disrupting global energy flows and shipping…
Volkswagen India is all set to launch the new Volkswagen Taigun facelift in the Indian market on April 9, 2026. And now, the company has released a new teaser highlighting updated design elements, including a connected front light bar and an illuminated logo. At the front, the light bar is linked by a continuous LED…
Udupi: The Udupi city municipal council has directed residents not to release wastewater from houses, apartments and commercial buildings into stormwater drains meant for rainwater flow. The public has been directed to construct soak pits within their premises and dispose of wastewater in accordance with regulations. The municipal authorities have warned that strict action will…
Bengaluru’s autorickshaw services are severely disrupted due to an acute auto LPG shortage, with nearly half the fleet off the roads. BENGALURU: Bengaluru is facing a growing transport disruption as an acute shortage of auto LPG has forced a large section of the city’s autorickshaw fleet off the roads, leaving commuters struggling with last-mile connectivity.Nearly…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal, right, with Virat Kohli. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, and batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed the tactical shift behind their early success. With two wins in two matches, RCB sit atop the standings, showcasing a refined batting…
For much of their time in space, astronauts are connected to the Earth via an invisible network of communications: voices, information, and continuous assurances from Mission Control. However, for NASA’s Artemis II mission, there is a defining point at which all such connections disappear. The astronauts inside the Orion capsule were silent for approximately 40…
Chhattisgarh High Court sentences Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in the 2003 Ramavatar Jaggi murder case RAIPUR: In a major development in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, the Chhattisgarh high court has convicted former MLA Amit Jogi and sentenced him to life imprisonment, overturning his earlier acquittal in the case. A division…
