Kolkata: A day after Bengal registered record polling in the first phase of the assembly elections, Union home minister Amit Shah claimed that the BJP would win more than 110 of the 152 seats that went to poll on Thursday. Shah also claimed that the tally after the second phase will see “Didi on her…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was not included in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru, but he was named among the Impact Players, meaning he could still come in to bat if needed. His absence at the start comes after he picked up an ankle injury in RCB’s previous match against…
‘Karz’, starring Rishi Kapoor, released over four decades ago and today, it is remembered for its music and unique storyline, although it turned out to be a flop during it’s release. The film was directed by Subhash Ghai and the setback deeply affected Rishi Kapoor. He later described this phase as one of “deep depression.”…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday appointed chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was top official in a the state responsible for overseeing and conducting elections, chief secreatary of the Suvendu-led dispensation.The chief secretary is the top bureaucrat of a state government and the senior-most IAS officer, responsible for coordinating all departments…
Hyderabad: Almost a week after five armed robbers broke into a jewellery shop in Karimnagar, firing at four people before decamping with cash and gold, the accused remain at large, with the police now suspecting some of them may have fled to Maharashtra.According to Karimnagar police commissioner Gaush Alam, the police received significant clues and…
Ahmedabad: The deadline to fill application forms for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in private schools will end on April 17. According to official data, a total of 2,06,482 applications have been submitted so far. Last year, the state received 2,38,942 applications, indicating a comparatively lower response this year so far.The admission…
A new immigration bill in US is proposing to scrap the green card lottery and limit family-based visas. It’s aim is to shift more focus to a merit-driven system.The proposed “Americans First Immigration Act” was introduced by Republican Congressman Barry Moore and seeks to overhaul the country’s legal immigration framework by prioritising high-skilled workers and…
Hyderabad: A city-based businessman alleged that he was duped of over Rs 6 crore by another businessman who collected the money under the pretext of investing in a recycled rubber manufacturing business. The complainant, Jignesh Shah (56), a resident of Hyderguda engaged in chemical business, approached the CCS police alleging that the accused, Aloysious, who…
Manu Bhaker and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker marked a major milestone in her career on Tuesday, celebrating 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional reflection on social media. The 24-year-old, who clinched bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, looked back on the highs, setbacks and lessons that shaped…
Suspect identified as Cole Tomas Allen The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, held to celebrate press freedom, descended into panic on Saturday evening after an armed man breached security at the Washington Hilton and exchanged fire with law enforcement before being taken into custody.Investigators believe the suspect was able to reach close to the event…
