Kolkata: The fine art of bootlegging — once thought to be a fading relic of the past — has made a dramatic comeback in Kolkata, driven by the unprecedented 9.5-day liquor ban imposed ahead of the elections. From shadowy roadside exchanges to discreet home deliveries, an underground network of illegal liquor sales has sprung to…
Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: On the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan, without naming it, warning that if it “tries to create trouble” again, then “dot, dot, dot.” Reiterating India’s long-standing charge from Germany, Singh added that apart from one, “all…
Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Two vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further complicating fragile diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table.Earlier in the day, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship, damaging it…
MUMBAI: A study of respondents across Gujarat and Rajasthan said wider financial access has not fully translated into financial maturity or household resilience, pointing to gaps in retirement planning, understanding of compound interest, and preparedness for financial shocks in the two states surveyed. The report, Financial Maturity Index: A Survey of Two States, was released…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is refusing to slow down even as it enters its sixth week of release. As of April 22, 2026 which marks Day 35 since its theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the Aditya Dhar directorial is maintaining a steady grip on the box office, fueled by massive repeat…
The West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced that the Class 12th results will be declared on May 14, 2026 at 11 AM. An official press release has been issued in this regard.West Bengal Higher Secondary (HS) exam 2026 took place from February 12 to February 27, 2026. The official notice reads,…
Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab/X) Mohammad Nawaz has come under serious scrutiny after testing positive for recreational drug use during the 2026 T20 World Cup, triggering an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board.According to ESPNcricinfo, the positive result emerged from routine testing conducted during the world cup earlier this year. Nawaz, 32, featured in all…
The Curiosity rover from NASA has, once again, redefined the way we perceive Mars after finding organic compounds that have not been seen before on the planet. The presence of these compounds does not indicate the existence of any forms of life that were there on the planet or may still be there now, but…
As we all know that Ganga is the most sacred river in Hinduism. She is known as the living Goddess. It is believed to remove all the sins and past bad karmas if you take a holy dip in Ganga river time to time and worshipping her brings auspiciousness and prosperity in your life. She…
Cop chases down man who fired in air in Trilokpuri (Representative image) NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly opened fire in the air and tried to flee when stopped by a head constable in east Delhi’s Trilokpuri. According to police, the incident took place around 2.25am on April 20 near a…
