KOLKATA: The record turnout in the first phase of Bengal polls has “sounded the bugle” for the end of Trinamool’s “maha jungle raj”, PM Narendra Modi said on Friday, linking people’s participation as an endorsement of BJP‘s slogan of “bharosa” (trust) over “bhay” (fear).Accusing Trinamool of “crushing the temple of democracy” in the state, Modi…
Ahmedabad: A police constable has been booked for abetment of suicide following the death of his wife in Vasna. Her family has alleged prolonged physical and mental harassment.According to a complaint filed with the Vasna police station on Thursday, the deceased, Geeta Purohit, 35, allegedly died by suicide on April 15 at her residence in…
CHANDIGARH: It was an evening of shared emotion and quiet recognition at Tagore Theatre, where the city’s elderly gathered in large numbers for a screening that felt less like watching a film and more like being held by one.Organised by the Chandigarh Citizens Foundation, the documentary Aunty Sudha and Aunty Radha, directed by Tanuja Chandra,…
Pune: The state environment department has ordered an inquiry into alleged environmental clearance (EC) violations regarding the PMC’s ambitious riverfront development (RFD) project. On April 13, the department directed the commissioner of Pune Municipal Corporation, the chief engineer of the water resources department, and the regional officer of the Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board (MPCB)…
Lucknow: A three-day drama festival celebrating 75 years of poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s famous Hindi epic poem “Rashmirathi” began at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, drawing a strong turnout of literature admirers and theatre lovers.Dinkar was a poet, essayist and freedom fighter from Bihar. He was known as ‘Rastrakavi’ (national poet) for his fiery nationalist poetry. He…
Photo credit: PTI NEW DELHI: The exit of Raghav Chadha and six other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs drew a sharp reaction from social activist Anna Hazare on Friday, who said the leaders may not have left if the party had stayed on the “right” path.“Everyone has the right to hold an opinion…
MUMBAI: Belgium’s top insurer present in life and non-life in India aims to break into the top 10, and will also explore acquisition opportunities as they arise, deepening its commitment to one of its fastest growing markets. The strategy builds on earlier moves, including becoming the first insurer in India to hold over 70% in…
Charlize Theron opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life, sharing how her mother killed her father in self-defense and how that moment shaped her emotionally. In an interview reported by The New York Times, the Oscar-winning actor spoke in detail about growing up in a volatile home in South Africa, the trauma…
UK Board Class 10th, 12th result 2026 The Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education has officially released the UK Board Class 10th result (High School) and Class 12th result 2026 on the official website, ubse.uk.gov.in. This year, the overall pass percentage stood at an impressive 92.10%, reflecting a steady improvement compared to the previous year. Out…
Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab) Social media erupted with criticism after the Pakistan Super League staged a dramatic pre-match act during the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Even before the first ball was bowled, a scripted mascot scuffle at the toss grabbed attention, leaving players,…
