West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday rejected allegations of a protocol breach during President Draupadi Murmu’s programme in Siliguri, questioning the timing of the criticism and suggesting it was “politically motivated”.“You are targeting Bengal on the eve of assembly elections by saying whatever pleases...
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Missiles, drones and geography: How Iran challenged the US-Israel billion-dollar war machine
One week into what Donald Trump described as a “four-week operation” against Iran, the war already looks far messier than the confident timelines suggested in Washington. When US and Israeli forces launched Operation Epic Fury on 28–29 February, the opening strikes were designed to decapitate Iran’s leadership and cripple its military infrastructure. American bombers and...
‘Hasn’t learned from his dismissals’: Gavaskar wants Abhishek dropped for final
Abhishek Sharma (ANI) With India preparing to face the New Zealand national cricket team in the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former captain Sunil Gavaskar has suggested a bold change to the playing XI. The 1983 World Cup winner believes India should consider dropping Abhishek Sharma after the opener’s prolonged struggle...
Sinking Of IRIS Dena: US Navy warned crew before torpedo strike; over 80 killed in Indian Ocean
Sri Lankan Navy sailors rescue Iranian sailors from IRIS Dena warship after their ship sank outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, near Galle, Sri Lanka A sailor aboard an Iranian warship that was sunk by the US Navy in the Indian Ocean earlier this week had called his father, saying American forces had issued two warnings...
Parthiban ‘advises’ Trisha not to step out of her home as ‘it’s creating a lot of issues’: ‘Indha Kundavaiye konjaneram…’
3 min readKochiMar 8, 2026 04:39 PM IST With the ongoing controversies, actor Trisha Krishnan has become the talk of the town in poll-bound Tamil Nadu. Although she has yet to respond to all the mudslinging against her, even celebrities have started making veiled comments and subtle digs at her. Recently, Trisha’s Ponniyin Selvan co-star,...
No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker: Opposition set for symbolic debate; unity in focus before state polls
NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps intent in Parliament. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such endeavour as its no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to come up for discussion and voting when the second half of the Budget Session resumes on Monday.In the first part of the session, the...
MH370 still missing: Latest search after scanning 15,000 sq km ends with no clues to 239 people
The latest search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has ended without uncovering any evidence about the missing aircraft, Malaysia’s transport ministry said on Sunday, as the disappearance marked its 12th anniversary.The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in what remains one...
Iran picks next Supreme Leader after Khamenei, name yet to be announced
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reached a decision on the country’s next supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, although the name of the chosen candidate has not yet been announced, members of the body said on Sunday.“The most suitable candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been determined,”...
‘Sanctions, visa restrictions’: Trump issues warning to countries ‘hiding’ cyber-criminals
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the federal government to take sweeping action against cybercrime, fraud and predatory schemes targeting American families, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The order also directs the Secretary of State to engage with foreign governments regarding demands to take enforcement action against transnational criminal organisations (TCOs) on their...
‘I can feel pulse of the player’: Rohit reveals reason behind Samson pep talk
Sanju Samson and Rohit Sharma (Agency Image) Sanju Samson has emerged as one of India’s biggest heroes in the T20 World Cup 2026 after producing two match-winning performances at crucial moments. The wicketkeeper-batter first delivered in the must-win Super 8 clash against the West Indies cricket team, smashing an unbeaten 97 to guide India home....

