Category: Events

West Bengal’s political tensions escalated sharply on Sunday after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that he was attacked by BJP workers near Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly district while on his way to submit a deputation regarding post-poll violence.The incident came amid an already charged political atmosphere following the alleged attack on TMC...

KANPUR: Around two dozen candidates appearing for the Uttar Pradesh BEd Joint Entrance Examination fell into a sewage drain after a damaged concrete slab collapsed outside an examination centre in Kanpur on Sunday morning, police said.The incident took place near HN Mishra PG College in MacRobertganj, where candidates had gathered near a photocopy shop before...

Rajeev Krishna, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, ending years of uncertainty. LUCKNOW: Ending nearly four years of uncertainty at the top of the state’s police hierarchy, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday appointed 1991 batch IPS Rajeev Krishna as the state’s...

NEW DELHI: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said that young people could end up following the “cockroach” if positive developments and achievements are not reported adequately.Speaking at an event, Radhakrishnan said the media has a responsibility to highlight positive stories that can inspire society and guide the younger generation.“Positive activities should be reported...

Seven of India’s 10 most-valued companies saw their combined market valuation shrink by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for the biggest decline. The losses came during the holiday-shortened trading week in which the BSE Sensex fell 639.61 points, or 0.84%, while the NSE Nifty slipped 171.55 points, or 0.72%.Among the...

NEW DELHI: A monkey caused a stir at a court complex in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr after snatching a bag containing Rs 2 lakh in cash and climbing a tree with it. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.The incident took place when a man arrived at the court to complete a...

NEW DELHI: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday thanked leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for extending support after he was attacked by a mob in West Bengal’s Sonarpur.Responding to Rahul’s post on X, Abhishek termed himself a “victim of state-sponsored terrorism” and accused the BJP of using political violence and intimidation...

Representational image Trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain momentum, with senior officials from both countries beginning a four-day meeting in New Delhi on Monday to work out the final details of an interim trade agreement.The US delegation will be led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, while India will be...

Photo credit: AP Ukraine on Sunday rejected Russian claims that it had carried out a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as both sides exchanged accusations following fresh attacks amid the ongoing war.The denial came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said a drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in...

Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called for significant changes to the IPL’s playing regulations, including the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has tilted the game too heavily in favour of batters.The Impact Player rule, introduced ahead of the 2023 season, allows teams to replace...