Spread the love NEW DELHI: Days after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party would restrict Bengali food habits, including fish and meat, if it comes to power, the Trinamool Congress on Thursday sharpened its attack against Union home minister Amit Shah ahead of his 15-day visit to the poll-bound state.In a social media post...
Oil prices soar, crypto sinks, stock markets crash: Market reaction to Trump speech on Iran
Spread the love US President Donald Trump said the month-long Iran conflict was nearing completion, stating that the US had “nearly achieved its military goals” and framing the situation as a military success. He also indicated earlier that the US could leave Iran within a two- to three-week timeframe, which had raised expectations of a possible end to the conflict.However,...
From TMC to BJP, Congress to CPM: Dynasts take centre stage in West Bengal elections 2026
Spread the love TMC’s Moloy Ghatak, BJP’s Subrata Thakur, Congress’ Mausam Noor and BJP’s Dibyendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: In West Bengal, a state that long prided itself on rejecting the politics of inheritance, the 2026 assembly elections are telling a very different story. For decades, Bengal mocked the dynastic culture seen in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, celebrating instead...
Aishwarya Sakhuja shares the nighttime challenges diabetics face: ‘When glucose levels won’t cooperate…’
Spread the love Actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, 41, a type 1 diabetic, recently shared a glimpse of the challenges that people with diabetes often face, especially at night. “When glucose levels won’t cooperate, neither does sleep. Continuous monitoring means continuous interruptions. This is what living with diabetes really looks like at night,” the Saas Bina Sasural actor expressed in a post on...
Oracle layoffs: 6 AM email that laid off 10,000+ employees did not come from HR
Spread the love Oracle has begun its largest-ever layoffs, impacting thousands globally without prior notice. Employees received termination emails early Tuesday, with immediate system access revocation. The company’s aggressive AI data center expansion is cited as a key driver for these cuts, which could affect up to 30,000 staff. Severance packages require signing documents first. Oracle began its largest-ever round...
South Asian group rallies at US Supreme Court as birthright citizenship case is heard
Spread the love The South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) joined hundreds of community members and advocates outside the US Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments in a closely watched case on birthright citizenship.Calling the moment “fundamental,” SAAJCO representatives said the case could have far-reaching consequences for immigrant communities, particularly South Asians, one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in...
‘Think twice before biting the sticker’: FSSAI issues urgent warning to peel fruits, vegetables before eating them
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiApr 2, 2026 03:00 PM IST The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh warning against consuming fruits and vegetables with stickers applied to them. The statutory body under the administration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, highlighted that the adhesive residue left behind by...
Judicial officers engaged in SIR gheraoed for hours: How Malda ‘hostage’ drama unfolded
Spread the love (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the Malda hostage incident, where protesters gheraoed judicial officers for several hours in poll-bound West Bengal. The court also issued show-cause notices to the state’s chief secretary and DGP.Trouble began on Wednesday afternoon in West Bengal’s Malda district when a group of protesters gathered outside...
Sarpanch pati to menstrual hygiene: Raghav Chadha’s push in Parliament and on Insta
Spread the love The Aam Aadmi Party has replaced Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader with Ashok Mittal, signaling a strategic shift in parliamentary roles NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party has replaced Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, naming Ashok Mittal for the role and asking the Upper House not to allot Chadha...
KKR vs SRH, IPL 2026: 5 players to watch in today’s match
Spread the love Aniket Verma, Varun Chakravarthy and Ishan Kishan Kolkata Knight Riders will be eager for their spinners to rediscover form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a clash of two batting-heavy sides on Thursday.The match begins a crucial home stretch for KKR, with three games in seven days before a long break due to assembly polls. With four away fixtures...
