NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged and took the blessings of 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar during the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the chief minister of West Bengal.Adhikari’s oath-taking ceremony at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground marked a historic breakthrough for the BJP in the state and was attended by…
NEW DELHI: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP.Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Tripura chief minister Manik Saha, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Dhami,…
The University of Delhi has released the final schedule for undergraduate semester examinations, days after students raised concerns over confusion in the earlier date sheet. The revised timetable includes examinations on Sundays, a move the university says is aimed at helping senior students complete their papers earlier.The latest development comes during a crucial phase of…
Shah Rukh Khan’s fandom cannot be described in words. It’s pure love and emotion. Thus, one often sees a huge crowd in front of Mannat, where his every fan waits for hours in the scorching sun just to get one glimpse of their beloved King Khan. Now imagine, in a world where every fan worships…
Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal held meetings with luxury company LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and beauty giant L’Oreal Groupe, focusing on growing manufacturing, exports and investment in India. In his meeting with Vincent Astoux, International Relations Director of LVMH, Goyal discussed expanding manufacturing in India to increase exports, investing in local…
NEW DELHI: Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal, marking a historic breakthrough for the saffron party in the state. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior NDA leaders.Adhikari was unanimously elected…
Rohit Sharma left frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma found himself in an awkward and slightly frustrating fan moment after a video shared by Mumbai Indians went viral on social media.The clip showed a female fan excitedly rushing towards Rohit to click a selfie as the former Mumbai Indians captain was heading towards the team…
Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga has released the result of the PhD Admission Test (PAT) 2026. The result has been published on the university’s official websites and is available in PDF format. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can now check their roll numbers in the result list.The LNMU PAT is the university-level…
Ranveer Singh is making waves online as his film ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ gears up for its highly anticipated OTT release on Friday. Amid all the buzz around the film’s digital debut, photos of the actor from his recent visit to South Africa is now going viral.Photos of the actor rocking a simple black tee, cargo…
In a world where most people’s lives look like a perfectly colour-graded highlight reel, finding someone who is real is uncommon. We’ve become so used to people “performing” for likes or others’ approval that we’ve almost forgotten what true authenticity looks like. Genuineness isn’t about being the loudest person in the room or making a…
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu recently replied to a post by Meta engineer Arnav Gupta which said that job cuts will continue till one learns to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Agreeing with Gupta’s views, Vembu shared the post on his timeline writing “Important post from Meta engineer Arnav Gupta on all the AI-led layoffs”. Vembu…
The Trump administration is pushing to expand hunting and fishing access across national parks, wildlife refuges and wilderness areas by rolling back several existing restrictions on federal land.In January, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed agencies under the US Department of the Interior to remove what he called “unnecessary regulatory or administrative barriers” to hunting and…
Cameron Green 100% ready to bowl 4 overs (Image: IPL/BCCI) Cameron Green has declared himself fully fit to bowl his complete quota of overs and ready to bat in any position for Kolkata Knight Riders as the defending champions continue their remarkable comeback in IPL 2026.KKR registered their fourth consecutive win after defeating Delhi Capitals…
Actress-producer Kriti Sanon has spoken out about gender parity in Bollywood, admitting “there’s been some struggle around money.” She highlighted how female leads often bear the brunt of budget cuts while male actors’ fees remain untouched. Kriti, who hopes to create more opportunities for women, will next be seen in ‘Cocktail 2’. Even in 2026,…
Summer’s heat makes watermelon a juicy lifesaver, but nothing’s worse than biting into a mushy, spoiled one. As Indian temperatures soar past 40°C, proper storage keeps that sweetness locked in longer. This fruit is 92% water, so it loses crispness when exposed to humidity and heat. The slices begin to wilt, and flavors go off…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party’s days of “Sonar Bangla” are set to begin as Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday.This comes after the BJP received an overwhelming mandate in the assembly polls, winning 207 out of 293 seats.Despite being considered a politically difficult terrain for the BJP,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in “good health” and suffered only minor injuries during the February 28 strikes, senior Iranian officials said on Friday, dismissing mounting speculation over his condition and ability to govern.The officials insisted that Khamenei remains actively involved in state affairs and accused Iran’s enemies of spreading “rumours and false claims”…
Kumar Sangakkara (BCCI Photo) JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals’ home ground, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, came under the spotlight during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad for some uncharacteristic dropped catches on the field. The issue sparked widespread discussion, with players and experts pointing to the stadium’s newly installed floodlights as a likely factor. New LED floodlights were installed…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a detailed advisory for candidates appearing in the CUET UG 2026 examination, laying down strict dress code and exam day protocols. The guidelines aim to ensure smooth conduct of the examination and prevent any security-related issues at exam centres.With lakhs of students expected to appear for the national-level…
Diljit Dosanjh has firmly shut down appeals to enter Punjab politics, saying “Kadey v Nhi” and reaffirming his focus on entertainment. The actor-musician, currently busy with films and his Aura Tour, recently made headlines for addressing pro-Khalistani protesters at a concert and speaking about Indian history on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Diljit Dosanjh,…
