West Bengal elections phase 2: In Didi’s den, BJP tests the walls – what’s at stake | India News

West Bengal elections phase 2: In Didi’s den, BJP tests the walls – what’s at stake | India News

AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) NEW DELHI: West Bengal is marching into Phase 2 of its assembly elections with the political temperature rising as sharply as the summer heat. After an unprecedented 93.2 per cent voter turnout in Phase 1, despite scattered violence, the state is now set for what could be the…

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24-year-old woman killed, man injured in West London stabbing; Suspect, 44, arrested on suspicion of murder | World News

24-year-old woman killed, man injured in West London stabbing; Suspect, 44, arrested on suspicion of murder | World News

Woman dead, one injured in London stabbing. A 24-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and a man in his 20s was injured during a violent incident at a property in west London on Sunday morning, The Telegraph reported.Metropolitan Police officers were called to Uxbridge Road in Hayes shortly before 8am, where they found the woman suffering…

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President Droupadi Murmu presents Lt Col C Dwarakesh with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday PUNE: A basketball match at a military station in 2014 was one of the last things Lt Col C Dwarakesh saw before an accident left him blind. He would spend the next eight months in hospital, healing and adjusting to life without eyesight while his mind envisioned new possibilities.On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 36-year-old with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities, recognising an Army career that even disability couldn’t cut short, and one that now includes a world record in para shooting.Lt Col Dwarakesh is the first officer of the Indian armed forces to continue in active service despite total blindness. It’s an achievement made possible by the derring-do of a young officer who never gave up on himself despite no precedent.“As an Army officer, I was trained to have conviction, courage, willpower and tenacity. But blindness is an impediment I couldn’t have prepared for,” Lt Col Dwarakesh told TOI from Delhi. “I overcame this hurdle through academics and technology, clearing multiple competitive exams along the way. I now research para sports, especially for people living with blindness. I converted my disability into a power and found ways to express the way those with vision do. This mindset has helped me reach new heights.”Supported by AI tools and assistive technology, Dwarakesh performs his responsibilities with the same proficiency and precision as his colleagues. In paralympic sports, he is a national champion in swimming and shooting, ranked world No. 3 in the 10m air rifle event. His most recent achievement was a world record score of 624.6 at the Shooting World Cup in the UAE this Oct. As part of the Indian para shooting team, he trains at Army Marksmanship Unit in Mahou.Dwarakesh, who joined the Army in 2009, terms the national award a “full-circle moment”. “I remember being granted commission by the President,” he said. “And to be receiving an award from the President 16 years later for something that redefined me, that’s quite something.”The officer, a native of TN, has also qualified for the UGC NET, making him one of the few visually impaired academicians in management, human resources, labour law, and sports research.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

President Droupadi Murmu presents Lt Col C Dwarakesh with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday PUNE: A basketball match at a military station in 2014 was one of the last things Lt Col C Dwarakesh saw before an accident left him blind. He would spend the next eight months in hospital, healing and adjusting to life without eyesight while his mind envisioned new possibilities.On Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu presented the 36-year-old with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities, recognising an Army career that even disability couldn’t cut short, and one that now includes a world record in para shooting.Lt Col Dwarakesh is the first officer of the Indian armed forces to continue in active service despite total blindness. It’s an achievement made possible by the derring-do of a young officer who never gave up on himself despite no precedent.“As an Army officer, I was trained to have conviction, courage, willpower and tenacity. But blindness is an impediment I couldn’t have prepared for,” Lt Col Dwarakesh told TOI from Delhi. “I overcame this hurdle through academics and technology, clearing multiple competitive exams along the way. I now research para sports, especially for people living with blindness. I converted my disability into a power and found ways to express the way those with vision do. This mindset has helped me reach new heights.”Supported by AI tools and assistive technology, Dwarakesh performs his responsibilities with the same proficiency and precision as his colleagues. In paralympic sports, he is a national champion in swimming and shooting, ranked world No. 3 in the 10m air rifle event. His most recent achievement was a world record score of 624.6 at the Shooting World Cup in the UAE this Oct. As part of the Indian para shooting team, he trains at Army Marksmanship Unit in Mahou.Dwarakesh, who joined the Army in 2009, terms the national award a “full-circle moment”. “I remember being granted commission by the President,” he said. “And to be receiving an award from the President 16 years later for something that redefined me, that’s quite something.”The officer, a native of TN, has also qualified for the UGC NET, making him one of the few visually impaired academicians in management, human resources, labour law, and sports research.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Derogatory” BJP Hits Out at Revanth Reddy Over Remarks On Hindu DeitiesOver 70 IndiGo Flights Cancelled Across India as Crew Shortage Triggers Massive Disruption“India’s Diplomacy Has Spine”: Tharoor Praises India’s Assertive Foreign Policy On RussiaRahul–Priyanka Candid Chat Goes Viral As Camera Catches Fun Banter’We Have A Diplomatic Allergy’: Shashi Tharoor Warns India Still Lacks A National Security StrategySanchar Saathi App Row In LS: Cong Flags Privacy Fears, Scindia Says ‘Snooping Not Possible’Rupee Slides To Record Low Of 90 Per Dollar As Trade Uncertainty, Dollar Demand And Oil Costs Spike’Leader Is Bulldozing’: Kharge, Nadda Lock Horns Over TMC MP’s Speech In Rajya SabhaIndia’s Workforce Power Will Keep Growing, Jaishankar Says, As He Takes Down Anti H-1B NarrativesKTR Slams Congress, Says Rahul Gandhi Has No Vision And Is An Albatross Around Opposition’s Neck123Photostories’Dhurandhar’: Times when the Ranveer Singh starrer made headlines6 most unique and expensive celebrity engagement rings that made historyThought of the day for your kid: “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from what you can do.”Mammootty, Malayalam cinema and Bheeshma Parvam; Iconic roles ranked from cult classics to crowd favouritesProsenjit Chatterjee rising in Bollywood with intense and unforgettable characters10 best foods to boost muscle growth and strengthSay these 5 nighttime affirmations and watch your life transform in just days5 brutally honest lessons to take from Virat Kohli on how to crush successMalaika Arora’s yoga secrets: 5 beginner-friendly poses for body & mindHow Bhagavad Gita can heal unknown childhood trauma and unlock blockages for success in life123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionPutin India VisitWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNBA Trade RumorsMike TysonWendy OrtizCardi BAuston MatthewsStephen CurryNathan MacKinnonJayden DanielsSuper Bowl LX Halftime ShowMolly Qerim

President Droupadi Murmu presents Lt Col C Dwarakesh with the National Award for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday PUNE: A basketball match at a military station in 2014 was one of the last things Lt Col C Dwarakesh saw before an accident left him blind. He would spend the next eight months in hospital, healing…

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Explained: What are black points in UAE and how to check them | World News

Explained: What are black points in UAE and how to check them | World News

Drivers in the UAE accumulate black points for violations, risking fines, impoundment, or license suspension/Representative Image Driving in the UAE comes with responsibilities, and the Black Points System is at the heart of keeping roads safe for everyone. Introduced to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents, it assigns points to your license for traffic violations….

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 27, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 27, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends Colgate-Palmolive (India), and Varun Beverages as the top stocks to buy on February 27, 2026. The brokerage shares a detailed outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index view: NiftyIndian equity markets witnessed a highly volatile trend during last week, oscillating within a defined…

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NCLAT needs to dispose of appeals within 3 mths: Panel

NCLAT needs to dispose of appeals within 3 mths: Panel

New Delhi: Amid increasing delays, the select committee of Parliament examining the bill to amend the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code has recommended that The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) should dispose of appeals within three months of their receipt.“…IBC presently does not prescribe any statutory timelines for the disposal of appeals by NCLAT. This…

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Delhi’s Uttam Nagar murder case: House of accused partly razed; victim’s kin seek stronger action

Delhi’s Uttam Nagar murder case: House of accused partly razed; victim’s kin seek stronger action

NEW DELHI: Amid heavy police deployment in west Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, civic authorities Sunday demolished illegal portions of a house linked to one of the accused in the Holi clash that left 26-year-old Tarun dead.. The action came amid heightened tension in the JJ Colony area, where Tarun’s family and neighbours said the demolition alone…

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Tom Holland SPILLS details of one character who remembers Peter Parker’s existence, ahead of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ release

Tom Holland SPILLS details of one character who remembers Peter Parker’s existence, ahead of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ release

Tom Holland reveals one Marvel character remembers Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Image credits: Instagram Tom Holland, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star, has a reputation for dropping hints about the upcoming superhero films. The 30-year-old followed the ritual religiously, revealing that there is one significant person who knows Peter Parker is Spider-Man. This marks a…

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Dubai Global Village: UAE News: Dubai Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks, remains closed until further notice | World News

Dubai Global Village: UAE News: Dubai Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks, remains closed until further notice | World News

Dubai’s Global Village remains closed; Eid fireworks celebrations cancelled / Image: file Dubai’s popular cultural attraction Global Village will not host its traditional Eid Al Fitr fireworks celebrations this year, as the destination remains closed until further notice amid precautionary safety measures announced by authorities.The announcement comes just days before the expected Eid holidays, disappointing…

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US markets today:  Wall Street holds firm, Lululemon jumps on CEO exit; AI stocks slip with Broadcom

US markets today: Wall Street holds firm, Lululemon jumps on CEO exit; AI stocks slip with Broadcom

Most US stocks rose on Friday even as artificial-intelligence names came under renewed pressure, keeping Wall Street’s benchmark indices near record highs, AP reported.The S&P 500 dipped 0.1% in early trade, retreating slightly from its all-time high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 103 points, or 0.2%. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.4% as selling…

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MiraOne, the rise of precision healthcare: ‘With personalized answers, people are more willing to act,’ Dr. Nickhil Jakatdar

MiraOne, the rise of precision healthcare: ‘With personalized answers, people are more willing to act,’ Dr. Nickhil Jakatdar

The health sector today is rapidly moving towards finding improved ways of offering personalization and preventive care. In this day and age, MiraOne has been introduced to bridge the gap between data and actionable wellness. It is a comprehensive blood test that gives a new and better perspective of understanding the body by combining blood…

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‘I love criminals, I love immigrants’: Swedish singer Zara Larsson slams ICE, explains why partner is barred from US

‘I love criminals, I love immigrants’: Swedish singer Zara Larsson slams ICE, explains why partner is barred from US

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson attacked US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the agency is the reason her partner has been banned from entering the United States for years.Larsson shared a series of Instagram stories on Saturday criticising ICE, which has been under intense scrutiny following the fatal shooting of a woman by a…

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Russian tech billionaire with over hundred children makes a promise to his kids, and sets a condition for mothers …

Russian tech billionaire with over hundred children makes a promise to his kids, and sets a condition for mothers …

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of messaging app Telegram, offered to cover IVF treatments for women willing to use his donated sperm—and promised their children an equal share of his $17 billion fortune, provided they could prove their DNA connection to him, according to Wall Street Journal. The 41-year-old Russian-born tech entrepreneur revealed in July…

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5 signs your wife may be cheating you financially

5 signs your wife may be cheating you financially

This one is subtle, but very common. Every time you question unnecessary spending, suddenly you’re called “kanjoos,” controlling, insecure, or unsupportive. So eventually, you stop asking questions altogether because you just want peace. Maybe she pushes for a lifestyle that doesn’t even match your income – expensive vacations, fancy restaurants every weekend, huge family functions,…

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In 1985, Mel Fisher followed a sixteen-year dream to uncover the world’s richest sunken treasure

In 1985, Mel Fisher followed a sixteen-year dream to uncover the world’s richest sunken treasure

After a grueling 16-year quest, Mel Fisher’s relentless pursuit culminated in the monumental 1985 discovery of the Spanish galleon Atocha. Beneath the Florida Keys’ treacherous waters, his team unearthed a “silver reef” of immense value, estimated at $400 million. “Today is the day.” Sixteen years, to be precise, Mel Fisher woke up hearing those exact…

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May 24, 2026, 09:00 IST

May 24, 2026, 09:00 IST

RANCHI: All Ancy Sojan wanted coming into the long jump event at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition was to be cautious and avoid foul jumps. She not only did that but also bettered her personal best and the meet record, leaping 6.75m to win gold at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday.It wouldn’t…

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Why do goats climb trees in Morocco: The surprising science behind their forest-saving habit

Why do goats climb trees in Morocco: The surprising science behind their forest-saving habit

Image: Fadel Senna/National Geographic At first glance, the sight seems almost impossible. Dozens of goats balance effortlessly on the branches of thorny trees, standing several metres above the ground as though they were mountain ledges. This remarkable spectacle has become one of Morocco’s most iconic natural attractions, leaving travellers wondering whether the photographs are even…

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Ranveer Singh EXITS ‘Don 3’ amid ‘Dhurandhar’s blockbuster run; search for new Don underway – Reports

Ranveer Singh EXITS ‘Don 3’ amid ‘Dhurandhar’s blockbuster run; search for new Don underway – Reports

Ranveer Singh exits ‘Don 3’ amid ‘Dhurandhar’s blockbuster run, eyeing Rs 700cr nett. Post-success, he skips back-to-back gangster roles, fast-tracks zombie thriller ‘Pralay’ with Jai Mehta. ‘Don 3’ makers hunt new lead; Kriti Sanon confirmed, Europe shoot by Jan 2026. Ranveer Singh is basking in the glorious momentum of Aditya Dhar directed ‘Dhurandhar’s blockbuster run….

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