NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at the counting centre in Bhowanipore, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assembly constituency, a day before vote counting, after her TMC alleged that two vehicles displaying BJP flags were allowed inside the secured premises where EVMs are stored.Banerjee’s main opponent in Bhabanipur is BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of…
Stock markets are heading into a crucial week, with investors likely to keep a close watch on state election results, crude oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict. Vote counting for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4, and analysts believe the results could…
VARANASI: What began as a celebration ended in tragedy on Friday night, when a 22-year-old groom was shot dead by three men on a motorcycle as his ‘baraat’ passed Badshahi Bazar in Jaunpur’s Khetasarai.Initial police investigation found that the prime accused, Pradeep Bind, has a long criminal history and named in other murder cases. He…
Recent AC explosions have caused fatalities and significant fires in Delhi and Ghaziabad. These incidents highlight risks from refrigerant leaks, poor maintenance, electrical faults, and improper installation. Experts advise regular servicing, using certified parts, and professional installation to prevent such dangerous failures. Air conditioners provide soothing relief in the scorching heat of peak summers and…
Father, Anand Doddamani (L), reportedly poured petrol on his son, Mallikarjun (R). BENGALURU: A 19-year-old youth and his 45-year-old father sustained burn injuries after a dispute over the youth taking a bike without permission. The incident occurred on May 1 in Pragathipura, Banashankari, in south Bengaluru. Following an argument, the father, Anand Doddamani, reportedly poured…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image: IPL) As Ruturaj Gaikwad begins to rediscover his form, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings are growing increasingly dangerous with each passing game.Gaikwad, known for his consistency in domestic and franchise cricket, endured a difficult start to IPL 2026. In his first seven matches, the CSK skipper…
In today’s world, people start to wonder if your relationship is real if it isn’t “Instagram-official” with a cute couple shot and a funny caption. We’ve turned love into a show, a serious game of big gestures and reels.But, through this quote, spiritual guru Premanand Maharaj ji points to a version of love that is…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that the military forces have struck two “shadow fleet” oil tankers near the entrance to Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, highlighting Kyiv’s continued focus on disrupting Moscow’s energy network.“Our warriors continue to apply sanctions against the Russian shadow oil fleet, they hit two such vessels in the…
NEW DELHI: Even as the Supreme Court has stepped in to examine how brain death is certified in India, asking for an expert committee from AIIMS to weigh in on whether additional tests such as electroencephalogram (EEG) and angiogram are needed, experts say these may not be necessary as existing protocols already have adequate checks…
R Ashwin and Jos Buttler (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It has been seven years since the controversial ‘Mankading’ run-out incident involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Buttler during an IPL 2019 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin, then playing for Punjab, ran Buttler out at the non-striker’s end, sparking heated exchanges between the…