MUMBAI: When Air India flight AI 171 crashed into the B J Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, it killed 241 of the 242 people aboard and 19 more on the ground, among them were four medical students having lunch in their hostel mess. Though all the 260 people killed were victims…
KOLKATA: Over 28 lakh women across the state have received Rs 3,000 each under the state’s Annapurna Yojana as the process of direct benefit transfer (DBT) to the beneficiaries’ accounts kicked off on Wednesday. Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, who officially switched on the benefit transfer at Nabanna, said, “In the last three days, we have…
KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday skipped the state CID’s third summons in the alleged signature forgery case, citing prior engagements in Delhi. He also said his appeal against the case is before the Calcutta high court. Earlier, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had directed Banerjee to…
The World Health Organization says screen time is not recommended for infants under 1 year, and for 1-year-olds it should not be used; at age 2, sedentary screen time should be no more than one hour a day, with less being better. For children ages 3 to 4, WHO again recommends no more than one…
Meaning: God of light, music, healing, and wisdom Apollo is one of the most admired gods in Greek mythology. He represents intelligence, creativity, truth, and balance. As the god of the sun, music, poetry, and healing, Apollo symbolises brightness and hope. It is an elegant name for parents who wish their son to grow into…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) The referee appointed for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina has found himself at the centre of attention even before a ball has been kicked. Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath will oversee the high-profile clash at Atlanta Stadium, adding another major fixture to his growing résumé. The…
NEW DELHI: Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has said he can vouch for DMK that it will stand with the opposition to defend the “idea of India”, in a rare remark about the ally that Congress junked in Tamil Nadu after the recent state elections.He briefly referred to DMK at the…
KOLKATA: Bulldozers will not be allowed in victory processions and political rallies, Bengal DGP SN Gupta and Kolkata police commissioner Ajay Nand said Wednesday, after CEC Gyanesh Kumar directed authorities to arrest those involved in post-poll violence following two deaths and reports of widespread vandalism. If any cop is found to have “not acted enough”…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may have stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through commentary and his growing presence as a digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to offer detailed insights, often becoming part of…
Finn Allen (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh) Finn Allen produced one of the most explosive knocks of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets. Chasing a modest 143-run target, the New Zealand batter stayed unbeaten on 100 off just 47 balls, smashing five fours and 10 sixes to finish the game in…