What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it,' a lesson on gratitude from the British nurse and social reformerFlorence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and a social reformer, left a profound message: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a ...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
West Bengal govt courts Aditya Birla Group, sees investment interestWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya has urged the Aditya Birla Group to reinvest in the state, recalling their past departure due ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Four things to know about South Africa's anti-migrant protestsSouth Africa is gripped by anti-immigrant unrest as citizen groups demand undocumented foreigners leave, leading to at least four deaths an...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Venezuela earthquake toll hits 1,430, close to 69,000 people still missing, tension rises over 'inadequate response' by government as rescue teams running out of time to save lives, claim reportsVenezuela earthquake toll latest update: Search teams and foreign aid continued to arrive from Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, El Salvador, Franc...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.51 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
CPI(M) Polit Bureau to discuss poll defeats in Kerala, West BengalThe CPI(M) Polit Bureau is set to dissect the party's significant electoral setbacks in Kerala and West Bengal. General Secretary MA Baby h...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacyAndy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own handsMexican fans are creating their own vibrant FIFA World Cup celebrations on the streets due to exorbitant ticket prices, making the tourname...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood forKeir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer s...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy was suppressed for decades, says CM AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused previous Congress and Trinamool governments of attempting to erase Dr. Syama Prasad Moo...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Starmer seen as likely to announce exit timetable as rival Burnham heads to UK ParliamentUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down as early as Monday, facing pressure from within the Labour Party. Th...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted himKeir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST