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NIA arrests TMC councillor Shakir Ali in 2023 Rishra Ram Navami violence caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Shakir Ali, husband of former TMC MP Aparupa Poddar and a local leader, in connection ...
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...
Big Four rethink partnership as AI changes the gameIndia's Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, and EY, have surpassed 1,000 partners each, driven by rapid expansion, especially in tech...
As BJP tables Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal, rival TMC camps brace for battle on the same sideWest Bengal's Assembly is set for a political showdown as the BJP government introduces the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The debate will ...
West Bengal budget is 'expansionary' and seeks to revitalise the state's economy: State FM Swapan DasguptaThe first state budget presented by the new BJP government in West Bengal combines a push for industrial revival with continued focus on we...
Uddhav camp MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar confirms crossover to ruling Sena: 'Fund crunch for constituency, caustic remarks'Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar has officially joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing a lack of development funds an...
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peacePresident Trump announced the end of the Iran War and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following intense Qatari mediation. Despite Is...
TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for MamataSenior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal ...
Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India as US-Iran reach truce dealA "toll free" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement, promises significant relief for India's crude oil...
Amit Shah hails welfare, infrastructure achievements under PM Modi as government completes 12 yearsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12 years in office. He stated the country has seen welfare for the poo...
Trump suddenly finds himself in a perfect storm. Can he survive it?Trump faces mounting challenges this summer, including legal setbacks, weak approval ratings and public anxiety over inflation and fuel pri...
Ahead of INDIA bloc meet on Mon, CPI(M) seeks Congress clarification over BJP 'deal' chargeCPI(M) leader MA Baby has written to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, ahaed of key meeting on Monday. He seeks clarity on Congress le...
'Not upset over being denied Rajya Sabha poll nomination; I'm kabaddi player, not chess player': Chhagan BhujbalMaharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal clarifies he is not upset about missing a Rajya Sabha nomination. He likens himself to a kabaddi playe...
Trump claims Iran's missile arsenal decimated to 'maybe 21, 22 percent' following US strikesUS President Donald Trump claimed Washington has severely degraded Iran's missile arsenal, though intelligence reports suggest otherwise. M...
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
Punjab civic polls: Cong candidate injured in Raikot attack; 31.6% voter turnout recorded till noonPolling is underway for 103 municipal bodies in Punjab. A Congress candidate in Raikot sustained injuries in an alleged attack. Polling rec...
From India’s Haryana to UK: Mother-son duo from Rohtak elected mayors in two British councilsA remarkable feat for an Indian-origin family sees Tushar Kumar, 23, become the UK's youngest Indian-origin mayor, while his mother, Parvee...
Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chiefHolding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into develop...