What began with an apparently chance encounter between rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Banga Bhavan on May 22 ended on Wednesday with 58 MLAs wresting control of the party's legislature wing, electing Ritabrata as their leader and securing recognition from the assembly Speaker.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a special investigation into alleged fake beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme, a women's cash transfer programme from the previous government, also initiating a money laundering probe.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda has emphasised the need for sound regulation, ethical oversight, and equity in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to healthcare, speaking at the World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are missing from the list of probables for the Asian Games, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the 30-member squad submitted by the BCCI to the IOA.
Compared with a year ago, the effective cost of studying abroad for Indian students has increased by roughly 10%-12% due to currency depreciation and rising living costs.
A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.
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Faridabad police have arrested a husband and wife from Mumbai for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 31 crore through fraudulent investment schemes in forex trading and film production.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has reversed its decision and allowed Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials.
Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup, Inter Miami said on Monday after the Argentine forward was forced off in his final club match before the tournament.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain Australia in the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan after regular skipper Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an ankle injury.
Pakistan's ISI is reportedly pushing its network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Jammu and Kashmir to infiltrate mainstream national political parties to evade security crackdowns and investigations. The ISI is also attempting to revive dormant, locally-founded terror outfits to give an 'indigenous colour' to terrorist violence and mask Pakistan's direct involvement.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has rejected Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's claim that he was 'unsure' of the online movement's origins, asserting he considers himself an 'honorary cockroach'.
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A corporator and three others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district for allegedly murdering a man and burying his body along a riverbank.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari denies political vendetta in the CID's investigation into alleged signature forgery by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, following complaints from within his own party.
Peddi buries its powerful story about caste identity and social inequality beneath hero worship, regressive romance and exhausting excesses bemoans Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Congress MLA A D Thomas alleges that senior police officers intervened to modify the report related to his alleged assault during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas. He claims an ADGP-ranked officer was involved, and the SIT should investigate this alleged intervention.
ICICI Bank is seeking recoveries of at least 100 crore from fintech firms, alleging merchant misclassification of their business, a practice that has eroded the bank's interchange income. The dispute, lodged with global card network Visa, highlights growing discomfort among banks and intensified scrutiny from the Reserve Bank of India.
Police in Odisha's Kendrapara district have launched an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture of a woman and her son by personnel of the Talachua Marine Police Station.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for strikes on an American base, alleging it was in response to earlier aerial attacks near Bandar Abbas Airport. The incident follows reports of confrontations between Iranian and US forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thane police have solved the murder of a Mumbai-based tailor within 48 hours, arresting two men after discovering the victim was killed over an unpaid loan of Rs 3 lakh. The method of tying the victim provided a crucial clue to investigators.
A 25-year-old man killed his 10-month-old daughter as he was unable to bear the financial burden of raising a second girl child, a police officer said on Monday.
Mumbai's Metro Line 3, the Aqua Line, experienced two disruptions due to technical issues, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. Passengers reported being stranded inside trains and stations, with complaints of overcrowding and poor communication from authorities.
Police in New Delhi recovered the body of an unidentified man from a canal in the New Ashok Nagar area. The body was found floating in the Kondli Canal near Kondli Pul, and an investigation has been initiated.
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) to formalise cooperation in geospatial technologies.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off just 29 balls to power his team into Qualifier 2 and earned glowing praise from former India opener Aakash Chopra.
Police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a postal assistant after suspicious transactions worth approximately Rs 4.5 crore were allegedly detected in his bank accounts.
The Supreme Court allowed Olympian Vinesh Phogat to compete in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials while cautioning against excessive judicial interference in sporting matters during the hearing of WFI's plea challenging the Delhi High Court order.
Despite reporting a weaker-than-expected net loss of Rs 2,536 crore for Q4FY26, largely due to a significant non-cash forex loss, analysts remain optimistic about IndiGo's long-term prospects, citing strong demand trends, a favourable pricing outlook, and strategic cost-control measures.
Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with French artificial intelligence firm Mistral to provide frontier grade AI solution, Mistral Forge, for enterprises across the world.
The death of a 17-year-old boy in Delhi, who was shot after objecting to the harassment of a girl, has triggered widespread protests and demands for justice. Family and community members are calling for swift action against those responsible.
A clash erupted in a Mathura village after a Dalit wedding procession was met with stone-pelting, resulting in injuries and police intervention.
Forest personnel in Maharashtra have captured a cub of tigress T2, which killed four women in Chandrapur district. Efforts are underway to trap her three other cubs.
Fintech and enterprise technology firm Paramotor Digital Technology Ltd has confidentially filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for an initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted its draft papers under Sebi's pre-filing route, which allows issuers to keep details related to the issue size and other key information confidential until a later stage.
Following the deaths of 15-18 people in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad due to spurious liquor, the Maharashtra government has suspended 22 police and excise department personnel for failing to act against the illegal liquor trade. Financial assistance has been announced for the victims' families, and a statewide crackdown on illicit liquor is underway.
A 16-year-old boy, Kunal Agrawal, died after a zipline cable snapped at an amusement facility in Agra, causing him to fall nearly 45 feet. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, and an FIR has been registered as police investigate the private company operating the zipline.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day by emphasising the state's growing quantum technologies ecosystem and the importance of secure digital infrastructure.
Sreenidi Deccan FC fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Dempo Sports Club in an Indian Football League match, with Hadi Idrissou's second-half goal cancelling out Marcus Joseph's early opener.
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