TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of 'taking' from people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He also challenged the BJP to present a report card of its work in Rajganj constituency.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of taking from the people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He challenged the Prime Minister to release a white paper detailing central funds allocation in Cooch Behar.
'The BJP is projected as a party that follows Hindu politics, talking about religion, gods and goddess all the time.'
'People of Tamil Nadu are not bothered about religion in politics.' 'That is why Tamil Nadu people do not encourage the BJP.'
Nakhiya has the most honest and bold summer fashion tip: "Wear the least amount of clothes. Show your skin fearlessly," she tells Rediff's Rishika Shah at the on-going Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI in Mumbai.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane dismisses speculation about his future, stating his focus is on personal growth as a cricketer, not proving critics wrong.
'The challenge now is competition. There are so many actors competing for the same roles.'
What are the kinds of gifts partners prefer to give on Valentine's Day?
The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered an FIR, while the state government constituted a committee to examine the fraud.
'When I met the prime minister, he asked me, "Dr Ganguly, what do you do with people in your company who lie to you?"' 'I said, "Prime Minister, we counsel them and give them a gentle warning. If they lie again, they are sacked".' '"This is my problem,'" Rajiv responded. "I can't sack people in government".' A revealing excerpt from former Hindustan Lever Chairman Dr Ashok S Ganguly's We Are Our Future: Reflections On Life.
The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could exacerbate global inequalities if not used for the benefit of people, highlighting its immense energy requirements and the need for renewable energy solutions.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested three militants from two proscribed organisations for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in the Thoubal and Kakching districts.
Bihar police have arrested six more people in connection with the groping and dragging of a woman in Nalanda district. A total of eight people have been arrested, and police are warning against sharing the video of the incident online.
April Fools' jokes and clever tricks have entertained people and baffled the public at large for centuries.
Over the past three years, Odisha has witnessed a surge in human-animal conflict, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries due to attacks by wild animals, including elephants. The state government is grappling with the increasing crisis, with specific forest divisions reporting higher numbers of deaths and injuries.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the BJP of attempting to alter West Bengal's demography by importing voters from other states ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, alleging a conspiracy to undermine the democratic rights of local residents.
An Indian-origin man has been remanded in custody after being charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm following an incident outside a pub in Derby, UK, where seven people were injured.
The Supreme Court has requested the Delhi High Court to prioritise and expedite trials in cases of racial discrimination against people from the North-East, highlighting the need for a productive timeline for adjudication of such sensitive matters.
This will be India's 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. For the first time, citizens will also have the option of self-enumeration.
Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested 15 individuals allegedly involved in multiple looting incidents across the district. The arrests followed separate operations and the recovery of weapons and stolen goods.
The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, have been granted bail in connection with the fire that killed 25 people last December. However, they will remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.
Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition related to the preliminary investigation report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, questioning the petitioner's motives and agenda.
I had been eyeing Keinemusik (a German DJ trio) concert tickets ever since they dropped almost six months ago. The ticket prices started at Rs 3,000 and had reached Rs 6,000 on the week of the concert.
The owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people, have been granted bail in the fire case but remain in jail due to a separate forgery case.
Sakal Hindu Samaj activists protested in Mumbai, alleging police stopped Ram Navami processions during namaz and used inappropriate language. Over 50 people were detained as a precaution.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has issued an unconditional apology for claiming that former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was linked to the CIA during the 1960s. The apology comes after widespread criticism from within and outside the BJP.
Kosovo is on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, a significant achievement after overcoming a sporting ban during Serbian rule in the 1990s.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, are investigating the death of a stray dog at a housing society after a complaint was filed. This follows a separate incident where a resident was accused of threatening to poison stray dogs.
Lok Sabha takes up FCRA Amendment Bill amid opposition protests.
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which provides graded punishment for bodily harm to transgender persons, has been approved by the President of India. The bill has faced criticism from opposition MPs for excluding gays and lesbians and for the establishment of an authority to determine transgender status.
Congress leader K Muraleedharan has dismissed the BJP's influence in Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, accusing the party of failing to fulfil its promises to the state.
TVK chief Vijay announces his candidacy from two constituencies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking his entry into electoral politics.
Police in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, have arrested twenty people following a violent attack in which three individuals were injured with sharp weapons. The incident is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute between the parties involved.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP's development record in Balurghat, alleging neglect despite the constituency having a BJP MP and MLA. He challenged the BJP to present a report card of their work and compared it unfavourably to the TMC government's initiatives.
'People have lost hope of finding justice in this state ... I want to give these victims, their families, the people of this state, a voice.'
Spanish police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain vs Egypt friendly, drawing condemnation from government and football authorities over racism in stadiums.
Tension arose in Awagarh, Uttar Pradesh, after the discovery of mutilated bovine remains near a railway line, prompting police investigation and Hindu groups' demands for arrests.
A fire in a four-storeyed building in Delhi's Tri Nagar area injured six people, including a child. Police suspect a short circuit in the electric water motor caused the blaze.
'Jews are very much safe in Iran. They are our brothers. There is a difference between a Jew and a Zionist.' A conversation around a tea table in Mumbai serves as an eye-opener for Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
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