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Will rid West Bengal of 'jungle raj' next: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the National Democratic Alliance win in Bihar as a vote for pro-people governance and vowed to throw out 'jungle raj' from West Bengal, saying the......

Handle threats to BLOs, else will cause anarchy, SC tells poll panel

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over BLOs and other officials engaged in SIR 2.0 being "threatened" in West Bengal and other states, and asked the Election Commission to deal with......

I will be 'kingmaker' after Bengal polls, claims TMC rebel MLA Kabir

Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Tuesday asserted that he would emerge a "kingmaker" after the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal, asserting that no government could be formed......

Mamata demands Modi's apology over 'Bankim da' remark

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has insulted novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling him......

Rs 3 cr raised for Babri-style mosque in Bengal

Donations for the proposed Babri Masjid-style mosque announced by suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir in West Bengal's Murshidabad have reached nearly Rs 3 crore, the leader's aides......

Can India Regain Foreign Tourists This Winter?

'We expect inbound numbers in 2025 to come close to pre-pandemic levels -- if not fully match them -- by early 2026.' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.......

Why OTT Wants To Dub South Films

'For OTT platforms, securing dubbed rights often makes greater business sense, enabling them to serve diverse regional audiences more effectively.' IMAGE: According to Ormax Box Office Reports,......

Hema Malini's Niece Madhoo At Dharmendra's Prayer Meet

A prayer meet was held for Dharmendra at the Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra, north west Mumbai. His sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol looked emotional as they greeted guests with folded hands. They......

Hope's century keeps West Indies afloat

IMAGE: Wearing sunglasses after suffering an eye infection, Shai Hope made 116 not out -- his fourth Test century -- on Day 4 of the first Test in Christchurch. Photograph: Adrian Dennis/Reuters......

'Herculean' Greaves savours 'special day' for West Indies

IMAGE: Justin Greaves's unbeaten 202 was the bedrock of West Indies' 457-6 -- the second-highest fourth-innings total in Test match history. Photograph: BCCI Justin Greaves produced a......

Black Caps in crisis: West Indies eye rare NZ win

IMAGE: West Indies' Kemar Roach celebrates. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters New Zealand will pin their hopes on a rookie attack and field a new wicketkeeper when they take on the West Indies......

New Zealand recall Williamson for West Indies Tests

IMAGE: Kane Williamson has retired from T20 Internationals and skipped the ODI series against the West Indies. Photograph: ANI Photo Kane Williamson was included in the New Zealand squad for......

West Indies recall veteran pacer for New Zealand tour

The tour spans December 1-21 across Christchurch, Wellington and Mount Maunganui and the series forms part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship, where West Indies are bottom of the standings......