Kolkata: Scorching westerly and northwesterly winds kept Kolkata hot and humid on Sunday even as the maximum temperature slid marginally to 33.8°C. The Met office warned that warm and humid conditions will continue to prevail across most of south Bengal and Kolkata for the next five days, at least. Some places in the western districts…
Mumbai: A major fire broke out in the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, popularly known as Crawford Market, in the early hours of Sunday, destroying three shops. The blaze started in a store near the well-known Badshah Cold Drinks and Snacks store.The blaze, suspected to have originated from a short circuit, was brought under control after…
26-year-old lawyer dies after jumping from CP hotel in Delhi (Image used for representational purpose only) NEW DELHI: A 26-year-old advocate allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 15th floor of a four-star hotel in central Delhi on Sunday evening.According to police, information regarding the incident was received at Connaught Place police station around…
In a devastating turn of events, a tilak ceremony in Nalanda district was overshadowed by tragedy as 21-year-old Chhotu Kumar lost his life due to an accidental misfire of a pistol he allegedly possessed. Biharsharif: A 21-year-old man died after a pistol he was allegedly carrying went off accidentally during a tilak ceremony at Amawan…
PM Modi and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (R) NEW DELHI: Will West Bengal once again subscribe to Mamata Banerjee’s pitch and emotional appeal built around the formula of ‘maa, mati, manush’? The ever-resilient and energised Bharatiya Janata Party in the state is eyeing her seat of power, hoping to breach the walls of the Bengal…
Once a Congress bastion for nearly 70 years, Behrampore has undergone a steady political churn. BEHRAMPORE: For the past five years, Behrampore, a historic town, has largely witnessed a bipolar fight between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, with the latter registering a dramatic 35% surge in vote share in the 2021 assembly poll…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness for the Women’s Reservation Bill (File Photo) MUMBAI: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced the launch of a campaign to create awareness about the Women’s Reservation Bill across the country and in Maharashtra.He said the BJP and its allies in the state will collect…
Kirori Mal College celebrated its annual cultural fest, Renaissance, on April 16-17. The two-day event featured a fashion show, performances and a headliner setting the stage ablaze Kirori Mal College, Delhi University organised its annual cultural fest Renaissance on 16 and 17 April. The two-day event was conducted under the guidance of Principal Prof. Dinesh…
CHENNAI: There are clear signs of an electoral churn in Tamil Nadu’s two biggest urban hubs — Chennai and Coimbatore. Seats in Chennai, once seen as a comfortable terrain for DMK, have turned competitive, while in Coimbatore, long considered an AIADMK bastion, the ruling party is mounting a serious challenge in some segments.DMK won all…
Prepare for a chaotic commute in Patna this Monday as the BJP’s “Aakrosh March” takes center stage at Gandhi Maidan. This rally, aimed at voicing discontent over the opposition’s approach to the women’s reservation bill, will attract participants from every corner of Bihar. Patna: Extensive traffic restrictions will be in place in Patna on Monday…
