KOLKATA: Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday unanimously elected the BJP legislative party leader at a meeting of newly elected MLAs in the presence of Union home minister Amit Shah, paving the way for him to become Bengal’s ninth chief minister.Making the announcement after a 30-minute closed-door meeting with the MLAs, Shah said, “Eight proposals were…
The Supreme Court emphasized its reluctance to direct arrests, prioritizing evidence collection and witness protection. While monitoring investigations, the bench declined to comment on the merits of the Anil Ambani Group (ADAG) case, citing past collateral damage to reputations. The CBI has filed nine FIRs totaling Rs 27,337 crore against ADAG entities. NEW DELHI: A…
NEW DELHI: As BJP vows to drive out all illegal Bangladeshi immigrants from West Bengal after it forms govt, Supreme Court on Friday said mere illegal infiltration into India by Bangladeshi nationals is not a terrorist act.The remark came from a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi in response to additional solicitor…
KOCHI/NEW DELHI: Congress leadership has summoned for discussions the key contenders for the post of Kerala CM, with insiders viewing the selection process as a toss-up between “intra-party support” and “public sentiment” relating to two aspirants.Sources said leader of the opposition VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and KC Venugopal, besides state chief Sunny Joseph, will hold…
Is Shakira returning for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Burna Boy after Waka Waka global success? Here’s the truth (Image via Getty) For years, the FIFA World Cup has been remembered not only for football but also for the songs that stayed with fans long after the tournament ended. That is why fresh rumours…
Lucknow: The family of a 71-year-old woman, who went missing under mysterious circumstances from the Ahimamau area in Lucknow, has announced a reward of Rs 2.51 lakh for anyone who helps trace her safely.The missing woman has been identified as Lalli Yadav, a resident of the Ahimamau area under Sushant Golf City police station.According to…
Panic subsided along the Bihar-Uttar Pradesh border Friday after a leopard, which injured eight people in separate attacks, was tranquilized and rescued. The animal, believed to have strayed from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, caused fear across several villages before being safely caged and sent to Gorakhpur Zoo. Joint teams from both states conducted the successful…
CHENNAI: After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay called on Governor R V Arlekarand staked claim to form the next govt in Tamil Nadu, AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran on Friday night met the governor and accused TVK of indulging in “horse-trading.”Calling it “a mockery of democracy”, Dhinakaran said he had urged the governor to…
PUDUCHERRY: Over two years after a nine-year-old girl was kidnapped, gangraped and murdered, a special court in Puducherry sentenced a 21-year-old man to death on Friday.The special judge for Pocso Act cases, M D Sumathi, found M Karnas alias Kaka guilty under several stringent charges, including murder, gang rape of a child under 12 years…
South Indian cinema saw several interesting developments today, from the buzz around Vijay’s Jana Nayagan reportedly eyeing a special release date to actress Avika Gor opening up about a difficult shooting experience. There was also excitement surrounding a possible connection between the upcoming films of the ‘RRR’ duo Ram Charan and Jr NTR — Peddi…