A new analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that 65 per cent of newly elected lawmakers in the West Bengal Assembly have declared criminal cases against themselves — a steep increase from the previous election cycle. The study examined affidavits of all 292 winning candidates from the 2026 polls and found that 190 MLAs fall under this category, compared to 142 in 2021.
The makers released the trailer for Meethe Mein Kya Hai on Wednesday, offering a glimpse into a family drama filled with emotions, festive celebrations and chaos. Starring Ritwik Bhowmik, Ayesha Raza and others, the film centres on Diwali celebrations, family bonds and unexpected twists.
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday for talks on Russia’s war against Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a settlement with Moscow. The meeting came a day after Witkoff held discussions with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo, Norway, as Washington sought to revive its efforts to end the conflict. Witkoff said he hoped to discuss resuming trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine, allowing technical teams to work on the next steps towards a possible peace settlement.
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