EC mulls extending SIR deadline in West Bengal following Supreme Court’s directions

The Election Commission (EC) is considering postponing the finalisation of voter lists in West Bengal after the Special Intensive Revision(SIR). As per the schedule, the poll body was set to publish the final electoral rolls by February 14, but the exercise is likely to be deferred now.   

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra colour options leak: New shades revealed ahead of launch

Samsung is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. According to reports, the new smartphone series could arrive as early as next month. Ahead of its anticipated launch, leaks surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have started surfacing online.

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Abhishek Sharma creates world record, shatters Andre Russell’s feat during IND vs NZ 1st T20I

India star batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the history books during the first T20I between India and New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on Wednesday, January 21. 

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India ‘stopped’ buying Russian oil after Trump’s 25% tariff, claims US Treasury Secretary

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that India has halted its purchases of Russian crude oil in the aftermath of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on nations trading energy with Moscow.

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O’Romeo trailer: Avinash Tiwary’s transformation as Jalal impresses viewers; fans say, ‘Such a chameleon’

The much-awaited trailer of Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo has finally dropped, giving fans a glimpse into the romantic crime drama. The trailer also showcases Avinash Tiwary’s striking transformation as Jalal. The actor’s intense look and physical makeover, including his hairstyle, have left viewers impressed, with many taking to social media to praise him.

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Noida techie death: Yogi govt to take strict action against construction sites violating safety norms

In the wake of the death of a 27-year-old software engineer, whose car plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150, the Yogi government is taking big action against construction sites violating safety norms. FIR was registered against real estate companies for violation of safety standards in Noida. Moreover, a case was also registered against Amsed Wishtown Pvt. Ltd. and Lotus Green and Abhay Kumar, owner of the Amsed Wishtown project, has been arrsted.

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Will RCB play IPL 2026 matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium? KSCA chief Venkatesh Prasad reveals details

Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) chief Venkatesh Prasad, on January 21, addressed the concerns regarding the M Chinnaswamy Stadium’s availability for IPL 2026. In a press conference in Bengaluru, the former cricketer revealed that the state authorities have permitted them to host matches in the forthcoming season, given some of the conditions are met. He mentioned that there are certain challenges on the way, but believes that KSCA can prepare the stadium within the given timeframe.

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Indore water contamination: HC orders preservation of key records, seeks fresh status report

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed the Indore administration to preserve all original records linked to the contaminated drinking water crisis in the city’s Bhagirathpura area. The court’s order came amid concerns raised by petitioners that crucial documents could be tampered with. A division bench of Justice Vijay Kumar Shukla and Justice Alok Awasthi was hearing multiple public interest litigations (PILs) related to deaths allegedly caused by consumption of contaminated water in the locality.

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China reluctant to join Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza, insists on UN-led approach

China has shown hesitation about joining a proposed Gaza peace body put forward by US President Donald Trump, saying it would only consider participation in the initiative if it is backed by the United Nations. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China remains firmly committed to multilateralism and supports an international system led by the UN. He stressed that Beijing does not support any move that weakens the role of the global body.

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Zakir Khan announces long break from comedy; hints at final show on June 20

Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan has revealed that he will be taking a long break from comedy. Zakir, who enjoys a robust fan following, shared the news during a recent live show in Hyderabad, which was part of his ongoing Papa Yaar tour. A video from the show has been going viral.

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