Mamata argues post-poll violence case in Calcutta HC; BCI seeks details on her legal practice status
Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared before the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer’s gown to argue a case linked to alleged post-election violence in the state. She arrived at the court along with senior TMC leaders Chandrima Bhattacharya and Kalyan Banerjee.
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OPINION | Small convoy’s big message: Save fuel
Following up on his appeal to countrymen to cut down on the consumption of fuel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reduced the size of his convoy by nearly 80 per cent. On Wednesday, only two vehicles were seen in the PM’s convoy in Delhi.
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Ahead of Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor buys land in Ayodhya worth Rs 3.31 crore | Details
Ranbir Kapoor has made a major real estate investment in Ayodhya. The actor purchased a land parcel at The Sarayu, a premium plotted development by The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL). This development comes ahead of the release of his upcoming film, Ramayana – Part 1, where he plays Lord Rama.
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Grassroot sentiment, Muslim League’s backing: Why Congress chose VD Satheesan as Kerala CM
After much delay and suspense lasting over 10 days, Congress on Thursday finally picked VD Satheesan as the Kerala Chief Minister after much brainstorming over him or KC Venugopal, a party veteran considered close to the top brass.
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‘I feel unhireable’: US techie with 25 years of experience opens up about ‘2,000’ rejections
The heartfelt letter written by a software engineer residing in the US, who feels like they are “unhireable,” even though they have applied to more than 2,000 positions, has gained much traction among professionals in the field, especially during the conversations around layoffs, automation, and ghosting in the tech industry.
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Bomb scare near Pune hospital after recovery of bomb-like object, probe on | VIDEO
Panic spread in Pune’s Hadapsar area on Wednesday after a suspicious bomb-like object was found near Ushakiran Hospital, prompting an immediate response from police and security agencies.
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Fuel price hike on cards? After Hardeep Puri, RBI Governor flags Gulf conflict impact on oil markets
India may soon feel a stronger impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with rising global crude oil prices likely to affect consumers if disruptions continue, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said. Addressing the 12th high-level conference on the International Monetary System, organised jointly by the International Monetary Fund and the Swiss National Bank, Malhotra said the Indian government has so far absorbed much of the pressure caused by higher international oil prices.
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Virat Kohli creates history, becomes first Indian to 14000 T20 runs during RCB vs KKR clash
Virat Kohli has added another feather to his illustrious cap as he completed 14000 runs in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved the feat during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Wednesday, May 13.
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Amid Kerala CM impasse, posters in Wayanad target Rahul, Priyanka over Venugopal buzz
Fresh tension has surfaced within the Congress in Kerala after posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared in Wayanad amid the ongoing race for the Chief Minister’s post. The posters, which were seen near the Wayanad District Congress Committee office, appeared to warn the party leadership against backing senior Congress leader KC Venugopal as the next Chief Minister of Kerala.
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UP rain havoc: 31 dead, several injured as storm and heavy downpour lash several parts of state
A severe storm accompanied by heavy rain has claimed at least 21 lives across several districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, leaving widespread destruction. The worst affected areas include Fatehpur, Bhadohi, Budaun and Sonbhadra.
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