‘West Bengal ready to bid farewell to TMC’s mahajungle raj’: PM Modi steps up attack on Mamata Banerjee
Lambasting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that time has come to end the 15-year ‘mahajungle raj’ of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the state. He said that West Bengal needs ‘poriborton’ (change), as people are fed up of TMC’s misrule and want to oust Banerjee and her party from power.
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IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Daryl Mitchell surpasses Viv Richards, Ponting as his insane run against India continues
New Zealand star Daryl Mitchell continued his rich vein of form as he slammed yet another century in the ongoing ODI series against India. Mitchell, who had hit 84 and an unbeaten 131 in the first two ODIs, slammed yet another hundred in the third ODI at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
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After Congress MLA’s ‘rape theory’, SP leader says online vulgarity fuels ‘testosterone boost’ in young men
Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan strongly criticised Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya’s controversial remarks on rape, while making his own striking observations on the causes of sexual violence. Reacting to Baraiya’s statement, Hasan dismissed what he termed a “rape theory” and instead blamed online vulgar content and alcohol consumption for what he described as “uncontrolled sexual desires” among men. “I think the internet is a big reason behind this. The vulgarity on the internet gives a testosterone boost to young men, which makes them unable to control their sexual desires. During this, when a woman or a girl comes around them, she is raped,” Hasan said.
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BMC polls 2026: How numbers stack up as suspense over next Mumbai mayor continues | Explained
Although the Mahayuti has a clear majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after the January 15 elections, there is no clarity over the next mayor of Mumbai, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are yet to hold a meeting. The Shinde Sena has also moved all its newly-elected corporators to a five-star hotel in Bandra amid fears of poaching. However, many also look the move as a pressure tactic employed by the Shiv Sena to get a major power share.
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Jharkhand road accident: 5 killed, 25 injured as bus carrying marriage party overturns in Latehar
Jharkhand road accident: 5 killed, 25 injured as bus carrying marriage party overturns in Latehar
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PM Modi pledges global recognition for Assam’s culture, lauds Bodo traditions
In an address during the Bagurumba Dwhou event in Guwahati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for global recognition of Assam’s rich cultural heritage. PM Modi, who was attending a traditional cultural program of the Bodo community, described his frequent visits to Assam as a mark of his commitment to the state’s development. The Prime Minister also took a dig at the Congress, accusing it of neglecting Bodoland and playing politics with infiltration issues. His statements underscored the significant progress Assam has made under the BJP, from cultural pride to ending years of unrest.
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Thalapathy Vijay’s Theri and Ajith Kumar’s Mankatha re-releases to clash this month | Deets inside
These days, several films across different genres are being released and clashing at the box office. Now, with fresh releases coming up, Vijay Thalapathy’s 2016 film Theri and Ajith Kumar’s 2011 film Mankatha are set to re-release on big screens this month.
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IndiGo fined Rs 22 crore by DGCA for flight disruptions in December 2025
DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) levies a fine of Rs 22.20 Crores on IndiGo for its flight disruptions in December 2025.
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GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI becomes ‘severe’ again
GRAP-4 curbs reimposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI becomes ‘severe’ again
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Battle for Mumbai mayor heats up: Fadnavis slams Thackeray, Shinde Sena moves corporators to hotel
The Mahayuti’s victory in elections to the 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is historic, as it ended the monopoly of the Thackerays in their last bastion. However, there is no clarity on the new mayor of Mumbai, as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena are yet to hold a discussion on this, said sources on Saturday.
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