West Bengal: CM Adhikari gives land to BSF for border fencing; infiltrators to be deported
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced that land will be handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) for strengthening fencing and security along the India–Bangladesh border. He said the process will begin with a 27 km stretch and more land will be provided wherever needed to improve border management.
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KKR remain alive in IPL playoffs race with typical win over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens
During their most successful years, Kolkata Knight Riders often relied on a simple but effective approach. Their spinners would control the game in the middle overs before a top-order batter, frequently Gautam Gambhir, guided the chase with controlled aggression at a strike rate around 130-140.
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‘Cheel jab howe shant to bhaiya…’: Amitabh Bachchan shares cryptic poem in his latest blog post
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan is quite active on social media and often shares his thoughts with fans through his blog posts on Tumblr. Recently, the 83-year-old actor shared a cryptic note that caught the attention of fans online. Read on to find out what he wrote.
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Kerala portfolios announced: CM Satheesan keeps Finance, Chennithala gets Home department | Full list
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday allocated portfolios to ministers in his United Democratic Front government, retaining major departments including Finance, Law, General Administration and Ports, according to the Lok Bhavan.
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‘No AIADMK rebels in Cabinet’: TVK reassures allies amid warning by CPM and VCK
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday clarified its position on inclusion of AIADMK rebel leaders into the Vijay-led Cabinet. This came a day after Tamil Nadu CPI(M) Secretary P Shanmugam issued a stark warning, saying his party would reconsider the decision to support the TVK if AIADMK defectors are made to join the government.
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NEET paper leak: Dharmendra Pradhan reviews re-exam preparedness, orders action against fake news
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to ensure strict security measures and smooth conduct of NEET re-exam. The meeting, attended by central security and intelligence agencies, reviewed arrangements being made for the examination. Senior officials from the Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA) were also present. The discussions focused on identifying possible security gaps in advance and taking timely preventive steps to avoid any disruption.
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PM Modi announces ‘India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership’ after meeting with Giorgia Meloni
PM Modi announces ‘India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership’ after meeting with Giorgia Meloni.
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Suvendu Adhikari PA murder case: Fifth accused arrested by CBI from UP’s Varanasi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday arrested the fifth accused, Vinay Rai, in connection with the murder case of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Chandranath Rath. Rai was taken into custody from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
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Carlos Alcaraz, two-time champion, opts out of Wimbledon 2026
Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his Wimbledon crown this year after deciding to withdraw from the tournament due to an ongoing wrist problem. The Spaniard, who lifted the title at the All England Club in both 2023 and 2024, confirmed the development through a message posted on social media on Tuesday.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi decimates LSG, Rajasthan enter top four as IPL 2026 playoffs scenario intensifies
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi launched a scathing attack on Lucknow Super Giants in Rajasthan Royals’ must-win game in Jaipur. Chasing a mammoth total of 221 runs, the hosts were expected to feel some sort of pressure, but Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal decimated the LSG bowlers, as Rajasthan made 71 runs in the powerplay.
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