Indian stock markets rallied sharply on the back of a US-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday, with benchmarks logging one of their strongest sessions in recent months amid a broad-based risk-on sentiment. The Sensex surged 2,946 points to close at 77,563, while the Nifty jumped 874 points to settle at 23,997 after briefly crossing the 24,000 mark…
KOLKATA: The 19 appellate tribunals are set to begin hearing appeals for the inclusion or exclusion of electors at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation in Kolkata from Monday, four days after the electoral roll for the second-phase Bengal assembly polls was frozen on Thursday. The tribunals, constituted and notified by…
Subhas Chandra Bose’s grandnephew, Chandra Bose, joined TMC on Sunday in the presence of state education minister Bratya Basu and party MP Kirti Azad, reports Prithvijit Mitra. After his induction, he attacked his BJP, which he had quit in 2023. “BJP’s policies are blatantly communal and anti-Constitution. They attempt to win polls by playing the…
Hate crimes targeting Sikh Americans in the United States have risen over the past decade, increasing by about 3,700%, according to preliminary FBI data cited by Axios.The figures show anti-Sikh incidents jumped from just six cases in 2015 to 228 in 2025.The data also suggests shifts in hate crime patterns across the US, even as…
Damp dusting offers a superior method for removing dust compared to traditional dry methods. By slightly moistening a cloth, you effectively trap dust and allergens, preventing them from becoming airborne and resettling. Everyone has experienced this phenomenon; after thoroughly cleaning, one admires his handiwork but sees a fresh coat of dust settle on every surface…
Nilesh Shah said India’s economic outlook could improve if crude oil prices remain contained, as lower energy costs would ease inflation and support demand. He highlighted that stable oil prices, along with policy support, could benefit key sectors, with banking and consumer-focused businesses likely to see improved traction in the current environment. He said, “If…
MALDA: The NIA has detained Congress’ Mothabari candidate Sayem Choudhury, gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani, and two others for questioning in connection with the April 1 violence in Mothabari, where seven judicial officers were confined for eight hours at the Kaliachak-II block office in Bengal’s Malda, reports Subhro Maitra. Sources said Choudhury and Rabbani were…
KOLKATA: Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has acknowledged that a video released by the party – purportedly showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and calling Muslims “gullible” – is authentic but alleged it was selectively edited from a 51-minute recording. The admission has handed Trinamool fresh ammunition against BJP ahead of Bengal polls…
One of the most remarkable discoveries made by astronomers in recent years is the identification of an extremely strong “mega-laser” signal that has travelled over 8 billion light-years without losing its strength and reaching Earth. It is worth noting that this signal has been detected with the help of the MeerKAT radio telescope in South…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has landed in the middle of a social media debate after a video of her at the Mumbai airport went viral. The clip shows the actress seemingly bypassing a long queue at the security check and moving ahead of other passengers. While Kareena has not responded to the criticism yet, the viral…
