Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Battleground Bengal’s defining contest is playing out in south Kolkata’s Bhowanipore, where CM Mamata Banerjee faces one-time aide Suvendu Adhikari of BJP in what is an electoral rematch of far greater consequence than when she narrowly lost to him in Nandigram in 2021. For Trinamool Congress, retaining Bhowanipore isn’t just…
Google’s DeepMind employees are demanding union recognition amid concerns over their AI technology’s use by the US and Israeli militaries. Workers seek a commitment against developing AI weapons and surveillance tools, urging management to voluntarily recognize their unions or face legal action. The move highlights growing anxieties about AI’s ethical implications and its potential for…
The United States and the United Kingdom on Monday announced seperate sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran by targeting individuals, companies and networks accused of facilitating oil sales, financial transactions and “hostile activities”.The US measures focus on disrupting Iran’s oil exports to China and cutting off funding linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,…
Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj and…
State-owned lender Punjab National Bank (PNB) has partnered with fintech firm Kiwi to launch a RuPay-based credit card integrated with UPI, as banks continue to expand credit access through digital payment rails. The co-branded “PNB Kiwi Credit Card” enables customers to make UPI payments directly using a credit line, alongside conventional online card usage. The…
Sports reporter Dianna Russini is said to be struggling to keep her life together in the wake of allegations of an affair with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, with sources revealing her marriage, career and personal life have all taken a significant blow. According to the Daily Mail, a source close to Russini…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen celebrate their partnership. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 Orange Cap race has taken a dramatic turn, with Abhishek Sharma storming to the top after a sensational unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals, a knock that underlined both his form and dominance this season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener…
Photo/Dukes cricket website The upcoming English domestic cricket season is facing uncertainty over the supply of match balls, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting logistics, Daily Mail reported.Dukes, a manufacturer that has been in operation since 1760, supplies red balls for Test and first-class cricket in England. Around 4,000 to 5,000 balls…
UPSSSC JE admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has formally released the admit card for the Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Examination 2026. Candidates who have registered for the recruitment drive can now access and download their hall tickets from the official portal — upsssc.gov.in.The examination is scheduled to be held…
GPSC releases dates for veterinary, academic and civil service preliminary tests GPSC announces preliminary exam schedule for 21 posts across departments GPSC releases dates for veterinary, academic and civil service preliminary tests GPSC announces preliminary exam schedule for 21 posts across departments GPSC releases dates for veterinary, academic and civil service preliminary tests GPSC preliminary…
