Writers’ Building, Kolkata: Also known as Mahakaran, it was initially constructed to house offices for junior clerks of the British East India Company. KOLKATA: Writers’ Buildings and several other Bengal govt offices in Kolkata will turn orange after dusk on Saturday to mark the inaugural day of the first-ever BJP govt.The illumination trials were held…
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Two of the key officials in the Trump administration reportedly have tension between them, a report has said. Citing people familiar with the matter, Axios reports that there’s a friction between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, and the catalyst is how the government should…
Bandwaale Prime Video Set in Ratlam, Bandwaale follows Mariam, a young poetess who begins anonymously sharing her poetry online as she searches for independence and a sense of self. The deeply personal poems, penned by Kausar Munir, become a quite yet powerful expression of her inner world. Her journey unfolds alongside Robo and DJ Psycho,…
NEW DELHI: Prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been hiked from Tuesday, reported news agency ANI, citing sources. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 195.50, while in Kolkata, the hike stands at Rs 218. The revised rates come into effect immediately.The increase in price comes despite the Delhi government increasing the…
US inflation accelerated in May, with consumer prices rising 4.2% year-on-year, marking the highest annual inflation rate in more than three years as escalating energy costs added to price pressures across the economy, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a broad measure of…
NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah backed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the border dispute with India but, in remarks unlikely to go down well with New Delhi, he also urged the UK to take interest in addressing the issue, saying his govt had already discussed it with London and China. Responding to questions in…
Dubai Police seize vehicles after drivers perform dangerous stunts during rain, warning of Dh50,000 fines and serious road safety risks / Image: file Dubai Police seized multiple vehicles and imposed strict penalties after drivers performed reckless stunts during recent rainfall, turning public roads into dangerous zones. In incidents reported in mid-April 2026, authorities confirmed that…
Asian markets showed a mixed trend in early trading on Wednesday as cooling optimism around artificial intelligence and technology shares slowed the momentum behind Wall Street’s recent record-breaking rally. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was marginally higher, rising less than 0.1% to 62,774.94. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.9% to 7,708.05, recovering part of the sharp losses seen…
Eight people, including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, have been arrested across Dallas, Memphis and Nashville in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery at a Dallas music studio, the US Department of Justice announced on April 2, 2026, with one suspect still at large. Federal prosecutors said the incident took place on January…
Justin Simmons’ wife apparently saw his retirement coming for days before the Denver Broncos icon announced his decision. On Wednesday, the star safety revealed that he is looking forward to his next chapter in life. However, he will continue to cheer for his team in Empower Field at Mile High. Not just as a player,…
