Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool’s National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with all counting agents of the party on Saturday, two days ahead of the counting of votes, a senior party leader said. The meeting scheduled for 4 pm will be attended by the counting agents…
Jammu: A portion of a small bridge collapsed in the Bantalab area on the outskirts of Jammu city on Friday, trapping at least three to four labourers under the debris, while one injured worker was rescued, official sources said. Authorities have closed the road link following the collapse of a portion of the bridge. The…
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling on May 2 in 15 polling stations in West Bengal, where voting was held on April 29 in the second phase of the assembly elections. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer of Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) said the repolling has been ordered based…
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Friday formally approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India, urging immediate intervention to halt the proposed T20 league announced by the Hyderabad Cricket Association, citing alleged violations of governing rules and ongoing judicial proceedings. In a detailed representation addressed to the Chairman of the IPL Governing…
Srinagar: Launching a scathing attack on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the party of peddling “lies” regarding the status of Urdu to distract public attention from their “political alliance” with the BJP. Addressing recent allegations that the government intended to drop Urdu as a subject,…
Los Aangels: Actors Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt received the prestigious stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the double star ceremony. The stars are provided to the individuals who have achieved excellence in motion pictures, television, radio, music, or live theatre. Several celebrities have been honoured at the Hollywood Walk of Fame over…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with a criminal case filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife over allegations related to multiple passports and undisclosed overseas assets. A bench of Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice AS Chandurkar reserved its decision on the…
New Delhi: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touched a record high in April 2026, signalling resilience in economic activity despite global uncertainties. Gross GST revenue rose 8.7% year-on-year to ₹2,42,702 crore, compared with ₹2,23,265 crore in April 2025, according to official data released on May 1. After accounting for refunds, net GST collections…
Leh/Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday described the return of sacred relics of Lord Buddha to Ladakh after 75 years as a “historic reunion” and said that the Union Territory has remained a “living land of dharma”, preserving and nurturing Buddhist knowledge for centuries. Stressing the relevance of Buddha’s teachings in modern times,…
Mumbai: Actor-politician Hema Malini says she is still trying to cope with the death of her husband, superstar Dharmendra. Malini on Thursday graced the inauguration of ‘Lens and Legacy: Bollywood in Focus’, an expansive and evocative exhibition celebrating the enduring visual culture of Indian cinema, presented by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in…
