KOLKATA: The BJP govt in Bengal has commissioned “holding centres” in all 23 districts for illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya and other immigrants awaiting deportation, resuming a process stalled by the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee-led TMC govt for a year in defiance of MHA guidelines, report Debashis Konar and Srishti Lakhotia.The order, issued by the state home department…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday raised the LPG crisis arising out of the conflict in West Asia, asking why the govt did not do advance planning of LPG imports or make alternative arrangements despite being aware of the regional tensions. “Why did the govt not make alternative…
A passenger on a train has gained viral attention on social media for using his personal cooler while sleeping, despite having three functioning fans directly above his seat. The video shows the traveler sleeping comfortably next to a portable cooler that was plugged into the train compartment’s electrical socket, sparking both amusement and disbelief among…
In a candid discussion, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha reflects on the challenges faced by indie films, asserting that the real obstacle isn’t audience apathy but inadequate promotional strategies. He calls for a bolstered marketing framework that transcends social media platforms to connect with broader audiences. Anubhav Sinha believes smaller films struggle not because viewers lack interest,…
Armand Duplantis of Sweden broke the world record once again, for the 14th time now, to clinch gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AP) Tokyo: The world athletics championships were, not for the first time, the Armand Duplantis show on Monday although New Zealand’s Geordie Beamish did his best to share the spotlight…
NEW DELHI: About 33 prototypes shortlisted under the Delhi government’s ‘innovation challenge’ to find solutions for the air pollution issue are set to enter the second phase for trials, according to officials familiar with the matter.These include solar-powered pole-mounted dust traps, filterless smoke and dust carbon-capturing devices, electrostatic mist sprayers, models for smart dust-suppression and…
The Manchester City fan that passed away ahead of the match against Villarreal was found dead by his friend (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) Manchester City have confirmed that supporter Guy Bradshaw has died in Spain ahead of the club’s Champions League match against Villarreal.In a statement posted on social media, the club said it was “deeply…
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India A captain Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) BENGALURU: A strong-at-times breeze, moisture in the air and on the pitch and a green surface prompted India ‘A’ skipper Rishabh Pant to opt to bowl in their four-day match against South Africa ‘A’ on Thursday, but the obvious didn’t happen. Rather than the pacers exploiting what…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Indian ODI captain Rohit Sharma shared a lighthearted moment with paparazzi at Mumbai International Airport after completing his fitness test at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Sharma, along with teammates Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill, underwent the tests ahead of India’s upcoming assignments.At the airport, Rohit…
