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NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a broadside against the Election Commission and accused it of “destroying foundation of Indian democracy on BJP‘s behalf.”Mamata said that the celebration national voters’ day by the poll body is “tragic farce”, claiming that she is deeply distressed and disturbed by their conduct.“Election Commission…
NEW DELHI: Veteran journalist and acclaimed author Mark Tully passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday at Max Hospital in Saket. The news was confirmed by his close friend and fellow journalist Satish Jacob. “Mark passed away at Max Hospital Saket this afternoon,” Jacob said. “He (Tully) was admitted to Max Hospital, Saket,…
The rupee’s slide to a historic low of 92 against the US dollar on January 23 is beginning to pinch wallets, making everything from crude oil and electronics to overseas education and foreign travel more expensive, while offering some relief to exporters.The local currency slid to an all-time low of 92 per dollar during the…
NEW DELHI: The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) on Sunday raised concerns over Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the upcoming T20 World Cup, calling it “a sad moment” for the sport and urging “deep reflection” on the circumstances that led to the decision.The ICC on Saturday announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the tournament starting February 7….
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi (PTI) MELBOURNE: Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi went down to Russian Anna Pushkareva 4-6, 1-6 in a battle of 16-year-olds in the Australian Open girls’ singles first round. Maaya, ranked 56 in the juniors and training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, struggled with her serve against Pushkareva, ranked 39. She…
On 19 January 2026, Europe was treated to a stunning aurora spectacle like a true rarity, with large parts of Europe illuminated with varying shades of red and green in a natural setting on that chilly winter night. Generally, auroras appear in locations around the poles, but on this day, it was so vivid that…
Bharat Dynamics Limited releases BDL MT Result 2026 with merit list and cut off. (AI generated image) Bharat Dynamics Limited has released the BDL Management Trainee Result 2026 on its official website, https://bdl-india.in. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment examination can now access the result PDF to check their qualifying status for the next stage…
Hollywood star Natalie Portman voiced strong criticism at the Sundance Film Festival, highlighting the Academy Awards’ oversight of women-directed films in its recent nominations. She lamented that exceptional movies like ‘Sorry Baby’ and ‘Hedda’ were overlooked, despite receiving widespread acclaim. Hollywood star Natalie Portman pointed jab at the Academy Awards organisers for shutting out women-directed…
A Bengaluru woman claims a beauty clinic, advertised on Instagram, ruined her skin after she purchased products for ₹17,000. She experienced severe itching and burning, and alleges the clinic staff refused to help or offer a refund. The police have registered an FIR and are investigating the clinic for misleading practices. A Bengaluru woman says…
College teacher stabbed to death after tiff on Mumbai local MUMBAI: A college teacher was murdered over an argument about alighting from a local train compartment at Malad railway station on Saturday evening. Police said the victim, Alok Singh, 33, was stabbed in the stomach with a sharp object.The accused is an unidentified co-traveller and…
