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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and State BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Amid a political row over alleged restrictions on the open sale of fish and meat in Bihar, West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday asserted that people in Bengal are free to consume the food of their choice and clarified…

Zimbabwe’s Brian Bennett plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: At the end of the first innings, Zimbabwe leg-spinner Graeme Cremer voiced confidence about chasing down Sri Lanka’s 178 in their final group match at the…

Britain’s King Charles III on Thursday said “the law must take its course” following the arrest of his younger brother, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid the mounting heat over his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The monarch expressed his “deepest concern” but stressed that the investigation…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday raised serious concerns over the growing culture of ‘freebies’ across states , warning that indiscriminate distribution of such benefits could hamper economic development and strain state finances. The top court also cautioned states and asked whether such a culture, without drawing a distinction between the haves and the…

Britain’s ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC reported, marking the first time the Duke of York has been detained in connection with allegations linked to his public role, amid constant scrutiny over his links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, commonly known as Prince…

Canada’s immigration minister – Lena Metlege Diab, last night announced new Express Entry immigration categories for 2026. The writing on the wall is clear: the focus is on ‘bringing in the right people to help build a stronger future’. In this backdrop, immigration experts expect that Express Entry draws (the point-based pathway to enable skilled…

The Kerala High Court has quashed a GST notice demanding Honey Rose’s tax records for multiple years in one go, stating separate requests are necessary. Meanwhile, her upcoming film ‘Rachel’, where she plays a butcher, has been postponed again, with makers citing release landscape concerns for a better audience experience. The Kerala High Court has…

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for adding an “unprecedented and improper prefix” to Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsadeva’s name while paying tributes on his birth anniversary.Mamata accused the Prime Minister of “aggressively displaying his cultural insensitivity to great figures of Bengal.” ‘Targeting…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Thalapathy Vijay’s home in Neelankarai (Chennai) continues to draw attention for its design, value and location. The beachfront property on Casuarina Drive stands as one of the most prestigious residential spots in the city.As reported by Housivity website, the mansion is valued between Rs 70–80 crores. The architecture blends modern minimalism with…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that he is impressed with the work done by Sarvam AI. Speaking at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, Pichai said “The developer energy I find in India every time I travel, it’s bar none, second to none,” adding that the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country is “thriving”. Pichai…