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NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed confidence that her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) will emerge victorious in the assembly elections by securing more than 200 seats in the state.Addressing the counting agents via video conferencing, she dismissed the exit poll projections and recognised them as an attempt to ‘manipulate the…
Sesappanna arrives at work in his Toyota Fortuner. (Photo Courtesy: MegamediaNews) Every morning, Sesappanna drives his Toyota Fortuner to BC Road in Bantwal, Karnataka. He parks the SUV, steps out and picks up a broom. For nearly three decades, that has been his routine. The only thing that has changed is the vehicle he arrives…
Tata Motors today launched the new Tata Punch EV facelift in the Indian market. This marks the first facelift for the model since its 2023 debut, bringing subtle design updates, additional features, a new battery pack option, several mechanical changes and a few other enhancements. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits that help define its personality and set it apart from the others. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for your love life today? Read on to discover what the stars have in store for you. Aries Your ego may prevent you from…
In the cinematic realm, Shahid Kapoor’s latest film ‘O’ Romeo’ has faced an uphill battle at the box office. Despite the actor’s compelling performance, the storyline has left fans underwhelmed, contributing to a steady decline in ticket sales after its debut. As it stands after a week, the film has amassed about Rs 47 crore….
NEW DELHI: Congress MLA from Madhya Pradesh, Phool Singh Baraiya, on Saturday triggered controversy after ‘justifying’ rape and linking it to religious scriptures.In a video posted on his Facebook page, Singh said that any man walking on the road could feel disturbed on seeing a beautiful woman, which, according to him, could lead to rape….
Kolkata airport (File photo) KOLKATA: An IndiGo aircraft scheduled to operate a flight from Kolkata to Agartala was struck by lightning while parked at Kolkata airport on Friday amid severe thunderstorm conditions, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said.The incident occurred while the aircraft, IndiGo flight 6E6068 (VT-IPW), was stationed at aerobridge 56L, according…
A docuseries based on late actor Matthew Perry titled ‘The One About Matthew Perry,’ is set to stream on Netflix on October 27. About ‘The One About Matthew Perry’ docuseries According to the press note, Perry’s sister, Mia Perry Bowick, is the key voice in the series, which also features unreleased photos and videos from…
D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is preparing to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to sharpen some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating highly complicated positions makes him…
Representative Image of an adult female snake with distinctive scales crossing a mountain road after being discovered by a persistent youth (AI-generated image) On October 18, 2024, Zhou Jiajun of the Zhejiang Forest Resources Monitoring Centre and local biology enthusiast Chen Haojun found the incomplete remains of an unusual snake while surveying the Kuocang Mountains…
