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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged migrant workers are tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states, accusing the party of provoking unrest ahead of the 2026 elections. She backed protests in Murshidabad over attacks on migrants, said minority anger was legitimate, and criticised electoral roll revisions.
TG Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka visited Jaggayyapet in AP’s NTR district today on the occasion of Kanuma. He offered prayers at the Goddess Tirupathamma temple, where officials welcomed him with rituals. Bhatti performed special pujas, highlighting cultural importance of Kanuma, a festival that honors cattle, nature, and agricultural traditions in rural life.
The Supreme Court has said that tax must be paid on profits from selling Flipkart shares. It rejected Tiger Global’s request for tax exemption. The court ruled that using countries like Mauritius to avoid tax is not allowed. It also said shell companies cannot be used for exemptions, supporting the earlier Delhi High Court decision.
Chaos erupted on IndiGo flight 6E 1085 from Mumbai to Krabi after the pilot declined to fly, citing duty hour limits. The flight was delayed over three hours, sparking heated arguments and unruly passenger behavior. IndiGo said two passengers were deboarded, refreshments were served, and the flight eventually landed around 1 pm instead of 10 […]
➢National Boston Day, ➢National Good Teen Day, ➢1901: Death of Indian nationalist leader Mahadeva Govinda Ranade, ➢1924: Birth of prominent businessman Paruchuri Hanumantha Rao, ➢1942: Birth of former Union Minister Sudini Jaipal Reddy, ➢1943: Death of social reformer Tripuraneni Ramaswamy, and ➢1978: Death of director and producer A. Bheem Singh.
Nasser bin Radhan Al Rashid Al Wadai, believed to be Saudi Arabia’s oldest man, passed away at 142 due to natural causes. He married for the last time at 110 and later had a daughter. Nasser had 134 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Over 7,000 people attended his funeral.
Packing hot meals in aluminum foil may pose hidden health risks, warns Dr. DK Gupta, chairman of Felix Hospital in Noida, UP. Heat can cause aluminum to leach into food, especially when stored for hours. Such exposure may weaken immunity over time. Acidic items like tomato chutney or lemon-based dishes are particularly unsafe in foil […]
Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in journalist Gauri Lankesh’s 2017 murder, won Jalna Municipal Corporation Ward 13 as an Independent by 2,621 votes. The victory came amid an ongoing trial, with Pangarkar citing no conviction. His win sparked debate on accused candidates in politics. He is out on bail and has past Shiv Sena links previously.
Despite a poor Mumbai show in BMC polls, Congress proved its relevance in Maharashtra, leading in 171 wards across 29 civic bodies. It ranks third after BJP and Shinde Sena, outperforming Thackerays and Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction. Congress topped or placed second in several cities, strengthening its grassroots base statewide, despite continued urban setbacks.
A huge influx of devotees was witnessed today at the Goddess Kanaka Durgamma shrine atop Indrakiladri in Vijayawada, AP, today. Pilgrims arrived in large numbers to seek the deity’s blessings, creating heavy rush across the temple premises. Temple Chairman Radhakrishna personally reviewed the arrangements put in place to prevent any inconvenience for devotees.
India’s CCPA fined major e-commerce platforms for selling illegal walkie-talkies. Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta were fined ₹10 lakh each, while others faced smaller penalties, totaling ₹44 lakh. Probes found unauthorized PMR devices, misleading listings and missing certifications. CCPA rejected intermediary excuses and issued stricter 2025 rules.
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of hurting democracy, calling vote theft anti-national during BMC vote counting. Meanwhile, early results show the BJP–Shiv Sena Mahayuti leading many wards. Postal ballots give BJP an edge, while UBT Sena, MNS, and Congress trail. Voter turnout was 52.94% in Mumbai’s long-delayed civic election.
India’s CERT-In has warned Windows 10 and 11 users of a new Desktop Window Manager vulnerability that can leak sensitive system information. Attackers with local access could exploit memory handling flaws, aiding privilege escalation. Multiple Windows and Server versions are affected. Users and businesses should immediately install latest Windows updates.
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its dream run at the box office. The film has crossed ₹1300 crore in worldwide collections so far. Trade reports reveal it earned a net ₹3 crore even on its 42nd day, surpassing the previous record held by ‘Chavaa’ at ₹1.35 crore, setting a new benchmark […]
Sankranthi 2026 box office is buzzing as five major releases hit theaters. Chiru’s Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu leads with packed shows, while Anaganaga Oka Raju, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, and Nari Nari Naduma Murari enjoy positive talk. Only Raja Saab underperformed. Holidays are sustaining strong momentum with rankings to settle soon nationwide.