Kolkata: Election Commission’s mass transfer of senior IAS and IPS officers within Bengal was a form of “unpromulgated President’s Rule”, CM Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday.The EC’s action was a “deliberate design to seize control of Bengal through coercion and institutional manipulation”, Banerjee posted on X. Watch Gyanesh Kumar Under Fire: Opposition Moves To Remove…
MUMBAI: The sudden exit of Atanu Chakraborty, HDFC Bank non-executive chairman late on Wednesday, unnerved several of the lender’s shareholders and fund managers as it came at a time when the war in West Asia has been weighing heavily on investor sentiment. The news of Chakraborty’s resignation led to a 8.4% crash in its stock…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards for the entire IPL 2026 season. The 25-year-old New South Wales cricketer, who secured his maiden IPL deal worth Rs 3 crore at this year’s auction, has been ruled out due to an injury, Cricbuzz reported on Thursday. The specifics of the…
The buzz among fans reached a fever pitch when the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ was unveiled, sparking rumors of Charlie Cox’s return. However, during his guest appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Cox quashed the excitement by saying, ‘I’m definitely not in the movie. Since the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer dropped on Wednesday,…
A 38-year-old TMC booth chief was found murdered at Minakhan in Bengal’s North 24 Parganas on Thursday. There were signs of torture on his body. His family claimed faction feuds within party led to his killing. Locals came across Kazi Masiur Rahman’s body, wrapped in a blanket, along Haroa-Bhangar road. Preliminary findings suggest he was…
MUMBAI: A day after HDFC Bank‘s non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing concerns over practices inconsistent with his values and ethics, regulators, the bank’s board and management and the govt moved swiftly to contain a governance scare.Seeking to steady sentiment, newly appointed interim chairman Keki Mistry struck a firm tone while addressing analysts and reporters….
Liane Moriarty, the bestselling author behind hit series ‘Big Little Lies,’ has announced a sequel novel that paves the way for the show’s highly anticipated third season. Titled ‘Big Little Truths,’ the book arrives on August 25, 2026, and features a significant time jump where the Monterey Five’s children have grown into teenagers. This development…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ending days of uncertainty, Congress on Thursday released its second list of 37 candidates in Kerala, completing the selection process for all 95 seats the party will contest in the state. In line with the directive from the party high command, no sitting MP has been fielded in the assembly polls.The names featured in…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026. The brokerage also shares its views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian benchmark indices remained highly volatile this week as investor sentiment stayed cautious…
Suraj Venjaramoodu and Ken Karunas’ film ‘Youth’ has made a promising debut, collecting over Rs 3 crore on its opening day. The feel-good entertainer, released on March 19, 2026, is receiving positive audience reviews. Director Ken Karunas shared an emotional note about his personal journey with the film, highlighting his deep connection to cinema. Suraj…