Mamata Banerjee; Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Barely 50m separated CM Mamata Banerjee and her ex-confidant and BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari in a narrow Bhowanipore lane in Kolkata – a fleeting moment that captured a bitter, personal contest. Neither acknowledged the other nor exchanged a glance. Fifty metres said it all.Banerjee, unbeaten in Bhowanipore since 2011, broke…
Anti-ship missile helicopter launch New Delhi: In a boost to Indian Navy’s anti-ship warfare capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Navy on Wednesday successfully launched naval anti-ship missile-short range (NASM-SR) from a helicopter platform in Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast. During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the…
The Indian Army is set to host military delegations from 11 friendly countries for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya from May 18 to 31.The exercise aims to strengthen defence cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build mutual trust among participating nations.According to the Indian Army, the…
The day demands the most effort so you’ll be feeling it on your shoulders. The Moon as your ruler is under pressure from Saturn which is why you might be tense and agitated even in the morning. Do not take this as a sign of failing. It’s merely a cloud that’s heavy.Still, there’s a sweet…
Leh: In a strong message for world peace, the sacred holy Piprahwa relics of Buddha have reached Ladakh from Delhi’s National Museum for a fortnight-long exposition starting May 1.The festival seeks to reinforce a sense of community in Ladakh where there is a significantly large Buddhist presence. Men, women and children of all age groups…
The ISRO team’s visit to Japan to evaluate the launch site preparations for Chandrayaan-5 is another milestone in terms of international cooperation for space exploration, especially between ISRO and the Japanese space agencies. The visit will be primarily aimed at evaluating the preparations of the launch facility, compatibility in technicalities, and joint mission planning for…
Voters queue up as they wait to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, on Wednesday. (@ECISVEEP X/ANI Photo) Kolkata: Voter turnout in 142 constituencies that went to polls in the second phase of the assembly election on Wednesday was 92.6% till 11pm, taking the overall turnout across…
A steady, productive day, the kind you secretly love. Venus supports you and the Moon helps your focus, so you’ll feel more awake, more willing to finish what’s pending. Even your morning tea will taste better because your mind isn’t racing.People respond well to your calm tone today. Use it. If the family is debating…
After the Bombay High Court dismissed her plea seeking recognition of her relationship “in the nature of marriage” with Rajesh Khanna, Anita Advani has now spoken out, making it clear that she is not ready to back down.On April 1, 2026, the Bombay High Court dismissed Anita Advani’s appeal seeking to recognise her live-in relationship…
NEW DELHI: Twelve labourers were killed and 20 others injured after the pickup van they were travelling in overturned and collided with an SUV in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district on Wednesday night, officials said. The accident took place between 8:30 pm and 9 pm. According to preliminary information, about 35 labourers were returning home from…