Month: August 2025

Mamata Banerjee May Skip PM Modi’s Kolkata Metro Inauguration Amid Political Tensions
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Mamata Banerjee May Skip PM Modi’s Kolkata Metro Inauguration Amid Political Tensions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration of three major Kolkata Metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, according to a senior state government official. The decision comes against the backdrop of alleged harassment and linguistic discrimination faced by Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states. The official stated...

Opposition Considers Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations
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Opposition Considers Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

The political storm over alleged voter fraud escalated as the Opposition bloc INDIA is considering moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move comes amid mounting allegations of “vote theft” by the Election Commission, which the Opposition claims was carried out in collusion with the ruling BJP. Congress MP and...

India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Clash Sends Ad Rates Soaring to ₹16 Lakh for 10 Seconds
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India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Clash Sends Ad Rates Soaring to ₹16 Lakh for 10 Seconds

The India–Pakistan showdown at the Asia Cup 2025 has triggered a record surge in television advertising rates, with a 10-second ad spot priced at an unprecedented ₹16 lakh, according to an ET report. The marquee Group A clash, scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is expected to be the most-watched sporting...

Heavy Rains Disrupt Mumbai for Third Day, Schools Shut Amid Waterlogging
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Heavy Rains Disrupt Mumbai for Third Day, Schools Shut Amid Waterlogging

Mumbai continued to reel under heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day on Monday, causing severe waterlogging and massive traffic jams across the city. The relentless downpour forced the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges as a safety measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of...