KOLKATA: On Thursday, Mamata Banerjee, the Chairperson of the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister of West Bengal, intensified her criticism of the BJP regarding the purported mistreatment of Bengali-speaking individuals from West Bengal in various states, asserting that such actions will not be tolerated. In retaliation, Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP’s IT cell, accused her of “lying” and...
BJP leader Mithun denies Mamata’s claim on harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers
KOLKATA: Mithun Chakraborty, an actor and member of the BJP National Executive, denied on Thursday the claims made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are facing harassment and torture in various states governed by the BJP. After participating in a BJP organizational meeting in Kolkata, he stated, “These are all falsehoods. I established a hotel...
Action to be taken against RCB, KSCA, DNA as Karnataka Cabinet approves Justice Cunha Committee
Bengaluru: On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the report from the Justice D’Cunha Committee regarding the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries. Karnataka Minister HK Patil announced the Cabinet’s decision, stating that legal action will be initiated against the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA),...
Bombay HC has mandated the immersion of all idols up to 6 feet in artificial tanks
Mumbai: On Thursday, the Bombay High Court mandated the immersion of all idols measuring up to six feet in artificial tanks, commencing with the 10-day Ganesh festival that begins on August 27 this year. This order will remain in effect until March of the following year for festivals that necessitate the immersion of deity idols, including those crafted from Plaster...
BCCI consented to hold the Asia Cup at neutral venue, with India & Pakistan likely in same group
India and Pakistan are expected to be placed in the same group for the Asia Cup 2025, according to sources. All obstacles have now been removed for the eagerly awaited continental T20 tournament, which had been uncertain following the terror attack in Pahalgam. The Asia Cup was a topic of discussion during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting...
Vicky Kaushal marks a decade of Masaan: There is so much to learn and grow
A decade after ‘Masaan’ subtly transformed the language of Indian indie cinema, Vicky Kaushal commemorated the film’s 10th anniversary with a heartfelt tribute filled with gratitude and nostalgia. Posting a collection of behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram – featuring candid images with co-star Shweta Tripathi, director Neeraj Ghaywan, and other crew members – Vicky contemplated his journey since his debut. “It’s...
HC’s bail to Darshan is a misuse of discretionary powers: Supreme Court
On Thursday, the Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka High Court’s ruling to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and six others involved in the Renukaswamy murder case, labeling it a “perverse exercise” of discretionary authority. A bench consisting of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan has reserved its decision regarding the Karnataka government’s appeal against the high court’s bail...
Enforcement Directorate raids targeting Anil Ambani’s companies
CHENNAI: On Thursday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at more than 35 locations, involving 50 companies and approximately 25 individuals associated with Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group. This action was taken under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in relation to an alleged loan scam worth Rs 3,000 crore linked to Yes Bank. Preliminary findings indicate...
DGCA issued warning to Air India over safety violations, include issues related to crew fatigue
Air India has received a warning from India’s aviation regulator indicating that it may face enforcement actions due to violations of safety standards concerning crew fatigue management and training, as revealed by government notices to the airline obtained by Reuters. The airline self-reported these issues, which occurred this year and the previous year, to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation...
Bihar EC on revision of voter list: ‘How can we allow some people to cast fake votes’
New Delhi: On Thursday, the Election Commission strongly defended the Centre-supported Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, rejecting opposition claims of voter suppression. “The Constitution of India serves as the foundation of our democracy. Out of fear, the Election Commission, misled by certain individuals, is enabling these people to cast fraudulent votes using the identities of deceased voters,...