Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched a sharp counterattack on Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath over his remarks on the recent communal violence in Murshidabad, reminding him of the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj that had claimed over 30 lives.While addressing a meeting with Muslim clerics, Mamata called Yogi the 'biggest Bhogi' and highlighted concerns about alleged encounters in Uttar Pradesh."Yogi is saying big things. He is the biggest Bhogi (meaning materialist). Multiple lives were lost in Mahakumbh. Many people are killed in encounters in Uttar Pradesh," Mamata said.Yogi doesn't let people take out rallies. There is a lot of freedom in Bengal," she added.This comes a day after Yogi alleged that "Bengal is burning" and accused Mamata of calling rioters “messengers of peace”. “Such anarchy must be controlled. The only treatment for these […]

[ad_1] CSK's MS Dhoni (right) and Shivam Dube in action during their match against LSG in Lucknow. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has reached its halfway point, and the situation looks unusually grim for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With only two wins from their first seven games, CSK finds itself languishing at the bottom of the table. The pressing question now is: can they bounce back in the remaining seven matches? HitsOne of the few bright spots for CSK this season has been Noor Ahmad. The Afghan spinner has been sensational, taking 12 wickets in 7 games at an average of 14.25 and an economy rate of 7.12. He currently holds the Purple Cap and has been the backbone of their bowling attack. Another positive has been Khaleel Ahmad, who sits just […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. It noted that undoing "waqf by user" would create several issues and sought the central government's reply to over 100 petitions challenging the Act. However, it refused to put a stay on the operation of the law.On inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Central and state Waqf boards, the apex court asked if the BJP-led Centre would "allow Muslims to be part of Hindu religious trusts". It ruled that ex-officio members could be appointed regardless of religion but others had to be Muslims.The court is set to hear the matter at 2pm on Thursday. What SC said on removal of 'waqf by user' provision?The top court noted that most of the mosques were built during 14th and 15th century […]

[ad_1] Bollywood music has always been more than just entertainment — it’s a reflection of culture, emotion, and identity. While today’s songs often trend on social media for their catchy beats and viral hooks, it’s the 90s melodies that still resonate deeply across generations. Be it weddings, long drives, or quiet evenings, 90s songs continue to make their way into playlists. So, what makes them unforgettable while today’s tracks often fade away with time? We explore the musical journey from the golden 90s to today's remix-heavy era.The Golden Era of Bollywood Music – What Made the 90s Special?The 1990s marked a musical renaissance in Bollywood. Melody was king, and songs were built on strong vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and soulful tunes. Singers like Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan, and others dominated the charts with […]

[ad_1] Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath recently said that he would not have started the online trading platform in 2025. Kamath was responding to a user’s question on Trading Q&A by Zerodha - a question and answer site for trading and stock markets updates. The user named Manav Aggarwal asked Zerodha CEO: “What would have you done differently if you had to start Zerodha in 2025 all over again with decades of experience considering the competitions.” Kamath replied to him, saying “We would not have started Zerodha” adding that the “market is so crowded, and being another one doing the same thing wouldn’t work.” Nothing that the app has “evolved over the last 10 years”, Kamath said that he believes it doesn’t make “sense to attempt to beat the best today on day 1 of the business.”“I would have probably built […]

[ad_1] In the unanimous decision, five senior judges declared that under the act, both “woman” and “sex” refer to biological females, siding with the Scottish gender-critical group For Women Scotland (FWS), which appealed the case.The ruling came as a blow to those believing legal gender recognition should guarantee full inclusion under the law’s protections for women. However, the court made clear that those identifying as transgenders are still protected against discrimination under other provisions of the act.Aidan O’Neill KC, who represented FWS in the appeal urged the court to take in consideration "the facts of biological reality rather than the fantasies of legal fiction."LGBTQ+ activists have long argued that if the court ruled in favour of the gender critic campaigners, trans women will no longer be able to access benefits to many facilities including women’ shelters.The decision followed years of […]

[ad_1] West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday doubled down on her stance against the new Waqf law as she vehemently criticised the BJP-led central government, accusing it of "playing a trick" in passing the Waqf law.During a meeting with Muslim clerics, Mamata claimed that the Centre, instead of amending the Constitution with regard to the Waqf law, passed the bill with just a simple majority."If the Waqf Act has to be changed, why did you not amend the Constitution? This Act should be passed by a two-thirds majority. It cannot be passed by just a majority. When the Constitution is amended, it is done by a two-thirds majority, not just a majority, but you played a trick. Instead of amending the Constitution, you brought a bill," the Bengal CM. […]

[ad_1] West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar took a potshot at chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her gaffe, in which she claimed Bengal shared a border with Sri Lanka -- located off the southern tip of India. In the clip Majumdar shared, Mamata is seen claiming that "Bengal is the border of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka". Calling Mamata a "failed CM", Majumdar linked her remark to the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the cancellation of the 2016 recruitment of over 25,700 teachers and non-teaching staff for state government schools, saying the selections were tainted beyond repair."When the chief minister herself can’t tell where her state ends and an island nation begins, is it any wonder qualified teachers are jobless while scams thrive?" Majumdar, who is also the Union minister, said."According to geography […]

[ad_1] This action follows a petition seeking a CBI probe, challenging a previous court order that dismissed the request to transfer the case from the Lokayukta police. NEW DELHI: The Karnataka high court on Wednesday issued notices to chief minister Siddaramaiah and his wife, BM Parvathi, in connection with a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land allotment scam.The notice was issued in response to a petition filed by Snehamayi Krishna, who challenged the court’s earlier order dismissing his request for transferring the case from the Lokayukta police to the CBI. The court had, in February, rejected the plea stating that the Lokayukta investigation did not appear to be biased or conducted with mala fide intent.In its earlier ruling, the high court had observed that a CBI probe, as […]

[ad_1] LUCKNOW: A video of a delivery made within an apartment complex in Lucknow has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions online. The reel, which was widely shared on social media, triggered a flurry of responses. Some users laughed at the situation and referred to it as a reflection of Lucknow's Nawabi legacy, while others criticised the delivery agent for allegedly mocking the customer. The video, shot by the delivery agent, showed the delivery of a soccer video game from one residential tower to another—barely a few steps away within the apartment complex.“Yeh Lucknow hain, vichitr log hain yaha… itna aalas bhari hui delivery order, Tower 17 se Tower 19 mein lejana hain video game… khair, complete toh karna he hain” (“Got the laziest delivery order of a soccer video game, which needs to be delivered from Tower 17 to Tower […]