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[ad_1] West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister on Tuesday said that she will visit the violence-hit district of Murshidabad in the first week of May."I will visit troubled areas of Murshidabad in first week of May," she said speaking at a government event.Violence struck Murshidabad during anti-Waqf (Amendment) Act protests leading to three deaths, with hundreds fleeing their homes. The protest later spread to several other districts, including Malda, South 24 Parganas, and Hooghly, with reports of arson, stone-pelting, and road blockades.Last week, West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose had visited Murshidabad, ignoring Mamata's request not to go.Bose visited Murshidabad and met with the victim families on Saturday. President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed during the Budget Session of Parliament. She also approved the Mussalman Wakf […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Gauhati high court on Tuesday received bomb threat via email, Assam Police said.According to official, police has launched a search operation and experts are checking every corner of the premises."We have immediately rushed a team to the high court after getting the threat message. Our experts are checking every corner of the premises, and nothing has been found so far. We believe it is a hoax," senior police official told news agency PTI.He added the details will be known only after the search operation is over.Meanwhile, according to a senior official of the high court said the email was received from an unknown organisation, named 'Madras Tigers', which threatened to blow up the entire building."Police have come and they are carrying out a search operation. They have brought different equipment to sanitise the building," he said.The official […]

[ad_1] A Nevada veterinarian who sparked national outrage after a disturbing video showed him kicking a horse was found dead in Lake Mead, authorities confirmed. Dr Shawn Frehner, 56, had been missing since April 6, following intense online backlash and harassment over the incident. His body was recovered after investigators located his truck and personal belongings near the reservoir’s edge. The cause of death is under investigation, and authorities have not confirmed whether it was a suicide. Frehner was facing felony animal abuse charges after footage emerged of him physically assaulting a horse he was supposed to be treating. The horse, named Big Red, sustained abrasions to the skull and required medical attention. The video, which quickly went viral, was recorded by Shawna Gonzalez, the horse’s owner, who had hired Frehner to care for her animals.“It’s horrible, I never, ever […]

[ad_1] New Delhi: The competition for a spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs is heating up massively, with teams looking to pull off dominant wins in order to boost their NRR. Gujarat Titans (GT) are currently on top of the table with 12 points in eight matches and a NRR of +1.1.04. Delhi Capitals (DC), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) occupy the second, third and fourth positions. DC have accumulated 10 points in seven matches at a NRR of +0.589. RCB and PBKS currently have the same number of points as the Axar-Patel-led side. However, their NRR stands at +0.472 and +0.177, respectively.Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) occupy the last four spots on the points table. KKR are the best placed with six points while the other […]

[ad_1] Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater. Former Australia Test cricketer Michael Slater has been sentenced to four years in jail; however, the 55-year-old will walk free after already serving more than a year in custody. Slater pleaded guilty to seven charges, including domestic violence.Slater was facing allegations of assault, strangulation, burglary, and stalking against a woman in the Noosa region from late 2023.Judge Glen Cash, who passed the sentence, explained that the root of Slater's problems was clear."It's obvious, Mr. Slater, that you are an alcoholic," he told the court."Regrettably, your alcoholism has brought an end to your profession.Who's that IPL player?"Your rehabilitation will not be easy — alcoholism is part of your makeup."Slater was arrested in April last year and had been behind bars since then.In 2022, he was convicted of assault and intimidation in a domestic violence case […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday reiterated that "Parliament is supreme" and elected legislators are the "ultimate masters."While addressing students in University of Delhi, the Vice President said that every word spoken by a constitutional functionary is guided by supreme national interest.Read also: Dhankhar slams SC timeline for decision on bills"Let me tell you, Constitution in encapsulated it essence, its worth, it nectar in preamble of the Constitution. And what does it say, We the people of India, the supreme power is with them. No one above the people of India," Dhankhar said."And we the people of India, under the Constitution have chosen, to reflect their expressions, their desire, their will through their public representatives. And they hold these representative accountable during elections," he added.Dhankhar also said that elected representatives are the "ultimate masters" of the Constitutional […]

[ad_1] Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffin (Picture credit: AP) The Vatican on Tuesday published the first photo and video of Pope Francis lying in repose, showing the late pontiff in an open coffin dressed in red liturgical vestments, a mitre on his head and a rosary placed in his hands. The images were taken inside the private chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his Vatican residence where he passed away on Monday at the age of 88.The solemn visuals come just a day after the Holy See confirmed that Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke which led to a coma and irreversible heart failure. Dr Andrea Arcangeli, director of the directorate of health and hygiene of the Vatican City State, certified the cause of death in an official medical report, which also detailed the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah's convoy was halted by local residents in Ramban to discuss their concerns following devastating floods and landslides that claimed three lives and caused extensive damage in the district on Sunday. The natural disaster prompted political leaders across party lines to urge the Centre to declare it a national disaster and provide financial assistance to affected families.The divisional commissioner reported that 10 to 12 villages, including Seri, Bagna, Panote, and Khari, experienced varying degrees of damage, with assessment teams working on the ground to provide relief to affected populations.PollDo you think local government leaders are doing enough to address the concerns of affected residents?"About 10 to 12 villages, including Seri, Bagna, Panote and Khari, have suffered varying degrees of damage and our teams are on the ground to make a complete […]

[ad_1] Gold rate: As gold prices in India soared past the Rs 1 lakh mark per 10 grams in the retail market, Kotak Mahindra Bank founder and director, Uday Kotak, hailed Indian housewives citing their age-old investment wisdom.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kotak referred to them as "the smartest fund managers in the world," lauding their long-standing practice of investing in gold as a store of value.“The performance of gold over time highlights that the Indian housewife is the smartest fund manager in the world,” Kotak wrote. He further added in a tongue-in-cheek remark, “Governments, central banks, economists, who support pump priming, high deficit funding, may need to take a leaf from India, a net importer of store of value forever!”Kotak’s statement comes at a time when gold prices are reaching record highs amid global economic uncertainty. On […]

[ad_1] Abhishek Sharma and Shubhman Gill New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh may have retired from international cricket, but his impact on Indian cricket continues — this time from behind the scenes. Through the words of his mother, Shabnam Singh, the depth of his mentorship for two of India’s brightest young stars — Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma — has recently come to light.In an interview, Shabnam revealed how closely Yuvraj stays connected to the progress of his protégés, despite their meteoric rise to the national stage. “He has these young kids — Shubman and Abhishek. He watches every game they play and calls them in the evening to discuss their performance. They are just petrified of him,” she said with a chuckle, emphasizing the strong influence he still holds over them.While it may sound intense, this mentorship stems […]