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Bhabanipur witnessed high-voltage drama as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari traded barbs amid polling. Mamata accused the BJP of rigging, while Suvendu dismissed her claims as frustration. Tensions flared at a polling booth, requiring intervention by security forces. This phase is crucial for both TMC's stronghold and BJP's challenge in south Bengal.

District recorded 567 road accidents and 296 deaths in 2025, up from 542 accidents and 271 deaths in 2024; nine of the 29 identified black spots on NH-40, seven on NH-44 and six within Nandyal town

While the world order evolves, and UAE’s decision impacts other major oil producers around the world, India which imports around 90% of its crude needs may actually stand to benefit.

The accused, Vasanth, was arrested based on a complaint lodged by the girl’s parents with the Namagiripettai police on December 29, 2019

Two tiger cubs were taken into captivity, one after the other, after they were believed to have been abandoned by their mother

EVMs from over 11,000 polling stations in central region were taken to the respective counting centres amid tight security after the polling on April 23

The organisation has demanded that the felling of any tree on public land, in catchment areas and urban areas, and on notified forest land must be made a cognisable, non-bailable offence, with mandatory minimum penalties

“What kind of man are you? You were taking photos of women from the backside and posting them on Instagram... You don’t even let women be safe anywhere,” the court observed orally.

Police said an FIR was registered under bailable sections, after which the team was allowed to leave the police station on notice following preliminary interrogation

The remarks come amidst an intensifying political contest in West Bengal, where the ruling TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party are engaged in a high-stakes electoral battle

Sources said the 657 antiquities were delivered in three phases: 612 were returned in November 2024, 26 in July 2025, and in the third phase, 19 were returned to India on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).

No casualties were reported. However, several trees, herbs, plants and creepers were destroyed in the fire.

With less than two months to go for the FIFA World Cup, India, China, and several Asian countries still lack an official broadcaster. High rights costs, inconvenient match timings, and cricket's dominance have deterred buyers in India. This poses challenges for FIFA’s outreach in the region, though a last-minute deal remains possible.

Social Welfare Residential Schools recorded 99.1% pass percentage, the highest among all managements

They also alleged that the university had not rectified discrepancies in the results despite repeated appeals

‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, the much-anticipated film starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, has been pushed back indefinitely. The movie was set to hit the theatres on June 04, 2026

The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, located in Dhar district, a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side claims it to be the Kamal Maula Mosque

Robotic dogs with the faces of tech billionaires roam Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie, generating AI art and printed interpretations of their surroundings. This installation by Mike Winkelmann, titled Regular Animals, critiques how algorithms and digital platforms now shape our perception of reality, making abstract systems tangible and prompting critical reflection.