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Kamala Harris launched a strong critique of Donald Trump, alleging he was drawn into the Iran conflict by Benjamin Netanyahu to divert from domestic issues like the 'Epstein files'. She labelled the current US leadership as "most corrupt, callous and incompetent" and accused Trump of undermining alliances and international norms, making America unreliable.

The bond between politics and biryani has been strained by the war in West Asia that has inflated the price of LPG gas cylinders and as a collateral, that of firewood too, hitting mass caterers across the State.

The Enforcement Directorate is searching locations linked to Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar in the Sona Pappu case under the PMLA

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second child, with Deepika sharing a cute social media post hinting at her baby bump. The couple, married in 2018 in Italy, already welcomed daughter Dua in 2024, and fans are thrilled as their family grows once again.

The system, managed through the Unified Command and Control System (UCCS), will enable real-time monitoring and control of water supply systems, covering parameters related to water quality, distribution efficiency, and asset performance across rural areas.

“Funds were not forthcoming, but our rights were curtailed,” the Deputy Chief Minister said, adding that attempts were being made to impose Hindi in the State

The petitioners have waged a pitched battle with the State and central governments, challenging the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, fixing the Eco Sensitive Zone for the park without following the due process.

Two India-flagged vessels, the Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, were targeted by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a convoy of 14 ships to abort transit. The incident caused confusion over passage instructions, with multiple vessels turning back. India has lodged a protest with Iran, urging safe passage for merchant shipping.

“There is no real AIADMK ... So when you see the AIADMK, its flag, its leaders, remember that they are controlled by Narendra Modi [Prime Minister] and Amit Shah [Union Home Minister] and are being used to attack Tamil history, culture, and language,” Mr. Gandhi said

A TCS employee accused of religious harassment in Nashik has sought anticipatory bail, citing pregnancy and other grounds. The IT giant stated its internal review found no prior complaints on its official channels. The case has led to multiple arrests and a high-level probe ordered by the Maharashtra Chief Minister.

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'beeping noise' onboard, initially feared to be a bomb threat. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Following a thorough sweep by the FBI and bomb squad, no explosives were found, and the aircraft was cleared. Passengers were later rebooked on new flights.

Today is Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendars, believed to bring lasting prosperity and good fortune. Buying gold on this day is considered auspicious. Experts believe that returns on gold over the last few years reinforce its role as a long-term wealth preserver.

The weather department has predicted a partly cloudy sky with the maximum temperature expected to touch 40 degrees Celsius

Chennai Super Kings face a significant injury blow as young batter Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring tear during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mhatre was seen limping badly after pulling up midway through a run, and batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed the injury looks "really bad" and could be a "big loss" for the team.

This video explains how the 131st Amendment Bill, part of the delimitation package was defeated in the Lok Sabha.

West Bengal's electoral rolls have seen an addition of nearly seven lakh voters ahead of assembly elections. While the Election Commission has not yet released detailed demographic data, including first-time voters or gender-wise breaks, the total electorate now stands at over 6.82 crore. This comes after a Special Intensive Revision report indicated significant net deletions of voters in the state.

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is set to achieve a major milestone by reusing a New Glenn rocket booster for the first time on Sunday. This heavy-lift rocket, carrying an AST SpaceMobile satellite, aims to cut costs and boost competition with SpaceX. A successful reuse could significantly advance Blue Origin's lunar ambitions and its role in NASA's Artemis program.