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TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said the BJP at the Centre is yet to respond to the demand by the West Bengal government to recognise Rajbanshi language under the eighth schedule of the Constitution

US President Trump announced a two-week pause on military strikes against Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic engagement. While a narrow window for talks has opened, the situation remains volatile. Iran has proposed a 10-point peace framework, but discrepancies and ongoing military activity highlight the fragility of the de-escalation.

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A farmer, Sarabjit Singh, drove into Vidhan Sabha seeking help for his missing nephew, claiming he initially planned to target Parliament. Police are investigating his claims, including erratic statements about a "maharaja's sword," while his family insists he is mentally disturbed. No weapons were found, and authorities are verifying his medical documents.

Hardik Pandya lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless 39 off 14 balls, which, alongside Jaiswal's 77, propelled Rajasthan Royals to 150/3. Mumbai Indians fell short, restricted to 123/9 in the rain-hit IPL clash. Pandya attributed the loss to his bowlers' lack of execution, urging his team to learn and bounce back stronger.

As Vijay’s fledgling party makes its electoral debut two years after its founding, political observers say it could mirror the early performance of Vijayakanth’s DMDK, securing 8-10% of vote share; some argue the film personality’s popularity alone won’t suffice for lasting political impact

When Mr. Sengottaiyan’s nomination papers were taken up, representatives of AIADMK candidate V.B. Prabhu raised objections, pointing to alleged discrepancies in the affidavit.

Most of India’s current reactors are pressurised heavy water reactors, which are inefficient because only a small fraction of the fuel, around 1%, undergoes fission before it becomes unusable

A video from Ranthambore National Park shows a tiger surrounded by numerous safari vehicles. The incident has gone viral and drawn criticism online. Many users expressed concern over the animal's distress and the lack of space. This event highlights the need for improved safari management to ensure wildlife protection and safe viewing distances.

Addressing a rally at Chakdaha in Nadia district, Mamata Banerjee said that the TMC will stand by those whose names were excluded from the voter rolls, following the Special Intensive Revision exercise

With Himanta Biswa Sarma criss-crossing the State as campaigner-in-chief, the challenge for local BJP canvassers in Jalukbari is to ensure healthy numbers in order to match or better the CM’s six-figure margin from 2021

Oil prices plummeted below $100 per barrel following President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This development eased fears of supply disruptions, leading to the steepest oil decline in nearly six years. Despite the truce, analysts caution that risks to oil supply remain elevated due to ongoing tensions.

Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a significant IPL milestone, hitting his 100th six during Rajasthan Royals' commanding 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians. His unbeaten 77, coupled with a fiery cameo from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, powered RR to 150/3 in a rain-shortened match. The Royals bowlers then stifled MI's chase, securing a third consecutive win.

An IndiGo A320 aircraft at Kolkata airport sustained damage to its right engine when an Oberoi catering vehicle collided with it on Tuesday night. The airline's engineers are assessing the extensive damage, which is expected to ground the aircraft for several days. An inquiry has been initiated by the airport authority.

Actor Salman Khan has received relief from the Rajasthan High Court, which has stayed the bailable warrant issued against him by the Jaipur District Consumer Commission-II.

The groups had an opportunity to speak on the subject during an IT Ministry consultative meeting on proposed changes to the IT Rules, 2021

Indian chess saw mixed fortunes at the FIDE Candidates 2026. Divya Deshmukh surged to the top of the Women's leaderboard with a stunning victory over Anna Muzychuk, while R Praggnanandhaa's World Championship hopes dimmed after a crucial loss. Vaishali Rameshbabu drew her match, setting up an exciting all-Indian clash in the next round.

A critically ill drug addict, whose family's plight was highlighted in news reports, died at Amritsar Medical College within 24 hours of admission. Despite efforts, the patient succumbed to multiple complications, leaving his grieving mother to reiterate her claim that all five sons were lost to addiction, a statement contested by police.