Kaushiki Amavasya: Suvendu Adhikari visits Kalighat, partakes bhog

Suvendu Adhikari visited Kalighat Temple to offer prayers on Kaushiki Amavasya. He highlighted the festival’s importance in Sanatan culture, spoke of Kolkata’s spiritual significance, and partook in the traditional bhog of pulao and fish. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari offered prayers to Maa Kali at the Kalighat Temple on the sacred occasion of Kaushiki … Read more

Nirbhay, Tanya shatter national records at Indian Athletics Final

Nirbhay Choudhary (men’s) and Tanya Chaudhary (women’s) shattered national records in hammer throw at the Indian Athletics Final Series 2026. Several Asian Games-bound athletes, including Avinash Sable and Parul Chaudhary, also won their events. Hammer Throw National Records Tumble Nirbhay Choudhary shattered the men’s hammer throw national record with a 71.02m effort as several of … Read more

BHU launches year-long bird and wildlife survey on campus premises

BHU’s Horticulturist Unit has launched a year-long wildlife survey (Sep 2026-Sep 2027) to document campus biodiversity. Students, staff, and residents can submit photos of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals via a Google Form. The Horticulturist Unit of Banaras Hindu University has launched a year-long ‘Bird and Wildlife Survey’ to document the diversity and distribution of … Read more

Raghav Chadha slams AAP over Punjab drug crisis, BJP plans yatra

BJP’s Raghav Chadha slammed the AAP govt over Punjab’s drug crisis, announcing a ‘Nasha-Mukt Yatra’. He alleged ‘chitta’ is now sold like rations. Congress also plans protests over the suicide of a man who raised the issue with the govt. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Aam … Read more

IMF lauds India’s resilient economy after strong 7.8% Q1 GDP growth

The IMF praised India’s resilient economy, noting its Q1 FY27 real GDP growth of 7.8% surpassed expectations. Spokesperson Julie Kozack highlighted strong services and exports, calling India a key global growth engine despite energy price shocks. IMF Applauds India’s Resilient GDP Growth India’s economy has shown resilience despite the energy price shock, with the country’s … Read more

Saima Wazed quits WHO post amid fraud probe by UN health agency

Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as WHO’s regional director for Southeast Asia. The move follows financial fraud allegations and a recommendation from a WHO committee for her termination. Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from her position as regional director for the World … Read more

Fazilka Falcons beat Bathinda Royals but get knocked out of T20 league

Fazilka Falcons beat Bathinda Royals by 49 runs in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League but failed to qualify for the semi-finals. Fazilka scored 244/6, while Bathinda could only manage 194/8 in their chase, ending the Falcons’ campaign. Fazilka Falcons ended their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League campaign with a 49-run win over Bathinda Royals at the IS Bindra … Read more

Cobra Slithers Into Hyderabad Classroom During Lesson, Students Run For Safety (WATCH)

A routine Class 10 lesson at a Hyderabad school quickly turned into a terrifying evacuation after a cobra slithered into the classroom, sending frightened students rushing for the exit. A routine Class 10 lesson at a Hyderabad school quickly turned into a terrifying evacuation after a cobra slithered into the classroom, sending frightened students rushing … Read more

‘Varanasi’ shooting nearly complete, Rajamouli reveals when the final schedule will wrap

The highly anticipated Mahesh Babu-S. S. Rajamouli collaboration ‘Varanasi’ is moving closer to completion, with the filmmaker revealing that the majority of the shoot has already been finished. The film has been the subject of considerable attention since its first glimpse was unveiled, with expectations extending beyond the Indian market. Rajamouli’s international reputation has further … Read more