NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday appointed chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was top official in a the state responsible for overseeing and conducting elections, chief secreatary of the Suvendu-led dispensation.The chief secretary is the top bureaucrat of a state government and the senior-most IAS officer, responsible for coordinating all departments…
India expects a US delegation to visit the country for the next round of bilateral trade talks, though dates for the meetings are yet to be finalised, an official told news agency PTI on Monday.The development comes after Indian officials travelled to Washington DC in April for in-person discussions with their US counterparts to advance…
Siddharth Gupta is making waves as Lord Krishna in ‘Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam).’ The film, released May 7, 2026, highlights Gupta’s emotional depth and screen presence. His journey from engineering student to mythological lead, including earlier roles and a popular music video, has captivated audiences, making his performance a significant talking point. Siddharth…
Vinesh Phogat has responded strongly to the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) show-cause notice, insisting that she is fully eligible to return to competitive wrestling and rejecting several of the federation’s claims regarding timelines and rule violations. In her detailed statement, Vinesh confirmed receipt of the notice dated 09.05.2026 and said she will respond formally…
Lamont Newell, a 17-year-old student from South Los Angeles, has drawn national attention after earning admission to 65 colleges while overcoming homelessness and family hardship. The valedictorian of Verbum Dei Jesuit High School graduated with a 4.4 GPA and has chosen to attend Columbia University on a reported full-ride scholarship to study industrial engineering. According…
Punjab Class 10 board exam toppers shine with outstanding performance: Harleen Sharma leads with 99.38%, followed by Manimahesh Sharma and Riya Rani, both securing 99.23%, showcasing exceptional academic excellence across the state. CHANDIGARH: Punjab has recorded an overall pass percentage of 94.52% in the Class 10 board examinations, with rural students outperforming their urban counterparts…
Educating women is a powerful catalyst for societal progress, extending benefits across generations. While a man’s education primarily impacts him, a woman’s education influences her children, family, and community, fostering greater awareness and opportunity. This underscores the vital role of women’s education in achieving equality and social advancement. Education has always been one of the…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates after taking the wicket of Rohit Sharma. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called for Bhuvneshwar Kumar to return to India’s T20I setup after the veteran pacer delivered a stunning all-round performance in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.Bhuvneshwar starred in…
Kerala’s Guruvayur Temple is full of stories and mysteries that still amaze devotees. It is not just devotion that draws devotees to the temple, but also these surprising folklores. One among the fascinating beliefs is that the deity in the temple, the Chaturbahu form of Lord Vishnu, was worshipped by Lord Krishna himself. Yes, you…
Fame can change people a lot, but it can also affect the people around you and how they behave with you. Al Pacino, who has worked in the industry for 6 decades, spoke from experience about how people often change how they act around you if you become ‘famous’ in any sense. Quote of the…
