KOLKATA: BSF troops caught a fugitive Bangladeshi former police officer when he attempted to cross into India through Hakimpur in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district Saturday evening, officials said.Mohammad Arifuzzaman, 47, had been in hiding since the Awami League govt of then prime minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled by a student-led mass movement in…
NEW DELHI: In an important judgment, the Supreme Court has linked quantum of sand mining to the river’s replenishment capacity, a ruling that would prevent degradation of riverbeds, consequently making grant of leases for extraction of a key construction raw material from riverbanks difficult.Taking the regulatory regime for sand mining a step forward, a bench…
Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian cricket has produced many players who have worn down the opposition with patience, grit, and determination. Test cricket is not just a game of skill; it also demands resilience and mental toughness under challenging conditions. Recently, Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s modern-day Test stalwart, announced his retirement from international cricket. His…
BULANDSHAHR: At least eight people were killed and 43 others injured when a truck rammed into a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district in the early hours of Monday, police said.The accident occurred around 2:10 am on the Bulandshahr-Aligarh border near the Arnia bypass, when a canter truck rammed into a tractor-trolley from…
Kajol has once again shown that grace and confidence are the best answers to online trolling. The Bollywood star recently went viral when she appeared at an event in a black bodycon dress. While the outfit was chic and elegant, it drew unnecessary attention from some netizens, who began speculating about her body.Instead of engaging…
Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Dean Huijsen (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Real Oviedo in La Liga on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding a late goal in Oviedo’s return to Spain’s top flight…
Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) Mumbai: An era ground to a halt in Indian cricket when Cheteshwar Pujara, the wall of India’s Test batting for more than a decade from 2010 until his last of 103 Tests in 2023, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday. The 37-year-old brought the curtains down…
Govinda, one of Bollywood’s most charismatic stars, has not only entertained audiences on the silver screen with his unforgettable dance moves but has also created magic on live stages. One such memorable moment was when he joined the legendary Asha Bhosle during a live performance. Govinda and Asha Bhosle’s nostalgic stage moment An old video…
MUMBAI: Paving the way for the sale of IDBI Bank, Sebi has approved the reclassification of Life Insurance Corporation as a public shareholder from promoter of the bank once the sale transaction is concluded. The regulator’s nod is subject to conditions, including LIC’s voting rights being capped at 10%, no board representation or control over…
Rajinikanth’s much-awaited film ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the gangster drama opened in cinemas on 14 August with sky-high expectations. Packed with mass action and Rajinikanth’s trademark charisma, the film has now crossed Rs 250 crore in India within 11 days.After a strong opening weekend, ‘Coolie’ saw a sharp drop in collections during the weekdays….
