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Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly; Mamata no longer CM
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (279+ words) The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved on Thursday by Governor R. N. Ravi under Article 174 of the Constitution, bringing an abrupt end to Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Chief Minister amid a deepening political and constitutional confrontation in the state. "I hereby…...
SRK gave us creative freedom for "Kartavya: Saif Ali Khan
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (297+ words) Shah Rukh Khan's "King" status isn't just a label. It is a reputation he earns every day. Living up to his title, SRK gave the team of his upcoming production "Kartavya" full creative freedom to make the film the way…...
Arunachal govt hikes DA, DR by 2% for employees, pensioners
11+ hour, 56+ min ago (335+ words) The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising the rate from 58 per cent to 60 per cent. The revised rates will come into…...
Robert Downey Jr slams claim of social media influencers being "future stars
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (437+ words) Robert Downey Jr. isn't buying the hype about social media influencers. On the "Conversations for Our Daughters" podcast, the "Iron Man" star slammed the idea that social media creators are the "stars of the future," calling that claim "absolute horseshit....
Trump holds constructive talks with Iran, says deal possible
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (43+ words) News Arena India Trump holds constructive talks with Iran, says deal possible Trump says a ceasefire deal with Iran is possible as Tehran reviews a US proposal amid nuclear tensions, troop buildup and Israeli strikes....
India, EU moot joint initiative to boost EV battery recycling
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (245+ words) News Arena India India, EU moot joint initiative to boost EV battery recycling India and the European Union on Wednesday launched a third coordinated call for proposals to recycle electric vehicle batteries as part of the India-EU Trade and Technology…...
Congress seeks repoll in certain WB seats
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (660+ words) Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Khera said that electoral rolls were being "deliberately manipulated" and democratic institutions "compromised" to engineer favourable outcomes for the ruling party. "Abki baar loktantra ka antim sanskar (this time it will be the…...
The cost of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has risen by 20 per cent this year, taking the total pilgrimage fee to Rs 2. 09 lakh, officials said on Wednesday, citing currency fluctuations.
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (319+ words) The annual pilgrimage through the Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh district is scheduled to begin on July 4 this year. Officials said the strengthening of the US dollar has directly increased travel expenses in Tibet. Revised travel and logistical costs within the…...
Non-Hindus barred: Post-poll shift sparks temple entry row in Birbhum
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (44+ words) News Arena India Non-Hindus barred: Post-poll shift sparks temple entry row Controversy erupts at Birbhum's Kankalitala Temple after banners allegedly restricting non-Hindus from entering the shrine were put up....
India rejects Nepal's claim over Lipulekh Pass
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (362+ words) New Delhi described Nepal's claims as a "unilateral artificial enlargement' of territory and termed them "untenable', stressing that the route has been in use for decades. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said India's position has been…...