‘Self-Funded Visit’: Uncovering the Man Behind Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Outsider’ Video Controversy
KOLKATA — Amidst the high-octane political drama of the West Bengal elections, a new focal point has emerged: a viral video shared by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeting alleged political “outsiders” interfering in the state’s affairs. Following widespread speculation about the identity of the individual featured in the footage, recent developments have brought the man’s…
Shocking Poll Violations in Bengal: Taped EVMs, Scent Trails, and Fresh Repolling Orders
KOLKATA — In a severe subversion of the democratic process, alarming new reports from West Bengal’s recent elections have brought extreme voter manipulation tactics to light. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has flagged shocking instances of electoral malpractice, ranging from physically blocking options on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to the bizarre use of scents…
“A Great Pleasure to See Him in Parliament Once Again”: PM Modi Congratulates Nitish Kumar on Rajya Sabha Oath
NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartiest congratulations to Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) supremo and outgoing Bihar Chief Minister, as he took his oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha. In a warm post on X, the Prime Minister reflected on Kumar’s decades-long political journey, marking his return to…
Tata Sons Listing a ‘Necessary Evolution,’ Says Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry; Seeks RBI Clarity
MUMBAI – In a move that intensifies the spotlight on India’s most anticipated potential IPO, Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Mistry, Chairman of the SP Group, on Friday described the listing of Tata Sons as a “necessary evolution” for the conglomerate. The statement comes as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares to overhaul the regulatory framework…
Jaypee Founder Endorses Adani’s JAL Takeover, Praises “Fair and Transparent” Resolution
NEW DELHI – In a significant development for India’s corporate insolvency landscape, Jaypee Group founder Jaiprakash Gaur has publicly backed the acquisition of his flagship firm, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), by Adani Enterprises. Breaking his silence on Friday, the 95-year-old patriarch described the resolution process as “fair and transparent,” effectively distancing himself from claims made…
Bihar’s ‘White Gold’ Under Siege: West Asia Conflict Triggers ₹500 Crore Loss for Makhana Traders
PATNA – The flourishing makhana (fox nut) industry in Bihar has been dealt a staggering blow, with traders reporting losses exceeding ₹500 crore in the last month alone. The primary culprit is the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has severely disrupted global supply chains and slammed the brakes on exports of the state’s prized…
Pachpadra Refinery: Job Projections Surge to 90,000 as “Marwar’s Lifeline” nears Completion
BALOTRA – The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project in Pachpadra is set to become one of India’s largest employment engines, with revised estimates now suggesting the complex will generate nearly 90,000 direct and indirect jobs. As the project scales up toward its scheduled commercial operation date on July 1, 2026, the massive increase in…
Reliance MET City: The Blueprint for Haryana’s Industrial Future
JHAJJAR – As Haryana positions itself as India’s premier industrial powerhouse, Reliance MET City (Model Economic Township) has emerged as the cornerstone of the state’s “Make in Haryana” vision. Spanning over 8,250 acres in the Jhajjar district, this integrated smart city is not just keeping pace with today’s economic demands—it is actively defining the industrial…
IPL 2026: MS Dhoni Admirer Mukul Choudhary Powers LSG to Stunning Victory Over KKR
KOLKATA – In a season already defined by high-octane finishes, 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary etched his name into IPL folklore on Thursday night, channeling his idol MS Dhoni to pull off an improbable “heist” at Eden Gardens. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) reeling at 128/7 in the 16th over while chasing 182, the match appeared firmly…
India Sits Atop 500 Million Tons Of Gold Ore. Why Isn’t It Being Mined? – By Shashi Tharoor
We mine a pittance – barely one and a half tons a year – while draining our foreign exchange reserves to import hundreds of tons annually from mines in Australia, Ghana, and Peru. We are a nation obsessed with gold, a civilisation that treats the yellow metal as both a spiritual necessity and the ultimate…
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