KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Baharampur’s political weight cannot be understood without its past. Established in 1757 following the Battle of Plassey, the town became one of the earliest administrative and military bases of the East India Company in India. Over time, it evolved into a commercial hub drawing European trading interests, including the Dutch and the French.This…
The US economy grew at an annualised pace of 2 per cent in the January-March quarter recovering from the drag caused by last year’s 43-day federal government shutdown, though the outlook has been clouded by the ongoing Iran war, AP reported.The Commerce Department said on Thursday that gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the nation’s…
Airbnb has pledged $250 million (£190 million) in below-market financing to help restart stalled housing projects, with its first $6.4 million investment going toward an affordable housing development in Austin, Texas. The short-term rental company announced the Airbnb Housing Accelerator, a new program aimed at addressing the U.S. housing shortage by filling funding gaps for…
RSSB Lab Assistant exam 2026 dates announced The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has announced the exam dates for the Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 804 posts of Lab Assistant and Junior Lab Assistant in Science and Geography subjects. Candidates who have successfully applied can now check the examination schedule…
MK Stalin, Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin (Images/Agencies) With voting concluded across all 234 constituencies in a single phase on April 23, Tamil Nadu has recorded one of its highest-ever voter turnouts, crossing 84.80 per cent. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, when the fate of the state will be decided. The election…
NEET 2026 Re-Test: How Many More Scandals Before Students Lose Faith Completely? For millions of Indian students, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is not merely an examination. It is a referendum on sacrifice. It is the exam that consumes teenage years, empties family savings, fuels the coaching economy across cities like Kota, Delhi and Sikar,…
Connor Murphy’s close friend Austin Wayne says the late fitness influencer’s controversial looksmaxxing persona was largely an act created for content. Remembering Murphy as calm, kind and genuine, Wayne urged people to stop chasing clout from his death and instead prioritize mental health, saying, “That’s much more important than looksmaxxing.” The death of fitness influencer…
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has expressed admiration for the recently released film ‘Subedaar’. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the action drama has received attention for its intense storyline and performances. The director described the film as a bold and refreshing take on the traditional mass entertainer, also praising the writing and performances that bring emotional depth to…
Gold appears poised to extend its rally toward the 155,000 level in the upcoming sessions. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may sustain their up move in the coming sessions, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the weekly…
(Image credits: Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the newlyweds, discreetly met with Prince William and Kate Middleton while they were in the final stages of their wedding ceremony held in Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, as per various reports. The UK royals had a quick huddle with the renowned pop star and…
