NEW DELHI: As West Bengal heads to vote in phase 2 on Wednesday, the Matua community might emerge as a kingmaker in this big-stakes election.In phase 2, the Motua-dominated belt of North 24 Parganas and Nadia could be the decisive factor in the big TMC vs BJP fight. Ahead of polling, a large section of…
German Automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV globally. Mercedes’ largest model has been updated with a fresh design, improved dynamics, a revamped interior and new tech. It now gets a flat-plane crankshaft V8, a triple-screen dashboard and a “cloud-based” suspension setup. The SUV will go on sale first in the US…
Households across Great Britain can now generate their own solar power using a standard three-pin wall socket, under new rules designed to cut energy bills and make clean electricity more accessible. The legal change, which came into force on 27 August 2026, allows people in England, Scotland and Wales to buy portable solar panel kits…
Representational image, used only for representational purpose India’s high-speed rail ambitions received a new push as the Centre has approved seven bullet train corridors across the country, promising shorter travel times between major cities and stronger rail connectivity. The seven high speed rail corridors are: Mumbai to Ahmedabad will take 1 hour 57 minutes. Mumbai…
Actor-writer Shadaab Khan recently opened up about the emotional phase following the death of his father, legendary actor Amjad Khan, and revealed how screenwriter Salim Khan silently supported the family during the difficult time.Amjad Khan, best remembered for his iconic portrayal of Gabbar Singh in Sholay, died on July 27, 1992, at the age of…
Trump-era political misinformation concerns resurface as fake polls spread online, raising questions over how fabricated data can influence election campaigns NEW YORK: Locked in a competitive re-election race, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass declared on social media last week that a new poll was evidence that her campaign was “gaining momentum”. Just a few days…
Former President Jimmy Carter was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. One of the most memorable statements by former US president Jimmy Carter was on his faith as he penned in his 1997 book ‘Sources of Strength: Meditations on Scripture for a Living Faith’ — “We should live our lives as though Christ were coming…
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma of India lift the trophy (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has brushed aside the notion that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad brings bad luck for the Indian team, stressing that the outcome of matches depends entirely on how the players perform on the day….
Indian students win four gold medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026; country finishes joint first India achieved its best-ever performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026, with all four members of the national team winning gold medals at the competition held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10 to July 19, 2026. The achievement…
Image: National Portrait Gallery A handwritten letter penned by Princess Diana nearly three decades ago is drawing fresh attention ahead of an upcoming auction. Written just days after her landmark BBC Panorama interview in November 1995, the note offers a rare glimpse into Diana’s state of mind during one of the most turbulent periods of…
