KOLKATA: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Gorkha issue will be solved in a constitutional manner without dividing Bengal, if voted to office.Signalling a shift from the earlier position of Bengal BJP netas, who had been supporting Gorkhaland, Shah said at a rally in South Dinajpur’s Gangarampur: “I want to tell my…
Paxos Labs has raised $12 million in a strategic funding round led by Blockchain Capital to expand its Amplify platform, a suite of tools that lets companies offer crypto yield, lending and stablecoin issuance through a single integration. The Amplify suite includes three modules — Earn, Borrow and Mint — allowing platforms to generate yield…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that war with Iran “very close to an end” as the fresh round of peace talks between the two sides are expected to begin soon.While talking to Fox News, Trump said, “I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to being over.”Trump, however,…
Pohela Boisakh is one of the most significant festivals, which is celebrated by Bengali community. Another name for Pohela Boishakh is Poila Baisakh. The day marks the beginning of Bengal New Year. Nobo Borsho, or Bengali New Year, is observed on this day. The festival is mainly celebrated in West Bengal, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Assam….
DHAKA: About 250 people, including children, were feared missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, the United Nations said on Tuesday, reports Ahsan Tasnim . “The trawler, which departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was on its way to Malaysia, reportedly sank due to heavy winds,…
Actor Mike Mitchell, recognized for his iconic role as Stu in ‘Twisted Metal,’ was unexpectedly let go from the series just before its third season kicks off. Heartbroken by the news, Mitchell pointed to drastic changes and departures behind the camera as contributing factors. Famed actor Mike Mitchell, who is best known for his work…
The twin headwinds of rising oil prices, fuelled by West Asia’s ongoing conflict, and a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, are putting India’s consumption-driven growth story under pressure. While sectors hit by the conflict have raised prices to offset costlier raw materials and freight, a below-normal monsoon would squeeze farm incomes and hurt rural demand,…
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid takes a free kick during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo/Getty Images) Atletico Madrid knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League despite a 2-1 defeat in…
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium today, April 15. This encounter features a stark contrast between the tournament’s best batting unit and its most economical bowling attack . RCB enters the match in third place after a high-scoring win…
In a recent update, travellers flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the busiest airhubs in the world, are being urged to stay alert, after many international airlines have released updated travel advisories. The updates come amid the ongoing travel disruptions in the Gulf caused by regional conflict. As reported by Time Out Dubai,…