NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the poll panel will “leave no stone unturned” to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, outlining a framework aimed at curbing malpractices and boosting voter confidence.In a message to officials overseeing the elections on Monday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India is committed…
A fire broke out on the set of Akshay Kumar’s ‘Kesari’ during a 2018 climax shoot, destroying it and causing losses of Rs 8 crore. SFX supervisor Vishal Tyagi said there were no safety measures, and the crew watched helplessly for two hours. No casualties were reported. Akshay Kumar’s film ‘Kesari’, which depicted the historic…
Sarinasadat Hosseiny, the 25-year-old relative of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, has come under scrutiny following her arrest by US immigration authorities in Los Angeles.Hosseiny is the grandniece of Soleimani, the former commander of Iran’s Quds Force who was killed in a US drone strike in 2020.Hosseiny entered the United States in 2015 on a…
Iran’s attempted long-range strike on the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia has showcased a sharp escalation in both capability and intent, pushing the geography of the ongoing conflict far beyond the Middle East, as per a report by the Washington Post. The base, located roughly 4,000 kilometres from Iran’s coastline, was targeted with two…
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $78,000 to hit another 10-week high on Friday as crypto and equity markets reacted to cooling tensions in the US and Israel war in Iran. The rally above range highs also resulted in a large liquidation of leveraged Bitcoin positions. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView More than $660 million in short…
After giving away more than $26 billion since 2019, including roughly $7 billion in 2025 alone, MacKenzie Scott has continued to emphasise a message that runs counter to the scale of her philanthropy. In a 2025 essay published on Yield Giving, she highlighted the importance of everyday generosity, arguing that small, consistent acts of kindness…
BARIPADA/PURI: At least three people were killed and three others injured as Nor’westers battered Odisha’s Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police reported on Saturday.Strong winds accompanied by thunderstorms struck Baripada, the headquarters of Mayurbhanj district, around 11 pm on Friday, an officer said.“Two people were killed, and three others were injured. The deceased were travelling on…
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Today is the Dwadashi Tithi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha and Tuesday. The Dwadashi Tithi will remain until 6:52 pm, after which Trayodashi Tithi begins. Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra will remain until 10:36 pm. Today is also observed as Parashuram Dwadashi, Rukmini Dwadashi and Bhaum Pradosh Vrat. Let us know from Acharya Indu Prakash how 28 April…
The Times Business Awards Odisha 2026, an initiative by Optimal Media Solutions, a division of The Times of India, brought together an influential mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. The evening reflected the momentum of a state steadily emerging as a hub of enterprise, innovation, and industrial progress.Chief Guest Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in…