Mamata Banerjee, at a rally in Hooghly, named Bharat Sevasram Sangha monk Kartik Maharaj (or Swami Pradiptananda) in Murshidabad for his political comments. There is a Maharaj in Murshidabad2, Kartik Maharaj. I have been hearing about him for a long time. He says he will not allow any Trinamool agent in the poll booth. I do not consider him a saint because he is directly involved in politics, Banerjee said.

Locals claim that four attackers had come to Sheik's house and two of them barged inside and opened fire at Sheikh who has been a vocal advocate of BJP's policies in Kashmir. Political parties, across the spectrum, condemned the attack but questioned the timing of such attacks as Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency is going for polls on May 25.

BJD Nimapara MLA Samir Ranjan Dash joins BJP in Odisha, supporting Pravati Parida for elections. Dash resigned due to denied ticket, expressing loss of confidence in BJD leadership. He joins other dissatisfied members like Ramesh Chandra Sai and Arabinda Dhali.

Ayodhya's historic Lok Sabha election post Ram temple inauguration sees competition between caste and convenience. BJP's Lallu Singh eyes third term amidst fielding of nine-time Dalit SP MLA Awadhesh Prasad, attracting Dalit, Muslim, and Yadav voters. CPIM's Arvindsen Yadav and BSP's Sacchidanand Pandey add complexity to the race, challenging SP's prospects in the keenly contested constituency.

The Indian Army has conducted a week-long forward area tour in Arunachal Pradesh for defence experts to provide them a first-hand experience of operational challenges faced by troops and to encourage them to formulate technological solutions to the problems, a communique said here on Sunday. The tour was conducted from May 12 to 19 for a seven-member team of experts from defence industries, startups and academia.

Helicopter carrying Iranian president Raisi suffers 'hard landing', rescue underway

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism from the two other members of his War Cabinet, with his main political rival, Benny Gantz, threatening to leave the government if a plan is not created by June 8 that includes an international administration for postwar Gaza.

Kashmir Elections: Terror attacks in Shopian, Anantnag spark political row; PDP questions 'timing'

As many as 54 candidates are in the fray for polls in three Lok Sabha seats, while 11 candidates including Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, are contesting in the Gandey assembly by-election, the official said.

Farooq Abdullah urges Centre to probe Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks, asks Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism. Terrorists kill Aijaz Sheikh in Shopian, injure tourist couple from Rajasthan in Anantnag. Abdullah questions Delhi's stance on terrorism post Article 370 abrogation, demands probe into attacks in Mendhar, Poonch. Calls for investigation into attacks on tourists in Anantnag.

Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted the Panama-flagged, Greek-owned oil tanker in the Red Sea amid conflicts over the Israel-Hamas war. They disrupted trade routes to China and Russia, causing a fire aboard the Wind. The rebels faced a US-led airstrike campaign in Yemen's Marib province.

'Enough with India bashing...': British journalist covering Lok Sabha polls shows mirror to West media

Iran and the United States engage in indirect talks in Oman to address regional tensions and attacks, involving discussions on curbing Tehran's nuclear programme, prisoner swaps, and releasing frozen funds.

Delhi Police considers adding destruction of evidence section in case of CM Arvind Kejriwal's ex-aide's arrest, amid AAP-BJP clash. Former DCW chair Swati Maliwal alleges aide deleted incriminating CCTV footage from CM's residence, leading to arrest of Bibhav Kumar. Police may take Bibhav to Mumbai for missing phone data, to be retrieved with forensic help.

Delhi Police have heightened security around BJP headquarters ahead of an AAP protest announced by Arvind Kejriwal. AAP didn't seek permission for the demonstration. Traffic police issued an advisory, warning of heavy traffic and road closures near the BJP office. The DMRC closed ITO Metro Station nearby. Kejriwal accused PM Modi of targeting AAP leaders, vowing to protest at the BJP office. Residents adjust travel plans amid heightened security concerns.

With the fourth quarter earnings season, companies rewarded their shareholders with dividends for the financial year 2024. Companies announced dividend amounts as high as Rs 55 per share.Heres a list of 7 companies that announced dividend in the last week:

A special court issued an arrest warrant against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna in a sexual assault case involving his father, H D Revanna. Prajwal, son of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, faces multiple sexual assault cases and a blue corner notice as the NDA's Hassan Lok Sabha candidate.

It has been an eventful year for former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu. Now that the busy campaign for assembly and parliamentary elections and voting has come to a conclusion, Naidu is getting ready to embark on a trip to Europe with his entire family.

Parts of northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on alert

Gaza War Rafah update: IDF demolishes 100 Hamas sites; over 80 Hamas gunmen eliminated

Opposition in Assam criticizes Himanta Biswa Sarma for remarks on Indian Constitution color, questioning Rahul Gandhi's possession of a Chinese Constitution. Hafiz Rafiqul Islam from AIUDF adds there's no fixed color for the Indian Constitution. Congress MLA Abdul Rashid Mondal emphasizes the uniformity of content over color. Sarma accuses Rahul of opposing the Uniform Civil Code.

A new mobilisation law in Ukraine has sparked controversy as it aims to boost troop numbers amidst Russia's offensive. The law provides incentives for soldiers but has raised concerns about its impact on businesses and essential services. Ukrainian forces are under strain, prompting measures to replenish depleted ranks. Volunteers are joining the fight, but draft dodging and fleeing the country are also occurring. The conflict has led to casualties and displacement, with Ukraine seeking internat

Israeli troops and tanks advanced into the northern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding dozens of Palestinians, according to medics and residents. In Rafah, near the Egyptian border, Israel continued its ground offensive against Hamas, displacing many and causing widespread casualties. Israel's military targeted terrorist infrastructure, while Palestinian fighters retaliated with rockets and explosives. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with over 35,000 Palestin

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said grand temples would be built in Varanasi and Mathura and the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented if the NDA returns to power by winning over 400 Lok Sabha seats. He said the NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will ensure that Pakistan occupied Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, returns to the country.

Poland is investing $2.5 billion in the Shield-East project to enhance security on its borders with Russia and Belarus. Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the country's commitment to safety, especially as a NATO and EU member on Europe's eastern flank. The project includes fortifications and environmental measures to secure the border. This investment comes as Poland continues to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted permission to IL&FS Transportation Networks to sell its shares in Moradabad Bareilly Expressway to Roadstar Infra Investment Trust. The transfer involves 3,21,40,691 equity shares, representing a 14.5% stake. The transaction, approved by IL&FS's new board and ITNL Board in October 2023, received no objection from Union Bank of India. The tribunal allowed IL&FS to proceed with the sale as per the terms of the share purchase agreement with Axis

'Grateful to PM Modi's leadership': White House praises India's democracy and electoral process

OpenAI launched GPT-4o, an advanced version of the ChatGPT chatbot, emphasizing its natural engagement and human-like personality. The AI system showcases voice conversations, humor, empathy, and an ability to respond to users' emotions. However, concerns arise regarding the ethical implications of creating AI with simulated emotional intelligence. The introduction of GPT-4o and Google's Project Astra showcases advancements in AI capabilities, including multimodal functions.

In its lifetime every midcap company sees some headwinds. There are many examples from history which show the difference between the companies which have been able to survive and grow even after all the trouble is that of the parent company. A company belonging to a strong industrial group which has a track record of handling many economic cycles in the past has a higher probability of surviving a bad phase and coming back on a growth path as compared to a company in the same line of business wh

Sundaram Home Finance plans to continue its growth momentum in the current financial year by expanding into smaller towns and exploring opportunities in Tier 4 towns in South India. The company, a subsidiary of Sundaram Finance Ltd, is optimistic about the real estate sector's outlook and expects growth momentum to continue. The company has opened 30 exclusive SBL branches in Tamil Nadu, with disbursements of over Rs 125 crore.