Bengal Police Crackdown After Park Circus Namaz Protest Violence Tension continued to grip Kolkata’s Park Circus area after violent protests over restrictions on roadside namaz and anti-encroachment drives left several police personnel injured and triggered a large-scale police crackdown. The unrest, which erupted on Sunday evening at the busy Park Circus Seven Point Crossing, has now become one of the biggest law-and-or

Tiger Woods’ DUI case moved into a new phase after a Florida judge approved prosecutors’ request to access the golf star’s prescription medication records linked to a March crash investigation. The ruling, issued in Martin County on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, allows investigators to obtain records from a Palm Beach pharmacy covering prescriptions filled between January and March 2026. Prosecutors said the records could help determine whether medication played a role in the crash i

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath as West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first-ever BJP chief minister on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after the party secured a historic landslide victory in the state assembly elections. The oath ceremony began at 11:00 AM IST at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Governor R. N. Ravi administer

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through political circles, Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in West Bengal on Wednesday, May 6. Eyewitnesses have described the attack as a professional, pre-planned hit. Rath's tragic death is the latest in a string of mysterious and suspicious deaths surrounding Adhikari’s trusted aides, and it comes amid rising tensions related to post-poll violence in the state. Is there

Madhyamgram, West Bengal — A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram near Kolkata on Wednesday May 6, 2026, police said.

Kolkata witnessed a rare convergence of global sporting excellence and popular culture on Saturday, December 13, as legendary footballer Lionel Messi arrived in the city as part of his three-day GOAT India tour. The visit transformed the city into a focal point of international attention, with fans, sports enthusiasts, and cultural observers closely following every development surrounding the Argentine icon’s presence. The historic Yuva Bharti stadium served as the backdrop for a series of

A tragic murder case has shocked the Indian community in Canada after the body of 27-year-old Amanpreet Saini was found with traumatic injuries in a park in Lincoln, Ontario. The Niagara Regional Police have identified 27-year-old Manpreet Singh, also of Indian origin and a resident of Brampton, as the main suspect in her murder. Authorities have confirmed that the killing appeared to be targeted and posed no ongoing threat to public safety. According to police reports, Manpree

Ranked among the world’s top public institutions, the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia has gained recognition for shaping students into leaders who can thrive in rapidly evolving global markets. With students from across the world joining its programs, Indian students in particular are increasingly enrolling with a clear aim: to sharpen their leadership and entrepreneurial skills while learning how to apply technical expertise in international business contexts.

The small temple town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka, known for its religious significance, has found itself at the center of shocking allegations involving mass burials, sexual assault, and murder. The case came to light when a 48-year-old Dalit man, who had worked as a sanitation worker at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Temple, emerged from hiding after 12 years. The man, burdened with guilt and fear, revealed disturbing details about the murders he wit

Buying a home is more than just a financial decision; it's an emotional one. It’s where memories are built, and dreams take shape. However, for many families, this dream seems distant due to high property prices and financial constraints. Thankfully, in 2025, the dream of homeownership has become more achievable, particularly in Ahmedabad. According to the latest Affordability Index by Knight Frank

Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has sparked a major debate by suggesting that artificial intelligence may undermine the dominance of elite universities and high-prestige careers. Reacting to a report titled “The End of Prestige”, Khosla argued that AI tools are eroding the traditional value of expensive degrees in law, medicine, and finance by replacing the need for memorized knowledge with the ability to intelligently query AI sys

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is launching a widespread crackdown on fraudulent EB-1A visa applications, particularly targeting individuals who may have manipulated their profiles using low-quality publications, fake citations, and questionable awards. Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy recently revealed that several EB-1A petitions—mostly filed by Indian nationals—are being reopened and reviewed, with some already facing rev

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced a delay in the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. This decision follows a controversy stemming from his remarks about the Kannada language's origin, which led to wides

In a landmark verdict delivered by the CBI Special Court in Nampally, justice was finally served in the long-standing Obulapuram illegal mining case that once rocked the Telugu states. After a thorough investigation spanning 14 years, the court found former Karnataka minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy guilty, along with several others connected to the Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC). This marks the end of a significant legal saga that had far-reaching political and environmental i

Actor Ajaz Khan, known for his controversial public presence and past legal run-ins, has found himself in fresh legal trouble after a woman filed a rape complaint against him at Charkop Police Station in Mumbai. This is the second FIR involving the actor and his show House Arrest within a short span, escalating his current legal woes. The case was registered on May 5, 2025, under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), invoking Sections 64, 64(2M), 69, and 74, which cove

The year 2025 has already become a defining chapter in the history of global technology regulation. Once considered too powerful to be challenged, companies like Meta, Apple, and Google are now being pulled into intense legal battles that threaten to alter the very core of their operations. With their massive influence and trillion-dollar valuations, these tech giants are under scrutiny like never before, as governments and regulators across the globe seek to rein in what many see as unchecke

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has landed in fresh controversy after social activist H Ramamurthy Gowda submitted a formal petition to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking sanction to prosecute the CM under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The complaint alleges that Siddaramaiah accepted a Rs 500 crore bribe in 2015 for renewing eight mining leases without opting for the auction route. The petition, accessed exclusively by India Today, claims that Siddaramaiah’s

A grand jury in Harris County has indicted 38-year-old Lee Mongerson Gilley for capital murder in the death of his wife, Christa Gilley, also 38, whose body was discovered in their home in The Heights neighborhood of Houston on October 7, 2024. Christa was approximately eight weeks pregnant at the time of her death, and the indictment includes charges related to the deaths of both her and the unborn child. According to initial police reports, officers were dispatched to the Gilley residence o