West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Calcutta High Court verdict that invalidated the appointment of over 25,000 teaching and non-teaching staff recruited by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Banerjee expressed her disagreement with the apex court's judgement, stating she cannot support a blanket cancellation of all appointments and voiced her deep

As West Bengal gears up for the 2025 Ram Navami celebrations, political tensions have once again taken center stage with a war of words erupting between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Accusations of communal provocation and attempts to exploit religious sentiments for political mileage have escalated just days ahead of the festival. BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has raised serious allegations against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of attempting to pr

In a spectacular display of cricketing excellence, India Masters claimed the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title by defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the grand finale held at the SVNS International Stadium. The thrilling match, played before a roaring crowd of nearly 50,000 fans, saw Sachin Tendulkar lead his side to a memorable victory. The IML final was a nostalgic treat for cricket lovers as it revived the magic of cricket's golden era. India Masters d

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have long been one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), yet the coveted trophy has continued to elude them. Despite fielding cricket superstars like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle in previous seasons, RCB have faced heartbreak multiple times, including painful losses in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 IPL finals. However, IPL 2025 has brought renewed optimism for RCB fans. With this being Season 18, supporters are drawing symbo

A recent job listing by Blinkit for a Software Development Engineer position in Bengaluru has created a massive stir online after attracting over 13,451 applicants in just one day. The overwhelming response took social media by storm when a user shared screenshots of the job listing, highlighting the intense competition in the job market. According to the viral post shared on X (formerly Twitter), a significant majority of the applicants &m

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested Kannada actor Ranya Rao in connection with a ₹12.56 crore gold smuggling case. According to the DRI’s arrest memo, Ranya attempted to smuggle 14.2 kg of 24-karat gold into India, concealing it in her clothing, shoes, and pockets to evade customs duty. The DRI’s memo outlines that Ranya Rao was intercepted on March 3, 2025, at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) in Bengaluru while arriving from Dubai on Emirates Fligh

Technicolor India, a leading visual effects (VFX) and animation studio, has announced the closure of its operations in Bengaluru and Mumbai, affecting 3,200 employees. The decision is part of a global shutdown by its parent company, Technicolor Group, headquartered in Paris.This sudden move has left thousands of employees in distress, particularly in Bengaluru, where nearly 3,000 professionals were employed. The closure marks a significant blow to India's VFX and animation industry, which

Chelsea staged a remarkable 2-1 comeback victory against West Ham in their Premier League clash on Monday, climbing into the top four of the league. The match marked Graham Potter’s first return to Stamford Bridge since being sacked by Chelsea in 2023. West Ham initially took the lead when Jarrod Bowen scored in the 42nd minute after a defensive error from Chelsea. Despite a lackluster first half, Chelsea bounced back after the break to level the score with a goal from Pedro Neto in the

Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori once again found themselves at the center of controversy at the 67th Grammy Awards. The couple, known for their bold and often provocative actions, turned heads as they arrived at the Crypto.com Arena. Censori caused a stir when she removed her fur coat on the red carpet to reveal a nearly nude, sheer dress. Initially facing away from the cameras, she soon turned around, exposing almost everything in the transparent outfit. The photoshoot ended with W

The West Bengal government is making significant strides in exploring underground coal gasification as a method of coal extraction at the Deocha-Pachami block in Birbhum district. This coal block, which is considered India's largest and the world’s second-largest reserve, poses challenges for traditional mining due to basalt rock in the area. In response, the government has decided to use a combination of open-cast mining, underground mining, and gasification to tap into the coal de

Inspeq AI, a Dublin-headquartered AI-safety startup, has officially launched its operations in India, opening its first office in Bengaluru. This move marks the company’s expansion into the Indian market, with plans to scale its operations by hiring 50 additional employees across engineering, operations, and client-facing roles. The Bengaluru office, which currently has 25 staff members, is Inspeq AI’s third global office, following those in Dublin and London. Founded in

The political landscape of West Bengal has been rocked by a renewed focus on the Sandeshkhali region, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee exchanging sharp statements regarding the controversial island. Sandeshkhali had been in the news earlier this year during the Lok Sabha elections, where the BJP highlighted allegations of land grab and exploitation of women. In response to these claims, Mamata Banerjee dismissed them as false, pointing to a financi

 A Bengaluru software engineer was defrauded of Rs 11.8 crore over the span of just 18 days in a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam. The victim, a 39-year-old tech professional, filed a complaint with the North-East CEN police station on December 12 after realizing he had been tricked. The scam began when an individual posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) officer contacted the victim, falsely claiming his Aadhaar-linked SIM card was involved in illegal acti

In a shocking incident from West Godavari district, a woman named Naga Tulsi received a parcel containing the body of an unidentified man instead of the promised electrical appliances. Tulsi had earlier applied for financial assistance from the Kshatriya Seva Samithi to construct her house and had been assured of receiving lights, fans, and switches. However, when she opened the package delivered to her doorstep, she found a male body inside, which led to immediate panic. The police

Russia is shifting its focus toward building stronger diplomatic and military ties with countries like India, China, Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela, as its relations with the West continue to deteriorate. According to Valery Gerasimov, Russia's Chief of the General Staff, Moscow has lost trust in the United States and other Western powers, making arms control agreements increasingly irrelevant. Gerasimov criticized the "double standards" of the West, stating that trust is esse

Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of techie Atul Subhash, was arrested by Bengaluru police in Gurugram after being accused of abetting his suicide. Atul Subhash, aged 34, was found dead at his Bengaluru home, leaving behind a suicide note and a video accusing Nikita and her family of cruelty and dowry harassment. Nikita, along with her mother and brother, initially evaded arrest by constantly changing locations and using WhatsApp for communication. However, a single phone call by

Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old deputy general manager at a private firm in Bengaluru, tragically died by suicide on December 9, leaving behind a 24-page note accusing his wife and her family of harassment. In the note, Atul claimed that his wife had filed multiple false cases against him and his family since January 2021, causing immense mental anguish. He also alleged corruption within the judicial system, with a judge demanding ₹5 lakh to settle the case. Atul's father, Pawan K

A heartbreaking incident has come to light involving Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who recently took his own life after allegedly being extorted by his estranged wife and her family. His family has filed a police complaint accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of abetment of suicide. Atul, in a recorded 80-minute video and a 24-page suicide note, accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of extorting crores of rupees from him, beyond his financial capacity. He

Cyclone Fengal continues to affect Karnataka, with Bengaluru and other regions expected to experience rainfall for the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka, with moderate rainfall expected on Tuesday. The intensity of rainfall will decrease from the third day. A yellow alert has been issued for Bengaluru, Hassan, Mandya, and Ramanagara, indicating heavy rainfall between 6 cm an

The junior doctors of Bengal have officially withdrawn their indefinite hunger strike after a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This decision, announced in Kolkata, comes after weeks of protests that began following the tragic rape-murder of a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Debashish Halder, a representative of the protesting doctors, stated, "In today's meeting, we di