What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy | Elections News

For the first time in its 46-year history, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the state of West Bengal, arguably the Hindu nationalist party’s most consequential victory since 2014, the year Modi first came to power. The legislative assembly elections were held on several dates in April in West Bengal,…

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‘Forever grateful’: T Dilip bids emotional farewell after five unforgettable years with Team India | Cricket News

T Dilip (Pic credit: Dilip’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: T Dilip signed off from his role as India’s fielding coach with an emotional farewell message on Monday, bringing the curtain down on a memorable five-year stint that transformed the team’s fielding culture and coincided with one of its most successful eras across formats.Having joined the…

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Quote of the day by Katherine Hepburn: ‘Life is to be lived… you don’t do that by sitting around wondering about yourself’ |

Katharine Hepburn was one of Hollywood’s most celebrated and beloved icons. Beginning her acting career in 1928, soon after college, she rose steadily to stardom and became one of the top actresses of her time. She lived by the belief of embracing life fully, no matter the circumstances. Here’s a look at today’s quote from…

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‘The situation is dire’: War on Iran squeezes India’s cooking-gas supplies

“This means that refined product supply for domestic demand remains comfortable, and there are currently no indications that India will struggle to meet internal consumption requirements,” says Ritola. The real vulnerability is LPG, analysts say. India consumes roughly one million barrels a day, but produces only 40-45% domestically, importing the rest – 80–90% of it…

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Panel calls for making UPI viable, cybersecurity better

MUMBAI: The standing committee on finance has flagged concerns over the financial sustainability of digital payments, gaps in formal lending, cybersecurity weaknesses in banks, and declining insurance penetration in its 32nd report presented in March 2026 while examining the “demands for grants (2026-27)” for the Department of Financial Services (DFS)under the finance ministry.The committee, which…

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‘Apex’ star Charlize Theron recalls her mother shooting her father to keep them safe |

Famed actress Charlize Theron bravely recounted a harrowing childhood incident where her mother fatally shot her father in self-defense. The star revealed the traumatic event occurred in 1992 when her father, in a drunken rage, broke into their home and began shooting. Theron emphasized the importance of sharing such stories to help others feel less…

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Investment minister, IFC discuss enhancing Egypt’s business environment

Mohamed Farid, Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice-President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and his accompanying delegation to review the ministry’s priorities and plans for advancing the investment and foreign trade ecosystem, as well as to explore prospects for future cooperation. The discussions focused on…

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MHT CET Cell PCM, PCB scorecards expected to be released soon at cetcell.mahacet.org: Check complete details here

MHT CET 2026 result is expected between June 5 and June 8. Maharashtra CET Cell is likely to release PCM and PCB scorecards soon, with the best score from two attempts to be considered for merit ranking and counselling. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance examination (MHT CET) is expected to release the PCM and PCB…

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