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The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

The makers of director Merlapaka Gandhi's eagerly awaited horror comedy film 'Korean Kanakaraju', featuring actor Varun Tej in the lead, on Friday released a Behind the Scenes video of the immensely popular single 'Kamsahamnida' from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma celebrated his birthday with a star-studded party in Mumbai. He marked the occasion by cutting a cake featuring his iconic films and praised Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar2' as a "surgical warfare on celluloid," calling Dhar his new 'guru' and a textbook for aspiring filmmakers.

In an unprecedented trend, scores of families are packing their bags and heading back to Bihar. The skyrocketing prices of LPG cylinders in urban areas have become a harsh reality for many, particularly for migrant workers like factory hands and hospitality staff.

Eugenio Chacarra surged to the lead at the halfway mark of the Hero Indian Open, carding a 69 to reach eight-under. South Africa's Casey Jarvis followed closely after an impressive 64. Both players expressed confidence, with Chacarra highlighting his outstanding ball striking and Jarvis attributing his success to momentum.

Kunchacko Boban and director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval are back together for 'Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil', with the release of its charming first song, 'Njan Alkali'. This heartfelt track celebrates the essence of a chemistry teacher and features mesmerizing choreography with Kunchacko and Sajin Gopu, all set to the vibrant score by Dawn Vincent.

Textile revivalist Darshan Shah is breathing new life into Bengal's rich craft heritage, blending traditional techniques with global influences. Her work at Weavers Studio champions sustainability and handcraft, creating grassroots opportunities and drawing global attention to the region's artistry. Shah emphasizes collaboration and continuous learning, transforming textiles into a dynamic, cross-cultural medium.

Manoj Manu was one of the most loved contestants of the recently concluded dance reality show, Dance Kerala Dance. Manu and her celebrity mentor Saranya Anand had stunned the viewers with their spectacular performances. The dancer was even lauded by Tamil movie director Murugadoss.

Actor Manoj Bajpayee is currently spending his lockdown days amidst nature in Uttarakhand, and on Monday he received a surprise from his "first director" Shekhar Kapur.

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has sent a team of two seismologists to Kodagu following two tremors on Tuesday. The centre has decided to study the micro to minor seismic activity in the area.

Competition in MasterChef Telugu is getting tougher with every challenge and the recent episode of the reality TV show witnessed the eviction of Madhavi.

Speaker CP Joshi on Monday administered oath to the three newly elected MLAs — Gayatri Trivedi, who won from Sahara (Bhilwara) on a Congress ticket, Deepti Maheshwari from Rajsamandh who won on a BJP ticket and Sujangarh Congress MLA Manoj Meghwal. Senior MLAs of Congress and the BJP were present at the function.

A 26-year-old man was burnt alive at Kasganj railway station when he climbed onto the roof of a stationary train, the 15037 Kasganj - Farrukhabad express, to retrieve the slipper of a woman that was taken away by a monkey. He was burnt alive after accidentally touching a 25000-volt overhead line, which supplied power to the train. According to railway officials, the man, identified by his first name, Ashok, used to work at a shop on the railway platform.

A student of a well-known government school in College Street and a college boy were arrested for stealing a motorcycle from the Amherst Street area on Monday evening.