Alexis Barbosa

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in a meticulously planned ambush near Kolkata airport. Multiple bike-borne shooters, possibly using sophisticated firearms and a vehicle with a fake number plate, intercepted Rath's SUV and fired at close range.

The Election Commission’s interference in these elections has muddied the waters and precludes any clear analysis of how people voted.

With BCCI getting strict on keeping franchises away from pitch preparation, the endeavour is to produce uniform flat pitches conducive to high scores across venues.

Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. The incident occurred shortly after the assembly polls, escalating political tensions between the BJP and TMC, with both parties trading accusations of violence and demanding investigations.

After a decisive electoral defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee faces her toughest political reset in decades. Can a leader forged in agitation rebuild a weakened organisation, reclaim public trust, and reposition herself against an entrenched Bharatiya Janata Party government?

Google's DeepMind employees are demanding union recognition amid concerns over their AI technology's use by the US and Israeli militaries. Workers seek a commitment against developing AI weapons and surveillance tools, urging management to voluntarily recognize their unions or face legal action. The move highlights growing anxieties about AI's ethical implications and its potential for harm.

Young Australian Cooper Connolly achieved IPL history with a stunning unbeaten 107 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest overseas batter to score a century. Despite his remarkable knock, Punjab Kings fell short by 33 runs. Connolly's century, his first in the IPL, showcased a brilliant lone-hand effort in a high-scoring chase.