Antoine Bardou Jacquet

A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the recitation order of national and state songs during a swearing-in ceremony. The DMK criticized the Vijay government for prioritizing 'Vande Mataram' over the Tamil invocation song, accusing them of disrespecting Tamil culture and adopting BJP's politics.

Once Mamata Banerjee’s strongest urban constituency, Bengal’s bhadralok were driven up the wall by corruption, job scams, civic decay and the handling of the RG Kar rape and murder, write Dwaipayan Ghosh & Dipawali Mitra

A leaked audio recording allegedly features retired judge Giri Bala Singh, mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, engaging in character shaming and discussing Twisha's past relationships. Her son-in-law, Major Harshit Sharma, confronts her about the alleged interrogation of his sister. Meanwhile, police are intensifying efforts to apprehend Twisha's absconding husband, Samarth Singh, in a dowry harassment case.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by MP Raghav Chadha. He sought protection against AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content. The court noted that political leaders often face criticism and satire. Arguments focused on the line between defamation and fair political commentary. The case highlights challenges in balancing free speech with dignity in the digital age.

Ringworm strain discovered here in 2020 has spread everywhere and is silently colonising patches of skin

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery urged employees to embrace AI, acknowledging it will eliminate some roles while creating new ones. This comes as the bank reportedly explores a significant overhaul potentially impacting 20,000 jobs globally. HSBC is investing in AI tools and staff training to navigate this automation shift.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns over the rupee's decline and widening current account deficit, stating the government is considering measures to manage the situation. He also highlighted significant US investment commitments and confirmed ongoing trade deal discussions are proceeding as scheduled.

Western Railway commenced a massive anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar, Mumbai, demolishing hundreds of structures near Bandra station to reclaim valuable railway land. The operation, aimed at facilitating railway expansion, faced resistance and violence, resulting in injuries and detentions. Residents allege inadequate rehabilitation and express distress over demolitions preceding Eid.