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Defeat has exposed in TMC a rot that runs deep. Plus, like Pawars & Yadavs, Banerjees will see intra-family strains testing political bonds. BJP will be relentless. Mamata’s first test, and a tough one, will be upcoming municipal & panchayat polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party's first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a key grassroots leader since the BJP's inception, was recognized for his decades of service and association with the nationalist movement. His arrest in Kashmir in 1952 while with Syama Prasad Mukherjee highlights his early commitment.

Rohit Sharma went viral after an awkward selfie moment with a female fan outside the Mumbai Indians bus. As the fan realised her phone had switched off, Rohit jokingly replied, “Toh abhi kya karu mai phir?” The clip sparked laughs online. Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh praised Rohit’s recent impact and said his earlier return from injury could have changed Mumbai’s IPL season.

Docs see patients reporting irritability and loss of drive. The answer may lie in dopamine, the brain’s reward system

A US-based businessman, Graham Walker, gifted his 540 employees a staggering $240 million from the $1.7 billion sale of his family's company, Fibrebond Corp. This generous act, where workers received an average of $443,000, stemmed from a condition Walker imposed before the sale to power-management giant Eaton.

West Bengal ushers in a new political era as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister. This historic win, following an overwhelming mandate, marks the saffron party's long-fought ideological battle. Adhikari's dramatic rise, from local councillor to defeating Mamata Banerjee, culminates in this significant power shift.

David Miller expressed frustration at being benched for Delhi Capitals' recent IPL 2026 matches, acknowledging the team's focus on overseas player combinations. Despite missing out, the veteran batter remains committed to supporting the squad and staying prepared for any future opportunities.