As Mamata attends INDIA bloc meet, dissident TMC MPs huddle in Delhi; split buzz reaches Parliament

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Kolkata/New Delhi: The political turbulence that has gripped the TMC since its assembly election debacle appeared to spill over to its parliamentary ranks, with a group of dissident MPs holding a closed-door meeting in Delhi even as party supremo Mamata Banerjee was in the national capital for the INDIA bloc conclave. Party sources said around 20 MPs attended the informal gathering at an undisclosed location late Sunday night at the national...

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India issues fresh Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave

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Dubai: India Monday reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of transport. The advisory comes in view of the latest developments in the region. In the urgent advisory, the Indian Embassy in Iran reiterated its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid travel to Iran. "In view of the latest developments in the region, the...

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7.8 magnitude quake in Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off tsunami

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Manila: An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-metre (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts. A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in the city of General Santos, and tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village. Smaller waves were measured in Indonesia and Palau and as...

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TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from party, steps down as Rajya Sabha member

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Kolkata: In a major blow to the TMC amid the political turmoil rocking the organisation, Rajya Sabha MP Sukhen Shekhar Ray Monday resigned from the party and also stepped down as a member of the Upper House of Parliament. Ray, a veteran leader and one of the most articulate voices of the TMC in Parliament, submitted his resignation to the Rajya Sabha chairman and simultaneously announced his decision to quit the...

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India win one-off Test against Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs

Mullanpur: India won the off Test against Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs after bowling out the visitors twice on day three here Monday. Following on, Afghanistan were bundled out for 112, worse then their 152 in the first innings after India posted a mammoth 564/8 in their first essay. Debutant Manav Suthar was the standout...

Four-way fight this ‘Raja’

Bhubaneswar: Raja festival remains one of the biggest seasons for the Odia film industry, with filmmakers traditionally choosing the occasion to release their most anticipated projects. This year, four major Odia films — Chhaki Suna, Shikar, The Millet Diary and Diary — are set to entertain audiences in theatres during Raja 2026. Leading the lineup is Chhaki...

Afghanistan 98/5 at tea, India eye innings victory

Mullanpur: Indian spinners benefitted from some atrocious shot selection by the Afghanistan batters as the visitors were reduced to 98 for five at tea after following-on on day three of the one-off Test here Monday. After debutant Manav Suthar's 6 for 33 in the first innings led to a meagre 152 all out, Afghanistan batters played too...

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INDIA bloc leaders stress unity, democratic values at key meeting

New Delhi: Leaders of several Opposition parties Monday stressed unity within the INDIA bloc and called for the need to safeguard democratic values and address issues related to people's livelihood as a key meeting of the grouping got underway Monday. Several top leaders of the opposition alliance met here at the Constitution Club in the backdrop of...

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India issues fresh Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave

Dubai: India Monday reiterated its warning to its nationals in Iran to avoid any travel to the country and exit the region by available means of transport. The advisory comes in view of the latest developments in the region. In the urgent advisory, the Indian Embassy in Iran reiterated its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to...

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Over 1.6 lakh candidates applied for post-result services: CBSE

New Delhi: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Monday said its post-result services portal was fully functional during the notified application period and more than 1.6 lakh candidates successfully submitted requests for over 3.8 lakh answer books. In a statement on X, the board said the application window for verification and re-evaluation was fully functional throughout the...

Israel, Iran exchange fresh strikes as regional tensions escalate

Israel, Iran exchange fresh strikes as regional tensions escalate

Dubai: Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemen's Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned they would target Israel-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, further escalating tension. Israel launched strikes on central and western Iran early Monday...

 

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