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The high court division bench on Friday acquitted the three CPI(M) leaders of the charge of murdering Madan Khan, a Trinamool Congress activist in Taldangra, holding that there was no evidence showing that the appellants were present at the alleged place of occurrence during the incident. KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court acquitted former CPI(M) MLA Manoranjan Patra and two other party leaders in a 2010 murder case, saying there was no evidence on record to show that the appellants were present at the alleged place of occurrence during the incident.The four-time former MLA from Taldangra in West Bengal’s Bankura district…

At a wind farm in western Poland, the ground beneath the turbines has quietly turned into unexpected pollinator territory. A wind turbine standing 394 feet tall rises above sprayed grain fields near Gołańcz, and the unmown gravel patch encircling its base has been found to hold as many wild bees as the seminatural grasslands set aside nearby for conservation, and considerably more than the crop fields surrounding both. Researchers spent a full season sweeping insects and cataloguing weeds across ten turbines, ten grassland patches and the fields bordering them, hoping to work out whether these overlooked service squares carried any…

Marvel Studios has announced a host of new actors for its X-Men reboot – including Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Adam Driver.The stars taking on the roles of seven characters in the new movie were unveiled at Disney’s D23 fan event in the US on Friday.Speaking at the event, Sink told the crowd it was “so wonderful” to be there and to “finally talk about the character after months of speculation”Star Wars actor Driver joined via video-link as his character was revealed as the villainous Nathaniel Milbury, who will also been known as Mr Sinister.The new X-Men film, which…

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Steve Smith | Photo Credit: AP Bangladesh moved to within sight of one of the biggest wins in its Test cricket history after Australia stumbled to 161-4 and remained 67 runs behind at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test on Saturday (August 15, 2026).Cameron Green (43 not out) and Alex Carey (19 not out) dug in to keep Australia afloat, but the hosts face a huge task to first erase the deficit and then build a competitive total to defend in the final innings. Bangladesh…

Leo (Jul 23-Aug 23)Daily Prediction says,The day starts with your feelings close to the surface. You may be more aware of how others are responding to you, and there can be a desire to set the tone, lead the room, or simply be noticed. Use that awareness well, but do not let sensitivity turn into overreaction. As the day progresses, attention shifts toward money, speech, food, family priorities, and what truly feels stable. This change is useful. It helps you move from mood into management.Leo Horoscope Today: Read our expert astrological predictions to find out what the stars have in…

Trisha kept the rest of her look equally traditional.Her hair was parted down the middle and pulled into a long fishtail braid, which she decorated with white gajra. A few curled strands were left around her face, adding a softer touch to the otherwise neat hairstyle.Her makeup stayed understated. She appeared to opt for a light skin tint rather than heavy foundation, with muted brown eyeshadow, black kohl and mascara. A hint of peach-pink blush added some colour to her cheeks, while a mauve-pink nude lip kept the overall look subtle.A small red bindi brought the traditional element together.For jewellery,…

Srinagar, Aug 14: The Special Cell under the aegis of the Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), concluded a 10-day workshop on Deafhood themed ‘HEAR A MILLION’ at the Main Campus.The workshop was organised from August 4 to 14, in collaboration with the Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) and EnAble India.The workshop was aimed at empowering students with hearing disabilities by providing them a platform to showcase their talents, creativity, leadership and resilience. It brought together specially-abled students, University volunteers, faculty members, disability experts, sign language interpreters and representatives of civil society organisations to promote awareness about deaf…

Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons on Saturday to disperse protesters of the Quami Insaaf Morcha who were marching from Mohali towards the Governor House in Chandigarh to demand the release of long-incarcerated Sikh prisoners.Chandigarh Police use tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters belonging to the Quami Insaaf Morcha. ( Ravi Kumar/HT photo)Several photos and videos from city’s Sector 51/52 dividing road showed police firing tear gas shells and using water cannons as protesters gathered behind barricades.Some protesters were seen standing on overturned barricades and confronting the water cannons, while one or two were seen…

On August 15, 2026, India will celebrate 80 years of Independence and as part of the celebrations, top technology companies and quick-commerce platforms across the country have teamed up with citizens to celebrate the milestone. Big brands, including Microsoft India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Blinkit, welcomed the day on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).Microsoft IndiaSome sounds don’t just fill the day. They define a nation. Here’s to every learner, builder, creator and dreamer making India stronger, one day at a time.#IndependenceDay #MicrosoftIndiaTata Consultancy ServicesFor decades, we have had the quiet privilege of helping build the digital infrastructure that…

Millions of social drinkers operate under a common illusion: abstaining from Monday through Thursday grants a license to indulge freely on Friday and Saturday. But a cardiologist has warned that ‘saving up’ your alcohol allowance for the end of the week carries severe, unexpected costs for your heart and liver. Also read | Weekend binge drinking or daily alcohol? Cardiologist reveals which habit is more harmful to the heartGlobal toll of the unseen habitAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), alcoholic beverages contain ethanol — a psychoactive and toxic substance capable of causing dependence. In 2019 alone, alcohol consumption was…