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Calcutta HC orders halt to demolition at Abhishek Banerjee’s Amtala office NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Sunday directed authorities to halt all demolition work at Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee’s office in South 24 Parganas’ Amtala, until further orders.The direction came hours after an anti-encroachment drive was launched at the closed office premises amid heavy security arrangements. Officials had begun the demolition exercise as part of the anti-encroachment operation in the area.Following the high court’s intervention, the demolition work has been stopped, and no further action will be taken at the site until the court issues fresh…

As a result, access to launch vehicles has become both an economic opportunity and a strategic asset. SRIHARIKOTA: As Vikram-1 creates history, industry leaders are looking beyond the maiden flight to what they believe is the bigger prize—a larger share of the rapidly expanding global commercial launch market.The next decade is expected to witness a surge in satellite launches as governments and private companies deploy constellations for broadband internet, earth observation, communications, defence, navigation, internet-of-things and climate monitoring. As a result, access to launch vehicles has become both an economic opportunity and a strategic asset.SpaceX currently dominates the global commercial…

An FIR has been registered against three people, including a woman, in connection with the case (Representative image) PATNA: A hotel owner in Patna was allegedly blackmailed using obscene deepfake videos purportedly created in his likeness and was forced to pay Rs 97 lakh to the accused, police said on Sunday. An FIR has been registered against three people, including a woman, in connection with the case, according to news agency PTI. According to police, the extortion money was paid in four instalments across Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi and Patna. The final instalment of Rs 20 lakh was later recovered during police…

Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship.He said England’s celebrations in the changing room next door showed a “lack of respect”.Contepomi had asked an England representative to stop the noise of the music and celebrations.Argentina were denied a try by the television match official in the final play of a chaotic match in Santiago del Estero.England cruised to a 19-3 lead at half-time before Argentina, who wore replicas of the football team’s 1986 World Cup kit, fought back in the second half.Four England players were shown…

Ever since Virat Kohli retired from Tests last year, rumour mills have been rife about a breakdown in his relationship with head coach Gautam Gambhir. Ever since the ODI series against Australia last year, the duo have not been seen speaking to each other during training sessions or in the dressing room. Even before the first ODI against England, Gambhir and Kohli weren’t seen speaking to each other, and the former India captain was rather seen chatting with the batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma were all smiles (BCCI- X)Kotak was also asked about the equation…

This week encourages you to lead with your heart rather than your ego. Your intuition is especially strong, helping you navigate relationships, work, and personal decisions with confidence. Someone may turn to you for advice or emotional support, and your compassionate approach will strengthen important bonds. Just remember to protect your own peace instead of taking on everyone else’s stress.Tarot HoroscopeWeekly Warning: Don’t ignore your own emotional needs while taking care of everyone else.Lucky Ritual: Place a bowl of water with three rose petals beside your bed on Monday night. The next morning, water a healthy plant with it while…

Strong relationships grow through everyday actions, mutual respect, and the choices you make when interacting with others. Whether it is your family, friends, partner, or colleagues, the way you treat people often shapes the quality of those relationships. While every connection is unique, some timeless values remain important no matter where you are or what stage of life you are in. These simple life principles can serve as reminders to build trust, kindness, and gratitude in your relationships.3 golden rules of life that can help you build stronger relationships (Pinterest)Here are three golden rules that can help you build meaningful…

Srinagar, July 18: With Jammu and Kashmir witnessing an intense heat wave and temperatures rising well above the seasonal average, health experts on Saturday advised people to wear appropriate summer clothing to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunburn, and skin infections.An advisory prepared by Dr. S. Muhammad Salim Khan, Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, highlights the importance of choosing breathable, light-coloured and loose-fitting clothes during the summer months to help the body stay cool and comfortable.The advisory notes that while Kashmir’s typical summer temperatures range between 18°C and 34°C, occasional…

Ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah was not named in the playing XI for the third and final ODI against England due to a knee injury he picked up in the previous match at Cardiff. India captain Shubman Gill confirmed at the toss that the pacer would indeed miss the series decider. Shortly after Gill’s confirmation, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) also provided an injury update on the 32-year-old.Jasprit Bumrah not named in the playing XI for the third and final ODI (ANI Pic Service)According to the BCCI’s update, Bumrah sustained an impact injury in Cardiff while fielding…

‘NCPI requested recognition, how can you ignore?’ Kiren Rijiju after opposition walkout over TMC rebels invitation NEW DELHI: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday defended the government’s decision to invite the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) to the all-party meeting, questioning the opposition’s protest and asking how the party’s request for recognition could be ignored.His remarks came after several opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout from the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session, protesting the invitation extended to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs who have formed the NCPI. The opposition leaders later rejoined the meeting,…