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Former Panihati MLA Nirmal Ghosh is produced at Barrackpore court on Saturday Kolkata: Former Trinamool MLA Nirmal Ghosh was produced before a Barrackpore court on Saturday in connection with an extortion case and remanded in police custody for seven days.Ghosh is already in police custody in a Rs 1-crore lottery ticket snatching case. The 78-year-old former five-time Panihati MLA is also an accused in the Aug 2024 case relating to alleged irregularities surrounding the hasty cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim.In a related development, former Panihati councillor Sanjib Mukherjee was granted bail in a separate extortion case but denied…
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has been arrested in the US state of Texas on charges of driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and illegal possession of a firearm.Allen County Police confirmed to BBC Newsbeat the 28-year-old, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was stopped on Friday. He is being held in Collin County Jail.He was on bail, following an arrest on similar charges a year ago. The rap artist, who makes southern hip-hop, trap, and country-rap, became well known for viral singles Texas, The Largest, and Mmhmm. Source link
A third person has been arrested as part of a murder investigation following the death of a “loving and loyal” man in Leicester.George Glover, 27, was punched as he cycled along Narborough Road, close to the junction with Noel Street, at about 06:30 BST on Monday, Leicestershire Police said. He died in hospital on Thursday.A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder on Friday and remains in custody.A 31-year-old man and 39-year-old woman, who were previously arrested on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy to commit murder, also remain in custody, the force said.In a tribute released…
Carney’s speech on Saturday is his first address to Canadians after he announced late on Friday night that a deal would not be reached, accusing the Americans of making “last-minute changes” that were “unfair” and “uneconomic”. US negotiators, meanwhile, accused Canada of making “new demands and walk backs” on terms which had been agreed earlier in the week.The collapse comes after more than a year of on-again, off-again trade talks, which intensified in recent weeks after a US-imposed deadline to strike a deal or face further tariffs.The two countries were also engaged in a mandatory review of an existing North…
Rishabh Pant’s return to the Delhi Capitals has immediately opened up a major question for the franchise ahead of IPL 2027: who should lead the side? While Pant’s previous association with DC makes him an obvious candidate, former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes that the wicketkeeper-batter should turn down the captaincy if it comes his way. Pant returned to Delhi following the conclusion of IPL 2026 after DC and Lucknow Super Giants completed a high-profile trade.Rishabh Pant urged to focus on his batting (AFP)The India star, who had joined LSG for a record INR 27 crore at the 2025 auction,…
East Bengal FC will seek to avenge its only defeat of the season so far when its faces traditional rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the final of the 135th Durand Cup at Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday. The famed Kolkata Derby returns to the venue where this edition began four weeks ago, adding another layer to high-stakes contest.The tournament opened with the derby which Mohun Bagan won 1-0 on July 25, with Sahal Abdul Samad scoring the decisive goal in the second half. Since then East Bengal has been flawless recording emphatic 8-0 and 5-0 group-stage victories before edging…
Kavyashree Baskar. | Photo Credit: File photo: S. MAHINSHA Sayali Wani and Taneesha Kotecha, seeded sixth and eighth respectively, suffered early exits while G. Sathiyan and H. Jeho also bowed out at the UTT National-ranking table tennis tournament at The Sportz Hub on Saturday.On a hectic penultimate day, five of the eight men’s main-draw rounds and four of the seven women’s rounds were scheduled. Nashik-based Sayali and Taneesha, who represent the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, fell in the women’s round of 64. Jeho and Sathiyan, seeded eighth and 11th respectively, exited in the men’s round of 32.Taneesha went down to…
AQUARIUS Weekly Horoscope – Innovation, Stability, and Purpose Lead You Toward Meaningful Success (AI Image) The week opens with mixed weather in your mind, Aquarius. One part of you wants to move ahead boldly, especially with practical matters, while another part keeps pausing and asking, “Am I missing something?” Trust that feeling.Early in the week, your words carry unusual sweetness, and people will listen more closely than usual. A neighbour, colleague, or even an unexpected guest at home may bring a useful message simply through casual conversation. Keep your door and your heart open. Blessings often arrive wearing ordinary clothes.Even…
Harvard graduate recalls teacher’s advice that changed how he saw himself A comment about the way someone speaks may last only a few seconds, but for the person hearing it, the memory can stay much longer. Deepak Ramola’s recent Instagram post has drawn attention to this simple but familiar experience while also highlighting how a teacher’s words can change the way someone responds to it.The writer and educator, who studied at Harvard, spoke about a difficult period from his school years and the lesson he took from a conversation with his English teacher, Pragati Kapoor.‘Do you like your voice?’Ramola said…
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Cheshmashahi-Brein Nishat line will be observed due to which power supply to Brein, Tulip Garden, Brein Pahloo, Taj Vivanta, Exchange Colony, Nishat, Handampora, Pathanbagh, Filtration plant, and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 11 AM on 24 August 2026.Similarly, shutdown of 33 Kv Chewa Tap Line of Tral-Ist Chewa and Tral Bala will be observed due to which power supply to Chewa, Tral Bala, Bajwani, Kahlil, Bathnoor, Hayina and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 02 PM on 24…