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Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is a city that continues to attract long-term real estate investors in 2026. It is because of several reasons, including developing infrastructure, growing housing demand, and relatively affordable prices compared to other metro cities in India. With multiple metro corridors, arterial road developments, 2026 is expected to be a promising year for investment. Places aligned with metro corridors and employment centres are likely to perform better. For investors, a balanced strategy focusing on connectivity, will be a deciding factor. Let’s have a look at six real estate hubs in Kolkata.(Canva) Source link

Srinagar, Feb 26: Terming the ongoing transformation in Jammu & Kashmir as remarkable, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said the Union Territory is moving confidently into a “new era of peace, progress, and prosperity”.Radhakrishnan, who is on his maiden visit to the Valley to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, began his day with a morning cruise on the iconic Dal Lake, soaking in the scenic beauty of Srinagar. He was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.Sharing his experience on X, the Vice-President said he was deeply impressed by the lake’s timeless charm and serene surroundings.…

WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Thursday that the IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information “approximately 42,695 times” to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge saysU.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found that the IRS had erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people with the Department of Homeland Security as part of the agencies’ controversial agreement to share information on immigrants for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S.Her finding was based off a declaration filed earlier this month by Dottie…

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, part of the squad that won the ICC World T20, has urged the Men in Blue to prioritise winning their upcoming T20 World Cup matches rather than worrying about net-run-rate calculations ahead of the crucial clash against Zimbabwe. Pathan also suggested that captain Suryakumar Yadav could bat at number three to provide balance to a top order dominated by left-handers.India’s title defence has reached a tense stage. After a record 76-run victory over South Africa – the defending champions now face a tricky path. They must rely on…

New Delhi: A proposal to field NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar for yet another term in the Rajya Sabha and Shiv Sena(UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray for the Maharashtra Legislative Council seat has reached the negotiation table of the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders as they are preparing to address the tricky issue of formalising the Opposition allies’ candidates for these posts in the coming days, sources said.The proposers are citing this combo formula to various stakeholders as the most viable option to build a larger consensus by cutting across the MVA fault-lines given Pawar’s and Thackeray’s stature and seniority. The proposal is…

The institute has also introduced mandatory disclosure of AI use in thesis and research work. Students must sign a declaration taking responsibility for academic honesty and transparency. NEW DELHI: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Delhi) has allowed the use of Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT in examinations and assignments as part of a major overhaul of its evaluation system. Under the new model—currently being piloted in select departments—students must submit the prompts they used along with their answers. The institute already conducts open-book exams in some courses. Officials said the move aims to bring teaching and assessment practices in…

Ileana D’Cruz strongly stood up for Rihanna after online trolls body‑shamed the singer following childbirth. Calling out the “unrealistic expectations” forced on new mothers in showbiz, D’Cruz praised Rihanna for proudly owning her post-pregnancy body. Rihanna has previously said she wants to dress in ways that celebrate, not hide, her “little pouch” after having kids. Ileana D’Cruz has spoken out against online trolls who body-shamed Rihanna for not “bouncing back” after childbirth. The actor criticized what she called “unrealistic expectations” placed on new mothers in the entertainment industry. Rihanna, who welcomed her daughter Rocki in September 2025, recently faced harsh…

NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday vowed to take action against those responsible for the reference to judicial corruption in an NCERT textbook, amid indications of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unhappiness over what he considers to be a grave lapse.Modi is learnt to have flagged the controversial inclusion of corruption among judiciaries in the theme dealing with problems facing administration of justice in the new NCERT Class VIII social science texbook. “What are we teaching Class VIII children about judicial corruption?” sources quoted the PM as saying at the meting of the Union Cabinet on Tuesday.As the…

Thane: Crime Branch seized 123.6 kg of ganja valued at Rs 31 lakh near the defunct Kharegaon toll plaza in Kalwa on Wednesday and arrested two Nashik residents.Police said the action followed a specific tip-off about a large consignment of narcotics being transported towards the Mumbra area. A team laid a trap along the Nashik–Mumbai highway stretch and intercepted a car travelling from Bhiwandi towards Thane. During the search, officials found five plastic bags concealed inside the vehicle, containing the contraband.Mumbai: Air Crash Probe, Terrorism Claims on Madrasas, ISIS Case Twist & MoreThe arrested accused were identified as Sagar Govind…

Tensions flared at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday after a student protest escalated into clashes with police, leading to the detention of 51 students and injuries on both sides, as reported by news agency PTI.The unrest began when the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) organised a “Long March” from the campus to the Ministry of Education, calling for the implementation of University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, the proposed Rohith Act, and the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit. Delhi Police responded by setting up multiple barricades and locking the main gate, deploying heavy security to prevent students from marching…