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Mumbai: Questioning the Maharashtra legislature’s privilege action against him, stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cited a cartoon by Bal Thackeray criticising then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to argue that the late Shiv Sena founder never faced privilege proceedings.Kamra is facing breach of privilege proceedings over his satirical song targeting deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, who claims to be carrying forward Thackeray’s political legacy.The comedian has shared on X a screenshot of his written deposition submitted to the privileges committee of the legislative council, in which he also included Thackeray’s cartoon, while responding to remarks by Shiv Sena…

Innovative scientists at Bihar Agricultural University have introduced a vibrant pink oyster mushroom variety that resists diseases and boasts a remarkably quick harvest cycle of just 20-25 days, empowering farmers with faster financial returns. Flourishing in warm, humid environments, it cleverly utilizes agricultural waste and stands out in the market due to its striking color and delicious flavor. Bhagalpur: With the aim of diversifying mushroom cultivation and expanding opportunities in the farming sector, scientists at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Bhagalpur, have developed a disease-resistant pink oyster mushroom with a short crop cycle of 20-25 days, enabling quicker harvesting and faster…

Patna: The suspense over Bihar’s next chief minister is expected to end after a crucial meeting of the BJP legislative party in Patna, where the party will elect its leader. The name is set to be announced by Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who has been appointed by the BJP as the central observer for the process. The meeting is likely to be held on April 14 or 15.Chouhan, who was named central observer on Sunday, is scheduled to arrive in Patna on April 14. His appointment signals that the BJP has formally begun the process of forming a new…

In a shocking incident in West Champaran, a 24-year-old man named Ranjeet Kumar Sharma was critically injured after he kindly offered a ride to a man who turned out to be dangerous. Returning home from a festive gathering, Sharma found himself in a terrifying confrontation when his passenger, Ramesh Raut, pulled out a firearm during a dispute with others. Bettiah: A 24-year-old youth sustained a bullet injury in an accidental firing at Nandpur Naya Tola village under the Narkatiaganj subdivision of West Champaran district on Saturday night. The incident occurred when a youth, whom the victim had offered a lift…

In a shocking turn of events, a police sub-inspector in Munger has been taken into custody, accused of the tragic murder of his wife amid ongoing dowry tensions. The woman was discovered with a severe chest injury in their rental residence. Patna: A police sub-inspector (SI), posted at Safiasarai police station in Munger district, was arrested on Sunday and sent to judicial custody for allegedly killing his wife over dowry demands, police said.The SI’s wife, Madhu Kumari (29), was found lying in a pool of blood with a bullet injury to her chest at their rented house in Jamalpur late…

NEW DELHI: An Indian Army contingent on Sunday departed for the 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, “DUSTLIK”, scheduled to be held from April 12 to 25, at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan.Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual event conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan. The previous edition was held in April 2025 at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune.Composition of contingentsThe Indian contingent comprises 60 personnel, including 45 from the Army, primarily from a battalion of the Mahar Regiment and 15 from the Indian Air Force. The Uzbekistan side will also be represented by…

In a significant turn of events, the East Champaran police have made a major breakthrough by capturing Satish Chandra Chaudhary, the main orchestrator behind the poisonous spirit supply linked to a tragic hooch incident that resulted in ten fatalities. His arrest in Lucknow comes after another distributor’s capture, shedding light on a larger web of illicit activity extending from Ghaziabad. Motihari: East Champaran police have busted the gang behind the hooch tragedy that claimed 10 lives with the arrest of the main supplier of poisonous spirit. SP Swarn Prabhat said on Sunday that a special investigation team (SIT) arrested Satish…

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) Skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler led from the front with fluent half-centuries as Gujarat Titans backed up a superb four-wicket burst from Prasidh Krishna to seal a convincing seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL clash in Lucknow on Sunday. Prasidh was the standout with the ball, returning figures of 4 for 24, as GT restricted LSG to 164 for 8 after being put in to bat. The chase was then finished in style as Gill (56) and Buttler (60) stitched a commanding partnership to take Gujarat to…

Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel are under scrutiny after Arizona hotel photos sparked rumors of a relationship. Both denied any romantic involvement, calling the meeting professional. However, a resurfaced January 2026 post by Russini supporting Vrabel has fueled fresh speculation. Reports also suggest the photos were quietly circulated before publication, adding mystery, though no verified evidence confirms any personal relationship between them. The internet doesn’t usually wait for things to be clear, and that’s exactly what happened when Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel became the focus of a quickly moving story. What started out as a few pictures of Arizona…

Putin and Pezeshkian (File photos) Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday that he was ready to help mediate efforts to bring peace in the Middle East, the Kremlin said.“Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to further facilitate the search for a political and diplomatic settlement to the conflict, and to mediate efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East,” the Kremlin said in its readout of the call. Watch Putin’s EXPLOSIVE WAR ALERT For Trump, Netanyahu As Iran Talks Hang By Thread The offer came hours after the United States and Iran…