They want to kill me’: Eggs, stones hurled at Abhishek Banerjee during visit to post-poll violence victims’ families in Bengal

Kolkatta, 30/5:While visiting families of post-poll violence victims in West Bengal’s Sonarpur area, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was roughed up on Saturday allegedly by locals. Amid a chorus of ‘thief’ slogans hurled at Banerjee, the TMC MP was attacked with stones, shoes and eggs. Many even attempted to rain blows and kicks on…

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Maharashtra: Eight dead, 5 injured in tempo-truck collision on Nashik Mumbai Highway

Nashik: At least eight people died while five others were injured in a collision between a tempo and a truck on the Nashik Mumbai Highway flyover on Sunday, police said.Out of 5 injured people, two are in critical condition and have been receiving treatment in the district hospital, said Nashik Police.“8 people have lost their lives…

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Zelenskyy asks Biden for more support for Ukraine

Kyiv, 56/3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday he spoke by phone with his US counterpart Joe Biden to discuss financial support and sanctions against Russia as his country faces an intensifying onslaught.   “As part of the constant dialogue, I had another conversation with @POTUS,” Zelenskyy tweeted. “The agenda included the issues of…

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TPSODL Ensures Reliable Power to Key Defence Institution

Berhampur, May: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has successfully completed the upgradation of a critical 33 KV power line to the Army Air Defence College in Gopalpur, Odisha — a key step towards enhancing power reliability for a strategic defence institution. The Army Air Defence College, located along the coastal belt of Odisha, plays…

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Elon Musk says he’s not stepping down as Tesla CEO, tells shareholders company will advertise

Washington DC, 17/5: Elon Musk on Tuesday dismissed speculation that he might step down as Tesla’s CEO and told the company’s annual shareholders meeting that the the electric car and solar panel company would start doing some advertisingSay it ain’t so,” one shareholder asked Musk about stepping down as Tesla’s leader. “It ain’t so,” he…

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China may launch next-generation crewed spacecraft as early as 2027

Beijing, 18/7: China’s next-generation crewed spacecraft, which can transport up to seven astronauts, may fly for the first time between 2027 and 2028, a veteran Chinese astronaut said.     China’s manned space flights began in 2003 when former fighter pilot, Yang Liwei, was sent into orbit in a small bronze-coloured capsule, the Shenzhou-5, becoming…

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Laser show on Day 2 of Bali Jatra showcases Odisha’s history and culture

Cuttack: The beautiful and mesmerising laser show in the winter evenings at the Gadgadia ground where Bali jatra is taking place has drawn the attention of many people. Along the Mahanadi banks the light and sound show seemed nothing less than a dream.Commemorating the historical maritime trade of our forefathers, the Bali jatra is celebrated…

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BJD Dissolves Its State Level Frontal Organisations

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has dissolved all its state-level frontal organisations. The move comes ahead of the party’s forthcoming organisational election. “All the State level Frontal Organisations of Biju Janata Dal such as Biju Mahila Janata Dal, Biju Yuva Janata Dal, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, Biju Shramika Samukhya, Legal Cell, Apravasi Cell are hereby…

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