The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to organise a large-scale e-bike rally in Bhubaneswar on May 18 to welcome party president Nitin Nabin during his first visit to the state after taking charge of the organisation. The rally is expected to begin from Bhubaneswar airport and conclude at Jatani, where the party has scheduled a training programme for BJP workers and leaders. Party leaders said the event is intended to combine organisational mobilisation with a public message promoting fuel conservation and sustainable transportation. BJP Links…

West Bengal Women and Child Development Minister Agnimitra Paul expressed strong concern over sanitation conditions at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital during a visit to meet victims injured in the Tiljala fire incident. The minister visited the hospital ward where three people injured in Tuesday’s fire at a leather factory in Kolkata’s Tiljala area are currently undergoing treatment. During the inspection, she reportedly questioned hospital staff after noticing poor hygiene and waste materials scattered inside the ward. Minister Objects to Unclean Hospital Conditions According to officials present during the…

Weather conditions across West Bengal are showing a sharp regional contrast, with heat and humidity increasing steadily in south Bengal even as several districts in north Bengal continue to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Alipore, Kolkata and surrounding districts are likely to witness warmer and more humid conditions over the next few days due to clear skies and reduced rainfall activity. At the same time, north Bengal remains under heavy rain alerts, particularly in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan districts where thunderstorms and…

The race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 tightened further on Tuesday after Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in a match that reshaped the tournament’s leading run-scorer and wicket-taker standings. Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudarshan continued his strong run of form with another half-century, while South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada delivered a key spell that brought him level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the Purple Cap race. Sai Sudarshan Continues Remarkable Batting Form Sai Sudarshan scored 61 runs…

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has announced a 50 per cent reduction in the number of vehicles in his official convoy, aligning with the state government’s newly announced austerity measures and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for economic restraint and fuel conservation. The decision comes a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed government departments and officials across the state to adopt austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and encouraging more efficient use of public resources. Convoy Reduction Ordered in “National Interest” In a statement issued in…

Domestic equity markets ended sharply lower on Tuesday as investor sentiment weakened amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over the broader economic outlook. The benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 1,456.04 points, or 1.92 per cent, to close at 74,559.24. The NSE Nifty50 also declined 436.30 points, or 1.83 per cent, ending the session at 23,379.55. The latest fall marks the fourth consecutive session of losses for Indian equities. Over the past four trading days, the Sensex has fallen by nearly 3,500 points, while the Nifty has lost close…

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a fresh push to strengthen skill development and vocational training, with a focus on emerging technologies, industry partnerships and employment-oriented education. The announcement was made during a “Samvad” dialogue programme organised by the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) in Gorakhpur on May 12. The event brought together government officials, industry representatives, private Industrial Training Institute (ITI) operators and training providers to discuss ways to align skill training with future job markets and industrial demand. Focus on Employment-Oriented Skill Training Speaking at the programme,…