A State of fear: Tracing decades of political violence in West Bengal
NationalPoliticsJune 1, 2026 9:47 PM

A State of fear: Tracing decades of political violence in West Bengal

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) West Bengal’s Congress leaders once used to term the Left Front as “Harmad” – a distorted version of the Spanish and Portuguese word “Armada”, which defines a fleet of warships.

Halle Bailey says she is 'doing her best' as a parent

June 1, 2026 9:31 PM

Los Angeles, June 1 (IANS) Hollywood actress Halle Bailey is trying to stay afloat on the face of a demanding parenthood. The actress said that she is "doing (her) best" as a parent.

3rd WT20I: Rodrigues hails Charani and Nandni ahead of series decider against England

June 1, 2026 9:35 PM

Taunton, June 1 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues praised her young teammates N Sree Charani and Nandni Sharma for their impact and work ethics paying off very well in the ongoing T20I series against England. The series is currently locked at 1-1 and the winner of Tuesday’s clash in Taunton will clinch the trophy ahead of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.

  • Serena Williams set for stunning WTA return at Queen’s Club after nearly four-year absence

    June 1, 2026 9:31 PM

    New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Nearly four years after stepping away from professional tennis, Serena Williams is ready to make a remarkable return to the WTA Tour. She will restart her career at Queen's Club, a pre-Wimbledon tournament, adding a new chapter to one of the greatest stories in sports history.

  • India register dominant 4-1 win over Korea in Men's U-18 Asia Cup

    June 1, 2026 9:21 PM

    Kakamigahara (Japan), June 1 (IANS) Captain Ketan Kushwaha, Varinder Singh, and Shahrukh Ali scored a goal each as the Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team produced a dominant 4-1 victory against Korea in their third Pool A match in the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Monday.

मंत्री पद की शपथ के बाद Kalita Majhi का पहला Exclusive Byte
June 1, 2026 4:18 PM

मंत्री पद की शपथ के बाद Kalita Majhi का पहला Exclusive Byte

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