It is important to spend more on defence: Shashi Tharoor

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his family, will travel to Italy and India from April 18-24. In India, he is set to meet Prime Minister Modi to discuss key economic and geopolitical priorities, especially amid ongoing tariff discussions. This trip, which includes visits to New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, marks Vance's second international journey as Vice President. Full Article

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee responded to UP CM Yogi Adityanath's criticism regarding the Murshidabad violence by referencing incidents such as the Maha Kumbh stampede and alleged police encounters in Uttar Pradesh. She labeled Yogi as a 'Bhogi' and emphasized her defense of freedom of expression in Bengal. Banerjee's remarks highlight the ongoing political tensions and differing perspectives on governance and public safety between the two states. Full Article

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the unrest in Murshidabad during a meeting with Imams, countering BJP allegations of TMC's involvement in Waqf-related violence, which she described as pre-planned. She criticized the central government for its handling of the situation and accused "godi media" of spreading misinformation while questioning their focus on Bengal amidst rising prices and unemployment. In response, BJP leaders condemned the Mamata government for...

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) aim to recover from a recent defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur, where they were outperformed despite a strong batting display, exposing weaknesses in their bowling and fielding. Key players like skipper Shreyas Iyer lead the batting lineup, but the bowling department, particularly with injuries affecting key players, remains a concern against a confident KKR squad. The match is expected to be played in warm conditions, and both teams will...

Passengers on an Air India flight from Chennai to Delhi experienced significant delays on Tuesday due to a technical snag, leading to frustration over inadequate communication from the airline. The delay extended for several hours, leaving travelers stranded both inside the aircraft and at the terminal without clear updates on departure times, and they were eventually deboarded. This incident follows recent criticism of Air India's service, including remarks from comedian Vir Das about a prior...