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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refused to accept the Supreme Court verdict upholding the dismissal of over 25,000 school jobs, alleging political motives behind the decision. She expressed her commitment to ensure deserving candidates do not lose their positions and has separate plans in place to address the situation with fairness and care, even stating she was ready to face legal repercussions for her efforts to support the victims. Despite the challenges posed by the...

A group of men carrying saffron flags climbed the gate of Ghazi Miyan Ki Dargah in Prayagraj, raising slogans on the day of Ram Navami processions. Police were called to remove the men from the dargah, with departmental action being taken against responsible officers. The dargah, visited by both Hindu and Muslim devotees, is now under legal investigation for the incident. Full Article

Former India spinner R Ashwin has announced that he will not be covering any Chennai Super Kings matches on his YouTube channel during the ongoing IPL after controversy arose over a video questioning the team's selection of players. Following CSK's loss to Delhi Capitals, head coach Stephen Fleming dismissed the matter as "irrelevant." Ashwin's YouTube channel admin note stated that they will be skipping CSK games due to recent discussions and will continue covering non-CSK...

In Thakurpukur, Kolkata, a drunk driver crashed his SUV into a crowded market, killing a 63-year-old vegetable seller and injuring eight others. The driver, Siddhant Das, was thrashed by residents before police arrived and arrested him. Witnesses reported that Das was drunk, lost control of his vehicle, and plowed through pedestrians and parked two-wheelers before being apprehended by authorities. Full Article

Asian stock markets plummeted on Monday due to global financial turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump's tariffs and China's retaliatory measures, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 falling 7.1% and Taiwan's benchmark index dropping nearly 10%. The market meltdown followed Wall Street's worst performance since the Covid-19 pandemic, erasing trillions in market value and prompting fears of a prolonged economic disruption. Despite the chaos, Trump remained unapologetic and insisted on negotiating deals, while analysts estimated over...

Former US President Donald Trump defended his implementation of tariffs, emphasizing their role in addressing trade deficits with countries like China and the European Union. He described tariffs as a "beautiful thing" that would benefit the US economy in the long run. However, these actions have sparked global trade tensions and economic debates, with concerns raised about potential consequences such as higher consumer prices and strained international relations. Full Article