The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.
The UAE Central Bank has fined a foreign bank branch Dh1.82 million for failing to issue a customer liability letter within the mandated seven-day period, citing breaches of consumer protection regulations. This action is part of a broader enforcement campaign to enhance transparency and compliance in the UAE's financial sector.
The death toll from violent unrest at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, has risen to 19, including four guards. Over 100 people were injured in clashes between rival inmate groups, reportedly over drug trafficking activities. Security forces have been deployed to restore order.
West Asian tourism destinations like UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman are heavily relying on India to revive their sector post-conflict. These nations are offering attractive travel deals and increasing flight capacity, with India demonstrating resilient demand.
Ayodhya police are intensifying their investigation into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations. Five jailed suspects were questioned, and deleted CCTV footage reportedly showing cash being concealed in socks and pockets during counting was recovered and is being enhanced.
Police in Ghaziabad arrested four men for operating a mobile sex determination clinic using a portable ultrasound machine inside an Ertiga. The gang allegedly charged between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 per test and was caught near Mahamaya Stadium.
Low-budget horror film 'Obsession' has grossed over $400 million worldwide, becoming a top-grossing horror flick. This success underscores a trend of 'horror-coated' dramas blending supernatural scares with dramatic themes, increasingly filling the mid-budget theatrical space.
