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Sagardighi MLA Bayron Biswas sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out at his residence in West Bengal, prompting concern across the state’s political spectrum. Several leaders, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, have publicly wished him a speedy recovery as the circumstances of the incident remain under review.
India all-rounder Naman Dhir said the team’s approach in Guwahati was built around a simple bowling plan, even as West Indies surged to 405 for seven in the previous ODI. Dhir, who has not yet batted in the first two matches of the series, offered a measured assessment of India’s execution and the demands of containing a powerful batting line-up on a high-scoring surface.
President Vladimir Putin has warned Western governments that Russia is prepared to use “every weapon” at its disposal to defend the Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad, sharpening already severe tensions with NATO. He said Moscow was not threatening anyone and was responding to remarks made by Western leaders, but the language underscored how quickly the region could become a flashpoint in the broader confrontation over Ukraine and European security.
Punjab all-rounder Naman Dhir said India’s approach in the Guwahati ODI was built around a clear, uncomplicated plan, even as West Indies piled up 405 for seven in a high-scoring contest. Though he has not yet batted in the first two matches of the series, Dhir’s bowling contribution in the previous game offered a useful glimpse of his role in India’s wider squad balance.
President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to Western governments, saying Russia is prepared to use “every weapon” at its disposal to defend the Kaliningrad enclave if it comes under threat. He framed the remarks as a defensive response to statements from Western leaders, insisting Moscow is “not threatening anyone” even as the language sharply escalated tensions over one of Europe’s most militarized flashpoints.
A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on Thursday has been released on bail following an investigation connected to an incident at RAF Fairford, a sensitive Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire. The case has drawn attention because it sits at the intersection of domestic security, military infrastructure, and already strained UK-Iran relations. Authorities have not publicly detailed the alleged conduct, but the arrest and subsequent bail decision underscore the caution with which British officials are treating the matter. RAF Fairford has long carried strategic significance, making any police action linked to the site politically and operationally sensitive.
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said West Bengal needs a more organised real estate sector if it is to attract sustained investment and accelerate development. He argued that outdated laws, including the urban land ceiling framework, have acted as impediments to growth and should be removed or reworked to unlock land and capital.
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta has called for a more organised real estate sector in Bengal, arguing that fragmented market structures continue to hold back investment and orderly urban growth. He also urged the scrapping of legacy laws, including the urban land ceiling act, which he described as impediments to development.
Bengaluru-based music collective The Sadho Project is preparing to stage Songs of the Seeker on September 30, a performance built around the poetry of Kabirdas. The production aims to reframe the 15th-century mystic poet’s verses for contemporary listeners, underscoring the continuing relevance of devotional and philosophical traditions in India’s cultural life.
A new photo-illustrated essay book, 'Reel Duniya, Real Duniya: Cinema, Memory, and Leisure in Laggere,' examines how film culture is lived in a working-class neighbourhood of Bengaluru. Created by Eshwari and Mahima under the India Foundation for the Arts’ Project 560 programme, the book treats cinema not just as entertainment but as a social practice shaped by memory, access and everyday life.
The long-anticipated Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper service is likely to begin operations this month, according to a Railway Board communication accessed by The Hindu. The train, numbered 27652 from KSR Bengaluru to CSMT and 27651 on the return leg, has reportedly been cleared on the basis of minutes from a February 16, 2026 meeting, signalling a major addition to India’s premium long-distance rail network.
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