FEATURE STORY
Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Monday ‘recused’ himself from hearing an FIR against LoP Rahul Gandhi over his alleged British citizenship filed by BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir.
In a surprise move, the government is reportedly set to appoint former railway minister and veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as high commissioner to Bangladesh.
Amid the ongoing campaign for the 2026 West Bengal
Legislative Assembly election, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the BJP would ban the beef trade in West Bengal if it comes to power in the state. He also accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of “misleading people” regarding food habits.
In a significant show of opposition unity ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal joined Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on the campaign trail, addressing rallies and participating in a high-energy roadshow in Chennai. The joint appearance underscores growing cooperation among regional parties seeking to strengthen their position against the BJP in key states.
Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the winning column after a dramatic four-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals. Led by a brilliant 53* from Rinku Singh and a career-best spell from Varun Chakaravarthy, the Knights overcame a shaky start to chase down 155 at Eden Gardens, finally ending their 22-day wait for a victory.
