Author: Subrata Das
As the 2026 Assembly elections approach, the BJP has made the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) a core campaign promise, aiming to standardize family laws and eliminate polygamy across the state
The Bengali entertainment world has been struck by a devastating loss with the sudden passing of actor Rahul Arunaday Banerjee. While filming on location in Talsari, a tragic accident claimed the life of the Bhole Baba Paar Karega star, leaving fans and colleagues in a state of total shock. As the industry comes to a standstill, we remember a versatile performer whose career was cut tragically short on a Sunday that will be remembered with heavy hearts.
The long-awaited Noida International Airport is now a reality. Inaugurated by PM Modi, the Jewar facility aims to transform the NCR into a dual-airport hub, promising to revolutionize regional connectivity and cargo logistics. Amid global tensions in West Asia, the PM used the occasion to reassure the nation of India’s economic resilience while laying the foundation for a future where western U.P. is directly connected to the world’s major capitals.
Iran has instructed employees of companies with ties to the United States and Israel to flee their workplaces immediately. The warning follows a series of devastating airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure, with Tehran vowing that its next move will move beyond a simple “eye for an eye” response.
Tensions in West Asia spark concerns over global energy supplies, the Indian government has moved to reassure the public that there is no fuel crisis. With enough crude oil and petroleum stocks to last for 60 days and a steady surge in domestic LPG production, officials confirm that the country is well-prepared to maintain a normal supply. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is urging citizens to ignore social media rumors and avoid panic-buying, as all fuel stations remain fully stocked and operational.
The five-day “energy truce” is hanging by a thread as Iran and the U.S. remain deadlocked over ceasefire terms. While Israel continues to dismantle Iran’s naval and submarine capabilities with surgical strikes in Tehran and Isfahan, the conflict has spilled over into Kuwait, where a major airport fuel hub was hit by drones. With the UN warning of a war that is “out of control,” the international community is now scrambling to prevent a total regional collapse.
The “Energy War” has entered a fragile five-day timeout. After threatening to destroy Iran’s power grid, President Trump has shifted to diplomacy, citing “constructive” conversations with a top Iranian leader. However, with Tehran denying the talks and missiles still flying over Israel, the world remains on edge to see if this is a true path to peace or just a temporary calm before a bigger storm.
The “winding down” of the Iran war has been replaced by an explicit 48-hour ultimatum. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. will destroy Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, an escalation that comes as Iran expands the battlefield by launching long-range missiles toward the Indian Ocean and threatening U.S. bases across the Gulf.
From April 1, your trips to the ATM could become more restricted and expensive. With new rules counting UPI withdrawals as regular transactions and fees rising to ₹23 per swipe, bank customers are being nudged further toward a digital-first economy as traditional cash access faces new hurdles and higher costs.
Internal rebellion hit the Bengal BJP as workers from five districts stormed the party’s Salt Lake headquarters, demanding changes to the 2026 candidate list. With protesters threatening a poll boycott over the nomination of “outsiders,” senior leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Samik Bhattacharya have headed to the capital to address the growing grassroots anger before the campaign hits full throttle.