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Bengal polls: At Bangladesh border, a fight for next chapter
Baharampur’s political landscape, shaped by its historical legacy, is witnessing a fierce triangular contest. Once a Congress stronghold, the constituency saw a BJP breakthrough in 2021, followed by a TMC victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Religious polarization and security concerns are now key drivers, making the upcoming assembly election unpredictable.
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Infosys, HCL and other IT giants have filed multiple ‘warn’ notices in Texas: What it means
Indian IT giants Hinduja Global Services, Infosys, and HCL Technologies have filed numerous WARN notices in early 2026, exceeding 2025’s total. This surge, driven by AI’s impact on large deals and shrinking demand for redeployment, signals accelerating restructuring and potential workforce reductions.
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Hezbollah chief’s nephew Ali Yusuf Harshi killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut
Israel announced it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in a Beirut strike. This occurred despite a ceasefire announcement in a separate conflict. Israeli forces targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and other areas. The strikes followed deadly attacks on commercial and residential areas in Beirut.
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PAN Card application 2026: Four new forms introduced – which is the right one for you?
These forms – Form 93, Form 94, Form 95, and Form 96, have been introduced to suit different categories of applicants, including Indian residents, foreign individuals, as well as domestic and overseas entities.
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‘Pot of sins now full’: PM Modi attacks TMC’s ‘Nirmam sarkar’ at Asansol rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that a political change in West Bengal is imminent, with citizens demanding it. Addressing a rally in Asansol, he accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering a ‘syndicate raj’ controlling the coal and sand sectors, vowing a BJP government would restore industrial strength and end mafia rule.
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Pakistan’s stock market tumbles! KSE-100 tanks over 3800 points after record gains; doubts on US-Iran ceasefire holding weigh
Pakistan’s stock market experienced a sharp decline as Middle East tensions resurfaced, erasing significant gains from the previous day. Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, which had briefly boosted investor confidence, quickly faded following continued Israeli operations and accusations of ceasefire violations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention,
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Rs 590 crore IDFC First Bank scam: Haryana govt suspends 2 IAS officers
Haryana suspends two IAS officers, RK Singh and Pradeep Kumar, in connection with a Rs 500 crore IDFC First Bank scam. The probe has been transferred to the CBI. The scam allegedly involved siphoning off nearly Rs 590 crore of government funds through shell companies and bogus billing.
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Baramati bypoll: Congress withdraws candidate to pave way for Sunetra Pawar
The Congress has withdrawn its candidate from the Baramati by-election, following an advisory from Sharad Pawar to support NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar. Despite the Congress exit, over 30 independent candidates remain, prompting NCP efforts to persuade them to withdraw before the deadline.