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UCC, Rs 3,000 monthly aid & more: What BJP has promised in its West Bengal manifesto
The BJP has released its West Bengal election manifesto, promising a ‘Sonar Bangla’ with key pledges like monthly financial aid for women and unemployed youth, and implementing the Seventh Pay Commission. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the current government’s governance and assured a Bengali Chief Minister, emphasizing security, welfare, and economic growth.
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Kerala student who went missing in Karnataka Chandradrona hills found dead
A 16-year-old Kerala student, Srinandhana, who went missing during a trip to Karnataka’s Chandradrona hills, was found deceased on Friday. She disappeared on Tuesday near Manikyadhara Falls. Authorities conducted an extensive search using thermal drones, CCTV analysis, and call records, involving multiple agencies.
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Harshit Rana checks into BCCI’s Centre of Excellence for rehab after surgery
Indian pacer Harshit Rana is making good progress in his recovery following knee surgery on February 9. Ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup and IPL, Rana has joined the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. While his knee is healing faster than anticipated, the 24-year-old faces a fitness challenge to regain
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RR vs RCB: Sooryavanshi vs Bhuvneshwar, Kohli vs Sandeep – 5 key battles in today’s match
Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling IPL clash. Both teams aim to extend their unbeaten streaks. Key player battles, including Virat Kohli vs. Sandeep Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal vs. Jacob Duffy, are set to define this high-stakes encounter at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
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Jefferies’ Christopher Wood sees Pakistan as IMF-driven tactical trade, remains positive on India long term
Global equity strategist Christopher Wood notes Pakistan’s recent stock surge is an IMF-driven rebound, not a structural shift. He views Pakistan as a high-beta trading opportunity tied to bailout cycles, contrasting it with India’s stronger long-term investment potential due to its robust fundamentals and consistent earnings.
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‘Woh aaye, maarke chale gaye’: MP woman spins robbery tale after plotting husband’s murder
A staged robbery drama in Madhya Pradesh has unraveled into a chilling murder plot. A wife, Priyanka Purohit, allegedly orchestrated her husband Dev Krishna’s killing by a contract killer to conceal an affair. Her tearful account of a violent robbery quickly crumbled under police scrutiny, revealing a calculated conspiracy and a troubled marriage.
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‘Gone upstairs for lesser things’: KKR star fumes over umpiring blunder
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell cited an umpiring “blunder” and the Eden Gardens pitch as contributing factors to their last-ball defeat against Lucknow Super Giants. Rovman Powell suggested a controversial dismissal of Finn Allen should have been reviewed, while also noting the wicket was not conducive to high scores.
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Mukul Choudhary’s untold story: Jail, loans & sacrifice – A father’s 3.5 cr gamble
On Friday, Mukul Choudhary became an overnight sensation in the IPL, smashing an unbeaten 27-ball 54, including seven massive sixes, to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a heist against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. The 21-year-old was bought by LSG for Rs 2.60 crore.