Bangladesh elections: Sheikh Hasina labels polls a farce, demands ‘fresh, fair vote’; targets Yunus | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Awami League on Sunday rejected the country’s parliamentary election as a “well-planned farce,” claiming that the vote, conducted without the party’s participation, disregarded democratic norms and the Constitution. In a statement posted on its X handle after polling concluded and counting began, the party expressed gratitude to citizens – including mothers,…

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Orange is the new gold: How India’s influencer economy turned visibility into value | India News

The image is used for representation pupose only (AI-generated) On a busy afternoon in Old Delhi’s Parathe Wali Gali, Darshit Singh held up his phone and did something unusual.He didn’t hype the food.He critiqued it.The reel — an “honest review” of a legacy eatery and Daulat ki Chaat — crossed 7.3 million views. Messages flooded…

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CCPA issues notices to Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and JioMart over ‘cyclosinone herbicide’ sale

Four major e-commerce platforms– Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and JioMart– have removed listings of the allegedly unregistered “Cyclosinone Herbicide” following notices issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which has now ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.In a statement issued on Saturday, the regulator said the platforms informed it that listings of the product…

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Manoj Bajpayee on film industry monopoly: ‘Big films take most shows by intimidating exhibitors’ | Hindi Movie News

Manoj Bajpayee on film industry monopoly: ‘Big films take most shows by intimidating exhibitors’Manoj Bajpayee has emphasised the need for a “level playing field” for films of all sizes and scales in India. He said that the dominance and monopoly of big-budget movies make it very difficult for small, independent films to find screens across…

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Top 5 signs your car needs an immediate service check

Car maintenance is not limited to scheduled service intervals, as vehicles often display early warning signs that require immediate attention. Ignoring these indicators in daily driving conditions can lead to mechanical failures, safety risks and higher repair costs. Unusual sounds, changes in driving behaviour or dashboard warning lights typically signal potential issues. Identifying and addressing…

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New national electricity policy proposes automatic, annual tariff increase

LUCKNOW: The proposal to automatically raise electricity bills every year — even if state regulators fail to issue timely tariff orders — has ignited controversy over India’s new draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026.The Union ministry of power published the draft policy on Jan 20, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days. Among…

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South Africa players slam ICC after England fly home while SA, WI remain stranded in India | Cricket News

South Africa’s players (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Players from South Africa and West Indies have questioned the travel arrangements after their exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, claiming some teams were given priority flights home. While England national cricket team left Mumbai on a charter flight to London on Saturday after their semifinal…

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Sri Lanka Cricket breaks silence after Manjot Kalra’s arrest, vows zero tolerance for corruption | Cricket News

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance on corruption after former India Under-19 World Cup winner and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested over allegations of attempting to induce a player into corrupt practice during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).In a statement issued hours after Kalra’s arrest on Friday, the island nation’s…

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