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West Bengal elections 2026: How the state voted in 2021 — the year BJP surged | India News

Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: With both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP announcing their candidate lists, the battle for Bengal has effectively begun. While the TMC has declared candidates for all 294 seats, the saffron party has so far named 144, covering roughly half the Assembly. The contest is…

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Diseases that surged in 2025: What we learned & how to stay prepared in 2026

As we step into 2025, it’s clear that health threats have evolved into a continuous reality rather than isolated incidents. The familiar foes of dengue, flu, and COVID-19 remain, while a resurgence of measles highlights critical vaccination shortfalls. We’re also witnessing an uptick in eye infections and illnesses caused by rising temperatures. The year 2025…

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‘Crowd surged to get better view’: FIR blames Vijay’s late arrival for overcrowding; stampede toll rises to 41 | India News

NEW DELHI: The First Information Report (FIR) in the Tamil Nadu stampede case has blamed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay‘s late entry to the rally for “overcrowding and restlessness” among the crowd that eventually led to the death of 41 people and left 60 injured.The stampede at Velusamypuram occurred after actor Vijay stayed inside his…

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