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State BJP sources said that following the summons from the central leadership, top BJP leaders form the state, namely state party president and Lok Sabha member Sukanta Majumdar, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari and general secretary Amitava Chakraborty are scheduled to leave for New Delhi on Sunday evening only.”As per the information available with us, the three state leaders are supposed to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and our party’s national president J.P. Nadda on Monday and update them on the existing situation in the state. “Our national vice-president and party Lok Sabha…

Just a month after Pakistan’s dismemberment, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto called upon his country’s top-notch nuclear scientists under a shamiana in Multan on January 20, 1971. Known for his powerful oratory, Bhutto asked his scientists to embark upon what seemed then to be the impossible task of building a nuclear weapon.The old guard was not swayed by what Bhutto was asking of them, but a new generation of nuclear scientists — including Samar Mubarakmand, Munir Ahemd Khan and Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood — took their prime minister’s words to heart and embarked on a path to achieve the impossible.After giving the scientists…

There was a poignant moment during the make-up test when she first saw herself transformed into the character, complete with the hauntingly realistic makeup of an acid attack survivor. Overwhelmed by the reflection in the mirror, tears welled up in her eyes.In that instant, she couldn’t help but contemplate how actual survivors would feel in real life, facing the permanent consequences of such horrific acts.Talking of the incident, Shweta says: “As I embodied the role of an acid attack survivor, the gravity of the character and narrative grew more tangible with each passing moment. During the makeup test, a profound…

While performing at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur, frontman Matty Healy strongly criticised Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ laws before kissing male bandmate Ross MacDonald. The band then ended their set, claiming officials ordered them off stage.Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia and punishable by 20 years in prison. The incident prompted the Malaysian authorities to call an end to the Good Vibes Festival. Malaysia’s government termed the UK band “extremely rude”.”Unfortunately, due to current circumstances, it is impossible to proceed with the scheduled shows,” the pop rock group said in a statement.The 1975 were among the international headline acts at the…

Hildah Magaia’s 48th-minute goal had South Africa on course for their first Women’s World Cup points, but goals from Fridolina Rolfo (65′) and Ilestedt (90′) secured a victory for third-ranked Swedes.With this win, Sweden became the first nation at this year’s tournament to come from behind to claim all three points.It was a tense first half that saw Sweden dominate possession but struggle to create any clear-cut chances outside of a few brief moments from a string of corners.Three minutes after the restart, Thembi Kgatlana broke free down the left and sent a shot at Zecira Musovic with the Sweden…

Yeosu (South Korea), July 23 (IANS) Asian Champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated world no. 1 Indonesian duo Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto 17-21, 21-13, 21-14 in a thrilling three- game final to clinch the Korea Open 2023 men’s doubles title, here on Sunday. This is the third Super 500 title of Satwik and Chirag’s career so far after Thailand Open 2019 and India Open 2022.It is their third BWF World Tour title in 2023 as well, having previously won Swiss Open 2023 (Super 300) and Indonesia Open 2023 (Super 1000) earlier this year.The star Indian men’s doubles…

Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) Ronald Falkoski struck a first-half winner as Gremio climbed to second in Brazil’s Serie A standings with a 1-0 home victory over Atletico Mineiro. The 20-year-old midfielder headed home in the 11th minute after Franco Cristaldo’s delivery from a corner.Atletico controlled almost two thirds of the total possession and had 17 shots on goal but were unable to find a way past goalkeeper Gabriel Grando on Saturday night.The result at Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre leaves Gremio with 29 points from 15 games, 10 points behind leaders Botafogo. Atletico Mineiro are 13th, eight…

San Francisco, July 23 (IANS) Apple Watch has helped to save a trail runner’s life after falling during a run.The Apple Watch called an ambulance after Robert Naess fell during a trail run, reports AppleInsider.Following a holiday, Naess decided to go for a trail run.Despite being a keen runner and having covered the route numerous times, 59-year-old Naess slipped at one bend.”The skid had Naess fall chest-first into the edge of a wall, before landing on the floor,” the report said.The incident cracked multiple ribs, and collapsed one of his lungs.He couldn’t get his iPhone out to contact an ambulance…

San Francisco, July 23 (IANS) Music streaming giant Spotify is reportedly planning to increase its monthly subscription price by $1 in the US, as part of its effort to become consistently profitable.The price hike is expected to be announced next week for subscribers in the US, followed by similar increases in “dozens of markets globally in the coming months”, reports Variety.The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Since 2011, Spotify hasn’t changed its $9.99-per-month ad-free Premium plan in the US. After the hike, users will need to pay $10.99 per month for the premium service.Spotify CEO Daniel Ek…

Rishi Sunak took to Twitter, where he shared a picture with his family from the theatre. The picture featured him, with his wife Akshata Murty and their daughters Krishna and Anoushka, who can be seen wearing pink.Sharing the picture, Rishi Sunak wrote: “The family vote was only ever going one way Barbie first it is #Barbenheimer.”‘Barbie’ released alongside ‘Oppenheimer’ leaving many in a dilemma as to see which one first. ‘Oppenheimer’, directed by Christopher Nolan is based on J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist who is known as the “father of the atomic bomb.”It stars Cillian Murphy in the lead,…