Bengali New Year: 75+ Pohela Boishakh greetings, wishes & quotes

Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, is a vibrant festival celebrated with enthusiasm by Bengali communities worldwide. It marks new beginnings with traditional feasts, colorful attire, and cultural performances. People exchange warm wishes, reconnect with their roots, and enjoy delicacies like panta bhaat and ilish maach, seeking blessings for a brighter future.

Related_______

National Testing Agency responded to concerns about errors in JEE Main 2025 Session 2 answer keys. Students reported incorrect answers and recording issues. NTA assures thorough review of all objections. Final results will be based on the verified answer key. The agency advises students to rely only on official information. Results are expected on April 17, 2025.

NTA responds to student concerns over inaccurate JEE Mains 2025 answer key

National Testing Agency responded to concerns about errors in JEE Main 2025 Session 2 answer keys. Students reported incorrect answers and recording issues. NTA assures thorough review of all objections. Final results will be based on the verified answer key. The agency advises students to rely only on official information. Results are expected on April 17, 2025.

Nasa launches global challenge to design Artemis II Moon mascot

India began their ISSF World Cup campaign in Lima impressively, securing medals across all categories on the first day. Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, with Manu Bhaker taking silver. Saurabh Chaudhary secured a bronze in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol, marking a successful return to individual ISSF medals after two years.

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker for consecutive golds at ISSF World Cup

India began their ISSF World Cup campaign in Lima impressively, securing medals across all categories on the first day. Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol, with Manu Bhaker taking silver. Saurabh Chaudhary secured a bronze in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol, marking a successful return to individual ISSF medals after two years.

In Chhattisgarh, two Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces at the Kondagaon-Narayanpur border, as confirmed by officials, with ongoing search operations. An AK-47 rifle and two bodies were recovered from the site.

2 Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, two Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces at the Kondagaon-Narayanpur border, as confirmed by officials, with ongoing search operations. An AK-47 rifle and two bodies were recovered from the site.

In Raipur, a 13-year-old boy has been detained by police for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl, who is now in critical condition and receiving intensive care. The incident occurred when the boy lured the toddler, a neighbor, to an isolated location while her parents were napping.

13-year-old boy held for raping toddler in Chhattisgarh

In Raipur, a 13-year-old boy has been detained by police for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl, who is now in critical condition and receiving intensive care. The incident occurred when the boy lured the toddler, a neighbor, to an isolated location while her parents were napping.

In Murshidabad, Bengal, the traditional Poila Baisakh celebrations were subdued following recent violence. While some traders like Nemai Ghosh and Dilip Sarkar bravely reopened their shops, facing anxieties and diminished sales, many residents returned to damaged homes.

Amid spectre of violence, a muted New Year in Murshidabad

In Murshidabad, Bengal, the traditional Poila Baisakh celebrations were subdued following recent violence. While some traders like Nemai Ghosh and Dilip Sarkar bravely reopened their shops, facing anxieties and diminished sales, many residents returned to damaged homes.

Congress and RJD have initiated discussions to finalize their electoral alliance for the Bihar polls, aiming to establish a timeline for seat-sharing and campaign strategies. Concerns over delays in seat allocation were addressed, with both parties prioritizing coordinated electioneering. They are expected to finalize seat-sharing by May-end, focusing on realistic demands and quality of seats.

Bihar elections: RJD, Congress kick off talks over seats, campaigning

Congress and RJD have initiated discussions to finalize their electoral alliance for the Bihar polls, aiming to establish a timeline for seat-sharing and campaign strategies. Concerns over delays in seat allocation were addressed, with both parties prioritizing coordinated electioneering. They are expected to finalize seat-sharing by May-end, focusing on realistic demands and quality of seats.

707 acres of ‘benami’ land linked to Sahara group attached by ED

Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, faced six hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a 2008 land deal involving his company, Skylight Hospitality. The ED is investigating the deal where Skylight bought land for Rs 7.5 crore and sold it to DLF for Rs 58 crore shortly after.

ED questions Vadra in Haryana land deal case

Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, faced six hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a 2008 land deal involving his company, Skylight Hospitality. The ED is investigating the deal where Skylight bought land for Rs 7.5 crore and sold it to DLF for Rs 58 crore shortly after.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case, alleging proceeds of crime worth Rs 5,000 crore. A special court has scheduled a hearing for April 25 to consider the chargesheet, marking a significant development in the case.

ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul in Herald case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case, alleging proceeds of crime worth Rs 5,000 crore. A special court has scheduled a hearing for April 25 to consider the chargesheet, marking a significant development in the case.

The Assam government has mandated the use of Assamese in all official communication alongside English, effective Tuesday. This directive, aimed at preserving Assamese identity, is part of implementing Clause VI of the Assam Accord. Bengali and Bodo will also be used in Barak Valley and the Bodo Autonomous Region, respectively, with English.

Assam makes Assamese must in all official work

The Assam government has mandated the use of Assamese in all official communication alongside English, effective Tuesday. This directive, aimed at preserving Assamese identity, is part of implementing Clause VI of the Assam Accord. Bengali and Bodo will also be used in Barak Valley and the Bodo Autonomous Region, respectively, with English.

In Raipur, a 13-year-old boy has been detained by police for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl, who is now in critical condition and receiving intensive care. The incident occurred when the boy lured the toddler, a neighbor, to an isolated location while her parents were napping.

13-year-old boy held for raping toddler in Chandigarh

In Raipur, a 13-year-old boy has been detained by police for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl, who is now in critical condition and receiving intensive care. The incident occurred when the boy lured the toddler, a neighbor, to an isolated location while her parents were napping.

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into leaks at the Department of Defense. Caldwell was identified as the source of an "unauthorized disclosure" involving sensitive communications and national security information. The investigation is ongoing, separate from recent firings within the department since Hegseth assumed leadership.

Pentagon leak probe: Pete Hegseth’s top adviser Dan Caldwell placed on leave

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave following an investigation into leaks at the Department of Defense. Caldwell was identified as the source of an "unauthorized disclosure" involving sensitive communications and national security information. The investigation is ongoing, separate from recent firings within the department since Hegseth assumed leadership.

Prank gone wrong: 4 arrested for staging fake crime scene

Google is set to streamline the search experience by redirecting country-specific domain names to its primary domain, google.com, in the coming months. This change, announced on April 15th, will not affect search functionality or legal obligations. Google states that country-level domains are no longer necessary as they have been providing localized results since 2017.

Google Search website URL is changing globally: What it means for Google users

Google is set to streamline the search experience by redirecting country-specific domain names to its primary domain, google.com, in the coming months. This change, announced on April 15th, will not affect search functionality or legal obligations. Google states that country-level domains are no longer necessary as they have been providing localized results since 2017.