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Days after taking charge as the new West Bengal BJP president, Samik Bhattacharya, Rajya Sabha MP, has sought to reach out to Muslims and a Left section, done a balancing act between different factions in the state party unit, and invoked the deities of Bengal. A BJP old-timer with an RSS background, Bhattacharya, 61, has his task cut out in the run-up to the state Assembly polls slated early next year, when the party would again take on the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by three-term Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In an interview with The Indian Express, Bhattacharya speaks on…

Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled Grok 4, the latest AI model from xAI, his multibillion-dollar initiative to rival OpenAI and Google. Without citing detailed evidence, Musk claimed that the model aces standardized tests and exhibits doctorate-level knowledge in a wide array of different disciplines.“Grok 4 is a postgrad-level in everything,” Musk said during an hour-long live broadcast, which began after midnight in New York. “At least with respect to academic questions, Grok 4 is better than PhD level in every subject. No exceptions.”xAI didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from WIRED about whether it plans to publish an…

Pre-diabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. The problem is—most people don’t realise they have it. Millions are living with pre-diabetes unknowingly, increasing their risk of developing full-blown diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The good news? Pre-diabetes is reversible, especially when detected early. That’s why it’s crucial to recognize the warning signs your body might be giving you. Here are 5 signs of pre-diabetes you should never ignore:- 1. Frequent Urination One of the earliest signs of rising blood sugar levels…

It took DMK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin’s active intervention, including seeking the help of Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani and The Hindu daily’s N Ram, for the feud between the Maran brothers to be settled.Two top sources, in the Maran family and DMK, told The Indian Express that, as part of the deal, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran gets around Rs 800 crore in cash and nearly 1 acre in Chennai’s elite Boat Club area, valued around Rs 100 crore. The dispute between the Maran brothers came to a head in early June when Dayanidhi issued…

A healthy gut is the cornerstone of overall well-being. Not only does it support digestion, but it also plays a crucial role in immunity, mood regulation, and even skin health. One of the best ways to support your gut microbiome is by including fiber-rich foods in your daily diet. Fiber helps regulate bowel movements, feeds good bacteria in the gut, and keeps digestive issues at bay. Here are 10 fibre-rich foods that everyone should add to their plate for better gut health:- 1. Wholemeal Bread Wholemeal or whole grain bread is a fantastic source of dietary fiber. Unlike white bread,…

JaipurJul 10, 2025 11:06 IST First published on: Jul 10, 2025 at 10:00 IST Share Last week, Udaipur Police arrested two people for allegedly issuing a call to boycott a movie on the 2022 beheading of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli. This week, Maulana Arshad Madani, the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president and principal of Darul Uloom Deoband, said he had filed petitions in the Delhi, Maharashtra, and Gujarat High Courts seeking a stay on the July 11 release of the Udaipur Files; the Supreme Court on Wednesday, however, refused to stay its release.Amid calls for a boycott and promotions online, as…

Modi gifted Argentine Vice-President Victoria Villarruel a Madhubani painting, showcasing the cultural identity of Bihar. Additionally, his speeches in Trinidad and Tobago turned the spotlight on Bihar, highlighting the tradition of serving food on ‘sohari‘ or cigar plant leaves and Bhojpuri folk songs of ‘chaita‘.In Trinidad and Tobago, Modi began his address to the Indian diaspora with “Sita Ram” and “Jai Shree Ram” chants in a reference to Ramlila, which is celebrated not only in the entire Awadh region in current-day Uttar Pradesh, and adjoining Bhojpur region in current-day Bihar, but also in Trinidad and Tobago.After the completion of the…

A letter turned Uttam Brajabasi’s life upside down.Back in January, the villager from Dinhata in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district received a notice from the Assam Foreigners Tribunal (FT) that said he was an “illegal immigrant” who entered Assam without any valid document between 1966 and March 24, 1971. Now, as he scrambles to meet the July 15 deadline to prove his citizenship, Brajabasi’s case has sparked a war of words between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, with West Bengal Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP government in Assam of attempting to implement the “NRC (National Register of…

Bihar’s 77,895-odd Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the footsoldiers in the Election Commission’s unprecedented Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls that has set off widespread confusion and apprehension across the state. They have a deadline of July 25 to upload voter enumeration forms in their respective jurisdictions. But tonight, like most nights, the internet is in no hurry.To get a sense of the formidable challenge of the task and to see how hapless residents are at its receiving end, The Indian Express followed a BLO through his day — and long night. “The app rarely opens during the day…

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar that comes up in the Supreme Court Thursday amid widespread apprehension across the state marks a sharp departure from previous such drives in two key aspects.One, for the first time, the SIR, essentially a fresh preparation through door-to-door enumeration, places the burden of proof on already-enrolled voters (on the question of citizenship) at the draft roll stage. And, two, it disregards the “sanctity” of the existing electoral roll – something the Election Commission (EC) had consistently instructed its officers to uphold in all earlier revisions, an analysis of past…