Prasenjit Bhowmik

IPL 2025: Preity Zinta Denies Viral Quote Targeting Rishabh Pant, Labels It ‘Fake News’

Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Preity Zinta has refuted a viral social media quote attributed to her, which allegedly took a dig at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant. The circulating statement claimed Zinta said, “We had both Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer—options we could have taken in the team. But we…

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Ashish Nehra Hails Indian Fielder as Better Than Jonty Rhodes: “If He’s Eating Something Different, He Should Tell Us”

Former India pacer and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has stirred excitement in cricketing circles with high praise for an Indian cricketer’s fielding prowess, going so far as to compare — and rate — him above legendary South African fielder Jonty Rhodes. In a light-hearted yet emphatic statement during a recent media interaction, Nehra…

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Preity Zinta Refutes Viral Quote on Rishabh Pant: Calls ‘Big Performer, Not Big Name’ Remark Fake

Preity Zinta, co-owner of the IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), has categorically denied making a viral remark allegedly targeting Rishabh Pant. The quote, which circulated widely on social media, claimed Zinta justified PBKS picking Shreyas Iyer over Pant by saying, “We wanted a big performer, not a big name.” Dismissing the claim, Zinta took to…

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Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami Opposes Elections Before Hasina’s Trial and Political Reforms

Bangladesh’s Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami has announced its firm opposition to holding national elections before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces trial over alleged abuses of power and significant political reforms are introduced. In a statement released on Saturday, senior Jamaat leaders accused the Awami League-led government of undermining democratic institutions, suppressing opposition voices, and manipulating…

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VHP Burns Mamata Banerjee’s Effigy in Jaipur Amid Protests Over Murshidabad Violence

Jaipur, April 20, 2025:Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a strong protest in Jaipur on Saturday, burning an effigy of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in response to the recent violence in Murshidabad district. The demonstration, held at the city’s busy Badi Chaupar area, drew sharp slogans against the Trinamool Congress (TMC)…

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Ibrahim Ali Khan Says Amrita Singh Both ‘Praises’ and ‘Humbles’ Him: ‘She’s a Sweet, Urban Punjabi Mother’

Emerging actor Ibrahim Ali Khan is opening up about the strong influence his mother, veteran actress Amrita Singh, has had on his life and career. In a recent interview, the young star revealed how Singh plays a dual role in his life — offering both encouragement and constructive criticism in equal measure. Speaking candidly, Ibrahim…

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Bengal Governor Bose Visits Relief Camps in Malda, Murshidabad as Survivors Recount Waqf Protest Violence

West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose on Saturday toured relief camps in the violence-hit districts of Malda and Murshidabad, meeting with survivors and listening to their accounts of the recent unrest linked to protests over Waqf property issues. The Governor’s visit follows days of tension in several pockets of the two districts after demonstrations…

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Tripura Fills 17,500 Government Posts, Plans to Add 13,000 More: Minister

Agartala, April 20, 2025:The Tripura government has successfully filled over 17,500 vacant government posts and is preparing to recruit an additional 13,000 candidates in the coming months, according to state minister Ratan Lal Nath. The announcement marks a significant push towards strengthening public administration and addressing unemployment in the northeastern state. Speaking to the media…

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Tata Secures £750 Million Loan to Build UK’s Largest Battery Plant

Tata Sons Pvt., through its subsidiary Agratas Energy Storage Solutions Pvt., has signed a £750 million ($990.79 million) bridge loan agreement to fund the construction of Britain’s largest battery manufacturing facility. The deal, finalized earlier this month, involves a consortium of 15 international banks and is among the top three foreign currency loans secured by…

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