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A multi-day Pride weekend in June will celebrate queer art and storytelling through theatre, literature, and performance. The event features LGBTQIA+ narratives in theatre, a book launch, and concludes with a local drag night, fostering a space for celebration, conversation, and community engagement.

India's seafood sector is experiencing a landmark year, with record exports exceeding ₹73,890 crore in 2025-26, driven primarily by robust demand for frozen shrimp. Beyond shrimp, a diverse range of Indian seafood products, including dried varieties, are gaining global traction. This surge significantly boosts coastal communities and reinforces India's prominent position in international seafood trade.

Following the BJP's significant win in West Bengal, RSS-affiliated groups are rapidly expanding their presence in educational institutions. Student and teacher organizations report a surge in membership inquiries, with the ABVP claiming a substantial increase in college units. This growth is attributed to a shift in the state's political climate, breaking perceived resistance within academic circles.

Indian Super League clubs have threatened to review their commitment beyond this season due to a lack of structural and commercial clarity. Thirteen clubs had proposed an alternative model, emphasising the need for a financially sustainable league and urging the AIFF to collaborate on a framework for all stakeholders.

NorthEast United finished their Indian Super League season on a high, beating Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in Guwahati. Jairo Samperio and Dinesh Singh Soraisham scored the goals, pushing the Highlanders up to ninth place. It was a solid end to their campaign, ending on a positive note as they look ahead.

India's beloved chai faces unprecedented challenges. Climate stress, rising costs, and global conflicts are impacting tea production and exports, making your daily cup more expensive. Despite these pressures, the nation's deep emotional connection to tea, a symbol of hospitality and connection, ensures its enduring cultural significance.

A technical breakthrough involving a UPI payment at a toll plaza has shifted a murder investigation to Jharkhand, with police believing the getaway car was procured there. The assassination of Chandranath Rath, an aide to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, was a meticulously planned operation involving inter-state criminal networks.

BJP's Bengal win strengthens PM Modi’s hand in dealing with Bangladesh and with both the great powers – China and the US. Pakistan, too, will be particularly unsettled

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. The BJP secured a significant win in the 2026 assembly elections. Several prominent leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony. The new government includes ministers like Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu, and Nisith Pramanik. The state saw record voter turnout.

Kolkata is under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the May 4 counting, with prohibitory orders and multi-layered forces deployed around strongrooms. This clampdown follows escalating tensions and allegations of breaches by rival political camps, including a reported illegal entry and concerns over delayed ballot box arrivals.

Bengal's election results are out after a tense, seven-week contest marked by voter silence and a clamor for change. Unprecedented voter roll discrepancies excluded millions, while a record turnout of 92.94% saw many voting out of fear. The outcome remains unpredictable, with anti-incumbency and voter roll issues creating complex cross-currents.

Jamshedpur FC, back to winning ways after a five-game drought, hosts an in-form FC Goa at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. Both teams are vying for top spot in the crucial last phase of the Indian Super League. Jamshedpur aim to leverage their strong home record against Goa's current three-match winning streak.

Today’s polling will largely be about the disenfranchisement under SIR of 27 lakh voters who had all proof of voting rights