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Abhishek says more shops set ablaze in Khejuri, slams Shah for ‘targeted violence’ | Kolkata News

Abhishek says more shops set ablaze in Khejuri, slams Shah for ‘targeted violence’ | Kolkata News

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2 min readKolkataMay 12, 2026 05:12 AM IST Amid the ongoing war of words between the Opposition TMC and the ruling BJP over a massive fire that gutted dozens of shops in Khejuri in Purba Medinipur district, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that “BJP-backed miscreants” set fire to nearly 10 shops in the area in front of police personnel. The TMC MP also accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of promoting “targeted violence” in West Bengal following the BJP’s landslide victory in the Assembly elections. On Sunday, Abhishek had made a similar allegation, claiming that 60 shops were set on fire in Khejuri. On Monday, he shared a clip of a raging fire on X and claimed that “nearly 10 shops were allegedly set ablaze last night by BJP miscreants” in the Jonka gram panchyayat area of Khejuri, “right in front of police”. A senior police official said five shops were set ablaze by unidentified people at Khejuri late on Sunday night. Quoting eyewitnesses, the official said bike-borne unidentified miscreants set the shops …

CSK Break Chase Jinx as Urvil Patel Sets Chepauk Ablaze

CSK Break Chase Jinx as Urvil Patel Sets Chepauk Ablaze

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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a stunning 5-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 game played at Chennai. Chennai Super Kings has chased a 200+ run target for the first time since 2018. With this win, they move to the 5th position of the IPL 2026 points table. After being invited to bat first, Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis opened the innings while Akeal Hosein opened the bowling attack. Inglis put up an aggressive start, scoring a 17-ball fifty before the dismissal of Marsh for 10 runs. He got dismissed on a length delivery where the ball goes in the air towards long on, and Brevis took an easy catch. With Pooran and Josh Inglis at crease, Lucknow super Giants scored 91 runs in the powerplay. Nicholas Pooran got dismissed on a outside off delivey where the ball went towards air in midwicket where Sarfaraz Khan picked the catch. However, Jamie Overton picked two wickets in a single over. He dismissed inform Josh Inglis and Rishabh Pant in the 10th over …

Beed man tries to set daughters ablaze over family dispute, held

Beed man tries to set daughters ablaze over family dispute, held

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A man allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them on fire following a family dispute in Maharashtra’s Beed district, police said on Tuesday. Dispute leads to confrontation Police have registered a case against the accused, identified as Mahesh Vishnu Somase, in connection with the incident that occurred in Lahamewadi village in Majalgaon tehsil on May 2, an official said, PTI reported.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala elections: Post-poll violence continues in Kannur; house attacked; car set ablaze in Payyannur

Kerala elections: Post-poll violence continues in Kannur; house attacked; car set ablaze in Payyannur

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image for representation only Incidents of post-election violence continued to be reported from parts of Kannur district in Kerala, with a house attack and arson in Payyannur in the early hours of Friday. The residence of T. Purushothaman, a native of Mahadeva Gramam and a CPI(M) member, was targeted in the attack. According to him, he had not participated in the election campaign of UDF Independent candidate V. Kunhikrishnan, but had attended a book inauguration event of the candidate. Published – April 10, 2026 11:41 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge set box office ablaze, Smashes Rs. 200 Cr advance worldwide

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge set box office ablaze, Smashes Rs. 200 Cr advance worldwide

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge has raked in a staggering Rs. 187 crore approx in worldwide advances for its opening weekend as of this morning. Breaking down the advances, the film has exceeded Rs. 100 crore in India, while overseas, it stands at USD 9 million approx for the weekend. A further Rs. 5  crore has been gathered from weekdays in some of the overseas markets, which puts the overall advance at Rs. 192 crore approx. By the time you are reading this, with advances from India and the eastern overseas market, the film has smashed the Rs. 200 crore mark.  The final global advance for the Ranveer Singh starrer is headed for Rs. 250 crore or so, which will be an ALL TIME RECORD for Indian cinema. Pushpa 2: The Rule is likely the only other film which could have had an advance of over Rs. 200 crore, with RRR probably around that level as well. These films have the benefit of huge opening day capacity in the Telugu states, so the Rs. 200 crore advance …

Delhi: Bus set ablaze after it kills 2

Delhi: Bus set ablaze after it kills 2

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Two people were killed and another injured after a speeding DTC bus rammed into multiple vehicles in Delhi’s Nihal Vihar on Monday, police said. The incident triggered protests during which an angry mob vandalised the bus involved in the accident and set another DTC bus on fire, police said, adding that the driver has been apprehended.  Police said they received a call at 9.45 am reporting that a DTC bus coming from the Najafgarh side had hit a scooter, a motorcycle, a hand-rickshaw and some pedestrians on the Najafgarh-Nangloi Road. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the …

Vehicles Set Ablaze, Protest Blocks Road In Delhi’s Uttam Nagar After Man Killed In Holi Clash, 4 Arrested | New-delhi-news News

Vehicles Set Ablaze, Protest Blocks Road In Delhi’s Uttam Nagar After Man Killed In Holi Clash, 4 Arrested | New-delhi-news News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 10:41 IST Tensions rose in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a Holi clash. Security was tightened amid massive protests. Four arrested. A car and a motorcycle were set on fire amid protests. (Photo: PTI) Tensions escalated in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar after a 25-year-old man was beaten to death during a clash between two neighbours from different communities on Holi. The incident triggered massive protests in the area as angered public blocked a major road and set ablaze vehicles on Friday. The security has been tightened in the area. As per a report by PTI, 25-year-old Tarun was killed in an altercation that was triggered after an 11-year-old girl threw a coloured water-filled balloon on the road and the water splashed on a woman from a different community. Argument between the two neighbours broke after the woman reportedly hurled abuses. Situation escalated into violent clash and several people from both sides sustained injuries during the fight. Tarun suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a …

Man Sets Shop Ablaze, Pours Petrol On Himself Amid Bulldozer Action In Varanasi | Video | India News

Man Sets Shop Ablaze, Pours Petrol On Himself Amid Bulldozer Action In Varanasi | Video | India News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 22:38 IST The incident occured after the Municipal Corporation began demolishing 21 structures identified as unsafe and obstructing the road widening project. A man sets shop on fire amid bulldozer action in Dalmandi, Varanasi | Image: X Tension flared in Varanasi’s Dalmandi area on Monday as a large-scale demolition drive for road widening got underway, during which a man allegedly set his shop on fire and poured petrol on himself in protest against the administration’s action. According to officials, the Municipal Corporation began demolishing 21 structures identified as unsafe and obstructing the widening project, marking the biggest single-day demolition exercise in Dalmandi so far. The drive is part of an ongoing campaign to clear old and dilapidated buildings along the stretch. A man set his house on fire in Dalmandi area in Varanasi. One of the oldest markets of Varanasi- Dalmandi – is being bulldozed for alternate wider road to Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Several house owners have approached court for stay/relief. pic.twitter.com/lgs1eBLCrx— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) February 9, 2026 Local shopkeepers and …

First Glimpse Of Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandanna’s Period Film Sets The Internet Ablaze

First Glimpse Of Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandanna’s Period Film Sets The Internet Ablaze

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First Glimpse of Vijay Deverakonda’s VD14, titled Ranabaali Sets The Internet Ablaze (Photo Credit – Instagram) Vijay Deverakonda’s much-anticipated next VD14 has officially been titled Ranabaali, and the film has announced its arrival in thunderous fashion. The makers recently unveiled the first glimpse of the film, and the response has been nothing short of sensational. Within a short span of time, the glimpse has crossed a massive 15 million+ views on YouTube, clearly establishing the scale of anticipation surrounding the film. Vijay Deverakonda’s fierce expressions and his unimaginable transformation, which portray the real truth of the colonial era in India, look all geared up to set the big screens ablaze. Sharing the excitement on social media, the makers wrote – The truth is loud and clear 💥💥15 MILLION+ viewers are a witness to it ❤‍🔥ICYM THE #RANABAALI theme 💥💥 VD14 – Ranabaali Showcases Vijay Deverakonda In A Never-Seen-Before Avatar Packed with raw intensity, a unique atmospheric screenplay, pulsating visuals, and a hauntingly powerful background score, the Ranabaali glimpse showcases Vijay Deverakonda in a fierce, never-before-seen …

Tamil Nadu Farmer Rajendran Set Ablaze in Kadampuliyur Sparks Law Row | India News

Tamil Nadu Farmer Rajendran Set Ablaze in Kadampuliyur Sparks Law Row | India News

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Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 20:00 IST The incident sparked a war of words, with AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami slamming the DMK government and criticising the law and order situation in the state. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (PTI file photo) A 70-year-old farmer was allegedly set ablaze by two men personal dispute in Tamil Nadu, triggering outrage and raising serious concerns over law and order in the state. Four people have been arrested in the case, and the farmer is being treated in the hospital. The farmer has been identified as Rajendran, The incident occurred in the neighbouring village of Kadampuliyur around 6:50 pm on Thursday when Rajendran, was riding as a pillion on a two-wheeler, news agency reported, citing officials. The farmer was travelling on a two-wheeler when two people intercepted him, poured petrol and set him ablaze. Passersby alerted the authorities, and the victim was immediately rushed to Cuddalore District Hospital, the report said. Later, he was shifted to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital in Chennai for further treatment. Police also …