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‘Didi, this wasn’t needed’: Mamata Banerjee loyalist Chandrima Bhattacharya breaks silence on quitting TMC posts

‘Didi, this wasn’t needed’: Mamata Banerjee loyalist Chandrima Bhattacharya breaks silence on quitting TMC posts

Mamata Banerjee loyalist Chandrima Bhattacharya cited being blamed by the former West Bengal chief minister for rebel MLA factions’ takeover of party’s office in Kolkata — Trinamool Bhavan — as the reason for her resignation from all posts on Saturday. File: TMC founder Mamata Banerjee addresses a sit-in protest against the alleged attacks on party leaders and workers, including Chandrima Bhattacharya (R) (PTI/File) Chandrima Bhattacharya resigned from all TMC posts on Saturday, a day after rebel TMC legislators, headed by Ritabrata Banerjee, on Friday occupied the party’s multi-storey rented office in Kolkata off the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, saying they represented the “original TMC.” In her resignation letter, Bhattacharya addressed Mamata Banerjee as the former chief minister and not as the TMC chairperson, HT earlier reported. On June 3, the rebel TMC legislators recognised by the state assembly speaker as the principal opposition party in the House formed their new national working committee and elected Arup Roy as their chairperson, a post held by party founder Banerjee. Roy was a minister in the TMC government. After …

‘Thank you, Didi’: Blinkit rider overjoyed as customer tips him ₹500 tip for ₹15 order

‘Thank you, Didi’: Blinkit rider overjoyed as customer tips him ₹500 tip for ₹15 order

An Instagram reel by a delivery partner showing off a ₹500 tip on a small order has touched a chord with social media users. The Blinkit rider claimed he went to drop off an order when the female customer surprised him with the substantial cash tip. Delighted by the gesture, the delivery agent thanked the woman on camera, explaining that the money covers two days’ worth of his earnings. The emotional video triggered widespread appreciation online, with users hailing the customer’s kindness. Commenters speculated that she likely understood the hardships of working-class life, with several people using the moment to advocate for regular tipping. The Blinkit delivery partner shared that he received a ₹500 tip. (Instagram/@im_blinkit_rider) “Didi ne tip di,” the man who goes by “im_blinkit_rider” on Instagram wrote while sharing the video. In the video, he claimed to have received a ₹500 tip from a customer whose order value was less than ₹20. Also Read: ₹2,100 currency garland, viral clip shows his amused reaction”>Wedding family pays Blinkit agent with ₹2,100 currency garland, viral clip …

‘Mamata Banerjee is my leader, not Abhishek or anyone else’: Shatrughan Sinha vows to stand by Didi amid TMC rift

‘Mamata Banerjee is my leader, not Abhishek or anyone else’: Shatrughan Sinha vows to stand by Didi amid TMC rift

Amid reports of fractures within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), MP Shatrughan Sinha expressed his unrequited support for party leader Mamata Banerjee on Friday (June 12). He categorically rejected all claims of him shifting out of the party anytime soon as well as launching a scathing attack on those who have chosen to exit. TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha expresses unwavering support for party leader Mamata Banerjee amid internal rift (PTI, Reuters) Sinha expressed his unwavering support for his “only leader” Mamata Banerjee and reasserted his desire to stand with her during this “moment of trouble”. “I am a strong supporter of people’s happiness and sorrows, and I am with Mamta ji in this moment,” Sinha remarked. Also Read I Letter would be out if they had 20: Mahua Moitra challenges claim by TMC rebels “I was with her, and I will continue to be with her. For now, I have no intention of going in any other direction or forming any other alliance.” In addition, he referred to Mamata Banerjee as a “mature, tried, tested and …

Dhurandhar 2 song Didi singer Khaled’s son accused of vandalism in Paris

Dhurandhar 2 song Didi singer Khaled’s son accused of vandalism in Paris

A viral video linked to the celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League triumph has sparked intense debate online, with social media users claiming that the young man seen in the footage is the son of renowned Algerian singer Khaled. The clip, which has rapidly circulated across multiple platforms, has become the centre of controversy amid reports of unrest and vandalism in parts of Paris following PSG’s historic victory. Netizens allegedly accuse Khaled’s son of vandalism in Paris According to online claims, the individual in the video was allegedly involved in vandalising a statue of Joan of Arc during the post-match celebrations. The footage shows a young man celebrating enthusiastically as crowds gathered in the French capital. However, despite the widespread speculation, there has been no official confirmation establishing his identity or verifying that he is related to Khaled. 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: …

‘He called me didi’: Kushboo recalls ‘emotional’ meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay | Tamil News

‘He called me didi’: Kushboo recalls ‘emotional’ meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay | Tamil News

Despite belonging to rival outfits, actor-turned-politicians C Joseph Vijay and Kushboo Sundar continue to maintain the warm bond that blossomed between them in the film industry even now. Days after Vijay took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kushboo visited him at the Secretariat to felicitate him. However, she did not visit him as the vice-president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu but as the president of the Small Screen Producers Council (STEPS). While addressing the media after their meeting, Kushboo said it was quite an emotional moment for her to see Vijay, whom she considers her little brother, occupy such an important position. Must Read | Ranveer Singh banned by film body over Don 3 exit, Farhan Akhtar demands Rs 45 cr damages ‘Vijay will bring significant change to Tamil Nadu’ “I feel very proud to call him my younger brother. Seeing him today was an emotional moment for me. Seeing my brother as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was emotional for me as an elder sister. When he hugged …

‘Didi, you have not lost’: Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata, TMC after Bengal poll debacle

‘Didi, you have not lost’: Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata, TMC after Bengal poll debacle

The Bengal political drama following the election results on May 4 continues to escalate, with the air thick with allegations and counter-allegations flying between the Mamata-led Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party that marked its first historic win in Bengal. **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on May 7, 2026, Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav during a meeting, in Kolkata. (@AITCofficial/X via PTI Photo) (PTI05_07_2026_000205B) (@AITCofficial) As Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign as Bengal chief minister, alleging election rigging by the BJP, the opposition leaders such as Congress’s Rahul Gandhi Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav and Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut have thrown their weight behind her. Track updates on West Bengal news In a show of solidarity, SP’s Yadav reportedly held a closed-door meeting with Mamata at her residence in Kolkata on Thursday. The meeting began at 3:15 pm, ANI reported, citing TMC sources who said that TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was also present. Akhilesh Yadav’s praise for Didi Yadav …

Kolkata turned into a city of slums under Didi, Left: Amit Shah | Kolkata News

Kolkata turned into a city of slums under Didi, Left: Amit Shah | Kolkata News

4 min readKolkataApr 23, 2026 03:56 AM IST Launching a scathing attack on TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and the CPI(M), Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed Wednesday that West Bengal’s capital had turned into a “city of slums” under their rule. Shah was addressing a rally in North Dumdum on the first day of his campaign for the Phase-2 of state Assembly elections, slated for April 29. Referring to Kolkata, Shah lamented: “Under Left and Didi’s rule, the entire city has become a city of slums. While many cities in the country have started to become slum free, Didi (Mamata) does not consider it necessary. She secures her vote bank by bringing in these infiltrators into the slums.” Urging the voters to “free” the state from what he called the “clutches of infiltrators” and bring back the “old pride of West Bengal”, the Home Minister said: “ For years in Sandeshkhali, an infiltrator carried out atrocities on women, but the CM kept quiet because he was an infiltrator and a TMC worker.” Referring to the …

Mamata ‘Didi’ sends sweets, flowers to ‘Tarique bhai’ after landslide win in Bangladesh elections| India News

Mamata ‘Didi’ sends sweets, flowers to ‘Tarique bhai’ after landslide win in Bangladesh elections| India News

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly sent flowers and sweets to Bangladesh Prime Minister-elect and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman after his party’s ‘historic’ victory in the recently concluded general elections. Earlier on Friday, Mamata congratulated the citizens of Bangladesh as well as ‘Tarique Bhai’. (File Photo) BNP Media Cell member Atiqur Rahman Ruman accepted the gifts during the evening at the party chairman’s political office in Gulshan, Bangladesh’s state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported. ALSO READ | Modi receives invite to attend Bangladesh PM-elect Tarique Rahman’s oath ceremony: Will he attend? ‘Didi’ congratulates ‘Tarique bhai’ Earlier on Friday, Mamata, often referred to as ‘Didi’, congratulated the citizens of Bangladesh as well as ‘Tarique Bhai’ and conveyed greetings to the neighbouring nation ahead of the holy month of Ramzan. “My hearty congratulations, Shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them. For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all …

O’Romeo: How Did Shahid Kapoor’s Hussain Ustara & Triptii Dimri’s Alleged Sapna Didi Die In Real Life

O’Romeo: How Did Shahid Kapoor’s Hussain Ustara & Triptii Dimri’s Alleged Sapna Didi Die In Real Life

Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo True Story (Photo Credit – Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment) Shahid Kapoor’s latest film O’Romeo is now running in theaters. The movie is receiving strong audience response, particularly for Shahid’s impressive performance. However, many of you might be unaware that O’Romeo is not merely a romantic action thriller; it’s based on the real-life story of Hussain Ustara, the character Shahid plays in the movie. The story of Hussain Ustara began in India after Independence. At that time, the Mumbai crime scene witnessed a major rise, including the emergence of the famous gangster, Dawood Ibrahim. Hussain Ustara In Real Life? Hussain Ustara, aka Hussain Shaikh, emerged as an underworld figure in the 1980s and 1990s. At this time, he was running his own gang in Mumbai and dominated the entire scenario. The word ‘Ustara’ means ‘razor’. Hussain allegedly committed violent acts against his adversaries with the help of a razor. These actions earned him the nickname Hussain Ustara. In the O’Romeo movie, Shahid Kapoor played the role of Ustara. However, it may be noted that …

‘Didi Ki Rasoi’ to open at 19 major bus depots in Bihar

‘Didi Ki Rasoi’ to open at 19 major bus depots in Bihar

After successfully operating more than 300 kitchen units across Bihar, the government-supported community kitchen initiative “Didi Ki Rasoi”, run by women self-help groups (SHGs), will now be extended to 19 major bus depots in the state, officials said. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with Deputy CMSamrat Choudhary visit women-run kitchen cum canteen at New Police Line in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT) Canteens under the Jeevika Didi’s Kitchen Scheme will be opened at bus depots in Bankipur, Ara, Biharsharif, Phulwarisharif, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Motihari, Chhapra, Siwan, Darbhanga, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Nawada, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Munger, Purnea and Saharsa, with scope for further expansion, according to transport department officials. Bihar’s minister for transport and rural development, Shravan Kumar, announced the decision at a programme marking the conclusion of Saras Mela in Patna on Sunday. Saras Mela is a flagship fair showcasing rural crafts and livelihoods, with a focus on promoting women-led SHGs. Officials said that the move followed the minister’s recent inspections of several bus depots, including Nawada, where he expressed dissatisfaction over the quality of existing food and beverage facilities. …