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Local pitch, softer tone, welfare focus: How BJP breached the Bengal fortress

Local pitch, softer tone, welfare focus: How BJP breached the Bengal fortress

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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) bid to shed the “Bohiragoto” (outsider) tag, success in stoking the fear of illegal immigrants, and a campaign that avoided personal comments on West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee, even while highlighting misgovernance, worked in West Bengal, giving the party its first-ever electoral success in the state, party leaders said. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate the majority in the West Bengal assembly elections, in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI) Till around 11.30pm, the BJP had won 206 assembly seats – ensuring that the state that birthed Syama Prasad Mookerjee, founder of the BJP’s progenitor- the Jana Sangh, will have its first BJP CM. Track latest updates in assembly elections 2026 here Leaders cited above also credited the party’s localised campaign, which used slogans such as “Joy Ma Kali” and “Joy Ma Durga” instead of “Joy Shree Ram” and a focus on booth- level management, for its victory. “The Lotus blooms in West Bengal! The 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections will be remembered forever. People’s power has prevailed and BJP’s …

DMK’s fortress of Chennai breached like never before

DMK’s fortress of Chennai breached like never before

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TVK supporters celebrate after the party won the assembly elections. | Photo Credit: Ragur R As the counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections is underway, it is evident that the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, has swept all but two of the 16 assembly constituencies in the State’s capital Chennai.  This included the defeat of Chief Minister MK Stalin from Kolathur constituency in the hands of TVK’s VS Babu. This is the first instance of an incumbent CM losing his seat since the defeat of late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa from Bargur constituency in 1996.  Published – May 04, 2026 05:58 pm 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

Can Delhi Capitals Seal Win at Bengaluru Fortress?

Can Delhi Capitals Seal Win at Bengaluru Fortress?

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IPL 2026 RCB vs DC Playing 11: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off against Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals on April 18 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Bengaluru has been in hot form, winning four out of five games, while Delhi Capitals have two wins out of four games. With RCB comfortably sitting in the second position, Delhi are reeling in the sixth position of the IPL 2026 points table. Both sides have met on 33 occasions, where RCB has 20 wins, while DC have 12 wins, and one game ended with no result. Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, DC captain Axar Patel said, “I am going to bowl first. The wicket looks nice and hard. Since it’s a day game, it might be a bit slow. Also, Chinnaswamy is usually a chasing ground, so we would like to chase.” “That’s why we decided to bowl first. We are going with the same XI. (On having a long break) If you’re winning, the break would be …

Iran’s hackers strike where it hurts most? IRGC shadows breach US’ FBI fortress, attacks Kash Patel?

Iran’s hackers strike where it hurts most? IRGC shadows breach US’ FBI fortress, attacks Kash Patel?

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Published on Mar 29, 2026 01:24 am IST As tensions in the Iran war shift on the battlefield, a new front appears to be opening in cyberspace. A pro-Iran hacker group claims it breached the personal email of the FBI chief, leaking sensitive material and raising serious questions about U.S. cyber defenses. The alleged attack comes just as Donald Trump pauses strikes and extends a key deadline, insisting talks are progressing. But Tehran denies any negotiations, even as cyber incidents escalate. With defence contractors also reportedly targeted, the conflict may now be spilling into America’s digital core in ways few expected.   News / Videos / Iran’s hackers strike where it hurts most? IRGC shadows breach US’ FBI fortress, attacks Kash Patel? 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

Real Madrid set to transform Santiago Bernabeu from football fortress into tennis arena for Madrid Open spectacle| Football News

Real Madrid set to transform Santiago Bernabeu from football fortress into tennis arena for Madrid Open spectacle| Football News

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Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is set for a temporary transformation, as the football venue will double up as a hub of practice courts for the upcoming Madrid Open. The clay-court event, an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament, is scheduled to begin on April 22. According to a report in The New York Times, the Bernabéu will serve as a training venue for players during the tournament. The decision is largely driven by the stadium’s close proximity to the players’ hotel, making it a convenient option for tennis stars. It also aligns well with Real Madrid’s schedule, as the club will be away from home for much of that period. The transformation is made possible by the stadium’s state-of-the-art retractable pitch, a standout feature of its $1 billion renovation completed in 2023. The system allows the playing surface to be divided into six sections and stored underground in a controlled environment. While the grass is preserved below, the surface above can be repurposed, in this case into clay practice courts for the …

Faf du Plessis says Kolkata Knight Riders must turn Eden Gardens into a spin fortress | Cricket News

Faf du Plessis says Kolkata Knight Riders must turn Eden Gardens into a spin fortress | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 18, 2026 03:38 PM IST Former South Africa captain Faf Du Plessis urged Kolkata Knight Riders to build their campaign around spin, particularly due to the pair of ace spinners they have in their ranks in Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine. Du Plessis said that KKR should be asking for spinning tracks at the Eden Gardens; the franchise had publicly voiced their displeasure at the conditions that were on offer for them at their home ground last season. Du Plessis pointed out that the nature of their pitches at home games can have a big impact on KKR’s performance this season. “If I was part of the KKR team management, I would ask the groundsman to make the wicket spin-friendly. KKR are blessed to have two absolute cannons in Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. They are two of the best T20 spinners in the game right now,” he said on JioHotstar. “Both, Varun and Narine, have to be in the game. If they play on surfaces where they are not in contention, …

On this day: Rishabh Pant’s knock for the ages helps India conquer the Gabba fortress | Cricket News

On this day: Rishabh Pant’s knock for the ages helps India conquer the Gabba fortress | Cricket News

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India’s series win against Australia in 2018/19 was seen by many as one of the most significant moments in the team’s Test history. However, there is a good chance that Indian fans might not even place that among the favourite memories of seeing their side play Test cricket in Australia. That position might be taken by what India went and did in their subsequent tour Down Under, all of which culminated in Rishabh Pant etching his name permanently in the fond memories of cricket fans from his country and India confirming a second consecutive series win in the country by becoming the first team to beat Australia at the Gabba since Viv Richards’s world-beating West Indies side of 1988. Then 2018/19 series may have been the first time that an Asian team had beaten Australia in a Test series played at the latter’s home. At the same time, there were some murmurs of the fact that this was an Australian side still recovering from 2018 ball tampering scandal and without Steve Smith and David Warner. …

Pets, planes and a ‘fortress’: inside Trump’s raid on Maduro

Pets, planes and a ‘fortress’: inside Trump’s raid on Maduro

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President Donald Trump watched a live feed of US forces dramatically seizing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the climax of a meticulous, months-long operation. Pets, planes and a ‘fortress’: inside Trump’s raid on Maduro From American spies in Caracas to a picture of the leftist leader blindfolded and handcuffed, here is a blow-by-blow account of how “Operation Absolute Resolve” stunned the world. – ‘What he ate’ – US intelligence agents had been secretly monitoring leftist Maduro’s every movement since August, despite his widely reported efforts to regularly change locations as tensions mounted with Washington. “How he moved, where he lived, where he traveled, what he ate, what he wore what were his pets,” Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine said Saturday as he described the surveillance. The mission also involved months of “pinpoint” planning and rehearsal. Trump said US forces built a replica house identical to the one where Maduro was staying. The US military was ready by early December but waited for a window of “aligned events,” including the weather. Trump said he initially ordered …

4 matches: 3 wins, 1 NR – DY Patil Stadium, India’s new fortress in Navi Mumbai?

4 matches: 3 wins, 1 NR – DY Patil Stadium, India’s new fortress in Navi Mumbai?

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“As soon as the venue shifted from Bengaluru to here, we all started messaging in the group, ‘We were manifesting this and it happened!’” These were Harmanpreet Kaur’s words in the press conference about the DY Patil Stadium after India lifted the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title late on Sunday. Jemimah Rodrigues, the star Indian batter, also had similar sentiments after her match-winning century against heavyweights Australia in the semi-finals regarding the venue, which is essentially her home ground as a khadoos Mumbai cricketer. Having first hosted a women’s international match only three years ago in December 2022, the DY Patil stadium, located in the suburb of Nerul in Navi Mumbai, has quickly turned into a fan favourite venue within the Indian setup. The fact that the stadium has never disappointed with a large number of fans thronging the arena even during insignificant match days has helped. “The biggest thing is, there has always been a good crowd here [DY Patil] and they are very supportive,” said Harmanpreet. It was no different this …

New Study eries Reveal Ancient Egyptian Fortress Once Lined with 500 Trees

New Study eries Reveal Ancient Egyptian Fortress Once Lined with 500 Trees

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Archaeologists from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have found new details about the design and functions of a fortress in Sinai desert. Residing at the site of Tell Abu Saifi, this fortress was rebuilt and modified over centuries. These new findings suggest that it had an elaborate landscape of 500 trees leading to its entrance about 2000 years ago. These trees were likely planted in clay-lined circles on both sides of a road. the fortress was in use when Ptolemy I — a general of Alexander the Great — and his descendants ruled Egypt. Trees, Moats, and Defense According to the new findings reported by Sky News Arabia, the fortress was surrounded by a trench (a moat) that was more than 6.6 feet (2 meters) deep. This trench would have helped soldiers defend the fortress. The Ptolemies faced a number of adversaries at different times, including the Seleucid Empire, the Roman Republic and rebel groups operating in Egypt. Clay planting circles may have been used to plant trees in Ptolemaic Egypt, Elizabeth Macaulay, a …