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Fashion designer, 23 criminal cases: Who is Agnimitra Paul? BJP’s frontrunner to be next Bengal CM

Fashion designer, 23 criminal cases: Who is Agnimitra Paul? BJP’s frontrunner to be next Bengal CM

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Amid Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to resign as West Bengal’s chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party’s announcement of oath-taking on May 9, speculation is rife on who will get the top post in the state. Among a few frontrunners is BJP leader Agnimitra Paul, who won from Asansol Dakshin in 2026 assembly polls. Agnimitra Paul’s social media says that she was a fashion designer before turning to politics. (Facebook/Agnimitra Paul) A BJP leader told Hindustan Times on Monday, May 4, that BJP’s Bengal vice-president Agnimitra Paul is among the names being considered for chief minister post “Adhikari is on the list. Some leaders have also proposed the names of Rajya Sabha member and state president Samik Bhattacharya and state vice-president Agnimitra Paul, who has won from Asansol Dakshin,” the BJP leader said on condition of anonymity. Track live updates of West Bengal government formation here Who is Agnimitra Paul Defeating TMCs Tapas Banerjee, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul won in Asansol Dakshin with a margin of over 40,000 votes, according to the Election Commission of India. According …

EXCLUSIVE: After King, Main Hoon Na 2 front-runner to be Shah Rukh Khan’s next; Farah Khan cracks double role idea for SRK

EXCLUSIVE: After King, Main Hoon Na 2 front-runner to be Shah Rukh Khan’s next; Farah Khan cracks double role idea for SRK

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After the much-anticipated King, Shah Rukh Khan is likely to reunite with filmmaker Farah Khan after almost 12 years. For a very long time, there has been chatter about Farah working on the Main Hoon Na 2 script. Now, Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Main Hoon Na 2 is emerging as the front-runner to be King Khan’s next big-screen outing. Sources reveal that conversations between SRK and Farah are going strong, marking what could be their return to collaboration after a long gap. Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan share a successful history, having delivered some of Hindi cinema’s most iconic films together. Their last collaboration was Happy New Year in 2014, which went on to become a box-office success. Before that, Om Shanti Om in 2007, and Main Hoon Na, released in 2004, which set a benchmark as a stylish entertainer, packed with patriotism, action, emotion and humor. Now, two decades later, Main Hoon Na 2 is taking shape as a big sequel while retaining the soul of the original. According to our sources, “Farah Khan …

Is Callum Turner the frontrunner for next James Bond movie? Here’s what we know

Is Callum Turner the frontrunner for next James Bond movie? Here’s what we know

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Actor Callum Turner is now a big favourite to take over as James Bond. Bookmakers have sharply cut his odds from 5/2 to 7/4, pushing him past Henry Cavill, Theo James and Harris Dickinson, The Telegraph reported. Many now see him as the most likely successor to Daniel Craig. Callum Turner gained fame with his roles in the Fantastic Beasts films and Masters of the Air.(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) As per The Telegraph, Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie, and the script is being written by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steve Knight. Fans are anticipating an official announcement very soon. Career momentum and public attention Turner, 35, is best known for Masters of the Air and the Fantastic Beasts films. He has steadily risen in Hollywood. His role as WWII pilot Bucky Egan in Masters of the Air received praise worldwide, and films like The Boys in the Boat gave a boost to his success. His high-profile romance with Dua Lipa has also brought extra attention to his name. Also read: Shanaya Kapoor stuns in …

Hardware executive tipped as front-runner to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO: report

Hardware executive tipped as front-runner to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO: report

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Published on: Nov 18, 2025 09:33 am IST Apple is ramping up succession planning efforts, zeroing in on potential candidates to succeed Tim Cook as CEO as early as next year. Apple is ramping up succession planning efforts, zeroing in on potential candidates to succeed Tim Cook as CEO as early as next year. A hardware executive from the company is tipped as the front-runner to succeed Cook. Tim Cook was appointed chief executive of Apple in 2011 (REUTERS) People familiar with the matter told the Financial Times that Apple’s board of directors and senior executives have recently intensified efforts to find a successor to Tim Cook, who has led the $4 trillion company for more than 14 years. Who could be the new CEO of Apple? John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, is widely seen as Cook’s most likely successor, FT reported. However, no final decisions have been made yet. If Ternus does succeed Cook as the CEO of the iPhone maker, it will put an executive from the hardware side …

Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 winner: Commoner Aneesh emerges as the frontrunner | Malayalam News

Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 winner: Commoner Aneesh emerges as the frontrunner | Malayalam News

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Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 winner: The grand finale of Mohanlal-hosted Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 is just hours away, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who among the finalists, Anumol, Aneesh, Akbar, Nevin, and Shanavas, will lift the trophy this year. According to current trends and polls, Aneesh appears to be the front-runner to win Bigg Boss Malayalam 7. Close behind him in the race is Anumol, followed by Akbar, Nevin, and Shanavas. Aneesh emerged as one of the strongest contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7. He consistently spoke his mind without hesitation, maintained a firm stance in most situations, and often motivated his fellow housemates, even if his constant reminders and guidance sometimes came across as irritating. However, towards the end of the season, his image took a slight hit due to an unconvincing love angle with Anumol. Story continues below this ad Actress Anumol remained one of the most active contestants throughout Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, consistently participating in tasks and discussions. However, her journey was also marked by …

How Prasidh Krishna refined his bowling skills to become IPL 2025’s Purple Cap frontrunner | Ipl News

How Prasidh Krishna refined his bowling skills to become IPL 2025’s Purple Cap frontrunner | Ipl News

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Prasidh Krishna couldn’t have chosen a more ironic nickname than ‘skiddyy’ for his Instagram profile. Ask any batsman who has fronted up to Prasidh, they will tell you what surprises them the most is the bounce he generates. At 1.88m, he is unique among Indian seamers. Having spent a major part of the last three years in and out battling injuries, there were concerns whether Indian cricket would ever get to see the real potential of Prasidh. And after biding time to regain full-fitness, the 29-year-old is beginning to live up to the promise. As the Indian Premier League resumes on Saturday, the Gujarat Titans pacer is the frontrunner in the race for Purple Cap with 20 wickets from 11 matches. Without being rapid, Prasidh has the skillset to make things happen. This season, Prasidh has also come across a more refined bowler. “What he has done in IPL is he has really improved his length. And he has understood his bowling and the sense of how much to use his variations with clarity,” says …

Raid 2 Box Office Early Estimates Day 10: Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller eyes Rs 6 crore, remains Bollywood’s frontrunner

Raid 2 Box Office Early Estimates Day 10: Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller eyes Rs 6 crore, remains Bollywood’s frontrunner

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Raid 2 Box Office Early Estimates Day 10: Raid 2, which has arrived seven years after the original film, Raid, begin its box office journey on May 1, 2025. Starring Ajay Devgn, the gripping crime thriller will complete 10 days of its theatrical run today. Also featuring Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh, Raid 2 looks to net Rs 6 crore. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 has been a frontrunner at the Hindi box office while leaving behind its competitors, Kesari Chapter 2 and The Bhootnii. Early estimates suggest that the Ajay Devgn and Vaani Kapoor starrer will earn in the range of Rs 6 crore on the 10th day, which coincides with the Saturday holiday. The jump comes amid the national matters, which lately shifted the focus of the prospective audience. Raid 2, including other releases like Kesari 2, faced the heat of the scenario. This is to note that the Raid sequel is all set to enter the Rs 100 crore club today. It will surpass the mark while achieving its first major milestone of its theatrical run. As of …

Shubman Gill frontrunner for Test captaincy after Rohit Sharma steps down

Shubman Gill frontrunner for Test captaincy after Rohit Sharma steps down

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Opener Shubhman Gill is the front-runner to captain the men’s Test team after incumbent Rohit Sharma announced his retirement on Wednesday. On a day The Indian Express reported that the selectors had decided to remove Rohit Sharma as captain because of his poor form in Test cricket, Sharma took to Instagram to announce that he was stepping away from Test cricket. “Hello everyone I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years,” Rohit said along with a photo of his Test cap in an Instagram Story.   (LEFT) Rohit Sharma announced his retirement through his Instagram Stories; (RIGHT) Rohit seen during India’s tour of Australia. (PHOTOs: Rohit Sharma Instagram; AP)   Story continues below this ad The Indian Express understands that the senior selection committee headed by former India all rounder Ajit Agarkar is of the opinion that 25-year-old Gill is the ideal candidate to take over as Test …

Why is Parvesh Verma the front-runner for the chief minister post? Explained – India TV

Why is Parvesh Verma the front-runner for the chief minister post? Explained – India TV

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Image Source : X Pravesh Verma with BJP supporters Delhi Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma emerged as a giant killer after defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi seat. Verma, a former member of the Lok Sabha, sent a shocker among AAP supporters as Kejriwal was the main face of the party. Verma made Kejriwal bite the dust with over 3,000 votes in a high-stakes contest. As it is part of the poll strategy, the BJP did not announce the name of the chief minister face, which drew severe criticism from AAP. Kejriwal’s party mocked the BJP, saying ‘Bina dulha ke baraat’. But, with the outstanding results for the BJP, it is clear that the strategy of not announcing CM candidate worked in the Delhi Assembly elections.  Now, there is a strong buzz that Verma is a strong contender for the chief minister post as he was among top local leaders who led the poll campaign for the party. Here are the reasons …

Rohan Jaitley Emerges as Frontrunner for BCCI’s Joint Secretary Post

Rohan Jaitley Emerges as Frontrunner for BCCI’s Joint Secretary Post

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The DDCA president Rohan Jaitley has emerged as the front-runner to take over the role of BCCI joint secretary. With the election set to take play at a Special General Meeting on March 01, at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, Jaitley appears to be the leading candidate for the vacant position. The BCCI has informed all state associations about the upcoming election, with the appointment of the new joint secretary being the sole agenda of the meeting. The position has remained unoccupied since Devajit Saikia was promoted to secretary after Jay Shah named as ICC Chairman in december 2024. According to the SGM notice, “Notice is hereby given for a Special General Meeting of the BCCI which will be held at 12:00 PM IST on March 1, at BCCI headquarters at Mumbai, to transact the business of Election and Induction of the Joint Secretary of BCCI.” Rohan Jaitley (image: X) This will be the second SGM in less than two months, following the previous one held on January 12, where Saikia was elected as the …