Papia Adhikari claims firecrackers cure diseases at Kali Puja event | Kolkata News

BJP’s Tollygunge MLA Papia Adhikari KOLKATA: Days after chief minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a special message on bursting loud firecrackers during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations, BJP’s Tollygunge MLA Papia Adhikari claimed that bursting firecrackers can cure several diseases.Papia Adhikari, the MLA from Tollygunge, had gone to inaugurate a Kali Puja in her constituency.As she…

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India’s crypto tax could hurt blockchain innovation: Buterin

MUMBAI: India’s cryptocurrency tax regime could hamper blockchain innovation and undermine the country’s potential to become a hub for building core blockchain infrastructure, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said.Speaking on the sidelines of Devcon, Ethereum’s annual global developer conference, in Mumbai, the 32-year-old Russian-Canadian programmer said the 30% tax on crypto gains and 1% tax deducted…

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As Magnus Carlsen and 23 others await, Total Chess chief defends fast classical-only group stage: ‘Good way to do it’ | Exclusive | Chess News

Total Chess chief Kjell Madland defends fast classical-only group stage NEW DELHI: World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen and 23 other players are set to take over the board at the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot in Budapest, but the build-up to the event has been shadowed by questions about its format.Speaking exclusively to TimesofIndia.com,…

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AFMS SSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2026: Applications begin today for 120 posts

AFMS Recruitment 2026: Applications Open Today for 120 Medical Officer Posts, Check Eligibility and Selection Process AFMS Recruitment 2026: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) has commenced the online application process for the recruitment of Medical Officers under the Short Service Commission (SSC) today, November 9, 2026. Eligible male and female Indian citizens with an…

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Shweta Tiwari’s secret to fitness at 46: Trainer reveals how the TV star incorporates movements into her routine |

All you need to know about Shweta Tiwari’s fitness regimen and how a simple habit of hers helps her maintain her fitness. (Instagram) Shweta Tiwari is a beloved name across the country and has appeared in fan-favourite roles in multiple TV shows over the years. At 46, the actress continues to be a powerhouse, stunning…

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Daily Shani, 9 November 2026: Clear Agreements, Clean Desks

Note: These daily predictions are based on your Vedic Moon sign (Chandra Rashi)Saturn continues its transit through Pisces, extending the period of testing around self‑identity, well‑being, and everyday routines. The Moon travels through Libra throughout the day, drawing focus to relationships, contracts, and personal limits. Monday and the Amavasya phase bring a sense of closure,…

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‘Karnataka needs no permission for Mekedatu’: DK Shivakumar on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s letter to PM Modi | India News

NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday asserted that there is “no need of permission” to build the Mekedatu reservoir across the Cauvery river, which has been at the centre of a long-standing water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and neighbouring Tamil Nadu.Shivakumar’s remarks came after his Tamil Nadu counteprart C Joseph Vijay wrote to…

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‘Immigration policy too tough’: 5 key takeaways from Trump’s 60 minutes interview after midterm setback

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war with Iran contributed to the Republican Party’s losses in the midterm elections, while conceding that his administration’s deportation drive may have been too harsh and expressing willingness to work with Democrats on immigration reform.In an interview with CBS News on…

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Mumbai AQI 30% better than last Diwali’s, but plunges at night | Mumbai News

Diwali celebrations in Mumbai this year experienced a notable improvement in air quality compared to last year. MUMBAI: Diwali celebrations began with the city enjoying much cleaner air over last year’s but the quality plunged to poor/hazardous at several places amid the firecracker-bursting. In the murk glistened a thin silver lining: firecracker noise levels are…

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