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20 Apr

Election Official Defends Purge of 58 Lakh Voters as Necessary Roll Cleanup

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal, West Bengal

The Election Commission of India’s top electoral officer for West Bengal has stepped forward to defend the controversial deletion of 58 lakh names from the state’s electoral rolls, asserting that the move was a necessary component of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Addressing growing concerns from the public and political factions, the official maintained that the mass exclusions were part of a standard, data-driven purification process. The primary objective, according to the Commission, was to update the rolls by systematically identifying and removing names of individuals who have either passed away, permanently shifted out of their registered constituencies, or…

18 Apr

WhatsApp Business Rolls Out Advanced Filtering to Curb Spam Overload

anuprova EditorTechnology

Meta has officially rolled out an enhanced filtering system for WhatsApp Business, aimed at providing relief to entrepreneurs and customer support teams frequently overwhelmed by unsolicited messages. This update introduces sophisticated sorting capabilities, allowing business owners to isolate critical customer inquiries from automated marketing noise and potential spam. By leveraging new tab-based categorization, users can now instantly filter their inboxes by "Unread," "Groups," or custom labels, effectively decluttering their workspace in seconds. For small business owners who rely on WhatsApp as a primary communication channel, this update addresses a long-standing pain point. Previously, high-volume accounts often struggled to distinguish genuine…

17 Apr

TCS HR in Nashik Allegedly Tells Woman to Ignore Sexual Harassment

anuprova EditorCrime

A disturbing report has emerged from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, where a female employee was allegedly discouraged by Human Resources from reporting a sexual harassment incident. The employee claimed she was subjected to inappropriate behavior by a senior colleague, but when she sought help from the HR department, the response was dismissive. According to the victim, she was told that "these things happen" and was advised to keep quiet to avoid complications. This dismissive attitude has sparked significant outrage online, as it highlights a systemic failure to protect employees even within major global corporations. The incident has raised…

16 Apr

Cooch Behar: Home voting process begins in Haldibari

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal

As the 2026 Assembly elections approach, electoral activity in the Cooch Behar district has intensified. On Thursday, the "Home Voting" initiative—a process allowing citizens to cast their votes from home—was launched across various areas of the Haldibari block to facilitate disabled and elderly voters. Early that morning, election officials departed from the Haldibari BDO office under tight security, carrying ballot boxes and necessary equipment as they set out for the voters' residences. In accordance with the Election Commission's guidelines, this special arrangement is primarily intended for voters who are unable to visit polling booths due to physical illness or advanced…

14 Apr

Nifty Eyeing 24,000 Milestone as Easing Geopolitical Tensions Spark Relief Rally

anuprova EditorBusiness

The Indian equity markets are braced for a bullish opening this Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 index widely expected to reclaim the psychologically significant 24,000 mark following a de-escalation in Middle Eastern tensions. Market sentiment has shifted overnight as renewed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran have triggered a cooling effect on global crude oil prices, providing much-needed breathing room for import-dependent economies like India. Analysts suggest that the potential for a structured peace proposal has lured institutional investors back into the fold, reversing a multi-day sell-off driven by regional instability. Technically, the index has formed…

10 Apr

Arjun Tendulkar’s Ignored Warning to KKR Resurfaces Following Mukul Choudhary’s Explosive Performance

anuprova EditorSports

A significant controversy has erupted in the IPL 2026 circuit as a previous warning from Arjun Tendulkar regarding the young sensation Mukul Choudhary has come to light, leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management facing intense scrutiny. It has been revealed that during the pre-season trials and domestic scouting sessions, Arjun Tendulkar—who had played extensively with Choudhary in the local circuits—had explicitly alerted several franchises, including KKR, about the youngster's lethal ability to exploit pace and his unconventional hitting range. Despite Tendulkar’s detailed insights into Choudhary’s technical strengths and his recommendation to secure him at the auction, KKR reportedly chose…

07 Apr

‘We Will Enter His House and Kill’: Abhishek Banerjee Issues Fierce Retort to Pakistani Minister’s Kolkata Threat

anuprova EditorIndia, West Bengal

Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has sparked a massive political and diplomatic stir with a fiery response to provocative remarks made by a Pakistani federal minister regarding the city of Kolkata. During a high-octane public rally, Banerjee took a defiant stand against the neighbor nation's rhetoric, declaring that if any external force dares to threaten the sovereignty of India or the peace of West Bengal, they will face a devastating consequence. Using aggressive and uncompromising language, the Diamond Harbour MP stated that India is no longer a nation that sits idle under threat, asserting that "we will enter…

06 Apr

iPhone 17 Pro Max Makes History with NASA’s Artemis II Mission Photos

anuprova EditorNASA, Technology

In a groundbreaking fusion of consumer technology and deep-space exploration, NASA has released a series of stunning images captured during the Artemis II mission using the iPhone 17 Pro Max. This marks the first time a standard consumer smartphone has been officially utilized to document a crewed lunar voyage, providing an intimate and high-definition look at humanity’s return to the Moon's vicinity. The images, which were captured on April 2, 2026, feature astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch gazing through the Orion spacecraft’s windows as the Earth recedes into a brilliant blue marble against the void. While the mission relies…

04 Apr

ECI Enforces Stringent Pre-Poll Measures: TMC Leaders Under Scrutiny, Security Recalled, and Official Suspended

anuprova EditorWest Bengal

In a major escalation of its oversight ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a series of high-impact measures to ensure a level playing field. On April 3, 2026, the Commission took "serious note" of a significant lapse in the state’s security deployment, revealing that over 2,100 police personnel had been assigned to provide personal cover for nearly 1,000 individuals, a vast majority of whom are leaders or supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Decrying the situation as an inequitable distribution of state resources, the ECI has directed the West Bengal…

03 Apr

Everything Apple Sale: Grab the iPhone 17 for Just Rs 44,768 at Croma’s Massive Electronics Event

anuprova EditorTechnology

Croma has officially brought back its highly anticipated "Everything Apple" sale, offering the latest iPhone 17 at a staggering effective price of just Rs 44,768. Starting today, April 3, 2026, and running through April 19, the retailer is slashing prices across the entire Apple ecosystem, including MacBooks, iPads, and wearables. The flagship deal on the iPhone 17—which originally launched at Rs 82,900 in late 2025—is achieved by "stacking" multiple layers of discounts. This includes an upfront 2% coupon discount, an exchange value of up to Rs 23,500 for old devices, an additional exchange bonus of Rs 8,000, and a further…