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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…

02 Apr

Mamata Banerjee Alleges BJP Conspiracy to Impose President’s Rule Amid Malda Hostage Crisis

anuprova EditorNorth Bengal, West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled explosive allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that a recent hostage crisis in Malda is part of a larger "game plan" to derail the upcoming Assembly elections and force the imposition of President’s Rule in the state. The controversy stems from a dramatic standoff on Wednesday in Malda’s Kaliachak-II block, where seven judicial officers—including three women and a five-year-old child—were held hostage for over nine hours by a mob of villagers. The protesters were reportedly agitated over the mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during a Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

01 Apr

Oracle Slashes 12,000 Jobs in India Amid Global Restructuring; More Cuts Expected Within 30 Days

anuprova EditorBusiness

In a massive blow to the Indian tech sector, U.S.-based software giant Oracle has reportedly laid off approximately 12,000 employees across its India development centers as part of a sweeping global restructuring. The move, which surfaced early on April 1, 2026, accounts for nearly 40% of the company's total global workforce reduction of 30,000 personnel. Impacted staff across major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune reported receiving "brutal" termination emails as early as 6:00 AM, informing them that their roles were being eliminated immediately due to "organizational changes" aimed at streamlining operations. Sources within the company’s human resources department have…