Author: Arijit Bose

Illegal Kidney Trade Expands: ₹60 Lakh Deal Exposes Kanpur Racket

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: A major illegal organ trafficking network has come under scrutiny in Kanpur after reports of a kidney deal worth ₹60 lakh surfaced, raising serious concerns about the growing black market for organ transplants in India. The case has triggered a joint investigation by police and the health department, with more than 50 hospitals now under the scanner. Officials revealed that three private hospitals linked to the racket are being probed, including one operating without valid registration. Authorities became aware of the issue only after it came to light publicly,…

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Akhilesh vs Yogi: Women-Centric Politics Heats Up in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A fierce political battle over women’s welfare and safety is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh, with Akhilesh Yadav stepping up efforts to attract female voters, a segment long seen as a stronghold of Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The renewed push comes as the Samajwadi Party attempts to rebuild its image among women voters, many of whom were perceived to have distanced themselves during the party’s previous tenure. The BJP’s decisive victory in the 2017 Assembly elections was, in part, attributed to concerns over women’s…

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Mayawati Revives Western UP Pitch with Old Dreams and a New Strategy

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a calculated political move, Mayawati, national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, has once again brought the demand for a separate Western Uttar Pradesh and a dedicated High Court bench to the forefront. Using the inauguration of the first phase of the Noida International Airport as a backdrop, her renewed push signals more than emotional rhetoric—it reflects a long-term political strategy aimed at reshaping the party’s relevance in the region. Mayawati asserted that the conceptual groundwork and initial development of the Jewar airport project began during her tenure, positioning…

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MI, RCB DOMINATE TATA IPL 2026 PLAYOFFS PREDICTIONS, DC STAND OUT AS A DEFINITIVE PICK

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Speaking on Star Sports & JioHotstar, JioStar experts Faf du Plessis, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammad Kaif, Hanuma Vihari, Piyush Chawla, Saba Karim, Sanjay Bangar and Lakshmipathy Balaji shared their predictions for the playoff contenders in the TATA IPL 2026. While Mumbai Indians were a unanimous favourite across most experts, the last year’s two finalists, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, also found strong backing. Faf du Plessis picked MI, RCB, PBKS and one out of DC or CSK as his four teams to make…

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“THIS PERFORMANCE AGAINST DELHI IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF MOHAMMED SHAMI’S ROAD TO REDEMPTION” – CHETESHWAR PUJARA

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Delhi Capitals clinched a six-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants in TATA IPL 2026, riding on Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten half-century after coming in as an impact player. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Cheteshwar Pujara and Piyush Chawla discussed Rizvi’s clutch performance, Kuldeep Yadav’s transformation, and Lungi Ngidi continuing from where he left off in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Cheteshwar Pujara praised DC’s move to bring in Sameer Rizvi as the impact player:…

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“RISHABH PANT PUTS HIMSELF UNDER TREMENDOUS PRESSURE BY OPENING THE BATTING”: KEVIN PIETERSEN

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Delhi Capitals got off the mark in their opening game of TATA IPL 2026 with a nervy win against the Lucknow Super Giants. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, JioStar experts Kevin Pietersen and Irfan Pathan shared their thoughts on Sameer Rizvi’s coming-of-age knock, Rishabh Pant’s batting position, and DC’s last-minute change in the batting order, sending in Tristan Stubbs ahead of David Miller. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, JioStar expert Kevin Pietersen heaped praise on Sameer Rizvi while recalling…

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Maharashtra CM Leads Development of Landmark 100,000-Capacity Cricket Stadium, Elevating the State’s Global Sporting Ambitions

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a significant step towards reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as a global sporting destination, a strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership of  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). As part of this initiative, Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed discussions to chart the roadmap for this landmark infrastructure project. The proposed stadium, with a planned seating capacity of 100,000 spectators, is envisioned to…

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JioStar Powers TATA IPL to Its Biggest-Ever Opening Weekend

Arijit Bose

TATA IPL 2026 opening weekend reach crosses 515 million across all screens CTV reach up goes up by 30%, concurrency grows 61% First two matches TVR on LTV grows by 24% Mumbai: JioStar reaffirmed its status as the undisputed home of sports with the biggest ever opening weekend of TATA IPL. On the back of 200+ run chases across the first two matches, the opening weekend of the 2026 edition scaled new peaks on reach and consumption across both Star Sports Network and JioHotstar. Driven by the two high-scoring games,…

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“WOKE UP IN THE MORNING WITH A LITTLE BIT OF NERVES; RICKY PONTING KEPT ME CALM AND COLLECTED” – COOPER CONNOLLY

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Cooper Connolly made a dream debut to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the TATA IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, Connolly, along with JioStar expert Anil Kumble, discussed his match-winning knock on debut, GT’s bowling tactics, and the impact of the ever-dependable Yuzvendra Chahal. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, Cooper Connolly spoke about his TATA IPL debut and getting to play alongside Captain Shreyas Iyer: “I woke up in the morning…

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“SHUBMAN GILL’S CAPTAINCY LEFT A BIT TO BE DESIRED”: AAKASH CHOPRA

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Punjab Kings opened their TATA IPL 2026 campaign with a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Aakash Chopra and Sanjay Bangar spoke about Punjab’s strong start, highlighting their disciplined bowling and leadership, while also analysing Cooper Connolly’s composed knock and the areas Gujarat Titans need to improve. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Aakash Chopra reflected on Punjab Kings’ winning start to the season: “This is their sixth consecutive season where they have won their opening game. In…

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