Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and his five Cabinet colleagues will hold their first meeting in Nabanna around noon on Monday and discuss issues including the implementation of the centrally funded health insurance scheme in Bengal, Ayushman Bharat and the closure of Bengal’s 569 km unfenced border with Bangladesh, government sources said.Sources said the five ministers who took oath along with Adhikari on Saturday – Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik, Ashok Kirtaniya and Khudiram Tudu are likely to get their portfolios on Monday. Cabinet expansion is expected later this week.The CM will hold his first meeting with the entire Bengal administration on Monday at Nabanna Assembly Hall and explain the BJP government’s roadmap for the next five years.

PM Narendra Modi had announced at a pre-poll rally in Bengal that the BJP cabinet in the state will approve the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in its first meeting. The scheme, which was opposed by the Mamata Banerjee administration, allows eligible families to receive up to Rs 5 lakh in annual health insurance coverage.Sources said another issue on which the new government will give top priority is fencing of the open 569 km border with Bangladesh. The state shares a 2,216.7 km long border with Bangladesh.The officer is likely to meet all IAS officers including District Magistrates at 4 pm. He is scheduled to meet police officers at 5 pm. Director General of Police SN Gupta had on Saturday night sent an “urgent” message to all police unit heads and asked them to attend a 5 pm meeting, where he said “law and order and related matters” would be discussed.CAPF cover will continue for CMThe government took several decisions before the cabinet and administrative meetings. The CAPF security cover provided to the officer by the Center will continue, though Bengal Police will also be part of it, an official said on Sunday. While the CM’s security is the responsibility of the state, the killing of Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath may have prompted the government to hand over his “closest security” to the CAPFs.Two IAS officers – P Promotho and Navneet Mittal – were appointed joint secretaries in the CM office on Sunday. Seven WBCS officers – Samrat Chakraborty, Amartya Chakraborty, Ayan Duttgupta, Rajarshi Nath, Surjit Roy, Pramit Das and Deep Bhaduri – were appointed senior deputy secretaries in the CMO. An official of the Lands and Land Reforms Department, Roy was the returning officer in Bhawanipur during the assembly elections. Adhikari won from Bhawanipur by defeating former CM Mamata Banerjee.16 officers who worked as CMO in the previous government were transferred on Saturday.“The previous government never cared for the brilliant IAS and IPS officers of the state. This often forced them to leave Bengal,” the officer told reporters on Saturday. “But this government needs these officers to implement policy decisions.”At least 46 WBCS (Executive) officers, who served as private secretaries and officers on special duty to ministers in the Trinamool government, have been assigned new responsibilities in the state administration.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had already organized a proper fast bowler’s night in Raipur. Four wickets, destruction in the powerplay, clever knuckleball, a yorker in the death overs and another step towards the purple cap. And then somehow he also played the shot of the match.

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Krunal Pandya did not hit five sixes while batting despite cramps. No late fight from Mumbai Indians. Even on the last ball there was no scuffle Game sealed for Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the last over of chasing the target, Bhuvneshwar Kumar hit a six over cover which completely turned the game.

And somehow, that one swing of the bat seemed bigger than the four wickets taken earlier in the night. Because without that six RCB might have been losing.

By then the game had turned into complete chaos. RCB were chasing 167 runs and looked largely in control thanks to Krunal Pandya’s fighting knock of 73 runs in 46 balls. But once the all-rounder fell after battling cramps for almost half his innings, Mumbai got one last chance.

Then came Jasprit Bumrah’s ridiculous 19th over. MI completely drained the pressure on RCB, forcing Raj Bawa to defend 15 runs in the final over. With wickets falling regularly and tension all around, Mumbai suddenly looked like the favorites again.

But refused to behave normally in the last over.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar moves from destroyer to finisher

Three wides. A no-ball. One wicket. Pure panic. There was everything but peace in that last over.

Even after the dismissal of Romario Shepherd in an attempt to push the pace, RCB somehow held on as Mumbai could not shut the door completely. Then came Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Now, this is a man whose job for most of his IPL life has been to wreck batting line-ups and not chase runs with sixes. His previous IPL six before this? Back in 2016.

Yes. 2016.

The same season in which he won the Purple Cap and helped Sunrisers Hyderabad win the title. And yet there he was at Raipur, when RCB were floundering, carelessly cutting Raj Bawa over cover for six, it was all part of the plan.

Just a neat cricket shot under ridiculous pressure. The dugout immediately exploded as everyone knew how huge that moment was. Mumbai lost control of the over right there.

That one shot completely changed the mood of the chase.

Kunal’s tight fight sets the stage for madness

The irony of the end was that Krunal Pandya had already done almost everything needed to win the game. RCB had a very bad start while chasing the target. Virat Kohli was out on zero for the second consecutive time. Devdutt Padikkal came soon after. Then Rajat Patidar also left.

At 39/3, Mumbai are right back into the contest. After this, Krunal went against his former franchise and gradually dragged RCB back to the target through his stubbornness.

He rebuilt carefully first before launching a clever attack on spin. But the real drama started when he started having body cramps in the final overs. At one time it seemed as if his legs had given up.

And then somehow, he managed to hit AM Ghazanfar for two consecutive sixes in the 18th over. His innings of 73 runs in 46 balls already looked like a match-winner.

But after his dismissal, it seemed that things were going to go waste for this all-rounder.

This is what made Bhuvneshwar’s six even bigger.

A fast bowler who had already taken four wickets somehow also hit the most important shot of the match. Only IPL can script this kind of nonsense properly sometimes.

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Candace Owens and Laura Loomer reignited their public feud on Ax with a series of intensely personal accusations. Loomer accused Owens of living a lavish lifestyle while falsely claiming to have financial struggles, while Owens responded with harsh comments about Loomer’s mental health and public reputation. The debate later escalated when Loomer brought Erica Kirk into the controversy and accused Owens of targeting her and spreading lies about others online.

The bitter online feud between Candace Owens and Laura Loomer took another ugly turn this weekend when both women exchanged deeply personal accusations across the Ax. What began as criticism over finances and influence soon turned into a public meltdown involving mental health claims, luxury lifestyle allegations, and fresh references to Erica Kirk.Within hours, the exchange attracted massive attention online. Screenshots of the back-and-forth went viral as users analyzed each allegation. Loomer accused Owens of pretending to be broke while living a lavish lifestyle, and Owens responded with harsh words about Loomer’s mental health and social status.

Candace Owens and Laura Loomer clash over money and “bankruptcy” claims

The feud intensified after Laura Loomer publicly questioned Candace Owens’s financial complaints. In a lengthy response posted on X, Loomer wrote:“You wear at least $2,000 in almost every episode of your show and you have two multi-million dollar homes worth at least $12 million in trust. As I exposed, you and your husband have a car collection worth $800,000 to $1 million. How are you almost “bankrupt”?You have to stop lying. You live a very luxurious life.Do I even need to know how many nannies and maids you have so people can see once again how much you lie??You also wear a $70,000 ring.The only person that can bankrupt you is your own mouth with the defamatory lies you speak about others.”The post quickly gained popularity online, garnering thousands of reposts and reactions from both supporters and critics. Many users focused on the increasingly personal nature of the attacks rather than the substantive political disagreement between the two conservative commentators.

Laura Loomer drags Erica Kirk into escalating Candace Owens feud

Candace Owens did not hold back from giving her reaction. he answered:“It’s getting boring Laura and you know it. You tried it and the public didn’t cut it. I’m sorry that people constantly take advantage of your various documented mental disorders. They see you as insects who will do their bidding, while they never have to invite you into their social circle for the same reason. Deep down you know it’s true and I’m sorry about that. You are neither accepted by anyone nor Is believed.”Loomer then reignited the controversy by accusing Owens of targeting Erica Kirk. she wrote:“What is becoming boring is your constant harassing @MrsEikaKirk and the way you lie about people (including me) because you enjoy lying about others because you are not satisfied with your life and many of the things you have.Even now you lie in your answers. You need to get help for your disorders. In my opinion you clearly have narcissistic personality disorder, you behave like someone who has postpartum psychosis and I have no desire to be part of your social circle. I live a fulfilling life with the people I love. You should be doing what you enjoy so much every day instead of trying to ruin @MrsEikaKirk’s life even more than it already is by murdering her husband and the father of her children.“

Hyderabad/New Delhi Amid disruptions in global energy supplies, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to use public transport and revive work from home, reduce dependence on petrol and diesel – which largely comes from imported crude – and conserve foreign exchange by avoiding foreign weddings and holidays as well as unnecessary gold purchases.The suggestions, seen as the harshest call given by the Prime Minister at an event in Hyderabad, come as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz nears completion of 75 days, with the government using multiple sources to procure oil and gas whose supply has been hit, pushing up crude oil prices for Indian refiners for the third consecutive month. So far, oil companies have not increased pump prices but are expected to do so in the next few days.

‘Need to save FGN exchange amid war crisis’

While many countries have resorted to WFH and other options to reduce fuel consumption apart from increasing fuel prices, India has so far avoided such steps. In recent months, higher energy and gold and silver prices have widened India’s trade deficit as export growth has also slowed.Modi asked people to avoid non-essential gold purchases for a year and stop unnecessary foreign travel, and called for bringing back Covid-era efficiency measures like WFH arrangements in the national interest. He also urged businesses to opt for moving goods by rail, and asked individuals to avoid unnecessary travel and car pools and use EVs.“If we make some small changes for a year, we can save enough foreign exchange,” he said.Amid the impact on fertilizer supplies, he also suggested that farmers halve the use of chemical fertilizers and in some cases turn to natural farming.

The PM called for patriotism, arguing that it is not just about sacrificing one’s life for the country, but also about living responsibly and fulfilling duties towards the country during difficult times. He called for collective participation to help India cope with rising prices due to global economic disruptions, supply chain challenges and international conflicts.He said, “The need of the hour today is to use petrol, gas, diesel and similar resources sparingly. We should use imported petroleum products only as per requirement. This will not only save foreign exchange but will also reduce the adverse effects of war.” India imports about 90% of its crude oil requirement as domestic production is declining. PM Modi proposed reducing cooking oil consumption by 50%, he remarked, which would improve health.

PM Narendra Modi called for collective participation to help India face rising prices due to global economic disruptions, supply chain challenges and international conflicts.“Today, the need of the hour is to use petrol, gas, diesel and similar resources sparingly. We should use imported petroleum products only as per requirement.” This will not only save foreign exchange but also reduce the adverse effects of war.” India imports about 90% of its crude oil requirement as domestic production is declining.The PM said his government initially focused on achieving universal LPG coverage for the poor and is now expanding affordable piped gas connections across the country. “By using these resources wisely, we can save significant foreign exchange over the next year. Our government is making tireless efforts to deal with these challenges. In other countries, the price of a bag of urea is around Rs 3,000, but our farmers are getting it for just Rs 300.Modi also asked people to support ‘Make in India’ products and choose Indian alternatives for everyday items like toothpaste and advocated the use of electric vehicles and solar-powered pumps as an alternative to diesel-powered vehicles. In another suggestion, Modi proposed reducing cooking oil consumption by 50%, which he remarked would improve health.

Passengers from the Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius are finally being evacuated from Spain’s Canary Islands. After days of uncertainty, passengers on the MV Hondius are finally leaving the cruise ship. Spanish authorities launched a major evacuation in the Canary Islands over fears of the spread of the deadly hantavirus linked to the ship.The cruise ship showed up in Teneriffe on Sunday, after a tense spell dodging closed ports and increasing health restrictions, according to Reuters. The outbreak has already killed at least three people and sickened many more. As international attention focused on the situation, Spain worked closely with World Health OrganizationThe US Centers for Disease Control, and other European governments to manage the crisis. All eyes were on the American passengers as they finally disembarked the ship and boarded the flight to America. Reports say that once they land they will be kept in isolation and monitored for symptoms.This entire episode has become one of the most watched cruise ship health emergencies since COVID-19. Despite the outcry, health officials have said the risk to the broader public is still low.

hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius: How it unfolded

The cruise ship MV Hondius departed from Ushuaia, Argentina, in early April for a South Atlantic and Antarctic voyage, AP News reported. En route, passengers began feeling ill, showing symptoms of hantavirus infection. When deaths and serious illnesses occurred, concern spread to health agencies around the world.Investigators believe the Andes strain of Hantavirus is behind this epidemic. This rare variant, although rarely, can be passed between people, which has raised international concerns. Still, experts say this kind of transmission is far from common.When Hondius approached Europe, many ports refused to take the ship, concerned about how they would handle containment and quarantine. Ultimately, Spain said yes, calling it a humanitarian move and ensuring things were coordinated with global health authorities.Images from Tenerife show passengers disembarking under strict biosecurity procedures, with staff in protective suits monitoring the operation. Charter planes and government jets were immediately ready to fly people home, and efforts were made to limit any exposure.

Results: How’s the withdrawal going?

ABC News reports that the American passengers departed Spain on a repatriation flight after landing in Tenerife. Officials say none of them have tested positive yet, but it may take a while for hantavirus to appear, so they are still considered at risk.Americans are expected to go to the national quarantine unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, one of the few places set up for high-level infectious disease containment. Authorities plan to keep a close eye on everyone for weeks.The first people to leave the ship were Spanish civilians, who were sent to Madrid for medical care and quarantine in military hospitals. Meanwhile, travelers from the UK, France, Germany, Canada and other countries are being sent home under strict health monitoring.The World Health Organization (WHO) is still tracing all those who had contact with the Hondius, especially those who left the ship at earlier, remote stops before the outbreak spread.

What will happen next?

Despite all the headlines, health experts insist that hantavirus does not spread like COVID-19. Most cases come from direct contact with contaminated rodent feces, saliva or urine. The Andes strain is unusual for its rare person-to-person spread, previously reported only in South America. US health officials are repeating the message: The risk to the public is low. But for anyone potentially exposed to it, quarantine is strict.As for the ship, it should head to Rotterdam for a deep clean soon after all passengers have disembarked. Some crew members are staying on to help get it there.The Indian Embassy in Spain says the two Indian crew members are safe and asymptomatic, but are in quarantine in the Netherlands.How it all started is still a big question mark. Investigators believe the original exposure probably occurred before people boarded the ship — perhaps during a voyage to Argentina or Chile, where the virus exists naturally. Till now no one knows whether there was live transmission among the passengers during the journey or not.

For centuries, the Great Wall of China has stood like a silent trail across mountains and deserts, carrying stories most people have never heard. Tourists see stone paths and steep towers. Historians look at dynasties, wars, and empires. But inside a rugged section near Beijing, archaeologists have now discovered something that brings the wall’s military past back into focus.The discovery reportedly occurred during restoration work on the Jiankou section of the wall, an area famous for its dramatic cliffs and crumbling towers. What researchers found there was much more than loose bricks or damaged stone. Hidden within the ancient structure were weapons, turquoise artifacts, traces of food, and even emotional messages left by workers centuries ago. The extraordinary find, experts say, was a giant Ming Dynasty cannon that weighed about 247 pounds.And, strangely, it may also explain how China and Europe once exchanged military technology, long before globalization became the norm.

Iron cannon from 1632 found on the Great Wall could rewrite China’s military history

The largest discovery was a large iron cannon, believed to date from 1632, during the late Ming dynasty. Archaeologists found it while excavating three watch towers and nearby wall sections in the Jiankou area, The Global Times reports.As reported, the weapon is approximately 35 inches long and reportedly bears an inscription reading “Chongzhen Year 5”, which corresponds to 1632 CE. Experts at the Beijing Institute of Archeology say the cannon was unusually well preserved.Researchers noted similarities between the cannon and European “red-coat” cannons used around the same period. The barrel shape and overall structure appear surprisingly close to European artillery designs. Archaeologists now suspect that there may have been some exchange of military knowledge between China and Western powers in the late Ming era. This shows that the Great Wall was not just a defensive barrier. It may also have been part of a much larger network of trade, influence and technological experimentation.

Inside the Watchtower: Everyday life written in the foundation of the Great Wall

Apart from weapons, many other things were revealed in the excavation. Inside Watchtower 118, archaeologists have reportedly discovered the remains of heated brick beds and stoves used by soldiers stationed along the wall. It gives a short but vivid glimpse of daily life during the Ming dynasty. A watchtower in 1573 B.C. There was also an immigration monument, which helped experts better understand when parts of the wall were built and occupied.Two different bricks had inscriptions relating to weight specifications. Researchers say this could reshape previous assumptions about the operation of Ming-era brick kilns. This wall was apparently built with much tighter organization than many historians believe. Another brick contained something more human. The inscription roughly translates as: “Nothing but wine or worry; three years of hard work turned my hair grey.”“It feels surprisingly modern in a strange way. Tiredness, stress, disappointment. Some things apparently never change.

Ancient crops, medicines and animal remains

Excavations of the Great Wall also revealed traces of crops and medicinal plants that were used by the people who lived or worked there centuries ago.Experts suggest that these remains could help researchers better understand the diet and medical knowledge of Ming Dynasty soldiers. Investigators reportedly found evidence of both cultivated crops and herbal materials. Animal bones were also scattered in parts of the site.Some belonged to pets. Others appear to be associated with wild species hunted nearby. The researchers also found signs of butchering activity, indicating that food preparation took place directly inside or near the towers. The discoveries make the site feel less like a cold military structure and more like a living settlement.

Archaeologists uncover shards of turquoise revealing hidden Ming Dynasty trade routes

One of the quieter discoveries may actually turn out to be one of the most important later. Archaeologists found 28 turquoise artifacts during excavations. Preliminary analysis reportedly suggests that the stones may have originated from quarries in Hubei, Henan and Shaanxi provinces. It matters because it points to trade routes extending into northern China.The Great Wall was built for defense, yet the objects found inside it indicate the constant movement, exchange and cultural contact that took place around it. Experts say the turquoise shards may offer more evidence of the regional trade networks that operated during the Ming dynasty.

The Great Wall still has secrets

The Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China has long been considered one of the wildest and least restored areas near Beijing. The steep peaks and dangerous terrain have helped to preserve parts of it naturally over time. Perhaps that’s why the discoveries there feel unusually untouched.Researchers believe that more excavations could reveal additional military equipment, trade goods or personal artifacts hidden inside the ancient structure. Experts involved in the project say the surrounding landscape has barely changed over the centuries, making the area ideal for “time-travel-style” archaeological research.

The Indian Embassy in Spain on Sunday said two Indian crew members aboard the hantavirus-hit Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius are “healthy and asymptomatic” and have been flown to the Netherlands for quarantine under health safety protocols. In a statement, the embassy said the Dutch-flagged ship, carrying about 150 people, including two Indian nationals, had arrived in Spain after anchoring off the Canary Islands following the Hantavirus outbreak. The embassy said, “02 Indian nationals are healthy and have no symptoms. As informed by the Spanish National Center for Emergency Monitoring and Coordination (CENEM), 02 Indian nationals who were traveling as crew members have been evacuated to the Netherlands where they will be quarantined in accordance with the relevant health protection protocols.” The embassy said the Indian Ambassador was in close touch with the Spanish authorities and Indian citizens and was regularly monitoring the situation to ensure their safety and well-being. The statement said passengers on board the ship were disembarked in accordance with protocols set by the World Health Organization and Spanish authorities. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization issued a technical note regarding the disembarkation and management of passengers and crew linked to the outbreak. WHO advised Member States to “implement a risk-based approach to identify, monitor and manage contacts of probable or confirmed Andes virus (ANDV) cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship and those related to the incident on that cruise ship. ANDV is associated with limited human-to-human transmission, usually associated with close and prolonged contact.” According to WHO, as of May 8, eight cases of hantavirus had been reported, including three deaths. Six cases were laboratory confirmed as Andes virus infection. In India, health experts tried to downplay concerns over the outbreak linked to two Indian crew members. Dr Naveen Kumar, director of the ICMR-National Institute of Virology in Pune, said these cases do not indicate community spread in India. He said, “At present, the infections reported among Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship appear to be isolated imported cases and do not indicate community spread in India. Since hantavirus transmission is primarily rodent-borne and does not easily spread between humans, the immediate public health risk remains low.” Dr Kumar also said that human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is extremely rare.

After a stellar performance at the box office for almost two months, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is all set for its OTT debut. Reportedly, the digital premiere of the espionage drama directed by Aditya Dhar is scheduled for May 14, 2026. Ahead of the much-awaited OTT screening, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ is also making news for its massive success at the box office. The film is expected to get good figures in the 8th week also. As per trade reports, the film came close to Rs 1,795 crore worldwide during its 8th weekend, but missed it by a slight margin. Scroll down for more details on the box office performance of ‘Dhurandhar 2’

Box office collection of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ on 53rd day

According to Sacknilk, Ranveer Singh’s spy drama ‘Dhurandhar’, released on March 19, 2026, has earned Rs 1,143.09 crore nett in India. The film earned Rs 1.10 crore on 53rd day (8th Sunday) in 733 shows. This marks an increase of 22.2 percent from Saturday’s net collection of Rs 0.90 crore. After this, India’s gross collection has become Rs 1,368.10 crore.Now if we talk about the gross worldwide collection of ‘Dhurandhar 2’, it was Rs 1,794.65 crore on Sunday. This includes the total overseas earnings of Rs 426.55 crore, which comes after the addition of Rs 0.05 crore to the film’s overseas earnings on the 53rd day.

Day/week wise collection of ‘Dhurandhar 2’

First week: Rs 674.17 croreWeek 2: Rs 263.65 croreWeek 3: Rs 110.60 croreWeek 4: Rs 54.70 croreWeek 5: Rs 19.52 croreWeek 6: Rs 12.45 croreWeek 7: Rs 5.58 croreDay 51 (8th Friday): Rs 0.42 croreDay 52 (8th Saturday): Rs 0.90 croreDay 53 (8th Sunday): Rs 1.10 croreTotal: Rs 1,143.09 crore

What is the status on ‘Dhurandhar 3’?

“We are not done with Dhurandhar yet. We hope to have a surprise for the audience later this year. We have something up our sleeve,” the film’s co-producer Jyoti Deshpande told Bollywood Hungama during a recent interaction. His words have heightened anticipation among audiences, pointing towards the creation of a possible threequel.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.