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Taylor Swift, a name synonymous with record-breaking achievements in the music industry, has once again captivated fans with her upcoming Eras Tour. As anticipation builds for her European leg starting from May 9th in Paris, Swift enthusiasts are met with an unexpected surprise – cheaper ticket prices compared to previous tours, especially in the United States.

Kolkata, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh, who was removed as the party's state general secretary, met Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Saturday, in signs of rapprochement. Ghosh, accompanied by state Education Minister Bratya Basu, went to O'Brien's office in Ballygunge in the afternoon. The meeting lasted for around one and a half hours. The TMC had on Wednesday removed him as the state general secretary and star campaigner after he shared the stage with BJP's Kolkata Uttar candidate Tapas Ray. The statement announcing the party's action was issued by O'Brien, the TMC's leader in Rajya Sabha. Following the meeting, Basu said, «Discussions were held to strengthen the organisation and fight the BJP unitedly. There is no bad blood.»

Zakia Wardak has announced her decision to step down from her role at the Consulate and Embassy of Afghanistan in India. Wardak said that she has faced numerous «personal attacks and defamation» over the past year. The development comes after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted her over alleged attempts to smuggle gold from India to Dubai. She noted that these attacks which seem to be organized have severely affected her ability to effectively operate in her role and showcase the challenges faced by women in Afghan society who want to bring a positive change amidst the «propaganda campaigns.

IPL matches against each other so far. PBKS have won 14 and CSK 15. PBKS’ highest total against Chennai so far is 231.

NDTV Sports quoted, "He's more Indian than Australian. That's what I tell him. I say that.

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 5 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Lucknow, having won 6 out of 10 matches, are number 3 on the points table. They have won 3 out of their last 5 matches.

Met Gala serves as a branding event for Vogue, it has long accepted sponsorships from the tech giants that have threatened the very survival of legacy media publications. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appeared as the ball's honorary chair in 2012. Four years later, when Apple was a Met Gala sponsor, its CEO, Tim Cook, showed up in tux and tails. And Instagram supplied cash in 2022.

Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soapopera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague. Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut. The departure of star designer Adrian Newey this week is the talk of the paddock heading into this weekend’s sixth round of the season in Miami.

Shares of Trump Media tumbled on Friday following news that the SEC charged the company’s auditing firm, BF Borgers CPA, for “massive fraud” and systemic non-compliance with critical auditing standards.

Ambuja Cements, ACC, Dalmia Bharat Q4 earnings performances have remained a mixed bag. While some met expectations and few as UltraTech and even ACC performance came ahead of expectations, Dalmia Bharat and Ambuja Cements Q4 performance remined below expectations on weaker than expected realizations.

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 4 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB, having won three out of their 10 matches, are at number 10 on the points table at the moment. They had won two out of their last five matches.

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar, chairman of the selection committee, addressed a press conference on Thursday to answer questions about India's squad for the T20 World Cup. The duo clarified various aspects about the selection of the Indian squad, including why Rinku wasn't selected for the T-20 World Cup despite his remarkable performances in international T20 and IPL matches. Ajit Agarkar while explaining the reasoning behind non-selection of Rinku Singh, said, “It (not picking Rinku) is probably the toughest thing we have had to discuss.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy general manager posted in the Hariajam Colliery under Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) in Dhanbad in connection with an alleged bribery case. It was alleged that Ram Prakash Pandey, DGM of ECL in the Mugma area in Dhanbad demanded a bribe of Rs 75,000 from a 50 per cent handicapped «general mazdoor» to change his duty in the mine. According to the officials, later the labourer approached the CBI with a complaint against Pandey.

The final cost of the Mets’ sorry 2023 season has been totaled: $420 million

Rupala over his remarks on erstwhile 'maharajas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the scion of the Jamnagar royal family and praised the community for its sacrifices. Rupala is the BJP candidate for the Rajkot Lok Sabha seat, which goes to polls on May 7. Ahead of his poll rally in Jamnagar on Thursday evening, Modi met Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence in the city. «Upon reaching Jamnagar, went to the residence of Jam Saheb Shri Shatrusalyasinhji and had a wonderful interaction with him. Meeting him is always a delight. His warmth and wisdom are exemplary,» Modi said on X.

UPI) transactions fell to ₹19.64 lakh crore in the month of April against ₹19.78 lakh crore in the preceding month. In terms of transaction count, the number fell to 13.30 billion from 13.44 billion in March. When compared with April last year, the number of transactions saw a growth of 50 percent, while the total amount of transactions saw 40 percent growth.

Hubballi (Karnataka): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday met Congress Councillor Niranjan Hiremath and assured justice for his daughter Neha who was stabbed to death inside her college campus last month. The 23-year-old Neha, daughter of the Congress Councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation, was stabbed to death by her former classmate Fayaz Khodunaik on the campus of her college in Dharwad on April 18. The incident sparked widespread condemnation and protests. After meeting Shah, Hiremath said that the union home minister assured them that justice would be done, and said that if needed, the case can be handed over to the CBI for further investigation. Speaking to PTI Videos, Hiremath said, «Today union home minister came here and we met him. I have given a memorandum to him stating about my daughter's murder which happened on April 18. Though he is aware about the incident, I still gave him a copy of the complaint and FIR. I also gave him a request letter seeking changes in the IPC section for such incidents».

Blinken reiterated US opposition to an Israeli assault on the crowded Gaza city of Rafah in talks Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to press ahead, a US official said. Blinken «reiterated the United States' clear position on Rafah,» State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, two days after Blinken again voiced opposition to an assault over concerns for the safety of civilians sheltering in the southern Gaza city. Blinken, on his seventh trip to the Middle East since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, met Netanyahu for two and a half hours at his Jerusalem office, first alone and then with aides.

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 2 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH, having won five out of nine matches, are currently at number five on the points table. They have won three out of their last five matches.

Tihar Jail, Sanjay Baniwal, who retired on Tuesday, expressed his gratitude over the opportunities he got during his tenure. Baniwal, while speaking to ANI said that he was hanging his boots as a very grateful person. «It was fantastic as long as it lasted today. I am hanging my boots as a very grateful person and an officer for the opportunities that came my way. I am happier and healthier than when I joined...So the service has done me good,» he said.

Robert McCall, a former Marine and DIA agent, as he battles it out against the Russian mafia running a human trafficking ring. While part 3 met with huge success, it left fans wondering whether there would be a sequel. Denzel Washington had stated at the Cinemacon in 2023 that it was the end and it is highly unlikely that part 4 is happening.