Quick commerce applications have become eerily proficient at predicting consumer needs, often pushing targeted advertisements before users even realises that they require a product. Sukhendu Bhattacharjee,HooghlyViolent mobSir — The gherao of judicial officers in Malda was deeply alarming (“Deeper issue”, April 6). The chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, has blamed the EC, arguing that the mass transfer of key officials weakened law and order. A mob gheraoed seven judicial officers, confining themfor over nine hours without food, water, or access totoilets. It is a fond hope that the violence endemic to West Bengal politics does not disrupt the remainder of the poll process.

Source: The Telegraph April 09, 2026 04:17 UTC