Divya Deshmukh and Magnus Carlsen (Agency Photos) The Global Chess League (GCL) is set to return for its fourth season with the much-awaited Season 4 Player Draft scheduled to take place in Mumbai on June 29. The league will once again bring together some of the biggest names in world chess before the tournament gets…
President Sheikh Mohamed directs emergency aid for Venezuela / Image – file As rescue teams race against time to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings in Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with an emergency humanitarian package worth Dh10 million to support relief efforts in the disaster-stricken country.The funding was approved under the directives…
K. Bhagyaraj’s passing has drawn attention not only to his great legacy and the outstanding work he did over five decades in Tamil cinema but also reminded people that, besides being an artist, Bhagyaraj was wealthy due to his success in the film industry. Known as the “King of Screenplay,” Bhagyaraj found a unique niche…
Rahul Gandhi writes to Congress functionaries NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday wrote to party functionaries, urging them to turn the student campaign launched by the party’s youth and student wings – Indian Youth Congress and NSUI – into a “countrywide movement.”The letter was addressed to Congress general secretaries, state in-charges, and heads…
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) heads the ball into the goal for his team’s fourth goal during the World Cup Group G football match between New Zealand and Belgium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo) Romelu Lukaku became Belgium’s highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring in his side’s…
Ravi Mohan is gearing up for the release of his next film, ‘Karathey Babu,’ a political thriller directed by ‘Dada’ fame Ganesh K. Babu. The film has already created curiosity with its teaser and music, and the makers have now officially confirmed its theatrical release. The project marks the production house’s third collaboration with Ravi…
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise has made him one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian cricket, with the 15-year-old continuing to attract widespread attention after a sensational run over the past few months. His fearless approach first grabbed headlines during IPL 2026, where he amassed 776 runs…
In a Facebook post, Thackeray said a police officer’s loyalty should remain solely with the duties and responsibilities of the force NEW DELHI: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday criticised senior IPS officer Vishwas Nangare Patil over his speech at a Hindu Sakal Samaj event, saying the officer should resign from the police service and…
UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme, allowing more eligible travellers to enjoy simplified entry / Image – file The UAE has unveiled a major expansion of its visa-on-arrival programme, making it easier for thousands of eligible international travellers to enter the country without applying for a visa in advance. The move, announced by the UAE…
Veteran actress Bindu stopped the shoot of Yash Chopra’s Joshila for two hours after being asked to wear a bikini without prior notice. She also recalled how Sanjeev Kumar struggled to call her “Maa” in Arjun Pandit, having spent the morning shooting romantic scenes with her for another film. Veteran actress Bindu recently talked about…