US Navy secretary John Phelan has stepped down with immediate effect, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, marking the first departure of a military service chief during Donald Trump’s second term and the latest in a series of leadership changes at the department of defense.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the move, saying Phelan was “departing the…
Ajith Kumar has once again shown his commitment as a responsible citizen by casting his vote early in Chennai. The actor, who returned from Belgium just a day before, made sure to be present for polling day. Despite his busy schedule and international commitments, he arrived at the polling booth in Thiruvanmiyur early in the…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission has instructed presiding officers of all polling stations in West Bengal to check electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ensure that all candidate buttons on them are clearly visible to the voter, with not a single button covered with tape, glue or any other material.“No colour, ink, perfume or any other chemical…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to be one of the most fascinating stories of IPL 2026 — a 15-year-old who watches cartoons before matches and then goes out to break records on the big stage.A subdued outing with the bat could not stop the teenage sensation from scripting history as Rajasthan…
Actor Blake Lively, in the latest update in her ongoing lawsuit with Justin Baldoni, has reportedly asked the judge to allow the jury to hear allegations that the ‘It Ends With Us’ director made comments about her weight. While Justin has argued that the allegations are “irrelevant” and could prejudice a jury, the actress claimed…
CHENNAI: With campaigning prohibited during the silence period before polls, all parties went quiet on Wednesday. However, in the absence of an effective curbing mechanism by EC, canvassing on social media continued. Digital campaigns with candidates’ visuals kept popping up on netizens’ Instagram, WhatsApp and X feeds, seeking votes.Under Sections 126, 126A and 135C of…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A subdued outing with the bat could not stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from scripting history as the teenage sensation rewrote the record books during Rajasthan Royals’ 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Wednesday.The 15-year-old opener managed just 8 off 11 balls in a low-scoring contest at the…
Veteran Bollywood director David Dhawan, known for blockbusters with Govinda, Salman Khan, and Sanjay Dutt, has finally explained why he never made a film with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and the reason is simpler than fans might expect. Ahead of his film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ release, the filmmaker recently opened up about…
Kolkata: A day after police denied clearance for his planned April 23 appearances, Congress on Wednesday secured permission for Rahul Gandhi to hold three rallies in West Bengal on Saturday.The LoP in Lok Sabha will address rallies in Serampore, Metiaburuz and at Shaheed Minar in central Kolkata, in that order, said Congress member Amitabha Chakraborty….
Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer (ANI Photo) Jofra Archer etched his name into Rajasthan Royals history with a match-winning spell that also made him the franchise’s leading wicket-taker in the IPL.Archer’s figures of 3/20 against Lucknow Super Giants not only sealed a dominant 40-run win but also took his tally to 68 wickets for Rajasthan, moving…