File Pic: Vijay Kumar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: About the time when Vijay Kumar was becoming a familiar name in the sports newsrooms in the second half of the 1990s, though few knew of him, a colleague, with roots in Lucknow would mention how the golfer’s father, a batman of sorts with the Railways assigned…
Nine arrested in UK raids over ‘modern slavery’ and rape allegations. A major police operation in the UK has led to the arrest of nine people linked to a religious group in Crewe, Cheshire, following allegations of rape, sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery, according to the BBC.More than 500 officers carried out coordinated…
Dhanush‘s much-anticipated film ‘Kara’ was released today (April 30), and the film received a good response at its box office debut. Although the movie had a weekday release, it still garnered some decent houseful shows at various places, particularly in urban cities. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the action thriller features Dhanush in a rugged and…
NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday played down the tussle between Siddharamaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar over the chief ministerial post, saying that the party will resolve the “confusion as soon as possible.“This comes a day after Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara’s said that everyone in the ruling Congress party will welcome,…
UAE motorists brace for higher fuel costs as May 2026 petrol and diesel prices jump up to 10% / Image: File Motorists across the UAE are set to pay more at the pump again in May 2026 after authorities announced another petrol price increase, extending a months-long upward trend driven by global oil market instability,…
Riyan Parag (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has found himself in big trouble after he was allegedly using a vape-like device in the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. Parag’s visual of vaping quickly went viral, sparking a buzz on social media,…
Saudi Arabia executes Iraqi men after convictions in northern border drug smuggling case / Image: File Saudi Arabia has executed multiple Iraqi nationals convicted of attempting to smuggle narcotics into the kingdom through its Northern Borders region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday, April 30, by the Saudi Ministry of Interior.The ministry said…
Priyanka Chopra revealed she struggled with dancing early in her career, calling herself “dreadful.” She recalled choreographer Raju Khan once scolding her on set. To improve, she trained for hours with Katrina Kaif. Now a versatile performer, Priyanka was last seen in ‘The Bluff’ and will return to Indian cinema with ‘Varanasi’ in 2027. Priyanka…
NEW DELHI: India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths even as global efforts show progress, according to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026, which warns that the world is off track to meet the 2030 elimination targets.The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3…
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…