State elections 2026 top developments: BJP eyes third term in Assam, NDA-INDIA face-off in Puducherry and a three-way contest in Kerala NEW DELHI: Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%,…
KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens The much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens is expected to go ahead without major interruptions, despite heavy rain earlier in the day.Kolkata witnessed intense showers and dark clouds during the morning, prompting a yellow alert for thunderstorms. However, conditions are…
In Hollywood, you hear a lot about overnight success stories. But turns out, most of that is just the surface-level hype. Patrick Ball’s journey is nothing like that. He spent years hustling before anyone paid attention. Now, thanks to his role on ‘The Pitt’, he’s finally in the spotlight. And now that he’s got a…
NEW DELHI: The informal group of ministers (iGoM) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday directed all departments to continue focusing on preparedness, coordination and resilience building to stay ready to deal with any eventuality due to conflict in West Asia.In a post on X, Rajnath said the govt is ensuring continued availability of…
Babar Azam shuts down journalist over comparison with Virat Kohli (Screengrab/X) Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a sharp response for a journalist after being compared to Virat Kohli over his ability to finish matches, following his team’s thrilling last-ball victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.Zalmi opted to field first…
Ahead of its April 12 release, ‘Euphoria 3′ is facing a critical backlash, with early ratings plummeting to a series low of 50% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics are lambasting the show’s plot and character chemistry, noting a spiritual hollowness and a perceived lack of grasp on its adult characters. The final season shifts focus to…
Kerala is out for voting on Thursday and the noise is over.The ‘Kalashakkottu’ has ended, the loudspeakers are off and after weeks of rallies, temple runs, church visits, candidate selfies and backroom arithmetic, the election is back where Kerala likes it best – booth by booth, ward by ward, vote by vote.Now the real contest…
Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) Out of form and short on ideas, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to consider sweeping changes as they hunt for their first win of the IPL 2026 season against a confident Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Much of the spotlight will be on Mohammed Shami,…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying American forces would remain deployed and ready despite the ongoing ceasefire, and threatening a stronger military response if the agreement is not honoured.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said US military assets would stay “in place in, and around, Iran” until…
Tamil spy thriller ‘Mr. X,’ starring Arya, is set for a theatrical release on April 17 after a two-year production. Director Manu Anand reveals the film draws inspiration from real-life Indian spy incidents spanning from 1960 to 2022, structured like the Hindi blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ by connecting multiple incidents into one screenplay. The upcoming Tamil spy…