NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of opposition Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday claimed the support of 64 of the Trinamool Congress‘s 80 MLAs in the state assembly, amounting to more than two-thirds of the party’s legislative strength. He said the names had been submitted to the Speaker and asserted that his majority would be proven if…
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
A light-hearted exchange between Hunter Biden and California governor Gavin Newsom sparked attention around the 2028 US presidential race, with Biden joking that he would only enter politics under one condition: serving as Newsom’s running mate.The remark came during an upcoming episode of Newsom’s programme, This Is Gavin Newsom, where the governor playfully introduced his…
While many star kids gravitate towards the entertainment industry, R Madhavan and Sarita Birje’s son, Vedaant Madhavan, carved a completely different path for himself. The 20-year-old has made a name for himself as a competitive freestyle swimmer, representing India at various international events and winning several medals along the way.To support his sporting ambitions, Madhavan…
The government’s ‘Celebrate in Uttarakhand’ push is opening the hills of Uttarakhand to a new generation of destination weddings and four towns are quietly becoming the names every couple is taking note of.For years, Rishikesh and Mussoorie have been the state’s most prominent wedding destinations. However, they seem to have become too popular in recent…
In a quiet corner of northern Finland, a burial that once seemed unremarkable has started to feel like it belongs to several different lives at once. The grave was first uncovered decades ago near the shores of what is now known as Lake Yli-Kitka, a landscape of cold water and forest that rarely gives up…
Ranvir Shorey and director Shreyansh Pandey have dismissed the political agenda debate surrounding Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster spy franchise Dhurandhar. Ranvir called it “grossly unfair” to judge the film on political merit rather than cinematic merit, while Shreyansh described it as “just pure and good storytelling” with no agenda. Aditya Dhar‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ and its sequel ‘Dhurandhar:…
Run rates among elite nations are up 27%, boundaries have surged and franchise leagues have changed batting habits, making 150 the new benchmark. Long before Beth Mooney combined consistency with high tempo, Hayley Matthews evolved from a promising all-rounder into one of the most destructive batters in the game, or Shafali Verma’s first instinct became…
The makers of the much-awaited ‘VenkyAnil5’ have officially announced that GV Prakash Kumar will compose the music for the film. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the project brings together Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in a major multistarrer. This announcement has made fans very excited since GV Prakash is popular for his catchy tunes and dynamic…
Sensex jumps 1,695 pts, Nifty crosses 23,600 on US–Iran peace hopes. Mamata Banerjee faces FIR over alleged provocative speech; probe underway. Geneva floated as possible venue for US–Iran deal signing, reports say. India marks AI-171 crash anniversary; minister says probe continues with professionalism. Kane Williamson retires from international cricket after 16-year career. Here are the…