Riteish Deshmukh faced backlash after a video of him dancing in a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj t-shirt went viral at his ‘Raja Shivaji’ success party. The actor clarified there was no disrespect intended, denied alcohol allegations, and issued a formal apology to those whose sentiments were hurt. Riteish Deshmukh’s directorial venture ‘Raja Shivaji’ has garnered an…
The US Justice Department (DOJ) has announced plans to bring back the firing squad as a method of execution. The aim is to speed up the federal death penalty system.In a statement released on Friday, the department said it would “expand the protocol to include additional manners of execution such as the firing squad” while…
Nearly 27 lakh workers are gearing up for a nationwide strike—triggered by a single move: the introduction of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament. These aren’t just any workers, but the people who keep the country’s power running—engineers, linemen, and staff across the electricity system. Centre is yet to table the Bill in the…
R Vaishali (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: A round-robin format like the Candidates was always going to have a fair share of surprises for every player, and India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu was served a cold one on Sunday evening at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus.Just twenty-four hours earlier, we were celebrating…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) Arshdeep Singh played an important role in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup winning campaign. As he eyes maiden title with Punjab Kings, former Indian all-rounder raises concern that he needs to focus on his swing with the new balls. Arshdeep played a very important role in India’s title victory, he took…
Former cricket administrator Lalit Modi NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman and businessman Lalit Modi has pushed back strongly against being labelled a “fugitive”, insisting that he has “never been convicted” of any crime.He also dismissed the tag as a product of “media sensationalism” rather than legal reality.In an exclusive interview with news agency ANI, Lalit…
Mollywood’s unique cyberpunk thriller, ‘Masthishka Maranam,’ directed by Krishand and starring Rajisha Vijayan, is heading to OTT. Set in a dystopian Neo Kochi of 2046, the film explores a grieving father’s quest through memories after his daughter’s loss. While receiving mixed reviews for its disjointed narrative and visuals, the performances have been praised. Just like…
NEW DELHI: Stepping up efforts to address the problem of passengers struggling to book confirmed tickets, IRCTC has deactivated more than three crore suspicious user IDs and also placed another six crore under verification of authenticity to prevent misuse.The railways’ catering and ticketing arm has also expanded its AI-based kitchen monitoring system across its network…
Chris Evans and Alba Baptista stole the show at the 2026 Oscars with a rare red carpet moment that was a breath of fresh air amidst Hollywood’s glamour. The couple, who welcomed their daughter, Alma Grace Baptista Evans in October, made their first appearance together at a major event. It was a reminder that two…
TMC alleged EVM tampering | Screen grab from video shared by @AITCofficial NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged an “electoral fraud” by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission, claiming tampering of ballots ahead of the May 4 counting for the West Bengal assembly elections.The party shared CCTV footage purportedly showing the…