SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday kicked off a controversy with his comment linking alcohol consumption to religion, while defending J&K’s liquor policy. Liquor shops in the UT are meant for those whose faith allowed them to drink, he said, stressing that not introducing prohibition did not mean govt wanted to encourage alcohol consumption.“First of…
Iran security chief Larinjani killed, president Pezeshkian condoles (File photos) Iran on Tuesday confirmed the death of its national security chief Ali Larijani, hours after Israel took responsibility of killing him in an airstrike. Iran president also condoled the death while vowing to take revenge.“The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the purified soul of…
Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty’s sci-fi rom-com, ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, is slated for a theatrical release on April 10, 2026. The film, directed by Vignesh Shivan, has secured its digital streaming rights with Amazon Prime Video, with a post-theatrical release expected around mid-May 2026. The movie boasts a unique futuristic storyline and a star-studded cast….
A US lawmaker’s remarks about Indian workers at 7-Eleven stores triggered an online debate, with reactions ranging from MAGA support to criticism from progressives over his comments and personal ties.Texas congressman Brandon Gill is facing backlash after a video of him criticising the hiring of Indian workers went viral on X. In the clip, Gill…
NEW DELHI: Amid an elusive ceasefire in the West Asia war, air connectivity to the most cut off parts of the region has begun resuming very gradually and tentatively. Sunday saw the first direct flights out of Kuwait after Feb 28 to India and some other countries. As of now, Kuwait’s Jazeera is making weekly…
El Rubius reacted honestly after his elimination from MrBeast’s $1 million challenge, calling it “unfair” and claiming he was targeted in a three-against-one situation. Despite his frustration, he thanked fans and gave away his $50,000 winnings. His response felt real and balanced, especially after MrBeast’s team later sent him a cake, softening the moment. El…
The corporate world rarely loosens its grip on formals, think crisp linen shirts, sharp tailoring, and neatly put-together office wear. But Tokyo’s workforce may have found an escape. In a bid to beat the heat and cut back on electricity use, the metropolitan government is now letting its employees clock in wearing shorts, as rising…
NEW DELHI: Chief minister Rekha Gupta lauded the central government for regularising Delhi’s unauthorised colonies on an “As Is, Where Is” basis under the PM-UDAY scheme, noting that the new framework allows for the regularisation of 1,531 colonies without requiring layout plan approval. Furthermore, she mentioned that all plots and buildings within these colonies will…
Scientists at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva have transported antiprotons by truck for the first time. Antimatter, such as antiprotons, annihilates instantly if it comes into contact with normal matter, releasing energy.As part of the experiment, about 100 antiprotons were suspended in a vacuum inside a specially designed box, kept in…
The Mumbai Indians’ dreams of IPL 2026 playoff qualification are hanging by a thread following an emphatic eight-wicket defeat to the Chennai Super Kings. The alarming trend of middle-order collapses, most recently in the battle against CSK, has been the story of MI this IPL 2026, and that has now propelled the 5-time champions into…