Colonel (time scale) Purohit Prasad Shrikant NEW DELHI: In a reprieve for Colonel (time scale) Purohit Prasad Shrikant, the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has directed that his retirement be kept in abeyance until a decision is taken on his statutory complaint seeking consideration for promotion and other service benefits following his acquittal in the 2008…
NEW DELHI: The concept and nomenclature of Civil Lines, residential areas established by the British and long associated with their proximity to administrative power, may fade into history.As the Centre intensifies its efforts to replace remnants of colonial-era laws and practices with alternatives that are of Indian origin and reflect the country’s culture, the framework…
The release of Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, has reached a critical crossroads as it faces dual hurdles from the Censor Board (CBFC) and the Election Commission of India (ECI). With the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections scheduled for April 13, 2026, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has cast a shadow over…
As the war in the Middle East entered its second month, efforts to de-escalate and push for peace gathered pace, with Pakistan attempting to position itself as a key diplomatic player. However, an Israeli envoy firmly dismissed Islamabad’s role, instead expressing a clear preference for India as a “better mediator.”Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, special envoy at Israel’s…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to domestic violence.Taylor Frankie Paul has been at the forefront of headlines for the past few months. From having her ‘Bachelorette’ feature cancelled to being removed from ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ amid her domestic abuse and custody battles, she has been in the news for quite some…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood ripped through Delhi Capitals’ batting order on Monday, leaving them at 13 for 6 in the powerplay in their IPL 2026 clash.It became the lowest powerplay score in a full IPL match.Delhi’s top order collapsed under pressure as both fast bowlers took three wickets each and…
Is there an end in sight to the chaos in the Middle East? Iran has set a high bar for a possible ceasefire with the United States, as tensions have been escalating since February 28. The ongoing military exchanges between the US-Israel coalition and Iran have created a constantly evolving situation. Meanwhile, apart from Tehran’s…
A fresh issue has surfaced for Dhanush’s upcoming film ‘Kara,’ just two days ahead of its planned April 30 release. After failing to sort out the issue in the Tamil Film Producer’s Council, a petition was submitted to the Madras High Court requesting that the movie be stopped due to a title dispute. The title…
Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) Mumbai: Are legendary captain MS Dhoni and England star all-rounder Will Jacks set to return to action in the big-ticket Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night? After days of anticipation, that could well be the case. Dhoni trained intensely in…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is refusing to slow down even as it enters its sixth week of release. As of April 22, 2026 which marks Day 35 since its theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the Aditya Dhar directorial is maintaining a steady grip on the box office, fueled by massive repeat…