Polling preparations are underway in Puducherry for the April 9 Assembly elections, with the Election Commission stepping up safeguards, including provisions for repoll in case of deliberate disruption of webcasting at polling stations. Officials said returning officers can recommend a repoll if such interference is detected, amid concerns over possible disturbances during voting.The Union Territory’s…
World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura questions FIDE’s safety protocols (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The year was 2015. At 55, veteran Grandmaster (GM) Pravin Thipsay hadn’t won any chess tournament in four years. He arrived at the inaugural Dr. Hegdewar Open in Delhi hoping to break the hex, but by the fifth round, he…
Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab) Social media erupted with criticism after the Pakistan Super League staged a dramatic pre-match act during the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Even before the first ball was bowled, a scripted mascot scuffle at the toss grabbed attention, leaving players,…
Four members of the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action have been handed lengthy prison sentences for their role in a 2024 raid on an Elbit Systems UK factory near Bristol that caused more than £1.2 million (over $1.5 million) in damage.In a landmark ruling, the court found that the offences carried a “terrorism connection”, believed…
NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meet after the NEET UG 2026 paper leak on Wednesday. Several social media channels, particularly that on Telegram, came under scanner for circulating fake paper leak claims and spreading misinformation related to competitive examinations.He called for a targeted crackdown on networks spreading fake information ahead…
Salman Khan is reportedly gearing up for his next project with the filmmaker duo Raj & DK. Now, as per the latest development, Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to be the leading lady of the superhero movie. If this happens, the movie will be reuniting one of the most loved onscreen pairs of Bollywood. Kareena…
NEW DELHI: Coming to the defence of govt amid backlash over the impact of mandatory 20% blending of ethanol in petrol, vehicle manufacturers on Saturday said there was no evidence of damage to engines, although they admitted to 3-3.5% drop in fuel efficiency in pre-2023 vehicles. The fall in mileage was on account of E20…
Amanpreet Singh Gill and Virat Kohli Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab cricketer, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 36, leaving the cricketing fraternity in deep shock.Amanpreet Singh Gill played domestic cricket for the Punjab team and was regarded as a lively and committed fast bowler. He also represented India in…
Charli XCX is officially back to the music scene with a brand new single and music video! Fully bring her ‘Brat Summer’ era to an end, the pop icon and actress recently released her brand new single titled ‘Rock Music.’Here’s what we know about the comeback and music video Charli XCX returns with ‘Rock Music’…
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…