R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: The second round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 began with a touch of royalty on Monday. Five-time world champion and FIDE Deputy President Viswanathan Anand stepped up to the board of Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu to make the ceremonial first move.It was a…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar will hold a meeting with the Congress high command on Monday to discuss cabinet berths ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.This comes after DKS’s predecessor Siddaramaiah reportedly handed over a list of his loyalists for cabinet berths after deciding to step down.According to…
Tom Sandoval gets a restraining order against his ex-partner, Victoria Lee, after alleging that she abused him for the past two years of their relationship. TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to domestic violence.According to the latest updates, TV star Tom Sandoval has officially been granted a temporary restraining order against model and ex-partner, Victoria…
‘Top Gun’ has turned 40, and to mark the occasion, key members of the film’s creative team are looking back on one of the most memorable behind-the-scenes stories from its making. The story involves a fighter jet, a phone booth, and a very unsettled stomach, and it has quickly become one of the most talked-about…
Abhishek Sharma (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Opener Abhishek Sharma produced a stunning knock for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings, smashing the fastest half-century in the franchise’s history. The left-hander reached his fifty in just 15 balls, breaking his own previous record of 16 balls, and setting the tone early…
Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ continues to enjoy a solid run in theatres. The fantasy action entertainer is maintaining momentum even in its third week. According to Sacnilk, ‘Karuppu’ collected Rs 5.90 crore net on Day 17. The latest figure reflects a 14.6 percent rise compared to Day 16 earnings of Rs 5.15 crore. ‘Karuppu’s India total moves…
The journey of ‘Jana Nayagan,’ starring Thalapathy Vijay, has been filled with challenges right from the start. The film was delayed in obtaining its censor certificate and fell prey to a huge piracy leak later. All these things have delayed the release and with Tamil Nadu elections too, the film has faced huge delays. Amid…
Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s key oil facility at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery on Friday, triggering fires at the site, Kuwait’s state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said, adding that no injuries were reported.The company said firefighters were working to control the blazes following the attack, which marks another escalation in strikes on critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious notice on Malda incident where seven judicial officers engaged in the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise were held hostage for several hours. The court also issued showcause notices to top West Bengal officials, including the chief secretary and DGP.The strong response came after reports that the…
As the Haj pilgrims clad in ihram, men in two-piece, unstitched white fabric and women in loose-fitting, modest clothing, exit from Haj terminals in Jeddah or Medina, the waiting luxury cars transfer them to the five-star hotels facing the Haram Sharif.Located at almost a whispering distance from the sacred sanctuaries in the two cities, the…