Subhi Gupta (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Imagine it is your first international chess tournament on your own. Your parents have burned a hole in their pockets to take you to the scenic country of Uzbekistan. There, you are supposed to play the toughest of opponents from across the globe. You reach the venue, and you…
Narendra Modi is now India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. ‘Modi hai to Mumkin hai’, a popular catchphrase that has become synonymous with the BJP-led NDA government over the years. Indeed, this idea of “achieving the impossible” has often been projected as a hallmark of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s 12-year-long tenure at the helm. But even…
At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured after gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, South Africa.The South African Police Service said officers responded to reports of a shooting in progress late on Tuesday evening at around 11.10 pm at the Jumpers informal settlement, where they found…
NEW DELHI: In another setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, party MP Sushmita Dev has resigned from the Rajya Sabha, PTI reported citing sources.This comes shortly after the TMC MP met Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, triggering speculation about her joining BJP.In her resignation letter, Dev wrote, “I do hereby resign…
NEW DELHI: An Indian-crewed oil tanker sent desperate distress calls seeking “immediate help” after it was struck by a US missile off the coast of Oman, leaving the vessel on fire and taking on water.“US Navy attack, the missile on our engine room. We have hole at the bottom … 24 crew. All crew Indian….
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of one of its legendary filmmakers, Bharathiraja, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Fans and other prominent figures from the industry have been expressing their sorrow, and actor-turned-politician and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, visited Bharathiraja’s residence in Neelangarai. CM Vijay pays last…
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja, one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 84.As reported by Indian Express, the director died at his residence in Chennai due to age-related health complications, according to family.Bharathiraja built a career spanning nearly five decades. He earned admiration as a director, producer,…
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) administration launched a search operation for four protesters and announced a bounty of Rs 1 crore for information leading to the arrest of leaders linked to the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) after massive protests in region, according to a report by Dawn.PoK authorities have also ordered sedition proceedings against two JAAC…
The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu releases the TNEA Random Number 2026 today, June 10, for candidates seeking admission to engineering colleges across the state.Candidates can check their unique 10-digit random number by logging into the official TNEA admission portal. The number is generated by the system and is used during the preparation…
Lionel Messi (Screengrab) Lionel Messi put any lingering concerns about his fitness to rest on Tuesday, marking his return from injury with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup 2026.The Argentina captain, who had been sidelined after suffering muscle fatigue and a minor strain in…