NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands “on the brink of making history” as the long-pending women’s reservation in legislatures moves closer to implementation, asserting that the reform will deepen democracy and accelerate women-led development.Addressing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ in Delhi, PM Modi said the proposed legislation reflects a collective…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) CHANDIGARH: Cooper Connolly, the 22-year-old Australian allrounder who has turned heads in his debut IPL for the Punjab Kings, embodies a rare blend of youthful swagger and quiet introspection. In a format that prizes power above all, Connolly is sticking to his guns, letting the…
Road Safety Hackathon 2026: The Road Safety Hackathon 2026 has been announced by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety and RBG Labs at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, continuing its focus on the theme “AI in Road Safety”. The initiative builds on earlier editions and aims to expand the role of artificial intelligence…
The world of Panem is rising again, and this time, it feels even darker than before.The first footage from ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ just dropped, and the viewers finally get a peek at one of the most hyped prequels in the series. Adapted from Suzanne Collins’ novel, the story digs into the…
The Indian Navy will hold it’s first ever Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi. The top naval commanders conference will offer a platform for the leadership to review the navy’s capability development roadmap in view of the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. The top naval commanders will also review the organisation’s operational posture to protect India’s maritime…
NEW DELHI: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday warned that the Centre’s reported push on delimitation—not women’s reservation—is the “real issue” behind the special Parliament session, calling it “extremely dangerous” and an “assault” on the Constitution.In an article published in The Hindu, Congress Rajya Sabha MP argued that any exercise to increase the…
Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj and…
Imports from Russia averaged 1.98 million barrels per day in March, the highest level since June 2023. (AI image) India is purchasing Russian crude oil in a big way as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to constrain global oil supply. India imports almost 90% of its crude oil needs and the ongoing US-Iran war has…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after being retired hurt (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians have suffered a double blow after their 18-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, with concerns now emerging over veteran opener and former captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness. In a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash, MI were…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Video grab) CHENNAI: The frustration had been building, but it has now vanished. One show of swagger from Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit Sanju Samson against a competitive Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday has reignited belief in the camp.Sanju’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, his first major statement in…