Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, poses with the trophy after winning the men’s singles final match against Alex De Minaur, of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim) “I am very proud to be an athlete in these times, among many greats who have come forward to…
Peace negotiations with Iran would only succeed without “pressure and threats”, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday (October 9, 2026), amid deadlocked efforts to end months of fighting in the West Asia. Diplomatic efforts to end the seven-month conflict, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, have been at an impasse since the…
CHENNAI: TVK cleared its first litmus test barely five months after forming the govt in Tamil Nadu, winning the bypolls in two assembly constituencies. Though Madurantakam and Dharapuram presented different political terrains, TVK won both seats with comfortable margins by fielding former AIADMK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama, who joined the ruling party just…
Aries Today, you are blessed by the Moon, which may bring you happiness. Last week’s difficulties are now behind you. With the blessings of your elders, you may receive positive results for your hard work. With the help of your subordinates, you may be able to resume your postponed work. Your business may bring gains,…
Sahibzada Farhan bats during the first T20I against Sri Lanka. (Video grab) Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his elevation to Pakistan’s T20I captaincy in spectacular fashion, smashing a blistering 89 to steer his side to a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the three-game series in Rawalpindi on Friday.Chasing 183 for victory, Farhan’s…
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s F1 crossover leaves netizens bringing up Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Ta Ra Rum Pum’: ‘Her favourite driver’ Bollywood and Formula 1 have come together as Kareena Kapoor Khan has been welcomed into the McLaren Racing family. The actress will soon sit down with F1 driver Lando Norris for a special conversation, ending months…
Skipper Shai Hope led from the front with a 45-ball 102 as the West Indies pulled off a record chase to beat India by six wickets in the second T20 International and level the five-match series 1-1 in Ranchi on Friday.The West Indies looked in trouble when Mayank Yadav struck twice in the opening over…
Russian strikes killed three people and wounded at least eight across Ukraine, officials said on Friday (October 9, 2026), as Ukraine struggles to counter escalating Russian bombardments that have killed more than 50 people over the past three days. “One man was killed, and five people were wounded in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region…
Chennai: Electric mobility platform RIDEV has opened its 16th hub in Chennai. The company provides electric two-wheelers on rent to delivery and gig workers, along with battery swapping, maintenance, roadside assistance, insurance and standby EVs at no additional cost.RIDEV’s hub-based model aims to reduce vehicle downtime and eliminate the upfront investment and maintenance burden of…
October 9, 2026 will be characterized as a Yang Fire Dragon Day in Chinese astrology. This day will inspire ambition and a desire for progress, but caution against ego is advised. Chinese zodiac signs are encouraged to think before making emotional decisions or commitments. Certain zodiac animals like the Dog and Rabbit should take extra…