British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. | Photo Credit: Reuters Andy Burnham’s Labour Party won an election for the parliamentary seat vacated by former leader Keir Starmer on Friday (October 9, 2026), fending off a strong challenge from the left-wing Green Party in a boost for the British Prime Minister. Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader…
CHENNAI: The Deccan Centre for International Relations (DCIR), an independent think tank under the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras), organised a one-day international conference on ‘Building India’s Nuclear Ecosystem: Policy, Technology an Industry’ at IIT Madras on Thursday.The event saw active participation from…
On Friday, October 9, 2026, with the Moon in Libra, the atmosphere favors fairness in tough conversations. However, Mercury’s challenging alignment with Saturn emphasizes the necessity for clear communication. This tension may lead individuals to face pressure from multiple angles, forcing them to make tough decisions while remaining honest. As partners navigate discussions on roles…
Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Ranchi: Nearly four years after his last international appearance at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium, Ishan Kishan returns to familiar territory on Friday when India take on the West Indies in the second T20I, carrying the form and confidence of a player who has fought his way back into the…
Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s much-anticipated mythological epic ‘Ramayana: Part One’ could arrive in Indian theatres earlier than previously expected!With just a month to go before the film hits theatres, there is still much debate about the film’s official release date, with new reports shifting up the release date, initially set for Diwali 2026. As per…
Gold medallist India’s Pranavi Urs celebrates during the women’s individual stroke play medal ceremony REUTERS/Andy Chua “A lot of non-golfers don’t know what the sport means or what it is. And they all just think that it’s a rich man’s sport. In reality, it really isn’t.”Pranavi Urs, the 23-year-old from Mysuru, has just returned from…
This undated photo provided by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department shows former Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan. Photo: Bell County Sheriff’s Department via AP, File) The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be “public.” Mr. Hegseth,…
The minister assured the delegation that he would take it to the notice of the chief minister C Joseph Vijay and do the needful as per his instructions. CHENNAI: A delegation of the Federation of Bar Associations of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Thursday met Tamil Nadu law minister C T R Nirmal Kumar and…
On October 10, the dual observance of Sarva Pitru Amavasya and Shani Amavasya marks an important moment for charitable giving, or daan. It’s a day cherished by grandmothers, who typically highlight the significance of supporting those in need. Donations may vary depending on one’s Moon sign, including essentials like rice, lentils, or clothing. The sincerity…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Getty Images) Ranchi: Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman’s new role in India’s selection process and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour point to the same priority: better communication and greater experience as India look to build beyond their current winning combination.Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said…