CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) booked a Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) assistant engineer and a foreman for demanding a Rs 50,000 bribe from a Chennai resident for a new electricity connection.The DVAC received a complaint from Villivakkam resident D Saravanaperumal on Sept 29 and laid a trap the next…
During Pitru Paksha, many Hindu families uphold customs of remembrance and simplicity for their ancestors. Practices include avoiding celebrations, haircuts, new clothes, and housewarmings to honor deceased family members. While some households strictly follow these traditions, others may relax them on personal Shradh dates. These observances reflect a focus on lineage, gratitude, and ancestral duty…
India vs West Indies Live Score: India return to T20I action just three days after their Asian Games gold-medal triumph, taking on West Indies in the opening match of the five-game series at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer’s side come into the contest on the back of nine consecutive T20I wins, but the…
The story behind one of Mumbai’s popular momo brands has an unusual Bollywood connection. Suraj Lama, who founded Suraj Lama Momos, once worked as a celebrity driver for several years before making a career switch to selling momos.The Andheri West branch of Suraj Lama Momos was among eight eateries whose licences were suspended by the…
Harmanpreet Kaur. (PTI Photo) Harmanpreet Kaur may have stepped away from captaincy, but her impact on Indian women’s cricket was impossible to miss as tributes poured in from across the cricket fraternity on Tuesday.India’s only women’s World Cup-winning captain announced her decision to step down as skipper across all three formats, bringing an end to…
Supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) take part in a march in Kohat district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on October 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) invited the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf for talks to resolve contentious issues through dialogue,…
Families celebrating Navratri overseas must carefully consider local time variations, particularly with tithi timings. While Pratipada tithi starts and ends simultaneously across the globe, Ashtami and Navami might occur on different days outside India, leading to potential confusion. Using a locally tailored panchang ensures accurate timings. Community involvement remains crucial, and local temples may modify…
The Delhi High Court has sought Salman Khan’s response to a plea filed by the makers of ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal’, who have asked the court to put on hold proceedings in the actor’s lawsuit seeking to prevent the film’s release.According to PTI, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued notice to Salman on Tuesday…
Carlos Alcaraz poses with ball kids and the trophy after winning the final against Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka. (Reuters Photo) Carlos Alcaraz completed a successful return from a lengthy injury layoff by retaining his Japan Open title on Tuesday, beating unseeded Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final.The Spaniard, who endured a slow start…
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev addresses the media following an incident in Bulgaria’s Black Sea economic zone where drones sank one ship and damaged another, in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said two commercial vessels were hit Tuesday (October 6, 2026) by drones in the…