Shashi Tharoor, Lalit Modi Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made fresh allegations about the controversy surrounding the Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise in 2010, claiming political pressure was exerted on him when he questioned the ownership structure of the team and the role of Sunanda Pushkar.In an interview with news agency ANI, Lalit Modi alleged…
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit. File | Photo Credit: AP The U.S.-India relationship is at its lowest point in the last 30 years due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s “utterly destructive policies”, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said. Addressing the U.S.-India Strategic…
Migrants walk towards the border with Morocco to leave Spain, amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, on July 31, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday (July 31, 2026) that the sudden influx of migrants to the north…
NEW DELHI: England registered a massive 115-run win over New Zealand before lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test at Lord’s on Sunday, making an encouraging start to a new chapter under the much-discussed “Bazball” philosophy following their disappointing Ashes campaign in Australia.Starting the day at 55 for 5 and needing an improbable…
Tamil Nadu’s SSLC exam pass percentage rose to 94.31%, with girls achieving a higher pass rate of 96.47% (Representative image) CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu marginally improved its pass percentage in the sslc exam this year, securing 94.31% as against 93.80% last year. Girls outshined boys with a pass percentage of 96.47 – a 4.32% difference when…
You may feel oddly split today. Part of you feels lazy and restless, while another part grows braver by the hour. That’s the Moon disturbing your rhythm while Jupiter quietly builds confidence from underneath.So don’t be surprised if the morning drags but the afternoon asks something bold from you. A decision you take today can…
Scott Simmons, Gulveer Singh Three years ago, Gulveer Singh could not keep up with two-time Olympic medallist Paul Chelimo in training.“His actual top-end speed could not even match world-class women,” said Scott Simmons, Gulveer’s long-time coach.Today, the Indian has rewritten history.On Tuesday night, Gulveer became the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s…
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei, Taiwan on May 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Taiwan will not be sacrificed or traded and will not give up its free way of life under pressure, President Lai Ching-te wrote…
The story so far On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had added the first molecular diagnostic test for Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) to its Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, helping confirm infection rapidly and accurately. Why is this significant? On May 17, 2026, soon after local…
R Madhavan starrer ’GDN’ has received positive buzz following a special premiere screening ahead of its theatrical release on Friday (August 7). The biographical drama based on the life of inventor G.D. Naidu was screened for critics, media persons and select guests. The first reactions are creating buzz among cinema lovers. Some viewers pointed out…