A new ‘Planet of the Apes’ movie is in development at 20th Century Studios, with Matt Shakman set to direct the next chapter in the long-running sci-fi franchise. Shakman, who directed ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ for Disney and Marvel, will work with screenwriter Josh Friedman on the new film. Plot details have not been…
Ahmedabad: India’s Jasprit Bumrah during a training session on the eve of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI03_07_2026_000358A) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were named in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming Afghanistan…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties in areas such as trade and renewable energy during separate meetings with his counterparts from Iceland, Finland and Denmark. PM Modi held the meetings ahead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. During his talks with Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir,…
CHENNAI: DMK has accused chief minister C Joseph Vijay of not attending his Keralam counterpart V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony on Monday fearing political complications.“Rahul Gandhi attended Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony almost like a stakeholder. But Vijay cancelled his Thiruvananthapuram visit at the last minute, fearing problems,” Elangovan said. He also alleged that the pending luxury…
Today, many homeowners prefer to go for Vastu Shastra inspired decor to bring positivity, peace and prosperity to their homes. “People like crystal animals. They’re supposed to bring a good energy and beauty to the home. Every crystal animal bears a spiritual meaning of the Vastu Shastra. Elephant = wisdom, turtle = stability, etc.Vastu experts…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram (ANI Photo) Aiden Markram has left the Lucknow Super Giants camp midway through IPL 2026 and is set to miss the remainder of the tournament due to personal reasons, handing LSG a major setback ahead of their final two league matches.Markram has flown back to South Africa due to personal…
The trailer of ‘The Maharashtra Files’, directed by Sanjivkumar Rathod, was launched on May 18. The Marathi film is a bold political drama revolving around corruption, land acquisition, and the misuse of power. Featuring Mangesh Desai, Usha Nadkarni, and Sayaji Shinde, the film is set to release on May 29, 2026. The ‘Files’ franchise is…
Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar has received maiden India call-up. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Growing up, Gurnoor Brar was one of the many Indian kids who used to mimic the bowling actions of Dale Steyn, Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, even while crossing the road.Although Brar picked up the red cherry at the age of 16,…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pose as they visit the Western Precinct or Saiin Garan, at the Horyuji Temple in Ikaruga, Nara prefecture, western Japan. File | Photo Credit: AP South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in…
CHENNAI: There will be no indirect attempts to implement the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Tamil Nadu, School Education Minister Rajmohan told mediapersons on Tuesday.The minister’s response came a day after he told mediapersons that the state government would have to assess whether the policies of PM SHRI aligned with…