Republicans struggled Thursday (May 21, 2026) to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June. The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump’s military…
India vs Pakistan (Pic credit: FIH) NEW DELHI: The India-Pakistan rivalry returns to the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup stage on Wednesday with far more than bragging rights at stake. India need at least a draw to secure a place in the second round, while Pakistan must win the Pool D contest at the Wagener…
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation’s Gender Policy Lab is conducting safety audits at its 417 schools to identify infrastructure gaps, assess physical and environmental risks, and recommend improvements.The exercise follows reports of shortcomings in some schools, including girls being asked to leave class while menstruating, poor toilet facilities and limited awareness of menstrual health. The audit,…
Robin Minz and Deepak Chahar NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ miserable IPL 2026 campaign summed itself up perfectly during their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, when a comedy of errors in the field left skipper Hardik Pandya visibly frustrated.The moment came in the 10th over of KKR’s chase. Pandya bowled a…
White House Ballroom construction continues Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at the White House in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday (August 7, 2026) ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the…
Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna Twinkle Khanna once revealed that her late father Rajesh Khanna’s astrologer had predicted she would marry Akshay Kumar before she even knew him. The actor-turned-author said she was surprised when her father told her about the prediction because Akshay’s full name had reportedly been mentioned. Years later, Twinkle and Akshay married…
UN climate chief Simon Stiell. File | Photo Credit: PTI The glacial collapse and flash flood near the Nepal-China border are a devastating reminder of how fragile mountain environments can be, particularly in the Hindu Kush Himalayas, UN climate chief Simon Stiell said on Sunday (August 30, 2026). He said scientists and local communities have…