Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned nearly two decades. The veteran batter shared an emotional video on Instagram to announce his decision and soon received heartfelt tributes from across the cricketing world,…
Ben Affleck has joined the exclusive list of celebrities who have won the Million Dollar prize on the game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’. The Oscar-winning actor, alongside ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Jamie Ding, walked away with the coveted USD 1 million prize of the game show.The entire winnings have reportedly been donated to charity,…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday. The former Olympic champion will be aiming to win another Commonwealth Games gold medal.Neeraj booked his place in the final with a best throw of 79.61m…
People gather after an explosion buried parts of a coal mining complex on the outskirts of Quetta, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 others underground in what officials believed to be life-threatening conditions as rescuers…
We inherited a system that was riddled with corruption, says minister R Nirmal Kumar Tamil Nadu minister for energy resources and law R Nirmal Kumar has emerged as the TVK govt’s defender-in-chief. In an interview with TOI’s Shanmughasundaram J, the minister says the TVK-led coalition is preparing a common minimum programme, and TVK will contest…
As the Moon passes through your sign, you might find yourself making snap decisions that show your feelings. Dhanishtha Nakshatra is also associated with movement, social awareness and ambition. It can facilitate bold behaviour but, if timing is not right, disorder may occur. What to do today Select a personal goal that you can act…
Nicolas Cage’s upcoming World War II thriller ‘Fortitude’ is at the centre of a $105 million lawsuit after an unencrypted master copy was reportedly stolen.Image credit (Instagram) A World War II spy thriller titled ‘Fortitude’ has become the subject of a $105 million lawsuit after an unencrypted master copy of the film was stolen from…
Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games headbutt disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas/ Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organisers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate field-of-play ruling made under the competition’s officiating procedures.Abdul,…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 30, 2026) announced an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new Palestinian government in Gaza. There was no immediate statement from Hamas on the agreement, but Mr. Trump’s announcement came after sources familiar with the ongoing talks with mediators in…
Chennai: Obtaining a community certificate often turned out to be a harrowing experience, especially for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students. The state govt has sought to put an end to the delay in issuing the certificates now. State social justice minister Vanni Arasu said district district collectors have been directed to ensure time-bound issuance…