Russia’s Mirra Andreeva celebrates after winning the final women’s tennis match against Poland’s Maja Chwalinska at the French Open in Paris, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP) Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open women’s singles final, becoming the first Russian…
Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system towards Russian troops, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Kostiantynivka, Ukraine on June 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Residents of St Petersburg were told not to leave their homes after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia’s second-largest city…
Chennai: Two third-year medical students died, and two of their classmates suffered injuries after their car crashed into a median and overturned near Karanodai flyover in Tiruvallur district during the early hours of Saturday.Police said P Amrish, 23, of Madurai; S Saran, 23, of Dharmapuri; A Mukesh, 21; and R Aban, 23, studied at a…
The week opens on a warm, social note, and you may find yourself in the middle of a family celebration, a house visit, or one of those gatherings where everyone suddenly wants your opinion. Your words carry sweetness now. People listen, and more than that, they feel seen by you. Early in the week, home…
The gig workers demanded that the Union govt grant them the status of labourers, highlighting that their working hours are not time-bound. COIMBATORE: Gig workers associated with the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) on Saturday staged an attention-seeking protest near the district collectorate here demanding that the govt implement laws ensuring their safety. They…
India’s Dhruv Jurel (PTI Photo) India A will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel in their upcoming two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A, with the squad also featuring a number of fresh faces and standout domestic performers. The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, announced the squad on Saturday. Devdutt Padikkal has been named…
On the birth anniversary of the late actor and politician Sunil Dutt, it is fitting to revisit a lesser-known yet deeply emotional chapter from his life as a father. Long before Sanjay Dutt emerged as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he was battling personal demons that threatened to derail both his life and career. During…
Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer MUMBAI: Having worked in close tandem with Shreyas Iyer at Punjab Kings, where the duo formed a successful captain-coach combination over the last two IPL seasons — PBKS reached the IPL final last year and narrowly missed out on the playoffs this time — Australia’s former captain Ricky Ponting was naturally…
Israeli troops killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby boy after firing at his parents’ vehicle in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed on Friday (June 5, 2026) evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, according to the…
Chennai: Madras high court on Friday dismissed as withdrawn a plea seeking to direct the authorities to restore the long-standing practice of starting govt functions in the state with ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’.The petitioner, Ananya Radhakrishnan of Chennai, wanted the court to direct the Union and the Tamil Nadu govt to condemn the relegation of Tamil…