NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Thalapathy Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony triggered a controversy after the state song ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ was relegated to third place after the National Song and National Anthem during the event.This raised eyebrows as government events in Tamil Nadu begin with the rendition of the state song and conclude with the…
Oil prices surged sharply on Monday after tensions in the Middle East intensified and the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz continues to stay shut, with disruptions now having crossed 70 days. Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict has continued to intensify as US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal and Iran issued…
Australia’s Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc celebrate (PTI Photo/ Manvender Vashist Lav) Australia have decided to rest their top fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The selectors instead picked several young and less experienced players as the team continues preparing for…
Representative image (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian boxing has descended into administrative turmoil in a year where the focus should have been on preparing for two major multisport events — the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Instead, the sport is now mired in a bitter standoff between the Sports Authority…
JEE Advanced admit card 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Advanced admit card today, on May 11, 2026. The registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official JEE Advanced portal, jeeadv.ac.in. The examination is scheduled to be held on May 18, 2026. The…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.David Morrissey, the acclaimed personality known for his roles in ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Daddy Issues,’ candidly revealed how his terrible anxiety led him to become an alcoholic. While the 61-year-old has been sober for 21 years, the filmmaker-actor confessed to self-destructive behaviour post his…
Each zodiac sign carries unique qualities that shape personality and relationships. Read on to discover what the universe has planned for your love life this week. Aries Love becomes a quiet source of strength for you this week, Aries. You may find yourself confronting emotions that have long remained hidden in a corner of your…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of electronics and information technology on Monday refuted Congress’ claim that Instagram “blocked” Rahul Gandhi’s reel and photo with newly appointed Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, alleging that the ministry was actively restricting the voices of opposition leaders in the country.Sources told news agency ANI that the ministry had nothing to…
Kotak Securities has an add rating on Punjab National Bank (PNB) with the target price at Rs 125, down from the earlier target of Rs 140. Analysts said that in the Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26), the lender had shown steady profitability overall with the return on equity (RoE) supported by low credit costs and decline in…
RCB players celebrate (ANI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru have emerged as the strongest playoff contenders in IPL 2026 after their dramatic last-ball win over Mumbai Indians, with the latest projection showing RCB at a massive 94.82% probability of qualification following Sunday’s results.The projections generated after 100,000 simulated league-stage finishes also confirmed the effective elimination of…
