NEW DELHI: An Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise — Cyclone-IV — scheduled to be conducted at Anshas from April 9-17.The exercise is a continuation of growing military cooperation between the two countries, and follows successful conduct of the previous edition…
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has once again landed in controversy after a recent stand-up clip, where he joked about Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan. The remarks have triggered backlash online, with Ajaz Khan also reacting strongly. The actor didn’t hold back, calling out Samay’s remarks and warning him to “show respect.” Stand-up comedian…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders, who are still searching for their first win of the season, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.KKR got a big boost as ace spinner Sunil Narine came back into the side after missing last…
NEW DELHI: Indian companies should secure additional funding and strengthen supply chains, while govt should consider emergency financing for MSMEs and tax reforms to mitigate impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a Ficci report. “The ongoing disruption in West Asia carries far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies, such as India, with likely impact…
Bengaluru: In a remarkable feat, Ashok Kumar S, a life convict lodged at Ballari Central Prison, secured 481 out of 600 marks in the Second Pre-University (PU) examination, translating to 80.1%.Ashok appeared for the exams under prison escort and took up the arts stream, with subjects including history, economics, sociology, political science, along with English…
Hikaru Nakamura speaks about Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary NEW DELHI: World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura has made it clear he is not interested in watching Netflix’s latest documentary on the controversial rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, even as the film sparks fresh debate in the chess world.Speaking after a recent game…
Picture: Tertius Pickard / NewsWire YouTuber Karl Jobst has taken legal action against gaming personality Billy Mitchell, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit was brought before a US court on April 8, 2026. According to Jobst, Mitchell defamed him by making untrue statements about him, damaging his reputation, his career, and his financial status. Since…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over arguments supporting sect-based restrictions in temples and mutts, saying such exclusions could adversely affect Hinduism and divide society.The remarks came from a nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant while hearing a batch of petitions concerning discrimination against women at religious places, including…
Rashmika Mandanna rang in her 30th birthday on April 5 in a deeply personal way, celebrating the special day with husband Vijay Deverakonda and her family. Making her first birthday after marriage even more memorable, the actor chose to return to her roots in Coorg. From visiting a temple she grew up going to, to…
