Jannik Sinner of Italy (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) PUNE: Sania Mirza believes the women’s field at the French Open, starting on Sunday, is an “open mix”, while Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite among the men. Excerpts from an interaction…On her favourites to win the singles titles at Roland Garros this year:I think the men’s is…
AI-generated image used for representation A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city in northern China has killed at least 82 people, AFP reported on Saturday.The explosion in northern China’s led to a major rescue operation after hundreds of workers were trapped underground, according to South China Morning Post.The blast took place…
Three Army officers including the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Division (also known as Trishul Division) had a miraculous escape when the Cheetah helicopter they were flying in crashed near Tangtse, south east of Leh. The single‑engine chopper, piloted by a lieutenant colonel and a major, went down on Wednesday but was reported on…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday claimed that his Instagram account and party page were hacked, days after the satirical campaign he launched went viral and attracted massive online engagement.Dipke said the alleged hacking was part of a wider ‘crackdown’ on his online presence as multiple accounts linked to him were…
Director and actor RJ Balaji has revealed an interesting secret behind the origin of ‘Karuppu’. The film, starring Suriya, has emerged as a massive theatrical success and crossed Rs 200 crore at the box office. As part of the celebrations, RJ Balaji has been visiting theatres and meeting fans across Tamil Nadu. During his recent…
MUMBAI: RBI stepped up dollar sales in FY26 to manage exchange rate volatility. The central bank recorded a total net sale of $53.1 billion over the course of the fiscal year an increase of $12 billion compared to net sales of $41.1 billion in FY25. Despite temporary periods of dollar accumulation, the central bank maintained…
Members of Karnataka Gruha Karmika Vedike and Karnataka Domestic Workers protest, demanding comprehensive legislation for domestic workers at Freedom Park in Bengaluru Bengaluru: The revised Karnataka Domestic Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, has removed criminal provisions that were part of the earlier draft legislation.The updated bill, which was placed before the cabinet Thursday,…
Virat Kohli and Travis Head (Image: X/Screengrab) Tempers flared during the high-voltage IPL 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 22, as a fiery verbal battle between Virat Kohli and Travis Head spilled over into the post-match handshakes. The incident unfolded during RCB’s daunting chase of 256, with Kohli and Head…
Iran on Friday mocked US President Donald Trump by sharing a viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo that resembles him, claiming the animal had lost its appetite after being compared to the American leader amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.In a post on X, the official account of Iran in Russia wrote: “Poor thing! Bangladeshi…
AI image used for representation NEW DELHI: A local BRS leader Chinthalapadi Madu was found dead inside a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage in Telangana’s Suryapet district, as district police reported on Sunday.Police suspect that the 42-year-old was murdered by unidentified persons before his body was dumped at the spot. The body of Bharat Rashtra…
