Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil (File pic) A Lebanese journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Rescue teams recovered her body hours after the attack amid continued hostilities linked to the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah conflict.The reporter, Amal Khalil of Al-Akhbar, had taken shelter in a house in the village of al-Tiri while…
LSG suffer shocking 40-run defeat to RR (BCCI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer admitted his side is struggling to adapt to the unique conditions at the Ekana Stadium, comparing the surface to the famous WACA Ground after their failed chase of 160 against the Rajasthan Royals.Langer described the pitch as “brilliant”…
When the first vote is cast at 7 am today to decide who will be governing Bengal for the next five years, there will be an elephant in the polling booth: SIR, or the Special Intensive Revision of the voters’ roll.More than 3.6 crore voters across 152 constituencies will be exercising their franchise in the…
Mark Ruffalo, known to spill the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s secrets, was at it again, this time, assuring fans of a possible showdown between Spider-Man and an ‘alien’, many think is the famed anti-hero Venom.During an appearance at the Italian Ministry of Public Education, Ruffalo who will be seen sharing screen space with Tom Holland in…
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Captaining five-time champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is never a straightforward task. The challenge becomes even more daunting when the men in charge are asked to fill the towering shoes of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, figures who enjoy near-mythical status at their respective franchises….
If you’re planning a bank visit or tracking market activity on April 23, it’s worth checking what’s open and what’s not, as the states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal go to polls. Being aware of banking and stock market holidays can help consumers and traders plan their financial activity in advance. In India, bank…
Sanjeev Goenka hugs Rishabh Pant after LSG’s loss (Screengrab/X) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was once again seen interacting with captain Rishabh Pant on the field following their heavy 40-run loss to Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday. The hug sparked widespread speculation on social media, with fans sharing mixed reactions.However, this…
Oil prices slipped slightly on Thursday after strong gains in the previous session, as investors weighed stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States and ongoing restrictions on key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after crossing the $100 mark for the first time…
NEW DELHI: The discharge of four accused in the 2006 Malegaon case is a “tight slap” on the Congress leadership’s face, BJP said Wednesday, asserting this has again vindicated its stand that the opposition party during its govt invented terms like “Hindu terror” and “saffron terrorism” to defame Hindus due to its appeasement politics.At a…
Ajith Kumar has once again shown his commitment as a responsible citizen by casting his vote early in Chennai. The actor, who returned from Belgium just a day before, made sure to be present for polling day. Despite his busy schedule and international commitments, he arrived at the polling booth in Thiruvanmiyur early in the…
