An Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity has failed in his attempt to secure asylum in Australia, with a tribunal ruling that he faces no real risk of harm if returned home.The decision was issued last month after Australia’s Immigration and Protection Tribunal rejected the claim. The said that the applicant’s fears of…
Vaishali Rameshbabu and Dommaraju Gukesh (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the whole nation woke up to a historic realisation. Two of India’s young chess prodigies, 19-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh and 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, will compete in their respective World Chess Championship matches. This means that for the first time, India has a simultaneous shot at…
Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of using the Women’s Reservation Bill and delimitation exercise as tools for political engineering, alleging it could weaken OBC and Dalit representation. In the TCS Nashik case, the accused are moving court for bail, including anticipatory relief for an absconding pregnant woman who denies charges of harassment and religious coercion….
Robert Downey Jr., a cultural phenomenon since the late 70s, stands as a testament to resilience with a net worth of USD 300 million. His illustrious career, highlighted by legendary performances in ‘Iron Man’ and the ‘Avengers’ series, showcases his unique ability to captivate audiences. Even amidst life’s hurdles, Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr has,…
South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen joins Gujarat Titans. (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans have brought in promising South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season due to a finger injury.The 24-year-old Esterhuizen arrives with a rising reputation after…
New Delhi: India’s smartphone market is undergoing a sharp price reshuffle, with rising component costs, pushing devices into higher brackets and squeezing the entry segment.As of March 2026, more than 80 out of roughly 200 smartphone models (including memory variants) in India have seen price increases, with an average hike of about 15%. Further increases…
VinFast India has just launched the new VinFast VF MPV 7 electric MPV in the Indian market. The launch is part of VinFast’s global expansion plans and reflects its focus on India’s growing electric vehicle market, particularly in the MPV segment. The bookings for the EV MPV have already begun. Interested customers can book the…
BENGALURU: Amid mounting backlash following consecutive incidents of trekkers going missing in state forests, the Karnataka forest department on Friday unveiled a detailed standard operating procedure (SoP) to regulate eco-trails, hiking and trekking activities across forest areas. Forest minister Eshwar Khandre cautioned that any trekker found violating these SoPs will be blacklisted and permanently barred…
Novak Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open due to injury Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open due to injury, tournament organisers confirmed on Friday, dealing a blow to fans hoping to see the three-time champion in action.The Serbian great has not competed since his outing at the BNP Paribas Open in…
Indian-origin entrepreneur Karishma Vijay has won the 2026 edition of the UK reality show The Apprentice, securing a £250,000 investment after being chosen as the winner by Lord Alan Sugar.The Apprentice is a BBC business reality show where contestants compete over several weeks through tough business tasks for an investment from Lord Sugar, a British…
