US-Israel targeted Kharg Island in a fresh wave of attacks on Tuesday, striking Iran’s key oil export hub as the conflict intensifies. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, with US officials indicating that military targets were hit, even as the strikes came just hours ahead of a deadline set by Donald Trump for Tehran…
Abhimanyu Puranik and Aronyak Ghosh NEW DELHI: The National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship concluded at Sarala Birla University in Ranchi, where more than 400 players from across the country competed in intense matches that tested both speed and strategy. The tournament featured two formats in Blitz and Rapid and saw impressive performances from several…
SRINAGAR: From the snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg, J&K CM Omar Abdullah Sunday said Ladakh should be re-merged with the state and welcomed BJP’s official rejection of any further bifurcation of UT of J&K.“BJP legislators initially made statements about dividing Jammu and Kashmir. Now, if Tarun Chugh (BJP national general secretary) has clarified this is not…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ completed 29 days at the box office, and it is still enjoying the crown of the undefeated king. The action-packed spy thriller, known for its gripping tale and stellar performances, entered its 5th week on Thursday and marked a new milestone in its journey. With a worldwide collection crossing Rs 1160 crore,…
PR Sreejesh, Indian men’s hockey team. (Photo/Agencies) Former India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has questioned the men’s team’s performances after it finished eighth in the FIH Pro League 2025–26 for the second straight season, saying India must measure itself against the world’s best rather than take comfort from success in Asian tournaments.India ended its Pro League…
Sachin Tendulkar (Screengrabs) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the star attractions at Wimbledon on Friday as he attended the men’s singles semifinals at the All England Club. During the live broadcast, the former India batter was seen enjoying the action on the court, with one commentator describing him as “perhaps the greatest batsman of…
On a crowded Monday morning in Bengaluru, a young medical resident scrolls through job listings between patient rounds. Across town, a civil engineer studies blueprints for a housing project that will alter a neighbourhood skyline. In a glass-walled office, a finance chief prepares to sign off on a multi-crore expansion plan. They work in different…
Adhir Ranjan Choudhary (ANI) NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which recently came to power in the state for the first time, is keeping its distance from Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs looking to leave the former ruling party due to corruption allegations…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expects major artificial intelligence companies to agree to “giving back” to the public, suggesting a model that could involve a government stake or public benefit mechanism tied to AI industry gains, as per Reuters.Speaking at the White House Oval Office, Trump said he would soon meet top…
Running is often seen as the gold standard for building leg strength and cardiovascular fitness, but it isn’t the only option. An increasing body of research suggests that ‘Rucking’, may deliver many of the same lower-body benefits. A practice that was originally studied in military and occupational settings is now being seen as an effective…