KOCHI: Counting of votes for 1,199 local bodies in Kerala began at 8 am on Saturday, with postal ballots counted first, followed by EVM votes. The State Election Commission (SEC) reported initial trends showing the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF, and the NDA leading in various gram panchayat, block panchayat, municipality, and corporation wards. Counting…
US President Donald Trump yet again threatened Venezuela to launch an operation on the land “pretty soon” and claimed that the drug traffic has gone down by 92 per cent. Speaking to reporters, Trump said: “Drug traffic by sea is down 92%, and nobody can figure out who the rest 8 per cent is because…
Quinton de Kock during the second T20I cricket match between India and South Africa. (Image: PTI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Quinton de Kock has always been a care free batter. The hundred in the third ODI in Vizag last week and the 46-ball 90 in the second ODI on Thursday night was routine by his standards, but…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill. (Image: Getty) NEW CHANDIGARH: The Indian team came into this T20I series against South Africa with the clear objective of identifying the chinks in the T20 team, with just another five games remaining at home against New Zealand leading up to the T20 World Cup in Feb-March. Instead, a new…
It’ll be a while before we head back to Westeros, but fans of the hit ‘Game of Thrones’ franchise got a glimpse of all that is set to unfold on screens in 2026. HBO Max offered audiences an early glimpse into its 2026 slate, unveiling a new promo that features footage from several highly anticipated…
Today brings an understanding that not every story needs a neat ending. Some experiences are meant only to change you, not to give you closure. Let that be enough. You may feel the urge to revisit old thoughts or conversations, but doing so may not bring the peace you expect. Focus instead on how far…
John Cena. Image via: Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images John Cena has spent nearly 25 years mastering control inside a WWE ring. Yet during a chaotic live Netflix broadcast late in his farewell run, Cena did something entirely different. He stepped off script. The incident stunned WWE officials and left fans witnessing a rare, unscripted…
BNP chairperson and former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia is on ventilator support and receiving intensive care for multiple serious complications, according to updates shared on Thursday. She remains in critical condition at the Dhaka-based Evercare Hospital, where a medical board is overseeing her treatment. Zia’s son Tarique Rahman, 60, who has been living in self-exile…
The visit marks Lionel Messi’s return to the country after more than a decade and comes at a time when his legacy has reached new heights following Argentina’s FIFA World Cup triumph and his record eighth Ballon d’Or. (Image credit: Agencies) Lionel Messi’s arrival in India sparked scenes of extraordinary excitement as thousands of fans…
DRDO CEPTAM 11: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has begun the online registration process for the Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) 11 recruitment drive 2025. The recruitment aims to fill a total of 764 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A (TECH-A) posts across various DRDO laboratories and establishments.As per the…
Despite a slight setback, the excitement surrounding Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming film ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ is palpable. With Netflix reportedly acquiring the digital streaming rights, fans are eagerly anticipating its debut following a four-week theatrical engagement, potentially on January 9, 2026. The film promises action-packed sequences, showcasing Balakrishna as the legendary warrior Akhanda, facing off against…
Sleep is essential in keeping us healthy, productive, and emotionally stable. The majority of people are aware that lack of sleep is detrimental to health, but only a few know that too much sleep may also indicate health issues. People who regularly sleep for more than nine hours can be at a higher risk of…
Today allows you the freedom to experience emotions without analysing them. You do not need to label every feeling or justify it to others. Let your heart express itself quietly. You may feel more sensitive, nostalgic, or reflective, and that is natural. Instead of suppressing emotions, accept them gently. This is a day for emotional…
Messi mania grips Kolkata KOLKATA: A newlywed couple in Kolkata postponed their honeymoon to catch a glimpse of football superstar Lionel Messi, whose arrival in the city on Saturday triggered scenes of jubilation. “We recently got married, but on Messi’s visit, we cancelled our honeymoon plan because first we wanted to see Messi,” a fan…
DHAKA: Violence in an election environment is completely unacceptable, Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus said, expressing concern over an independent candidate being shot at and seriously injured on Friday — the first instance pre-poll violence after the February 12 parliamentary election schedule was announced on Thursday.Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancho…
Heavy smog in Delhi; flights might get disrupted NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport issued an advisory on Saturday amid heavy smog and low visibility conditions across the capital.The airport assured the flight operations to be normal as ‘Low Visibility Procedures’ were in progress, and urged the passengers to stay updated with their respective…
Barricades, police deployment and non-stop cheering turned the city into a cauldron of what many called pure “Messi mania”. (Image credit:Agencies) Thousands braved the December chill and stayed up well past midnight to give Argentine football icon Lionel Messi a thunderous welcome as he arrived in Kolkata for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour…
MUMBAI: A record-breaking rally on Wall Street on Thursday night, on the back of a quarter percentage point cut in interest rates by the US central bank the day before, boosted investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Friday that propelled sensex above the 85K mark again. At close, the sensex was up 450 points at…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again created massive excitement among fans, this time with a hint of meeting football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata. After teasing the much-talked-about interaction on social media, the superstar has now arrived in the city. Making the visit even more special, Shah Rukh was accompanied by his youngest…
On the morning of December 13 (Saturday), Delhi-NCR residents woke up to heavy smog. The deteriorating air quality as winter weather conditions combined with pollution emissions to push the Air Quality Index (AQI) close to ’severe’ levels. Air pollution readings at many stations are dangerously high, posing major health risks. The persistent smog has also…
