Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
Telangana clears recruitment of 5,000 police personnel across multiple cadres through TSLPRB direct recruitment drive TSLPRB Notification 2026: The Telangana government has granted approval to fill 5,000 vacancies in the police department through direct recruitment. The recruitment process will be conducted by the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB), according to government orders issued…
Organisers confirmed the Adelaide music festival will take a “fallow year” in 2026 while planning for future editions.Image credit (Instagram) A major Adelaide music festival has announced its cancellation for 2026, disappointing fans who were anticipating the event’s return. Harvest Rock, the two-day festival typically held in October, will not take place this year as…
A US boss sold his family company for $1.7 billion and gave 540 workers $240 million of it. (Disclaimer: AI generated image) The week America turns 250, a story from small-town Louisiana is worth pulling back up. A family sold their 43-year-old electrical-equipment company for $1.7 billion last year—but before signing, the chief executive wrote…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi applauds the crowd after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Cape Verde (AP Photo) Lionel Messi acknowledged the stern test posed by Cabo Verde after defending champions Argentina survived a dramatic scare to secure a 3-2 extra-time victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.The reigning champions…
LIC HFL Junior Assistant Result 2026 declared, merit list PDF released for 180 vacancies LIC HFL Junior Assistant Result 2026: LIC Housing Finance Limited (LIC HFL) has declared the Junior Assistant Result 2026 for the written examination conducted for recruitment to 180 posts. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their results through…
Prithviraj Sukumaran on ‘L3’: ‘We want to do it’; Says ‘Lucifer’ trilogy was always planned Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has shared an exciting update for fans of the ‘Lucifer’ franchise, starring Mohanlal in the lead.While promoting his upcoming film ‘I, Nobody’, the actor confirmed that the third instalment of the blockbuster series is very much in…
Mamdani delivers pro-immigration July 4 speech, says America’s strength lies in welcoming immigrants New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a pro-immigration address on Friday marking the eve of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations, presenting an alternative vision of America to President Donald Trump hours before the president’s scheduled speech at Mount Rushmore.Speaking…
A massive wildfire raging in northern Portugal has scorched an estimated 10,000 hectares of forest, prompting the government to seek international assistance as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel multiple blazes across the country. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday night in the municipality of Vouzela in the district of Viseu, has left at…
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (AP Photo) Mumbai: When George Russell was in his rookie year in Formula 1 back in 2019, Kimi Antonelli had just turned a teenager, though one who had already begun to show promise as he climbed through the karting ranks. Fast forward to 2026 and it’s a fascinating story unfolding…
Abigail Anderson was recently spotted near Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. The two have been friends since their high school days in Tennessee. Taylor Swift has been through a lot in life. From starting in Tennessee from scratch to becoming a pop icon and one of the richest musicians, Swift has come a long…
Xie Na (Image source: MyDrameList) Chinese television personality Xie Na, one of the country’s most recognisable entertainers, has found herself at the centre of a fierce online backlash after her ambitions of becoming a concert performer were met with widespread criticism.For over two decades, Xie Na was a household name as one of the main…
Lionel Messi has made history once again by becoming the first footballer to score seven goals across two distinct FIFA World Cup editions.(AP Photo) Just when you think Lionel Messi has conquered every mountain football has to offer, the Argentine maestro invents a new peak. By hammering home a clinical 29th-minute strike against a resilient…
‘Nagabandham’ X review: Virat Karrna’s mythological drama divides audiences, Visuals win praise; Screenplay faces criticism Virat Karrna’s ‘Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure’ has opened in cinemas, and the first wave of audience reactions has started appearing on X (formerly Twitter). Directed by Abhishek Nama, the mythological action-adventure stars Virat Karrna in the lead role alongside Nabha…
Emergency officials on Geneva Lake after calls for water rescue (Picture credit: X) Three people were killed and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin on Friday as powerful storms battered the region, authorities said.According to news agency AP, the boat overturned as a severe storm swept across southern…
Top Iranian leaders break down at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi got emotional during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Friday, as the country began a week-long mourning period for the late leader. The solemn ceremony at Tehran’s Grand…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after guiding his team to a landmark FIFA World Cup achievement, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic Round of 32 victory…
As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get ready for their ‘happily ever after’ following their dreamy wedding at Madison Square Garden, attention has now shifted to what could be one of the most high-profile prenuptial agreements in recent celebrity history.Long before the couple could wed, various news reports have claimed that the couple faces a…
The holy month of Shravan is a beautiful time when the natural world turns into lush greenery, and people all over India spend their days praying to Lord Shiva. But if you are planning for your 2026 fasting days, you might be confused by the two different start dates on your calendar. The reason is…
Candace Owens is facing online criticism after a viral post accused her of applying a double standard following her interview with Shawn Ryan about Erika Kirk. During the discussion, Owens argued that compassion should remain even if someone questioned a spouse’s motives. Critics later compared those remarks to Owens’ own marriage to George Farmer, fueling…
