Speaking after inaugurating the Singappen Special Force at an event in Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Vijay reiterated his govt’s “zero tolerance” policy towards crimes against women. Photos by A Prathap CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu would introduce drone-based patrols for the first time in India to help prevent crimes against women, chief minister C Joseph Vijay said…
A UK man has been handed a 12-month community order after becoming the first person convicted in a British Transport Police prosecution under new legislation targeting harassment motivated by a person’s sex.David Stroud, 44, of Dartford, admitted the offence at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court after an incident on a train travelling from Hastings to London,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, on Tuesday to discuss the evolving security situation in West Asia, as regional tensions continue to escalate.During the call, PM Modi expressed concern over the developments and reiterated India’s position in favour of de-escalation and diplomacy.According to a Ministry…
Lord’s Cricket Ground (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s and the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.Both venues have consequently been handed one…
BOB recruitment 2026 apprentice vacancies last date extended application open for graduates across India now NEW DELHI: Application deadline for Bank of Baroda apprentice recruitment 2026 has been extended, giving candidates more time to apply for 5000 apprentice posts announced under the Apprentices Act 1961.The bank has kept the application window open for graduates across…
Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma are reportedly ready to begin a new chapter in their relationship. After dating for nearly four years, the couple is set to get married in Mumbai next month.Known for keeping their romance away from the spotlight, Akansha and Sharan are said to be planning an intimate wedding…
TCS chairman N Chandrasekaran made it clear at the company’s 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) that India’s largest software company has no layoff plans. He also stressed that the company will continue to hire, but yes, days of massive campus hiring may be over. “There is no downsizing of staff. That is not planned at…
Kuwait has introduced new regulations governing the recruitment of domestic workers, narrowing the list of approved source countries and placing restrictions on recruitment from dozens of others.The Ministry of Interior has issued a circular setting out updated procedures for hiring domestic workers, with recruitment now permitted from 10 countries. Officials said the changes are part…
AI-generated representative image The Centre on Tuesday identified 197 districts across the country as the most vulnerable to the impact of El Niño and has prepared contingency plans to deal with any adverse effects on agriculture.Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on said that the ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare is implementing “Khet…
Pune Municipal Corporation JE Result 2026 likely to be released shortly for Junior Engineers PMC JE Result 2026: Pune Municipal Corporation is expected to release the PMC JE Result 2026 for Junior Engineer Civil Grade-III posts on its official website — pmc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment examination will be able to check their…
Kangana Ranaut, marking 20 years in cinema, reflects on her career’s evolving phases. Initially known for intense, troubled characters in films like ‘Gangster’ and ‘Fashion,’ she consciously shifted to relatable ‘girl-next-door’ roles in ‘Queen’ and ‘Tanu Weds Manu.’ Now, she embraces leadership figures and is entering a new phase portraying ordinary, unseen women, always breaking…
Taylor Swift, the billionaire singer, has been taking over the streaming charts with cowboy boots and a dazzling hat. The 36-year-old released her original song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ for ‘Toy Story 5’ – and fans have been grooving along with the instruments and beats ever since. The country song marked her collaboration…
Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to legally require bird-friendly nesting spaces in new buildings, marking a significant step for urban wildlife conservation. The new measure centres on “swift bricks” – specially designed cavities built into walls that provide nesting sites for birds such as swifts, sparrows and starlings. Conservationists have long…
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is “harassing small Hindu traders in Punjab” while claiming that raids are being conducted on traders in the state. In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, “The ED party is once again conducting raids on Hindu traders in Punjab…
In the three months since the conflict began, Russia has continued to be the dominant player in India’s crude oil imports. (AI image) US President Donald Trump announced in February that India would stop buying Russian crude oil and step up energy ties with the United States of America. Four months after that, India’s Russian…
UGC directs universities to upload 2025 academic records on ABC platform by June 30 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), including universities and autonomous colleges, to upload students’ academic records for the Examination Year 2025 on the National Academic Depository (NAD) and Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform by…
Since the past few weeks, several reports have been circulating about ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups,’ starring Yash. Rumours claimed the actor was unhappy with certain portions of the film and that the makers were planning an extensive reshoot schedule. The speculation quickly spread across social media, leading to questions about the film’s progress and…
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case (ANI) NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file its response to an interim bail application moved by NEET-UG paper leak accused Yash Yadav.The accused has sought 15 days’ interim bail to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled on June 21.The court…
Ray Dalio (Image: Wikipedia) Success stories are often told backwards. We hear about the billion-dollar company, the bestselling book, the championship trophy or the breakthrough invention. What tends to disappear from the story are the awkward meetings, poor decisions, rejected ideas and expensive mistakes that came first.That is one reason this quote from Ray Dalio…
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir remains tense after deadly clashes between protesters and security forces, drawing international attention and concern over reported communication restrictions. West Bengal CID investigators have reached Mamata Banerjee’s residence as part of a probe into allegations of forged signatures on a letter submitted to the Assembly. Delhi Police say the murder of a Delhi…
