China on Monday added 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for defence studies, to its export control list, barring the export of Chinese dual-use items to the organisations in what appears to be the latest expansion of Beijing’s technology and national security restrictions.The move comes just a week after China imposed similar restrictions on…
European infrastructure hit amid heatwave European infrastructure is struggling under an intense heatwave, with roads melting, tram tracks buckling and transport networks disrupted as record-breaking temperatures sweep across the continent, according to reports and videos shared online. The extreme weather has damaged highways, delayed trains, strained power grids and overwhelmed hospitals, while temperatures crossed 40…
Katy Perry cancels Belgium performance, following extreme weather conditions. Image credits: Instagram Katy Perry, the ‘Watch It Burn’ hitmaker, cancelled her performance at the Werchter Boutique festival in Belgium on short notice due to inclement weather and crowd safety concerns. The 41-year-old pop star expressed her disappointment on social media, citing government-mandated measures beyond her…
When moving into a new place or creating an ideal home, choosing a name for a house is one of the crucial steps that many people ignore. While selecting a name for a house reflects your personality and value system and gives a unique identity to your property, many people make mistakes in choosing names….
MADURAI: A man accused of gang rape will no longer be treated the same way as a youth booked in an elopement case involving a minor. A repeat stalker will not be monitored like a first-time accused. This is the idea behind ‘Spectrum’, a new Tamil Nadu police project launched in the south zone to…
Thousands of candidates are awaiting the AP EAMCET 2026 results, which are expected to be declared soon on the official portal. Following the release of scorecards and ranks, the Andhra Pradesh admission process will move into the counselling phase, where eligible students can register, verify documents, select preferred colleges and compete for seats. AP EAMCET…
Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is currently on his Europe tour and has received a permanent place at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The event became even more special because Oscar-winning filmmaker Costa-Gavras attended the celebration and spent nearly eight hours watching Rajamouli’s films and the masterclass. SS Rajamouli receives honour in Paris The ‘Varanasi’ director…
Kevin Gausman. Image via: Emilee Chinn/ Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season as World Series contenders after reaching the 2025 Fall Classic but sit 39-44 entering late June. MLB.com reported that Toronto could trade 35-year-old right-hander Kevin Gausman before the August 3 deadline if the club remains below .500 in late…
Kemar Roach (Pic credit: WI Cricket) Kemar Roach etched his name alongside some of West Indies’ greatest fast bowlers as the veteran seamer claimed his 300th Test wicket during a dominant innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test, a result that also went down as one of the biggest wins in the Caribbean…
Prince Harry fears his children might not be able to meet King Charles. Image credits: Instagram Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had scheduled their visit to the United Kingdom ahead of the engagements for a one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham. However, after the taxpayer-funded security was rejected, the Duke of Sussex…
Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery (X) Ukrainian drone strikes sparked a major fire at one of southern Russia’s largest oil refineries overnight, as Kyiv continued its campaign targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure.According to Krasnodar region governor Veniamin Kondratyev, debris from downed Ukrainian drones ignited a blaze at the refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, east of Russian-occupied Crimea.The attack…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s tenure as India’s T20I captain has begun in the worst possible fashion after Ireland scripted one of the biggest upsets in the format, sealing a historic 2-0 series victory with a dramatic one-run win in the second T20I at Stormont on Sunday.The defeat not only handed…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have sparked buzz that their romance may just be getting serious.The star couple, who was in Australia, for the hunk’s birthday celebrations, was spotted departing Brisbane Airport hand-in-hand. Despite attempting to keep a low profile, Jacob and Kendall were recognised by onlookers as they made their way through the airport….
Tata Motors has once again teased the Punch HBX, indicating that the rugged version of its popular micro SUV could be launched soon. The adventure-focused model has reappeared on the company’s official website and social media platforms, months after it was first showcased earlier this year. The brand, however, has not announced a launch date…
NEW DELHI: Delhiites lay exposed to lethal levels of heat stress both during the day and night Sunday as the ‘feels like’ temperature stayed above 50 degrees C while night temperature surged to the highest recorded in June in two years.A heatwave added to the woes. Day temperatures at Safdarjung, Delhi’s base station, topped at…
Shraddha Kapoor watches ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ with rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody; video goes viral Shraddha Kapoor and her rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody are making headlines again, this time for their casual theatre outing. A viral video from inside a cinema hall shows Shraddha laughing throughout a screening of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, with Rahul…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that all Sikh AAP MLAs and ministers will appear before the Akal Takht on Monday to present the government’s stance on the new anti-sacrilege law AMRITSAR: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Sunday that all Sikh MLAs and ministers from the AAP govt, accompanied by assembly speaker Kultar…
England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Ben Stokes has finally explained the deeply personal reasons behind one of the most shocking retirement announcements in modern cricket, revealing that the emotional scars from England’s disastrous Ashes campaign in Australia left him feeling he had “no more fight” to continue representing his country.The England captain stunned the…
Newly engaged singer Harry Styles and actress Zoe Kravitz are reportedly already planning their wedding.The couple, who have kept their relationship out of the public eye, are reportedly gearing up to tie the knot and are on the lookout for wedding venues. According to the latest reports on The Sun, the couple have reportedly set…
Responsible use of technology for children is a constant battle for modern parents. While many parents understand the importance of being digitally skilled in the digital age, they are often concerned of how much a child should know before the digital world starts shaping them, because screens are now woven into academics and curriculum. By…
