The Championships Wimbledon (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Wimbledon 2026 approaches, Indian doubles veteran Rohan Bopanna has picked defending champion Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favourites to win the men’s and women’s singles titles. Despite calling the field highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to retain his crown and believes…
The US Treasury Department on Monday issued a general licence allowing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals through August 21. The United States has authorised the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil marking a significant sanctions relief measure as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at reaching…
The rumors connecting Ram Pothineni and Bhagyashri Borse have been doing the rounds for quite some time now. Both of these actors have starred together in the 2025 Telugu movie ‘Andhra King Taluka,’ and from that point on, the fans have been observing their behavior. Despite both actors keeping away from making any comments regarding…
‘Tragic loss’: Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas plant explosion At least 13 people were killed and 66 others injured, including Indians, after an explosion at Qatar’s key gas processing facility in Ras Laffan, energy minister Saad Sherida al-Kaabi said on Monday.Al-Kaabi described the blast as an industrial accident and said an investigation into…
A tragic industrial accident at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility has claimed at least 13 lives, including Indian nationals, and injured 66. The blast at the Barzan gas supply facility, ruled an accident, occurred Sunday night. Despite the incident, Qatar’s energy minister assured that domestic needs and LNG exports remain unaffected, though repairs will take…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to pour in from some of cricket’s biggest names, and the latest endorsement has come from legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who believes the teenage sensation possesses the qualities needed for a bright future at the highest level.Lloyd, one of the most respected figures in…
Karnataka Police recruitment 2026 registration begins The Karnataka State Police (KSP) has started the application process for the recruitment of 1,600 Police Constable (CAR/DAR) posts across the state. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal from today, June 22, 2026.According to the official notification, a total of 1,421…
Rakhi Sawant is reportedly set to appear on India’s Got Latent Season 2, and fans are already excited. Her previous appearance in Episode 12 of Season 1 became one of the most viral moments of the show. Rakhi and Samay Raina were also recently spotted together, fuelling the speculation further. Rakhi Sawant might be making…
WhatsApp-parent company Meta has announced a major leadership shakeup, naming Kunal Shah as the new Head of WhatsApp. Shah, the founder and CEO of the fintech giant CRED, succeeds Will Cathcart, who has led the instant communication app since 2019. Cathcart will remain at Meta to transition Shah into the role before taking on a…
For most visitors, Omaha Beach appears much as any broad stretch of northern European coastline might. The tide advances and retreats, families wander across the sand, and the horizon seems distant and quiet. History is present, certainly, but it tends to exist in visible forms: memorials, museums, rows of graves, and carefully preserved photographs. The…
Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle (Agency Image) Kieron Pollard added another remarkable chapter to his T20 legacy on Sunday, overtaking Chris Gayle to become the leading run-scorer in the history of the format during Major League Cricket 2026.The landmark moment arrived when the former West Indies all-rounder reached 81 during MI New York’s clash against…
According to the RBI’s monthly bulletin released on Monday, the central bank purchased $16.225 billion and sold $25.169 billion in the spot market during April, resulting in a net sale of $8.944 billion. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was a net seller of $8.944 billion in the spot foreign exchange market in April, marking…
Joseph Vijay’s assuming the post of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was indeed an eventful milestone in his career, but it also meant a lot to his family. Not long after assuming the office in May 2026, it is said that Joseph Vijay had an extremely emotional encounter with his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, who…
Beauty can mean many things. It can represent confidence, kindness, compassion, strength, or grace. The names on this list come from different languages and cultures, but they all share one common theme: they celebrate beauty in its many forms. Whether you prefer a traditional Sanskrit name like Lavanya, a globally loved choice like Bella, or…
NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Iran’s top security official amid Middle East tensions NEW DELHI: National security adviser Ajit Doval on Monday held talks with Iran’s deputy secretary for defence affairs at the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ghadir Nezamipour, with discussions focusing on the evolving security situation in Middle East, Brics cooperation and…
Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: The rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by leader of the opposition and Uluberia Purba MLA Ritabrata Banerjee, on Monday named senior party MLA Arup Roy as the chairperson of what it described as the “real” TMC. Trinamool was founded by Mamata Banerjee in January 1998 after…
Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS) A brief confrontation over the implementation of examination security and dress code rules at a NEET re-examination centre in Ahmedabad on Sunday led to tensions outside the venue, with parents, student groups and political workers briefly clashing before police restored order. A dispute over examination security checks at a National Eligibility-cum-Entrance…
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor opened up about her egg freezing journey and Bollywood’s ageist culture, saying “I always feel like I’m losing out on time.” However, she found peace with her journey, saying “I can start at 35 and bloom at 45.” She is currently awaiting the release of ‘Gram Chikitsalay 2’. Akansha Ranjan Kapoor made…
Proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) This little proverb is built like a joke, with a punchline at the end. It lists things that make us happy, but cleverly ranks them by how long the happiness lasts. A nap buys you an hour. A day’s fishing buys you a day. Inheriting a…
Andy Burnham confirms his bid for UK Prime Minister Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed he will seek to replace Keir Starmer as UK prime minister and Labour leader following Starmer’s resignation on Monday, positioning himself as a candidate focused on stability, economic growth and public services during a period of political transition.In a…
