Shubman Gill’s rise from rookie opener to depandable captain Shubman Gill, the face of the Indian cricket team and the man appointed captain of both the Test and ODI sides, has clearly justified the BCCI’s decision. Since taking over the captaincy, Gill has transformed himself from a promising opener into one of India’s most dependable…
Vikram Bhatt reacts to ‘Haunted 3D’ beating ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ at box office amid AI use criticism: ‘I’m not surprised’ The horror franchise film ‘Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past’ has turned out to be the surprise winner among last week’s batch of Hindi releases – ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, and ‘Governor’. Going…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently told Stanford University’s Class of 2026 that many people had been advising him on what to say during his commencement speech, and more specifically what not to say. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Sundar Pichai joked that the advice was largely about avoiding discussion of artificial intelligence (AI), a topic…
Survivors recall horror after London train collision kills driver, injures 89 (Images/AP and X) Survivors recalled scenes of panic and devastation after two passenger trains collided near Bedford, north of London on Friday, killing a train driver and injuring over 80 people.Describing the moments after the crash, passenger Dr Pete Knapp told Press Association: “There…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Algeria’s Rayan Ait-Nouri battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Algeria have filed a complaint with FIFA over what they described as “refereeing injustice” during their opening FIFA World Cup defeat to…
India’s IAS-led bureaucracy is often compared with the United States, where no UPSC-style examination or IAS equivalent exists. Instead, a new US President can appoint roughly 4,000 political officials, while leadership positions listed in the government’s Plum Book number around 8,000–9,000. However, administrative continuity is maintained by a permanent federal workforce of more than 20…
Angelina Jolie’s six childen may have distanced themselves from their dad Brad Pitt, but according to the latest reports, Pax Jolie-Pitt, contines to maintain ties with his extended family.Page Six reports that Pax recently attended a family gathering celebrating the engagement of his cousin, Sydney Pitt, to Archimede Jerome. The event was attended by several…
Israeli ambassador Danny Danon loses cool at UN official A United Nations hearing on the plight of children affected by the Gaza conflict erupted into a heated confrontation on Friday, with Israel’s ambassador accusing the UN leadership of unfairly targeting the country.The tense exchange unfolded at UN headquarters in New York during an event marking…
Andaman & Nicobar Police recruitment 2026 application deadline extended to June 25 after revised vacancies announced Andaman & Nicobar Police recruitment 2026: The Andaman & Nicobar Police has extended the last date for submission of online applications for its Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C recruitment to June 25, 2026, while also revising vacancies for…
‘I’m getting goosebumps’: Naga Chaitanya praises Chidambaram’s ‘Balan: The Boy’ Actor Naga Chaitanya has showered praise on the newly released thriller ‘Balan: The Boy’ after attending a special screening. The actor interacted with the film’s team and described the movie as an engaging experience filled with unexpected twists and turns. Naga Chaitanya praises ‘Balan’ During…
US President Donald Trump asserts that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was established through his intervention US President Donald Trump urged Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, telling the country to “calm down sometimes and use your head” as a truce took effect on Friday after deadly strikes that killed 47 people…
Average of 30,500 pedestrians killed on roads annually between 2019-24 NEW DELHI: More than 1.8 lakh pedestrians were killed in road crashes across India between 2019 and 2024, averaging over 30,500 deaths annually, underscoring their vulnerability as the most at-risk category of road users. Govt data show that the National Highway (NH) network accounted for…
Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon’s romantic drama ‘Cocktail 2’ hit theatres on Friday, June 19. The movie opened to mixed reactions from the audience and critics; however, it still managed to score a good box office score. ‘Cocktail 2’ box office collection Day 1 According to Sacnilk, the Homi Adajania directorial, which is…
A massive fire tore through a beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic’s popular tourist destination of Bayahibe, killing one person and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests and staff, Reuters reported citing authorities on Friday. The victim was identified as Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian tourist, who died in the blaze at the Viva…
Allu Arjun fulfils young leukaemia patient fan’s wish; Recreates iconic ‘Pushpa’ moments – VIDEO Actor Allu Arjun recently made a young fan’s day memorable by spending time with Shraddha, a girl undergoing treatment for leukaemia. The meeting was facilitated through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of India and has since touched the hearts of many online. Pushpa…
Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a planned visit to the United States after President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, triggering a diplomatic row between two leaders once considered close allies.Tajani announced Friday that he would no longer travel to Miami for the Italy-US Business, Investment, Science and…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir looks on as Kuldeep Yadav, left, warms up before the start of play on day one of the test match between Afghanistan and India in New Chandigarh, India, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: There is not an iota of doubt that, when on song, there is…
After delivering the blockbuster ‘Manjummel Boys’, director Chidambaram is back with ‘Balan: The Boy’. The thriller hit theatres on Friday and has opened to good responses from audiences. ‘Balan’ opens with Rs 1.82 crore Nett in India According to Sacnilk, ‘Balan: The Boy’ collected Rs 1.82 crore nett in India on its opening day. The…
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Priyanka Chopra will soon be seen on the big screen in ‘Varanasi’, one of India’s biggest and most expensive films. While gearing up for its release, the actress, in her latest interview, spilled the beans about her upcoming work projects, including her international ventures. While the star is expected to soon begin work on her…
