Renowned Indian grandmaster and Arjuna award winner Abhijeet Gupta has called out the Odisha Open organisers over unpaid prize money after winning the tournament earlier this year. Abhijeet asked the sports ministry for assistance after he claimed that the organisers failed to deliver on their promise after repeated assurances. Despite writing several letters to the […]
India is accelerating a strategic shift in defence driven by policy, rising regional tensions and a global surge in military demand, which is giving an impetus to this move. As one of the largest defence spenders, India is increasingly investing in both modernisation and self-reliance.In this year’s union budget, defence capital acquisition budget stood at […]
New Delhi, May 9: A significant opportunity has emerged for those preparing to become government employees. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of a total of five positions, including Assistant Professor, across various departments. The vacancies are available in the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry […]
Our reporter John Eligon runs in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya to experience why it’s the mecca of distance running in the world. Source link
Ram Charan’s much-anticipated film Peddi is gearing up for a grand trailer launch event in Bhopal on May 16, ahead of its worldwide premiere on June 3 and theatrical release on June 4, 2026. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and backed by Mythri Movie Makers and Vriddhi Cinemas, the film has already generated massive excitement […]
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has barred Vinesh Phogat from competing in the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda from May 10-12. The competition was supposed to serve as the official comeback of the wrestler after she completed a retirement U-turn after hanging up her boots after the Paris Olympics 2024. The WFI issued […]
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for a change of direction for Labour after the party suffered heavy setbacks in London’s local elections, saying the results reflected a “far-reaching disillusionment” among voters and an “existential” threat if it fails to change course.In a strongly worded statement following the results, Khan described the outcome as “bitterly […]
Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have received notices from India’s anti-doping body, NADA, after missing scheduled dope tests last year. Both players are part of NADA’s Registered Testing Pool (RTP), which means they are required to regularly share their whereabouts and remain available for surprise testing during a […]
Aayush Sharma has joined the cast of Ragini 3, adding another major name to the upcoming supernatural thriller headlined by Tamannaah Bhatia. According to a report by Variety India, producer Ektaa Kapoor has brought Aayush on board for a pivotal role in the film, which marks the latest installment in the popular Ragini franchise. Aayush […]
