In an unprecedented move, the newly formed Balendra Shah government in Nepal has set up a five-member judicial panel to probe the assets of people who held public office from 2006 to the current fiscal year 2025-26, opening the widest scrutiny yet of the country’s post-monarchy political and bureaucratic elite.The move will bring under its […]
The makers of Maa Inti Bangaaram have unveiled the film’s first single, “Thassadiya,” offering a vibrant glimpse into the much-anticipated action-comedy family drama led by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Backed by Tralala Moving Pictures, the film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on May 15, 2026. Samantha lights up Thassadiya as Maa Inti Bangaaram gears […]
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma missed Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The former Mumbai Indians captain, who has led the franchise to five IPL titles, was rested after suffering a hamstring injury in the previous match.There was considerable speculation around Rohit’s availability, with Mumbai Indians assessing […]
Church in Wales approves bill for same-sex marriage blessings/Image: Getty Images The Church in Wales approved a bill on Wednesday (15 April) to make the blessing of same-sex marriages a permanent part of its services, after a strong majority backed the move.This means same-sex couples can continue to have their marriage or civil partnership blessed […]
On April 14, 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders were one of the in-form sides in the IPL. They were sitting comfortably towards the top end of the table with three wins from four matches and were slowly building towards what turned out to be a title-winning campaign. Fast forward to 2026, and on the same date, […]
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in March that polluted beaches, killed wildlife and spread hundreds of miles was triggered by a leak near the Abkatun field operated by state energy company Pemex, Mexican officials said on Thursday.Pemex Chief Executive Officer Víctor Rodríguez said the leak had gone unreported within the organisation, leading […]
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump’s claims of a breakthrough in ongoing negotiations, dismissing it as “building castles in the air”.Iran state media IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) shared a video of Trump saying, “I think we have a very successful negotiation going on right now.” “If it happens, it’ll be announced fairly soon, […]
The Bombay High Court on Thursday indicated that the defamation suit filed by writer-director Aditya Dhar against Santosh Kumar over plagiarism allegations related to Dhurandhar 2 – The Revenge should not escalate further. Justice Arif Doctor suggested that both sides try to resolve the matter amicably. Bombay High Court urges amicable settlement in Aditya Dhar-Santosh […]
Virat Kohli found himself trending for reasons off the field yet again after a social media interaction sparked a wave of reactions online. A ‘like’ on a post featuring photos of the South African influencer quickly snowballed into a full-blown meme fest, with fans bringing back his famous “algorithm” explanation. The incident, which involved Kohli […]
Oil prices fell in early trade on Friday, extending losses as optimism grew that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end following a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and fresh signals of possible US-Iran talks over the weekend.Brent crude futures declined $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel, while US West Texas […]
