The IAS officer hurled expletives at cops. VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government cracked the whip on Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) Project Director Vikas Marmat after Bengaluru police registered a criminal case against him and three others following a pub brawl and the alleged abuse and attempted assault of police personnel on October 10.The 2019-batch…
NEW DELHI: At 26, Prithvi Shaw is determined to rebuild his cricket career by focusing on his game, family and work ethic while staying away from unnecessary distractions.Once regarded as one of India’s brightest batting prospects, Shaw has faced several setbacks in recent years but remains committed to earning another opportunity in the national team.“I…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has finally arrived in theatres, bringing back the much-loved Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in a new chapter of the action entertainer. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel has generated considerable excitement among fans, who hope for another major box-office success after the first film’s impressive run. While the return of familiar characters has…
Gujarat’s Gir forests have been synonymous with the Asiatic lion for over a century. Now as per a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, the lions have come back to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly 144 years of absence. The study titled Beyond Gir: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary as a Potential Stronghold for Asiatic…
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Urban Indian households are likely to spend an average of ₹20,000 on discretionary purchases this festive season, with total urban festive spending estimated at ₹1.97 lakh crore, down 6% from 2025, according to a survey by LocalCircles. The estimate compares with ₹2.10 lakh crore in 2025 and ₹1.85 lakh crore in 2024. LocalCircles attributed the…
Hormuz shipping crisis deepens as two more vessels sink Two vessels, a container ship and a dry bulk carrier, sank near the Strait of Hormuz in separate projectile attacks over the past 24 hours, maritime officials said on Wednesday.Maritime security sources said the GFS Pride, a Singapore-flagged container ship capable of carrying 2,824 twenty-foot equivalent…
YouTuber Matt Walsh sounds ‘grim’ warning about AI chatbots as he questions what happens when humans replace friends Conservative commentator Matt Walsh has raised concerns about young people turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for regular conversations and emotional support. In a post on X on October 14, 2026, Walsh questioned what could happen if…
Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) MUMBAI: The Indian team for the five-match ODI series for India’s upcoming tour of New Zealand will be picked “in the next two-three days,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI on Wednesday.“We will select India’s ODI team in the next two or three days,” Saikia told this paper.It’s…
Rajinikanth is back as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, and excitement surrounding ‘Jailer 2’ has taken over social media. The Nelson Dilipkumar directorial hit theatres today, October 15, with fans celebrating the superstar’s return with special shows, celebrations and enthusiastic posts online. The film attracted attention from the moment its title card appeared on screen, with early…
