A massive wildfire raging in northern Portugal has scorched an estimated 10,000 hectares of forest, prompting the government to seek international assistance as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel multiple blazes across the country. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday night in the municipality of Vouzela in the district of Viseu, has left at…
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (AP Photo) Mumbai: When George Russell was in his rookie year in Formula 1 back in 2019, Kimi Antonelli had just turned a teenager, though one who had already begun to show promise as he climbed through the karting ranks. Fast forward to 2026 and it’s a fascinating story unfolding…
Prithviraj Sukumaran on ‘L3’: ‘We want to do it’; Says ‘Lucifer’ trilogy was always planned Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran has shared an exciting update for fans of the ‘Lucifer’ franchise, starring Mohanlal in the lead.While promoting his upcoming film ‘I, Nobody’, the actor confirmed that the third instalment of the blockbuster series is very much in…
The Indian rupee opened stronger on Thursday (July 2) at 94.93 against the US dollar, compared with Wednesday’s (July 1’ss) close of 95.25/$, marking a recovery of 32 paise in early trade. The rebound was aided by a continued decline in global crude oil prices, which provided temporary support to the domestic currency after a…
A court on Friday effectively ruled out the polygraph test of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, accused of murdering realtor Ketan Agarwal, and sent them to 14-day judicial custody PUNE: A court on Friday effectively ruled out the polygraph test of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, accused of murdering realtor Ketan Agarwal, and sent them…
Emergency officials on Geneva Lake after calls for water rescue (Picture credit: X) Three people were killed and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin on Friday as powerful storms battered the region, authorities said.According to news agency AP, the boat overturned as a severe storm swept across southern…
Lionel Messi has made history once again by becoming the first footballer to score seven goals across two distinct FIFA World Cup editions.(AP Photo) Just when you think Lionel Messi has conquered every mountain football has to offer, the Argentine maestro invents a new peak. By hammering home a clinical 29th-minute strike against a resilient…
‘Nagabandham’ X review: Virat Karrna’s mythological drama divides audiences, Visuals win praise; Screenplay faces criticism Virat Karrna‘s ‘Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure’ has opened in cinemas, and the first wave of audience reactions has started appearing on X (formerly Twitter). Directed by Abhishek Nama, the mythological action-adventure stars Virat Karrna in the lead role alongside Nabha…
Swara Baby, an Indian contract manufacturer of baby diapers, adult diapers and feminine hygiene products, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹500 crore and…
Xie Na (Image source: MyDrameList) Chinese television personality Xie Na, one of the country’s most recognisable entertainers, has found herself at the centre of a fierce online backlash after her ambitions of becoming a concert performer were met with widespread criticism.For over two decades, Xie Na was a household name as one of the main…
