Rangasamy meets LG, stakes claim to form government in Puducherry NEW DELHI: All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder N Rangasamy on Friday evening met Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kuniyil Kailashnathan and staked claim to form the government in the Union Territory days after emerging victorious in the recently held assembly polls.Rangasamy, who has been the longest-serving…
British-Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati Two Romanian nationals have been convicted by a UK court for the stabbing of Iranian TV presenter Pouria Zeraati outside his home in Wimbledon, south London, in an attack prosecutors described as a “deliberate, targeted act of violence” involving months of planning and surveillance.The victim, a journalist with the Farsi-language broadcaster…
Twitch has announced big changes to make TwitchCon safer after a serious incident last year. Popular streamer Emiru was assaulted at the event when a fan grabbed her without permission. This caused a lot of concern about safety at Twitch’s biggest streamer convention. The company says it wants all creators and visitors to feel safe…
India’s health insurance sector is expanding with higher sum insured options and “unlimited” coverage plans. However, complex policies and rising costs lead to claim disputes. By Shilpa Arora March 20, 2026, 6:26:15 PM IST (Published) India’s health insurance sector is growing rapidly, with insurers offering higher sum insured options and even “unlimited” coverage plans. On…
Manas Dhamne (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Manas Dhamne has had things going in a linear trajectory for him. An M15 tournament win in Zahra, Kuwait in February. Wildcards into the Miami Open and Madrid Open qualifying rounds. And surges in the ATP Challengers while trying to break through the bigger obstacles. While navigating this journey…
Some people can watch a two-minute video and suddenly imagine a completely different life. A travel vlog turns into dreams of working remotely abroad. A podcast leads to business ideas. A reel about pottery sends them searching for nearby classes. A documentary on marine life makes them question their career choices for days.The interesting part…
Suyash sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a statement performance on Monday in IPL 2026, dismantling Delhi Capitals in a one-sided contest that will be remembered as much for its records as its dominance. At the heart of it was young spinner Suyash Sharma, who etched his name into the league’s history…
In March, the first full month after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran, India’s crude oil imports declined 17.1% over March 2025, reflecting the disruption in the global energy supply chain caused by the conflict. A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve. (Reuters) The decline in imports meant that despite…
Twenty-two films from some of the world’s most celebrated directors are vying for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival which opens Tuesday.The Palme d’Or will be handed out this year by a jury that includes Hollywood star Demi Moore and Korean director Park Chan-wook.Only five of the 22 films vying for the prestigious…
Shares of Varun Beverages Ltd. can rise 23% as per brokerage firm CLSA’s latest report on Friday, June 19, which showcases a positive outlook for the stock after the company’s recent announcement. The brokerage has a “high conviction outperform” rating on Varun Beverages with a price target of ₹654 per share. According to CLSA, Varun…
