NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed a reduction of his convoy vehicles as an austerity measure towards minimizing fuel consumption. By cutting down his own SPG (Special Protection Group) security entourage, his move nudged others in the government to follow.This came after the PM’s appeal for reduced fuel and gold consumption during a…
Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ continues to dominate the box office weeks after its release. RJ Balaji’s direction on the fantasy action entertainer makes this one of the most successful films for Tamil cinema this year, earning more than 300 crores worldwide. The combination of action, emotions, mythological elements, and mass entertainment appeal has made the movie very…
The petition stated that the absence of PESA Rules has deprived tribal Gram Sabhas of powers guaranteed under the Constitution for self-governance and protection of community resources in scheduled areas. CUTTACK : Alleging prolonged inaction in implementing the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act), four tribal villagers from Odisha’s…
Fashion icon Anna Wintour surprised viewers at the Oscars by playfully embracing her role as the inspiration for Miranda Priestly. Appearing with Anne Hathaway, Wintour delivered a deadpan response to a question about Hathaway’s dress and ended with a “Thank you, Emily” quip, delighting fans and generating buzz for an upcoming sequel. If you had…
For a long stretch of the year, the Lohit River moves through Arunachal Pradesh with the same pale grey-blue appearance associated with Himalayan rivers carrying glacial water downstream. During heavier monsoon periods, though, sections of the river can take on a darker reddish tone, particularly where sediment flow intensifies along the valley edges. Over time,…
Elon Musk has dismissed reports claiming his space company Starlink has increased fees for Pentagon LUCAS kamikaze drones during the 2026 US-Iran conflict. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk called the report “bs,” attributing it to a leak by a former AWS employee no longer in government. “This bs “story” was leaked by…
The New York Giants may have suffered an early setback in their undrafted rookie class after cornerback Thaddeus Dixon reportedly tore his Achilles during offseason workouts. North Carolina defensive back Thaddeus Dixon (08) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (AP) According to NFL…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Morne Morkel (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has made it clear that the team management will continue to back openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, despite growing calls for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his international debut.Sooryavanshi has been one of the biggest talking points since being…
JK Cement share price in focus after the company reported a mixed performance for Q4FY26, with steady revenue growth but pressure on margins and profitability. The results have led to a divided view among brokerages, which remain positive on the company’s long-term growth prospects driven by capacity expansion and strong volume outlook, but caution that…
‘Awarapan 2’ teaser: Emraan Hashmi is back as Shivam Pandit; says, ‘Dard se purana rishta hai mera’ Emraan Hashmi is all set to be back as Shivam Pandit in the highly anticipated film ‘Awarapan 2’. The movie is a sequel to his cult classic 2007 release ‘Awarapan’. Now, as promised, the makers have officially dropped…
