NEW DELHI: Congress has picked VD Satheesan for the post of Kerala chief minister on Thursday. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept back to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Left Democratic Front-led by Pinarayi Vijayan.The decision was finalised by the Congress leadership…
While most children her age are only beginning to explore new skills, Arha achieved a feat that captured global attention. The five-year-old trained 50 chess learners and solved 30 puzzles simultaneously, earning recognition in the Noble Book of World Records. Her journey underscores how chess can nurture leadership, critical thinking, and confidence from an early…
England Test captain Ben Stokes could step down from the role and may even retire from cricket following the nightclub controversy involving him and teammate Gus Atkinson, according to a report by talkSPORT.The development comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched an investigation into an incident involving Stokes and Atkinson at a…
John Cena’s recent café encounter is all over social media, and it’s not the usual viral drama. The clip isn’t about him flipping out or anything; it’s about how he just handled an awkward moment like a pro. And this viral moment features one of the most familiar faces of social media as well: Harry…
Among stocks, IndiGo hit its 10 per cent upper circuit, emerging as a key gainer alongside L&T, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports and Shriram Finance. On the downside, ONGC, Coal India and Tech Mahindra featured among the early laggards. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap index jumped 3.4 per cent on a gap‑up opening, starting nearly 2,000 points…
Kylian Mbappe (Getty Images) Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday denied media reports that claimed Real Madrid examined the wrong leg when the France star sustained a knee injury late last year.The soccer show “After Foot” on French broadcaster RMC Sport reported this week that the Spanish club had initially scanned his right knee, rather than the…
Rising oil prices and renewed tensions involving Iran weighed on US equities on Wednesday, but Wall Street remained close to record levels as investors continued to bet on a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and drew support from strong corporate earnings.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high, while the Dow Jones…
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the examination schedule for the Company Secretary (CS) Executive and Professional December 2026 session. Candidates appearing for the upcoming examinations can now check the subject-wise timetable on the official website, icsi.edu.According to the schedule, both the CS Executive and CS Professional examinations will be conducted…
JEE Advanced 2026 infrastructure under scrutiny as IIT Roorkee acknowledges cloud configuration issue NEW DELHI: Just days after cybersecurity concerns surfaced around CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and allegations of vulnerabilities in the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) re-examination portal, another examination-related digital platform has come under scrutiny.This time, the issue concerns infrastructure linked to JEE…
John Oliver has confirmed that he will be appearing on ‘General Hospital’ for three episodes in the first week of July. Emmy-winning host and executive producer John Oliver has landed a role in the long-running American soap opera General Hospital. Months after launching a humorous campaign to score a part on the show, his wish…
