In a thrilling Round of 16 showdown, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in…
Shares of state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) are trading up to 3% lower on Friday, May 15, after petrol and diesel prices were increased for the first time in four years. In Delhi, petrol and diesel prices were hiked by…
Sreeja Konidela, daughter of Chiranjeevi, sister of ‘Peddi’ star Ram Charan has lived much of her personal life under the unforgiving glare of public scrutiny navigating an elopement at 19, a dowry case, two marriages, two separations, and the loss of her first husband, all while carrying the weight of one of Telugu cinema’s most…
Actor and model Nauheed Cyrusi has opened up about why she has been less visible in films and television in recent years. Nauheed is now also an influencer and gained immense popularity in social media. In a candid video shared on her Instagram, she spoke about her experiences in the industry and explained why she…
16-year-old injured after sword pierces head during Muharram procession in Bihar PATNA: A traditional sword-fighting demonstration during a Muharram procession in Rajnagar, Madhubani district, turned into a serious accident on Friday evening when a sword slipped from a participant’s hand and struck a 16-year-old boy in the head. The incident took place on Chatti Road…
NEW DELHI: With govt moving to NEET-UG online from next year, a decision triggered by the medical entrance exam’s cancellation following allegations of a paper leak, health and education officials cautioned that this transition of India’s biggest entrance test in terms of candidates may be far more complicated than it appears, but accepted that it…
SRINAGAR: Hundreds of students and parents hit the streets in south Kashmir’s Shopian Thursday against the closure of Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom. J&K authorities had declared the Shopian-based educational institute unlawful last month over alleged links with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and charges of “fostering an environment conducive to radicalisation”.The protesters demanded reopening of the institution and expressed…
NEW DELHI: Indonesia is set to become the latest country to integrate with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and tap deeper into India’s digital public infrastructure. Unlike several other countries, such as France, Singapore and the UAE, which have adopted UPI primarily to facilitate cross-border payments for Indian travellers and businesses, Indonesia’s ambitions extend much further.It…
Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift The news of Taylor Swift joining the ‘Toy Story’ franchise with an original song of her own was not enough, as fans blazed about the star at the animated film’s premiere. Swift ended up showing up in her fangirl persona as she could not control herself while meeting Tom…
The Centre’s Offer for Sale (OFS) in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) received a strong response from investors, helping the government raise an estimated ₹2,084 crore and prompting it to exercise the greenshoe option. Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary said on Thursday that 22.88 crore shares were sold to minority shareholders…
