Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy was not picked in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Though the speculations around his draft were viral, the player went unsold. According to ESPN.com, McCoy was the best player available for the first day of the draft. Jermod McCoy goes unpicked in first round of 2026 NFL Draft…
Nikhat Zareen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In a major shake-up for Indian boxing, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has missed out on selection for both the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2026 Asian Games after suffering a surprise defeat in the national trials in Patiala.Nikhat, competing in the women’s 51kg category, lost 1-4 to Sakshi…
Anthropic PBC, the Dario Amodei-led AI behemoth, has raised $65 billion in a funding round. This valuation of the artificial intelligence company now sits near a trillion dollars, at $965 billion, including the new investment, eclipsing rival OpenAI’s value for the first time. According to a Bloomberg Report, each of the primary investors contributed more…
CHENNAI: CPI and CPM have announced they would hold meetings to decide on an alliance with Vijay’s TVK, which has sought support to form the govt. However, long-term DMK ally IUML has rejected TVK’s request. CPI state secretary M Veerapandian said, “We will convene the executive committee meeting to discuss the issue Friday. The outcome…
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, faced intense online criticism after appearing noticeably different following his decision to quit testosterone and other substances. The backlash came weeks after a hospitalization linked to a health scare that prompted him to rethink his lifestyle. While critics mocked his reduced physique, many supporters praised his…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the application form and indicative checklist for voluntary surrender of Certificate of Registration (CoR) by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), including Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), following recent regulatory amendments issued in April 2026. In a notification dated June 30, the central bank stated that the revised framework comes…
The 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. It will get underway on June 11. (AP) New Delhi: What’s common to India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka? With less than two months to go, none of them has an official broadcaster to showcase the 2026 FIFA…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that the assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29 — unlike the eight-phase polling conducted in 2021.While announcing the poll schedule of 4 states and one Union territory, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the reduction…
El Niño is more than a climate phenomenon—it has significant economic implications for India. This explainer examines how changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures can influence the southwest monsoon, agricultural output, food inflation, electricity demand and overall economic growth. It also explores the science behind El Niño, its impact on policy decisions, and why it remains…
Neeraj Chopra warms up ahead of the Men’s Javelin Throw Qualifying round at the Commonwealth Games 2026. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra led a clean sweep for India in the men’s javelin throw qualification at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with all three Indian throwers advancing to the medal round in Glasgow…
