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TVK founder Vijay (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu on Monday witnessed a political shake-up as mega movie star “Thalapathy” Vijay made a cinematic entry into electoral politics, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a disruptive force that cut into the long-standing dominance of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its…
Gurgaon: City’s minimum and maximum temperatures dropped sharply on Sunday under the influence of western disturbances, dust-front activity and cyclonic circulation, with IMD warning of unstable conditions, thunderstorms and gusty winds this week.After the city woke up to one of its coolest mornings of the season, Gurgaon also recorded a significant dip in daytime heat….
NEW DELHI: Streets of Kolkata witnessed a showdown between the Election Commission and Trinamool Congress days after the West Bengal assembly polls, as the latter staged a sit-in protest alleging irregularities inside strongrooms housing EVMs.Alleging procedural lapses, TMC leaders claimed party workers stationed outside the strongroom were asked to leave in the afternoon and later…
NEW DELHI: Relief from heat as rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing respite from the ongoing heatwave.The India Meteorological Department has issued ‘orange’ and ‘yellow’ alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain in different parts of Delhi. An ‘orange’ alert has been sounded for southwest Delhi, with authorities warning of…
South Korea’s stock markets scaled a historic peak on Monday, as the total valuation of listed companies moved past the 6,000 trillion won ($4.1 trillion) mark for the first time during trading hours. According to figures cited by The Korea Herald, based on data from the Korea Exchange, the combined market capitalisation of domestic bourses…
Sanju Samson and Anshul Kamboj NEW DELHI: We are almost halfway through the league stage of IPL 2026, with 33 out of a total of 70 matches done and dusted. Slowly but surely, players in form are beginning to emerge from the horde of cricketers competing in this highly competitive tournament.The race for the top…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has provided the first direct in-situ measurements of magnetic reconnection, capturing the exact ‘spark’ that ignites solar storms. The spacecraft flew very fast by, through, and right into an event called a ‘magnetic reconnection,’ which happens when opposing magnetic field lines snap and realign in a process called magnetic reconnection, explosively…
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at 92, displayed remarkable resilience during a Pune concert. Despite a downpour, she chose to continue her performance, singing 22 songs to a devoted audience. Her unwavering spirit, famously stating “A little rain doesn’t scare me,” left an indelible mark, showcasing her deep connection to music and her…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has achieved a remarkable feat in Karnataka, crossing Rs 100 crore in just 11 days, a new record for a non-Kannada film. This success, driven by strong word-of-mouth, signifies the growing reach of Hindi cinema in South Indian markets, surpassing previous benchmarks set by films like ‘Baahubali 2’. The Hindi…
Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, has stormed ticket windows following a record-breaking Rs. 43 crore paid previews. Targeting a historic Rs. 100 crore opening day worldwide, the sequel is currently running across a massive 8,928 shows. On the other hand, Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is reasserting the Power Star’s…
