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EPS addressing reporters (ANI) NEW DELHI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday questioned the role of the police and the state government in the deadly stampede that claimed 39 lives during a political event organised by actor and TVK chief Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu. After meeting with the victims and families of…
The Asia Cup witnessed an intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, marked by dramatic matches and significant off-field controversies. India secured victories in both group and Super 4s stages, leading to their historic first-ever final clash. Disputes included India’s “no-handshake” policy, political dedications, and controversial gestures by Pakistani players, resulting in fines and protests. The Asia Cup…
Mumbai experienced heavy overnight showers, leading to significant rainfall and widespread waterlogging, notably in the Andheri subway. Airlines like SpiceJet and IndiGo issued advisories, warning passengers of traffic congestion affecting airport travel. The rain is expected to intensify further, likely causing more disruptions to traffic and local train services. NEW DELHI: Mumbai woke up to…
Donald Trump’s new Gold Card programme, offering a fast-track route to US residency, has sparked growing interest among Indians chasing the American dream, particularly after his administration hiked H-1B visa fees to $100,000.The Gold Card, signed into effect through an executive order on September 19, requires a non-refundable $1 million “gift” to the US Treasury,…
A stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, killed 39 people, including 10 children and 17 women, and injured 81 CHENNAI: Chaotic images from a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, show massive crowds packed along the 2 km stretch from the Karur-Trichy highway roundabout to the Karur-Erode highway on Saturday evening. Supporters…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Pic credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be asked to make “painful and significant” concessions under a US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza, including allowing the Palestinian Authority to play a central role in governing the enclave, Israeli media reported Saturday.The proposals, revealed by the Times…
Few things are embedded in India’s popular culture and memory as Lata Mangeshkar. The singer, whose birth anniversary falls today, continues to nourish our acoustics and heart with unerring frequency even after her passing. Now a new book titled, Lata Mangeshkar: My Favourites, Vol 2 by Anirudha Bhattacharjee and Chandrashekar Rao, decodes her own taste…
A catastrophic lithium-ion battery explosion at South Korea’s main government data center has knocked 647 essential services offline, leaving millions without access to postal banking, tax systems, and emergency platforms in one of the world’s most digitally connected nations.The fire erupted Friday night at 8:20 p.m. when a disconnected battery exploded during relocation work at…
S Jaishankar addressing UNGA (PTI) NEW DELHI: In a veiled but pointed critique of both the United States and China, external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday flagged growing trade protectionism, tariff unpredictability, and coercive supply chain practices by major global powers.Addressing the 80th session of the united nations general assembly (UNGA), he cautioned that…
Georgia vs Alabama (Image credits: IG/X) A high-voltage showdown between Georgia and Alabama fans at Sanford Stadium turned chaotic on September 27, as the fierce rivalry spilled beyond the field. Following Alabama’s narrow 24–21 triumph over Georgia, the stadium erupted—not from the roar of the game, but from a massive fan altercation that left spectators…
