Thiruvananthapuram: The LDF govt in Kerala decided Friday to back a Supreme Court affidavit seeking steps to preserve the customs and traditions of Sabarimala, aligning with the Travancore Devaswom Board’s position and reconsidering its earlier stance of supporting the entry of women of all ages to the shrine. The shift in the state govt’s stand…
France’s Lassana Diarra reacts during the international friendly soccer match between England and France at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth,) EUPEN, Belgium – Lawyers for former France international Lassana Diarra said Monday he is claiming 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian soccer federation after a landmark legal win about…
After a string of box office disappointments since the pandemic, Akshay Kumar is experiencing a resurgence in 2025. His latest release, ‘Jolly LLB 3,’ co-starring Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, and directed by Shubash Kapoor, has opened strongly with ₹12.50 crore on day one. Positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth suggest a significant jump in collections. ‘Akshay…
India is boosting its European ties, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz set to visit New Delhi soon. This engagement follows President Putin’s visit and precedes the India-EU summit. Discussions will focus on trade, technology, and sustainable development, building on existing partnerships. Germany’s support for Ukraine and shared concerns over the Indo-Pacific will also be key…
NEW DELHI: The India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai has become a political battlefield even before the first ball is bowled, with opposition parties condemning the match while the government defending it as a sporting necessity. Shiv Sena (UBT) workers staged “sindoor” protests in Maharashtra and urged citizens to boycott the game, calling it an…
MUMBAI: India’s coffeehouse chains are staring at a troubling brew. A higher customs duty on roasting, brewing and vending machines which is already in place now, will raise costs for companies, hitting their margins.Factor in the rupee depreciation and a wobbly coffee inflation and you have a perfect mix for stirring up a storm in…
Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda marked his 37th birthday on May 9, 2026, with a massive fan celebration outside his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad and later shared a deeply personal message on X (formerly Twitter) that moved his followers. The actor expressed his gratitude towards everyone for showering him with their love. Vijay Deverakonda pens…
Pakistan has made arrangements to repay $4.8 billion in external obligations by June, including $3.5 billion payable to the United Arab Emirates through three different facilities, according to a local media report.The development comes after Islamabad decided to return $2 billion to Abu Dhabi by the end of the current month. The amount had been…
India is gearing up for 6G trials, with global experts at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 highlighting the country’s growing importance in next-generation network development and international collaboration. Industry leaders and researchers told ANI that India’s push in 6G research and innovation could shape the future of global connectivity.Ashutosh Dutta, Chief 5G Strategist at…
Image used for representative purposes With just days to go for the April 29 second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, authorities will convene a high-level coordination meeting in Kolkata on Sunday to assess poll preparedness across key districts.The meeting, to be held at Dhana Dhanya Auditorium, will bring together senior police officials, election…
