Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks another term. (AP Photo) Israelis will head to the polls on October 27 in the country’s first general election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered a multi-front war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.The vote is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in Israel’s…
How student protests spark ignite national movements and shape politics BENGALURU: In May 2026, the Chief Justice of India made an offhand, dismissive remark about unemployed young Indians being like cockroaches. Ten weeks later, a Union minister had resigned, tens of thousands of protesters had marched on Parliament, and a satirical party named after the…
World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić Retires Following Spain-Argentina World Cup Final Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially brought his refereeing career to an end, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina becoming the final match of a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades at the highest level of world…
Niharika NM has been a social media star for years, with a massive following across platforms. While she’s far from an unfamiliar face, acting is still a relatively new journey for her. She will now be seen in her fourth film, ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’, which stars Raghav Juyal opposite her. Brimming with excitement, Niharika…
Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor Picture by: Ranjeet Kumar Patna: JD(U) chief spokesperson and MLC Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday lodged a complaint at Shastri Nagar police station in Patna, seeking registration of an FIR against Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur bypoll candidate Prashant Kishor for allegedly spreading misinformation and making derogatory remarks about former chief…
Karnataka bags lion’s share of electronics startup fund; 90 of 128 firms based in state NEW DELHI: Karnataka has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the Centre’s Electronics Development Fund (EDF), accounting for 90 of the 128 companies backed under the scheme and nearly two-thirds of the total investment made by its associated venture funds.The…
Parliament is speaking GenZ NEW DELHI: “The Leader of the Opposition had gone ‘MIA‘. ‘FOMO‘ perhaps explains why he eventually went and sat outside the Prime Minister’s residence.” These are the words of 69-year old Union minister Jitendra SIngh, who was addressing the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.Until recently, these words belonged to Instagram comment sections,…
The entrance to the vegetable market at Khadgarha Ranchi: Continued rain has left several vegetable markets across the city waterlogged and muddy, affecting business and forcing vendors and shoppers to negotiate slush and stagnant water.Conditions at Kokar and Naga Baba Khatal vendor markets, Shalimar Market in Dhurwa, Khadgarha vegetable market and roadside stalls near Tagore…
The verification drive would continue for seven days CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation on Wednesday began verification of EVMs used in 14 polling booths in Kolathur assembly constituency in the recent election following a petition filed by former chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin. Stalin lost the seat to Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam’s V…
Suneel Darshan recalled casting Priyanka Chopra in Andaaz over Kareena Kapoor. Initially unimpressed, he later felt she resembled young Rekha, noting her nose issue, fixed later via surgery. Andaaz became her real breakthrough after The Hero flopped. Priyanka now works on Varanasi, Amri, and Judgment Day. During the early phase of his career as a…