Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is unlikely to take oath on Thursday as chief minister as the actor-turned politician firms up support to cross the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly, sources said on Wednesday.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya admitted the team is falling short of its own high standards after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, stressing the need to find solutions under pressure.
The TVK has ended the nearly six-decade dominance of DMK and AIADMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, securing 108 out of 234 constituencies in its debut, but falls short of the 118 seats needed for an absolute majority, prompting discussions on coalition options and the governor's role.
In the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, Amrita Puri opens up about breaking stereotypes, dealing with the stigma of divorce and how therapy helped her find peace and self-love.
A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport due to a short circuit, but was quickly brought under control with no impact on airport operations or any casualties.
A fire in a four-storeyed building in Delhi's Tri Nagar area injured six people, including a child. Police suspect a short circuit in the electric water motor caused the blaze.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has pointed out Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar's struggles with short balls in the ongoing IPL, suggesting he needs to work on his technique.
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Pakistan were ruled to be eight overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Pooja Batra's short film Echoes Of Us gets a special screening at the Cannes Film Festival.
A woman and her nephew died of electrocution while drawing water from a hand pump outside their house in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after a short circuit caused electric current to pass through the pump.
Romanian actor-singer Iulia Vantur graced the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in a stunning Tamara Ralph gown, supporting the short film Echoes Of Us, which screened its second teaser at the prestigious event.
Matheesha Pathirana's debut for Kolkata Knight Riders was short-lived as he suffered an injury during his first match against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, raising concerns about his fitness and KKR's playoff chances.
A family of four, including two minors, died in a house fire and subsequent cooking gas cylinder explosion in Kumhari town, Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and the state government has announced financial assistance to the family.
Riteish Deshmukh brings earnestness to the role, but the gravitas of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj calls for a towering presence, resonant voice and sharp, piercing gaze, which are somewhat missing in Raja Shivaji, notes Mayur Sanap.
Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a crucial match in Dharamsala, but the weather forecast threatens to disrupt their playoff hopes.
As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile launches in a statement on Telegram, noting that defensive systems were actively operating to intercept the threat.
Teenage sprinter Gout Gout won the men's under-20 100 metres at the Australian junior championships in Brisbane, clocking 10.21 seconds.
A hotel entrepreneur in Udupi, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after posting a WhatsApp status accusing his wife and brother-in-law of harassment. The deceased, Sudhakar Shetty, had been facing marital disputes and family disagreements.
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India's Veer Ahlawat and Saptak Talwar failed to make the cut at the Challenge de Catalunya despite improved performances in the second round.
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Hockey India will conduct a short camp in Bengaluru for the national women's team ahead of its tour of Australia, as part of preparations for the FIH Nations Cup and other major tournaments.
Manushi Chhillar has mastered the art of looking like she permanently lives on a luxury island vacation.
Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, expressed his disappointment with the team's bowling and fielding performance after their defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. CSK, with 12 points from 12 matches, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining league games.
Iran has warned of consequences for any collusion between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, following reports of a secret meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during Operation Roaring Lion.
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife after a drunken fight in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
A man in Kerala was killed by a wild elephant while sleeping near his house on the edge of a forest. Despite warnings, the man and two others were sleeping outside due to the summer heat when the tragic incident occurred.
A retired judge and her lawyer son have been booked for dowry-related offences after the daughter-in-law was found dead at their home in Bhopal.
Analysts predict that the ongoing US-Iran conflict, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and foreign institutional investor (FII) flows will be the primary factors influencing Dalal Street this week, with inflation concerns adding to investor anxiety.
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour: Live in 3D is packed with moments that are clearly meant to make die-hard fans go 'Aww,' but they don't really give a true look at the person behind the artist, notes Mayur Sanap.
Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been appointed as the fielding coach for the senior men's Test team for the upcoming series against New Zealand.
The Union government has informed the Bombay High Court that Agniveers are not "similarly situated" as regular soldiers and hence, cannot claim parity in pensionary benefits for their next of kin in the event of death in action.
Donald Trump agreed with Xi Jinping's assessment of the US as a 'declining nation,' but attributed the decline to the policies of the Biden administration.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant lamented poor fielding as a key factor in their five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Despite a strong batting performance, dropped catches and Urvil Patel's explosive innings led to CSK's victory, effectively ending LSG's playoff hopes.
Jashanpreet Singh, the founder of the 'Punjabi Devils' motorcycle gang, has been sentenced to over five years in prison in the US for unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun.
Suyash Sharma needs more support if RCB are to lift the trophy for the second time, believes former Mumbai Indians batter, Aditya Tare.
Disciplined investors who ignore short-term fear build significant long-term wealth, notes Ramalingam Kalirajan
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