India lost the toss in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with visiting captain Temba Bavuma opting to bat first. South Africa, who last tasted victory on Indian soil in the 2010 Nagpur Test, have faced continuous defeats since then. With both teams eager to set the tone for the series, […]
The Jubilee Hills by-poll counting is progressing in an exciting manner, with the Congress party maintaining a steady lead. It is ahead by 1,082 votes in the second round and extends the margin to 1,144 votes overall, including 47 postal ballot votes. With this consistent advantage, Congress supporters are expressing strong confidence in securing victory.
France has lifted the travel restrictions on Telegram founder Pavel Durov, under investigation for illegal content on his platform. He is no longer required to report to police in Nice and can travel freely. Durov denies any wrongdoing, citing full compliance and criticizing his arrest as damaging France’s reputation for freedom.
‘Kaantha’ delivers solid performances from Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, and Samuthirakani, with Rana Daggubati providing brief relief. Yet, flat writing, a dragging second half, and repetitive scenes hold the film back. It appeals mainly to fans of the actors, while viewers seeking a tightly woven, engaging crime drama may feel let down.
Chinese police announced bounties up to $35,000 for information on Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan over alleged “anti-China” content. Taiwan dismissed the move as symbolic, citing Beijing’s lack of jurisdiction. The influencers’ documentary exposes mainland efforts to influence Taiwanese creators and controversy.
North Korean FM Choe Son Hui denounced the G7 statement urging complete denuclearization, calling it a disguised hostile act. She said the demand ignores North Korea’s constitution and security needs. Choe argued that nuclear weapons remain the country’s essential deterrent amid what she described as a dangerous geopolitical environment.
The US urged the UN Security Council to unite behind its Gaza peace resolution, warning of serious consequences for Palestinians if it falters. The draft creates a Board of Peace and a stabilization force to secure Gaza and advance conditions for eventual statehood. Diplomats, however, questioned oversight, the PA’s role, and the force’s mandate.
Team India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has taken a crucial decision. He will withdraw from the next round of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches. Surya Kumar Yadav has decided to skip this red ball cricket match to prepare for the T20 series against South Africa. He also informed the Mumbai Cricket Association of his decision on […]
Another Indian star cricketer to make his debut in the Nepal Premier League. Star domestic batsman Priyank Panchal is set to play in the NPL. He has joined with the Karnali Axe franchise for the 2025 edition, which will begin soon. Panchal, from Gujarat, is known as a domestic superstar. Shikhar Dhawan initially played in […]
Actors Sharwanand and Malavika Nair have starred in the film ‘Biker’. Sharwanand played the biker role in this film. The film was directed by Abhilash Reddy and is set to hit the theatres on December 6. As part of the promotions, the film team has released the video of the first song, ‘Pretty Baby’. The […]
Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna withdrew his defamation case against Telangana minister Konda Surekha after she publicly reissued her apology, clarifying her remarks weren’t meant to hurt him or his family. The controversy began over her October 2024 comments linking KTR to Samantha and Naga Chaitanya’s divorce. The court accepted Nagarjuna’s withdrawal.
Just hours before the OnePlus 15 launch, Vijay Sales slashed the OnePlus 13 (256GB) price to ₹65,999. With an IDFC Bank EMI offer, buyers can get it for ₹55,999—saving ₹14,000. The flagship features Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, 100W charging, and a 50MP triple camera setup.
The DGE has updated the due dates for paying the SSC Public Examination 2026 fees. Students can pay fees to their headmaster till Nov 20, with late fees of ₹50 and ₹200 to schools until Nov 29 and Dec 11. The headmasters have to pay these fees to the DGE till Nov 21. These dates […]