Category: Events

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals (Credit: Getty Images) With 2026 winding down Connor McDavid is still one of the most recognizable names in the NHL and his love of luxury cars is still a topic of conversation. The captain of the Edmonton Oilers has made a...

NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday took a veiled swipe at the CJP protest, saying that “some people sitting abroad think they can dictate the direction of India’s youth,” further alleging that it is pushing them into “negative politics.“Addressing an Intellectuals Meet in Ranchi, Nabin said, “Today’s youth wants to work for...

CHENNAI: Over 300 members of the AIADMK officially joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur near Chennai, citing their inability to serve the public effectively under AIADMK leadership.Among those who joined TVK were former AIADMK minister Vellamandi Natarajan, Anna Trade Union Federation State Secretary Kamalakkannan, former AIADMK MLA from...

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed claims circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging a “leak,” advance access, or “sale” of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper.In a post on X, the NTA said it had noted “certain messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming a ‘leak,’...

Mirra Andreeva. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Mirra Andreeva is one of the brightest young stars in women’s tennis. The 19-year-old Russian has enjoyed a breakthrough rise on the WTA Tour. She has reached the French Open 2026 final. She has delivered impressive performances at Grand Slams and WTA 1000 events. These wins have made...

K Annamalai CHENNAI: ‘We the Leaders’ movement, launched by the former BJP Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai on Friday after resigning from the party, has garnered more than 13 lakh members within just 24 hours of its rollout. Taking to the social media platform X, the former IPS officer-turned-politician expressed profound gratitude for the...

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Former England spinner Graeme Swann backed teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to feature in India’s T20I series against Ireland, calling him “the box-office man of the moment” and saying his inclusion in India’s squad is good for world cricket.Sooryavanshi, who was named in India’s squads for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England...

KOLKATA: TMC State Minority Cell Secretary Ajmal Siddiqui has resigned from his post on Saturday and launched a sharp attack on the party’s leadership, citing dissatisfaction with its functioning.Ajmal told ANI after his resignation that he had recently returned from the Hajj pilgrimage and decided to quit the party upon his return.“I returned from the...

Traffic on the Buxar–Baruna rail overbridge has been suspended after a slab on a pillar was damaged, exacerbating the woes of residents. With the bridge and the adjacent railway crossing now closed, commuters face severe inconvenience and long delays, as authorities scramble for temporary solutions. BUXAR: Woes of Buxar residents have deepened after a slab...

Traffic on the Buxar–Baruna rail overbridge has been suspended after a slab on a pillar was damaged, exacerbating the woes of residents. With the bridge and the adjacent railway crossing now closed, commuters face severe inconvenience and long delays, as authorities scramble for temporary solutions. BUXAR: Woes of Buxar residents have deepened after a slab...