KRISHNAGIRI: A 20-year-old youth who was preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for the past three years died by suicide at his residence in Hosur on the eve of the retest.The deceased was identified as C Vetriyanantham, 20. He was the younger son of Chinnasamy, a private factory worker residing at the...
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‘Physical fitness, mental resilience’: Indian Navy takes Yoga Day underwater — watch
Indian Navy personnel perform yoga beneath water surface (Image credit: X/IN_Satavahana) NEW DELHI: As the world marks International Day of Yoga 2026, the Indian Navy’s INS Satvahana conducted a unique underwater yoga session showcasing an unusual blend of physical fitness, mental discipline and operational preparedness.The event saw 40 personnel from the unit performing synchronised yoga...
Sooryavanshi scores fastest List A fifty, but 324.14 strike rate isn’t his best
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again showcased why he is regarded as one of India’s brightest young talents, producing a breathtaking 94 off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation Series final. The 15-year-old struck at an incredible rate of 324.14, hammering 10 fours and 8 sixes before falling...
Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries cause fuel shortages, long queues
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have caused fuel shortage and resulted in rationing supplies. Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered a deepening fuel crisis across Russia, with restrictions on gasoline purchases now imposed in 53 regions and motorists facing long queues and rationing, according to a Wall Street Journal...
Satya Nadella’s new inner circle: Meet Microsoft’s key leaders
Satya Nadella is rebuilding Microsoft to move like a startup, and several longtime executives are out. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has quietly dismantled the senior leadership structure that has run Microsoft for decades, creating a new inner circle built to compete in the AI era—and it marks the most dramatic internal shake-up the company has...
‘Won’t back off until Pradhan resigns’: CJP protests overnight at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar
CJP protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) intensified its agitation over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters staging an overnight sit-in at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and vowing not to end the protest until Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.The demonstration entered its...
How Suvendu Sarkar, raised without parental love, became mother and father to his kids
Image Courtesy: Instagram/suvendu5337 Single fathers often find themselves answering the same questions. Who helps with the children? Who manages school mornings? Who wakes up at night when a child is sick? Who remembers homework, doctor’s appointments and favourite bedtime stories? For many people, caregiving is still seen as a mother’s responsibility. Fathers are expected to...
‘Development, security, prosperity linked to sea’: PM Modi commissions 3 naval ships
PM Modi commissions three naval ships NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval ships: INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray in Kolkata, describing the induction as a major step towards strengthening India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.Speaking at the tri-commissioning ceremony, PM Modi said...
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, hits fastest fifty in List A cricket
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: BCCI) Indian teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name into the record books by registering the fastest fifty in List A cricket history during the Tri-Nation Series final between India A and Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.The 15-year-old opener unleashed a breathtaking assault on the Sri...
‘Focus on your own popularity’: Meloni fires back at Trump’s ‘senseless’ attacks
Trump deepens the dustup with Italy’s Meloni, who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’ (AP) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump after he suggested she was attempting to boost her domestic political standing by mending ties with Washington, telling the American leader to focus on his own popularity instead.Terming...
