Spread the love (Clockwise) DMK supporters greet Udhayanidhi Stalin after release near Thanjavur; TVK supporters carry out a demonstration outside Trichy district collectorate; DMK protest near Anna Arivalayam CHENNAI: Several leaders, including political rivals of DMK, criticised the arrest of Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday. Though they found Udhayanidhi’s remark objectionable, they said the arrest was unwarranted, especially...
‘Ghost particles’ signature can track where spent nuclear fuel goes
Spread the love In the high-stakes world of preventing governments from secretly developing atom bombs, the ability of inspectors to check what happens inside a reactor core — without stepping foot inside the highly radioactive structure — is a holy grail. For many decades, International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors have used cameras and close inspections to ensure operators are not diverting...
J&K on high alert ahead of Article 370 anniversary ‘Black Day’ protests
Spread the love Security forces have increased vigilance across Jammu region ahead of planned protests. (File photo) JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Security has been tightened across Jammu and Kashmir, with a heavy deployment of police, Army and CRPF personnel ahead of separate protests by the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Congress to mark August 5 as ‘Black Day’...
‘You told Sooryavanshi to serve water’: Ex-India star questions his debut timing
Spread the love Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Former India batter Mohammad Kaif believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should have made his international debut during the Ireland series instead of being introduced in England. Kaif feels the 15-year-old would have settled into international cricket better if he had got an opportunity in Ireland first.Sooryavanshi earned his maiden India call-up after an outstanding IPL...
Oil price today: Crude steadies below $80 as Hormuz blockade keeps investors on edge
Spread the love After two sessions of registering a fall, oil prices inched higher on Wednesday, as the crucial Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption. Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday after two days of steep losses, with markets closely watching efforts to end the US-Iran war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures rose 31...
‘I want to be a coach’: Ben Stokes eyes England coaching role after retirement
Spread the love Ben Stokes Former England captain Ben Stokes has said he would like to coach the England team after retiring from the game. The former all-rounder said he is already working towards his coaching qualifications and wants to stay involved in cricket once his playing days are over.Stokes retired from international cricket in June during England’s Test series...
Russian drone chases Ukrainian vegetable seller in ‘safari’ attack – Watch
Spread the love Russian drone targets Ukrainian vegetable seller in ‘Safari’ attack Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russia of committing a war crime after footage emerged showing a Russian drone pursuing and striking a vegetable seller in the southern city of Kherson, leaving the civilian wounded.Video footage shows a drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a roadside...
Man arrested with gun near Trump’s California golf course ahead of fundraiser
Spread the love Armed man held near Trump golf course after allegedly monitoring security preparations A 38-year-old man was arrested near President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after authorities alleged he was monitoring security preparations ahead of Trump’s fundraising event at the venue, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.The man, identified as Jeanine John Taele, was detained on...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Day 6: Tom Holland’s movie crosses Rs 360 cr in India
Spread the love ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland in the lead, continued its phenomenal run at the Indian box office, showing no signs of slowing down.Spider-Man: Brand New Day Movie ReviewOn Day 6, the Marvel blockbuster collected an estimated Rs 21.50 crore net, taking its total India net collections to Rs 303.25...
Father quit job, pawned jewellery to fund chess dream: Olympiad-bound Savitha’s story
Spread the love Savitha Shri will represent India at Women’s Chess Olympiad this year (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The last time the Indian women’s team took part in the biennial Chess Olympiad, they won gold. The team consisted of Harika Dronavalli, Rameshbabu Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, and Tania Sachdev. Two years have passed since that Budapest conquest, and India...
