Tamil Nadu elections: Why Annamalai missed BJP candidate list – alliance over leader?

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai was not included in the party’s list of 27 candidates released on Friday for the upcoming assembly elections.When asked about the move, state president Nainar Nagendra said the “decision was taken by the party high command.” Watch Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: M.K. Stalin vs AIADMK — Will Vijay...

‘Keep your head on your shoulders’: Yuvraj warns Sooryavanshi

Spread the love       Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yuvraj Singh (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already turning heads in the cricket world. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals star, who idolises Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh, is aiming to make an impact. Having shone in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 and...

கருத்துக்கணிப்பு வெளியிட தடை, சர்வே எடுத்தால் 2 ஆண்டு ஜெயில்: தேர்தல் ஆணையம் அதிரடி 

கருத்துக்கணிப்பு வெளியிட தடை, சர்வே எடுத்தால் 2 ஆண்டு ஜெயில்: தேர்தல் ஆணையம் அதிரடி 

Spread the love      கருத்துக்கணிப்புகள் குறித்து தேர்தல் ஆணையம் வெளியிட்டுள்ள அறிக்கை:2026 ஆம் ஆண்டு தமிழ்நாடு சட்டமன்றப் பொதுத் தேர்தலுக்கான வாக்குப்பதிவு 23.4.2026 அன்று காலை 7 மணி முதல் மாலை 6 மணி வரை நடைபெறும்.  மேற்காணும் பொதுத்தேர்தலின்போது, வாக்குப்பதிவிற்கு முந்தைய / பிந்தைய கருத்துக் கணிப்புகளின் முடிவுகளை வெளியீடுதலுக்கும் பரப்புதலுக்கும் பின்வரும் வரையறைகள் பொருந்தும் என இந்திய தேர்தல் ஆணையம் அறிவுறுத்தியுள்ளது: அ) 1951ஆம் ஆண்டு, மக்கள் பிரதிநிதித்துவச் சட்டத்தின் 126Aஆம் பிரிவின் விதித்துறைகளின்படி, (1) யாதொரு நபரும் வாக்குப்பதிவிற்கு பிந்தைய கருத்துக்...

Bigger & quieter: What makes India’s 3rd nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman deadly

Spread the love       Image credits: ANI NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.The induction of INS Aridaman comes as India sharpens its focus on boosting its underwater nuclear prowess, even as it has already proven air and land-launched nuclear capabilities. India’s 3rd nuclear submarine explained...

France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz

Spread the love       A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic vessel tracking...

‘They look committed’: Yuvraj’s direct message to Gambhir-Agarkar on Rohit-Kohli future

Spread the love       Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of their careers.With...

Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second: The making of Vaibhav Suri

Spread the love       R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: FIDE Master (FM) Prasenjit Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of tactical gambles and late-game recoveries, runs a renowned academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked through his doors,...

Onions made me cry!

Spread the love      It is an ordinary day. Somehow tears pool at the bottom of your eyes, threatening to spill out the canthus any moment. How did it turn out to be like this? Your eyes sting. The more you move your hands at the chopping board, the sting worsens. Alas, there comes the tears, full and uncontrollable. Who am I...

What led an India-bound Iranian crude tanker to reroute to China

Spread the love       Representative image NEW DELHI: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil rerouted mid-voyage from India to China, with payment-related issues appearing to be the main reason behind the change in declared destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, had earlier indicated Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination. If the...

Reason the 6am email from ‘Oracle leadership’ told thousands of laid-off employees

Spread the love       Oracle has begun its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees receiving termination emails from “Oracle Leadership” at 6AM saying their roles had been eliminated after “careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs.” Around 10,000 employees have reportedly been cut so far, with estimates suggesting the total could reach 30,000. The email gave employees a narrow window to...

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