Tenkasi and Namakkal announce local holidays in July and August for major Tamil cultural festivals Students in parts of Tamil Nadu will have additional holidays in July and August as district administrations have announced local holidays for major regional festivals. Schools, colleges and government offices in Tenkasi district will remain closed on July 28, 2026,…
India will need to address structural challenges such as high trade costs, regulatory complexity, infrastructure gaps and barriers to deeper global integration if it is to achieve its ambition of becoming a developed nation by 2047, according to the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) latest Trade Policy Review (TPR) report.The report said India remained the fastest-growing…
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran India has the potential to become a significant player in the global semiconductor supply chain, but investments must be guided by demand, financial viability and the ability to execute projects, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday.Chandrasekaran said that semiconductors would be fundamental to the country’s future and meeting…
Nick Kyrgios of Australia (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images) Nick Kyrgios has revealed that he tested positive for cocaine and has been provisionally suspended from tennis.The Australian, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2022 before losing to Novak Djokovic, shared details of the case on social media. Kyrgios accepts responsibility The 31-year-old said the positive…
Cong Can Raise Demand, Can’t Force Govt: Rijiju New Delhi: Opposition on Sunday pushed for discussion in Parliament over embezzlement of donations at Ram temple, NEET paper leak coupled with the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, and the row over E20 petrol, signalling a tumultuous monsoon session from Monday, as govt cautioned its rivals that…
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam etched his name in the record books on the second day of the second Test against Australia in Mackay, becoming the first bowler from his country to claim a seven-wicket haul against Australia. He also became the first Bangladesh bowler to take seven wickets in a Test innings, with his sensational…
Players greet each other at the end of the play on day four of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has strongly criticised the country’s cricket system after Pakistan suffered a 0-2 Test series defeat against England. He…
Nicki Minaj faces backlash for a subscription on X. (Image Credits: X) Nicki Minaj, the ‘Anaconda’ hitmaker, is at the centre of controversy after announcing subscription-based exclusive content on social media. Many fans flooded the comment section, asking whether she needed money for her bills and legal fees. While loyal supporters paid the amount and…
The Bar Council of India (BCI) will close the registration window for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII today, October 27, 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the application process must submit their registration forms through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com, before the deadline.The online fee payment facility will remain available until October 28,…
Production is underway in London as the series adds Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell and Jerome Flynn to its growing cast.Image credit (X) ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 has added three accomplished actors to its expanding ensemble cast. Tracey Ullman, Sam Spruell, and Jerome Flynn have all joined the second season of the science fiction series, bringing…
