NEW DELHI: India’s Harita Bhadra secured a hard-fought bronze medal in the women’s 200m at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, edging Japan’s Abigeirufuka Ido in a thrilling photo-finish.Harita clocked 23.20 seconds to finish third, just 0.01 seconds ahead of Ido, who was timed at 23.21s. Indonesia’s Shanti Pereira won the gold in 22.78s, while…
Suvendu Adhikari on Bengal’s ‘changed winds’ NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the situation in the state had changed, asserting that people could now recite the Bhagavad Gita “fearlessly”.The first BJP chief minister of Bengal made the remarks at a Bhagavad Gita recital event in Kolkata, where around 11,000 people…
New mobile recharge rules Prepaid mobile users will have more recharge options under a new consumer protection framework notified by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), with the changes covering both plan validity and voice-and-SMS-only services.The new rules provide for greater availability of voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs), including plans valid for 30 days…
Police stand at a roadblock on the road to RAF Fairford after an incident, in Whelford, England (Picture credit: AP) A major incident was declared near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Sunday after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, prompting the evacuation of homes in the nearby village of…
She wore a crisp white shirt with a slightly sheer finish, which softened the otherwise masculine feel of the outfit. The shirt also featured unusually long cuffs that gave the classic silhouette a little drama. Around the collar, black bead detailing added another layer of interest and broke up all that white. She tucked the…
Kashmera Shah has publicly backed her ‘maami’ Sunita Ahuja following what appeared to be serious allegations made against her by Komal Rani Swarnkar in a recent note. The controversy erupted amid speculation about an alleged affair between Govinda and Komal Rani, his co-star in ‘Roopa’. Weighing in on the matter, Kashmera questioned how a co-star…
This week has a strange way of making everything look interesting.A new opportunity. A new person. A collaboration. A purchase. A plan you suddenly want to pursue.But just because something enters your life does not mean it deserves a permanent place there.The vibe this week is simple: choose what deserves your yes.AriesYour vibe: Choose the…
Nani starrer ‘The Paradise’ opened strongly at the box office and became the actor’s biggest opener yet. The film crossed the Rs 75 crore mark on its first day. However, it later received a mixed response from audiences, which led to a slight decline in its collections. Despite the drop, the film is recording decent…
Ankush Panghal and Parveen Hooda (IANS/PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing campaign at the Asian Games 2026 received a major boost on Sunday as Ankush Panghal and Parveen Hooda stormed into the semifinals of their respective weight categories, assuring the country of two medals.Ankush became the first Indian boxer to secure a medal at the…
priyanka gandhi vadra demands CEC resignation NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said protests had been held across the country against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and demanded his resignation over former Kerala chief secretary’s allegation that Kumar had offered him a BJP ticket.Calling the alleged offer “completely illegal and unethical”, Priyanka said it…
