MS Shanker As Tamil Nadu inches closer to the 2026 assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing significant shifts. The recent meeting between AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Home Minister Amit Shah signals a possible realignment that could reshape electoral equations. While Palaniswami termed it a courtesy call, political insiders suggest otherwise. AIADMK’s…
New Delhi: Minorities in India are safe and fake narratives stating the contrary must be debunked, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday, asserting that minority communities will continue to play a big role in nation building. Addressing a national conference of State Minority Commissions organised by the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), Rijiju said…
Mumbai: Satish Salian, father of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, on Tuesday submitted a complaint to the Joint Commissioner of Police demanding registration of a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and others in connection with his daughter’s death in 2020. Salian visited the office of the joint commissioner of police (crime) in…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UN secretary general’s special envoy Julie Bishop on Tuesday held talks focusing on the fast-unfolding situation in Myanmar. Bishop is currently on a visit to India. In April last year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Bishop as his special envoy on Myanmar. “Glad to meet UN Special…
Ahmedabad: Shreyas Iyer began his stint as Punjab Kings captain with a blistering 42-ball 97 not out as his team humbled Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Shashank Singh bludgeoned 44 off 16 balls after Iyer’s brilliant display with the bat as PBKS posted an imposing 243…
Girja Shankar Dixit Few cricketers have left as lasting an impact on the game as Srinivas Venkataraghavan. A master of off-spin, his career was marked by skill, precision, and intelligence that placed him among the finest bowlers India has ever produced. His defining moment arrived at just 19 years old, when he claimed an extraordinary…
My brother Vali, a terror to his adversaries, has ever been the cherished favorite of our father. His affection and concern for me were boundless. Upon the demise of our father, the counsel of the elders resolved to enthrone him as sovereign of the Kishkindha Dynasty. Thus was Vali anointed as king, reigning over the…
Kodandarama Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Raichur, Karnataka.The ancient temple which is more than 400 years old is dedicated to Lord Rama, along with his consort Sita and brother Lakshmana. The temple is built in the Vijayanagara architectural style, featuring grand stone pillars, intricate carvings, and a majestic entrance. The sanctum houses…
Kyiv: Ukraine’s defence minister said Kyiv agreed to two ceasefire agreements with Russia that were announced by the United States on Tuesday and that Kyiv would welcome third countries supporting the implementation of the accords. The United States said earlier it had made separate agreements with Kyiv and Moscow to ensure safe navigation in the…
Amman (Jordan): Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar will compete in the bronze medal match against China’s Jiaxin Huang after losing in the semifinals of the 87kg Greco Roman bout in the Asian Championship here on Tuesday. Sunil, a silver medallist in 2019 who is looking to regain some of his old magic, had registered a 10-1…
