US President Donald Trump switched from a new Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 to the older Air Force One before departing Turkey earlier this month, according to reports. The move came after US officials identified what they described as a “credible threat” from Iranian proxy forces targeting the president.The New York Times reported earlier that the threat…
British PM Andy Burnham formally opened his newly created northern office LONDON: British PM Andy Burnham formally opened his newly created northern office on Friday, promising “a different way of running Britain” as he bids to reverse decades of centralising power over England in London.Unveiling No 10 North in the northwestern city of Manchester, Burnham…
The IT firm will establish the AI data centre in partnership with homegrown AI startup Sarvam and Odisha govt BENGALURU: HCLTech plans to invest Rs 14,257 crore to set up its first AI data centre at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park, marking one of the country’s largest investments in sovereign AI infrastructure.The IT firm…
India’s Jhandu Kumar (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India ended Day 2 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with its first medal of the campaign, while athletes delivered encouraging performances across para powerlifting, swimming, boxing and lawn bowls.The day’s biggest highlight came in para powerlifting, where Jhandu Kumar secured bronze in the men’s heavyweight event to…
NTA begins major recruitment drive after exam reforms with new General Managers and Young Professionals appointments NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has initiated a major recruitment drive as part of administrative reforms introduced after the NEET paper leak and irregularities reported in other examinations. The agency has dismissed 47 officials and started the…
‘Chennai Love Story’ X review: Netizens share first reactions; Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya impress ‘Chennai Love Story’, starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, has hit theatres and is already generating discussion on X (formerly Twitter). The romantic drama is written by Sai Rajesh, while Ravi Namburi makes his directorial debut with the…
India will compete in five sports on Saturday, July 25, at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with 3×3 wheelchair basketball joining boxing, bowls, swimming and artistic gymnastics on the day’s schedule.It is expected to be a relatively quiet day for India in terms of medal chances, with no confirmed medal events involving Indian athletes unless…
SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won ordered to pay ex-wife Roh Soh-yeong $644 million in divorce settlement, court upholds claim over marital assets A South Korean appeals court on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, 944 billion won (about $644 million) in cash as part of their long-running…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has found a new club after his memorable FIFA World Cup campaign, signing for Colo Colo as a free agent. The move ends weeks of speculation linking the veteran shot-stopper with Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami during the summer transfer window.The 40-year-old was without a club after leaving Portuguese side Chaves on…
Award-winning composer Asteryth Sloane has passed away at the age of 26. (Instagram) Famed British composer Asteryth Sloane, whose compositions were performed at various concert venues across the UK, has passed away. Sloane was 26 years old at the time of their passing. Sloane’s compositions were well celebrated and performed by some of the biggest…
