Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…
SSB opens 233 Head Constable vacancies in India; online applications start March 21 SSB Head Constable recruitment 2026: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued a recruitment notification for Head Constable posts, opening opportunities for candidates across India. The drive aims to fill 233 vacancies in different technical and support roles within the Central Armed…
‘The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ inches closer to the Rs 50 crore mark, tallying up to Rs 48.86 crore by its third Monday. Although it has maintained consistent earnings, it has not replicated the blockbuster status of the first installment, which was released in the year 2023. Read the full article to know more…
KOLLAM: A maritime trainee from Chandanathope in Keralaās Kollam is stranded on an Iranian cargo vessel mid-sea off Sharjah coast for nearly a month. His family is worried that he is suffering. Akhimon M, 21, had joined Iran-based cargo vessel Queen Star and travelled to the country on April 14 last year. After completing training…
Ramadan 2026: Thousands Fill Mosques in UAE and Saudi Arabia for Laylat ul Qadr (Night of Power) Prayers As Ramadan enters its most spiritually significant phase, thousands of Muslim worshippers across the Gulf have gathered in mosques for special prayers marking Laylat ul Qadr, widely regarded as the holiest night in Islam. Believers in the…
Kavya Maran and Abrar Ahmed (Photo: AP, Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds, an outfit owned by the Sun TV Network headed by Kavya Maran, has sparked a major controversy in India, drawing a sharp reaction from legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar. The former captain said Indian-owned franchises…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…
The executive behind the Academy Awards telecast has defended the widely discussed ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the show, following the criticism over the omission of several stars from the televised montage.Rob Mills, the executive in charge of the Oscars broadcast, spoke about the fan backlash following the live broadcast. The tribute segment at this year’s…
Afghanistan on Tuesday accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on a Kabul hospital treating drug addicts, saying the attack killed more than 200 people, according to the Health Ministry.Pakistan denied the allegation, saying its strikes- also carried out in eastern Afghanistan – targeted only military and āterroristā sites.Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman gave the death…
Saudi Arabia Eid ul Fitr 2026 moon sighting: KSA Supreme Court Asks Muslims to Search for Shawwal AH 1447 Crescent Ahead of Eid As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated moments of the Islamic calendar and that is the…
