NEW DELHI: Cricket fans are used to seeing the famous ‘Snicko’ technology helping umpires determine whether a batter has edged the ball. But on Monday, a similar piece of technology made an appearance during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Stadio Monterrey.While Sweden’s dominant 5-1 victory grabbed headlines, it…
Varanasi: The first phase of the Kashi Sansad Tourist Guide Competition-2026 concluded on Friday.The competition was organised for participants above 18 years of age in Sevapuri, Arajiline and Kashi Vidyapith development blocks, as well as across all five city zones. More than 26,000 participants registered online for the event.On the second day, competitions were held…
Pisces, this week moves in waves, and you’ll need to ride each one without letting your emotions take over the boat. The opening brings encouraging signs in personal matters. Unmarried natives may receive a marriage proposal or hear serious talk from family. Those already in relationships may get a chance to reconnect after a long…
‘I, Nobody’ box office collections day 2: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s thriller grows by 0.9%; India Net reaches Rs 4.42 Cr Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s ‘I, Nobody’ continued its box office journey with a stable performance on its second day. The Malayalam thriller witnessed a small increase in collections after opening in cinemas on Thursday. Day 2 collections see…
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum of England watch from the dressing room balcony (Getty Images) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has launched a scathing attack on England’s leadership, calling for head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director of cricket Rob Key to step down after Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his international career.Stokes,…
Hyderabad: Telangana activists on Friday demanded statutory status for the state’s agitators’ recognition committee, besides seeking 250-sq yd housing plots and monthly pensions for eligible families.They also sought reservations in education and jobs for their children, special benefits for women activists, free healthcare through health cards and free travel in RTC buses.The demands were raised…
Chennai: Southern Railways’ decision to close a secondary access point at Avadi railway station, citing safety concerns, has triggered protests from residents, who are demanding an additional entry and exit from Thirumalairajapuram side to ease congestion at the main entrance.The second access, located about 100metres from the main entrance on the Thirumalairajapuram side, had helped…
Ludhiana: With day temperature shooting up to 43 degrees Celsius, stepping outdoors in the city on Thursday was both uncomfortable and perilous. The meteorological department has forecast heat wave to severe heat wave in Ludhiana in the next few days.Even the partly cloudy sky could not mellow the effect of the rising mercury. According to…
154 Claires stores close across UK with 1300 jobs lost in high street shakeup / Image: File Teen jewellery giant Claire’s has shut all 154 of its standalone stores across the UK and Ireland, abruptly ending its decades-long presence on the high street. The closures, confirmed in late April 2026, led to more than 1,300…
Ahmedabad: The construction of Rs 70.7 crore Makarba Railway Overbridge (ROB) began on Sept 30, 2022, and it was originally slated for completion by Nov 30, 2024. However, the deadline has now been exceeded by nearly one-and-a-half years, and the project remains incomplete, causing inconvenience to local residents.An official from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC),…
