SRINAGAR: An intruder from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was caught crossing the LoC in north Kashmir’s Uri sector, the Army said Sunday as unconfirmed reports and a social media video suggested the sneak-in was driven by a love affair with a local woman.Sources said the man was identified as Zeeshan Ahmad Mir, 22, a resident of…
Representative image (Photo: AP) Ukraine said on Sunday that its drones struck a major oil pipeline dispatch station and an oil depot deep inside Russia, as Kyiv continued to expand long-range attacks on Moscow’s energy infrastructure more than four years into the war.According to the Ukrainian military, drones targeted a “dispatch station of a major…
The Indian music fraternity has suffered another major loss, just a few weeks after Asha Bhosle‘s demise. Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose velvety voice enchanted generations of listeners, passed away on Sunday, May 31, at the age of 89. Her journey in cinema began with films such as ‘Shukrachi Chandni’ and ‘Mangu’ (1954). Over…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (ScreenGrab) Virat Kohli survived a major scare during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful chase in the IPL 2026 final, and the dramatic moment sparked an intriguing exchange between him and Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill.The incident unfolded at 15.6 overs with RCB well placed in their chase. Virat Kohli mistimed an…
New Delhi: Ekta was supposed to turn 23 this month. She was confident that she would clear her medical licensing exam, and begin her dream career as a pediatrician. She was the first girl from her village near Alwar to go abroad to study. That career flight was cut short.As rescue workers cleared the debris,…
File pic for representation Mumbai: The beneficiaries of the state’s flagship scheme for underprivileged women, the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Laadki Bahin Yojana which powered the Mahayuti government’s return to power in 2024, have reduced by an estimated 73 lakh. The numbers have reduced from 2.43 crore in September 2025 to around 1.7 crore by May…
Police issue advisory on post-IPL 2026 final celebrations in Bengaluru (File photo) BENGALURU: Bengaluru City Police issued a detailed advisory urging residents to maintain order and avoid any form of disruptive celebrations after the IPL 2026 final on May 31, warning against crackers, road rallies and public disturbances.With Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the final of…
Chennai: State health minister K G Arunraj and social justice minister Vanni Arasu on Sunday condemned Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar over the portrayal of poet Thiruvalluvar in saffron robe at Lok Bhavan, accusing him of attempting to impose a religious identity on a universally revered figure.“Thiruvalluvar gave the world a universal scripture. Reducing him…
Hyderabad: The state govt has decided to implement the Employees Health Scheme (EHS) through a dedicated Employee Health Care Trust comprising six representatives from employee unions and two representatives of pensioners, ensuring stakeholder participation in the administration of the scheme.The govt has also decided to appoint a serving govt employee as the CEO of the…
Hot weather in Kolkata on Sunday photo by Sayantan Chakraborty Kolkata: The city woke up to a stifling morning and endured a scorching Sunday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 35°C, after a brief one-and-a-half-day respite from the sweltering summer heat, triggered by the squall on Friday afternoon. Sunday’s maximum was around 8°C higher than…
