CHENNAI: With campaigning prohibited during the silence period before polls, all parties went quiet on Wednesday. However, in the absence of an effective curbing mechanism by EC, canvassing on social media continued. Digital campaigns with candidates’ visuals kept popping up on netizens’ Instagram, WhatsApp and X feeds, seeking votes.Under Sections 126, 126A and 135C of…
The Michael Jackson biopic titled ‘Michael’ is ready to hit the big screens on Friday. Chronicling the making of the late legendary musical artist Michael Jackson, the biopic made headlines right from the word go, unfortunately, not always for the right reasons. For instance, recently, the movie found itself in hot water for claims of…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A subdued outing with the bat could not stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from scripting history as the teenage sensation rewrote the record books during Rajasthan Royals’ 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Wednesday.The 15-year-old opener managed just 8 off 11 balls in a low-scoring contest at the…
Home pulls your attention like a warm lamp. You get favour from your mother, or a motherly figure supports you with advice, food, or a simple blessing that calms you. The Moon and Venus both lean towards comfort, property, and family happiness.Plans for property look favourable. Even if you don’t sign today, you can visit…
New Delhi: Delhi govt on Wednesday said it would intensify action on the ongoing drive at pumps of not giving fuel to vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates.This decision is being implemented permanently to ensure effective control over vehicular pollution, chief minister Rekha Gupta said.She said govt is committed to ensuring a clean,…
Mumbai: A tiger cub at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) succumbed to Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) on April 16, said a press release. It was one of five cubs born to tigress Srivalli in October last year. Officials said FIP is a rare viral disease for which there is no treatment. The other four…
Madikeri/Bengaluru: A US national alleged she was raped at a homestay in Kodagu district’s Kutta last week, in an incident that has cast a shadow over the popular hill station. The survivor said she was served a drink spiked with intoxicants and then assaulted, adding that she could not seek help immediately as the property’s…
Hyderabad: Supreme court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in a petition by BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy seeking to implead in a case filed by chief minister A Revanth Reddy, who sought quashing of the 2015 cash-for-vote case against him, terming ACB trap as “completely illegal” as it was done without registration of a first…
Kolkata: PM Narendra Modi, who is likely to hold nine rallies and three road shows across Bengal over the next five days, may also include a padayatra in his schedule. Modi is slated to address three rallies and hold a road show in Kolkata on Thursday. According to sources, he may return to the city…
Margao: Youth Congress, on Wednesday, filed a complaint with the crime branch against Pawan Vijay for making inflammatory and derogatory social media posts targeting St Francis Xavier, and for promoting the offensive remarks made by YouTuber Gautam Khattar.Led by its president Archit Naik, a delegation comprising Rajesh Verenkar, Amit Palekar, Samil Volvoikar, Janah Bhandari, Vikas…
