Punjab Kings’ captain Indian cricket player Shreyas Iyer watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on March 31. NEW DELHI: The sports celebrity endorsement market is valued…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 April session from tomorrow, April 2, 2026. With over a million candidates expected to appear, the agency has released detailed instructions for exam day.According to the official schedule, JEE Main Paper 1 will be conducted in two shifts on multiple days….
Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…
A viral message claiming an “Iran war lockdown notice” has triggered panic across social media on Tuesday, with many users sharing what looked like an urgent advisory warning people to stay indoors. The document, designed to resemble an official notice with Ashok Chakra emblem on it, quickly went viral, raising concerns about a possible emergency…
Singer Arpit Bala addressed his viral Hyderabad concert clash where a fan threw a bottle at him mid-performance. In a YouTube video, Bala said it wasn’t an explanation but his side of the story, admitting he reacted impulsively out of anger. Known for Bargad, Bala condemned unsafe concert behaviour. Arpit Bala, the singer, has broken…
The line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is now complete, with all 48 teams confirmed following the final round of qualifiers and playoffs across continents.The last six spots were sealed in March, with Sweden, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Czech Republic advancing through UEFA playoffs. Iraq and DR Congo grabbed the final two berths…
India has taken a major step towards cleaner mobility, with E20 petrol now becoming the standard fuel across the country from April 1, 2025. The new mandate requires petrol pumps nationwide to supply fuel blended with up to 20 percent ethanol.The directive, issued earlier by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, applies to all…
New powers to fine people involved in anti-social behaviour at beauty spots have been introduced in time for the Easter break. Westmorland and Furness Council has brought in public space protection orders (PSPOs) at a further 12 sites in the Lake District including Ambleside, Ullswater, Haweswater Reservoir and Windermere. Those causing environmental damage by littering,…
Indian animation giant Toonz Media Group has launched MyToonz, a dedicated FAST channel now live on LG Electronics smart TVs in India, with ambitions to take the service worldwide over the coming years. The channel, built on technology from Amagi, goes out initially to LG smart TV owners across India before Toonz moves to bring…
The Kannada film industry is experiencing a golden era, with blockbusters like ‘K.G.F’ and ‘Kantara’ achieving global acclaim. Legendary actors Dr. Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan laid the foundation, while stars like Shivarajkumar, Kichcha Sudeep, and Yash continue to captivate audiences with innovative stories and powerful performances, ensuring a bright future for regional cinema. The Kannada film…
