NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged voters to take part in the “sacred duty of democracy” as voting began for the high-stakes electoral battle in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.In social media posts on X, the Prime Minister asked young voters and women to vote in large numbers.“As Tamil Nadu votes in…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 13, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Florida, home to a growing number of technology billionaires including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is facing a different kind of challenge this summer. Wildlife agencies across Florida and several other major US states are stepping up efforts to stop the spread of the Argentine black-and-white tegu, an invasive lizard that…
A US federal judge has criticised some terminations carried out under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying the process was unlawful, poorly designed and “deeply troubling”.US District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled on Thursday that the mass cancellations of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) could not stand, blocking the Trump…
Sandalwood actor Chaithra Achar BENGALURU: In an era where actors are relentlessly judged, trolled, and abused online for everything from their appearance to the way they speak, Sandalwood actor Chaithra Achar decided she would not stay silent. In fact, she has delivered one of the strongest responses to cyberbullies in the recent times.The internet troll,…
Pentagon has added several major Chinese companies, including electric vehicle giant BYD, technology company Alibaba and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. The move, announced in a Federal Register post dated June 9, 2026, prevents the above stated companies from receiving US defense contracts and marks a broader effort by Washington…
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have turned their full attention to their final league fixture of the IPL 2026 season after suffering a defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the afternoon clash at the HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala. Despite producing strong phases in the match, PBKS were unable to sustain momentum, with key moments slipping…
NEW DELHI: Two men arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor have told police that a Pakistan-linked handler was trying to build a network in India using social media platforms. The handler is currently based in Saudi Arabia and had been reaching out to people online, police said on Saturday.Uvaid Malik and Jalal Haider were arrested after…
Before refrigerators existed, people kept food safe for months using nothing but salt, fire, and instinct. Remember the last time the electricity was out for a day in summer, and you were worried about your food? Now imagine living in an era without any of these modern appliances, but without panicking because you know what…
The FIFA World Cup trophy (AP Photo) As the group stage of the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final stretch, attention is turning to one of the tournament’s most intriguing qualification battles — the race among third-placed teams for a spot in the Round of 32.For the first time in World Cup history,…