NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Sunday hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders, rejecting their allegations of vote theft and concerns related to SIR in Bihar as “misleading”.“Using words like vote chori to mislead people is a disrespect to the Constitution,” Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said.Addressing a…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has surpassed ‘Kabali’ in North America, becoming the sixth-biggest Tamil hit in the region. The film’s premiere earned USD 3.04 million, and its total North American earnings reached USD 4.67 million, exceeding ‘Kabali’s’ lifetime total. ‘Coolie’ features a star-studded cast and is expected to have a long theatrical run….
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Rajinikanth starrer ‘Coolie’ was a huge pan-India effort. The aim was to bring together leading stars from the multilingual film industry and provide a festive atmosphere for the fans. In that regard, several stars made special appearances: Nagarjuna Akkineni from Telugu, Upendra from Kannada, Soubin Shahir from Malayalam, Sathyaraj from…
Brown University rejects US education deal over academic freedom concerns. (AI Image) Brown University has formally rejected a funding proposal from the Trump administration, stating that the deal poses a threat to academic freedom and institutional autonomy. The proposal, presented to a select group of universities, offered access to increased federal funding in return for…
Lucknow: Spearheaded by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 33,896.16 crore, marking a significant leap in India’s journey toward defence self-reliance. Spread across six strategic nodes—Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Agra and Chitrakoot—the corridor is witnessing accelerated industrial activity. Of the…
Actress Malaika Arora, known for her candidness and fearless personality, recently spoke out about dealing with trolls and online age-shaming. In an interview she addressed being labeled “buddhiya” and the emotional impact it can have. “For me ‘buddhiya’. I mean how can you even say something like that to somebody. Kabhi Kabhi ye trigger karta…
Keir Starmer and Narendra Modi (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Mumbai on October 9 during his two-day visit to Maharashtra, officials said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The visit will include high-level discussions to strengthen the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and review…
Virat Kohli is set to make a return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2025/26 season, marking his comeback to India’s premier domestic 50 over competition after nearly 15 years. The former India captain, who has already stepped away from T20 internationals and Test cricket, will use the tournament as part of his preparation…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has given her best in acting career over 15 years, is now stepping into a refreshing new chapter of her career. In a recent interview, she shared that she has deliberately chosen to slow down her pace and focus only on projects that deeply connect with her. This new phase, she…
Bernard Julien in 1983 (Photo by Adrian Murrell/Getty Images) Bernard Julien, the former West Indies all-rounder and 1975 World Cup winner, has died at 75 in Valsayn, Northern Trinidad.Julien played a crucial role in the 1975 World Cup, helping West Indies secure their first-ever men’s World Cup title in cricket history.During the inaugural Men’s ODI…
