BENGALURU: As the Karnataka Congress continues to grapple with a simmering power tussle between chief minister Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, the party late on Thursday shared a video of the deputy CM on social media with the caption: “D K Shivakumar… This is not just a name, it’s a brand!”The video, posted on X, features … Read more
Manpreet Singh (Image credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: Hockey India’s decision to omit senior players, including veteran midfielder and former captain Manpreet Singh, from the list of probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League season was triggered by disciplinary issues during the national team’s tour of South Africa in December, sources told news agency PTI.Go … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan celebrated his mother’s birthday by adopting two giraffes at Visakhapatnam’s zoo. He pledged to cover all their expenses for a year, a gesture praised by fans. During his visit, a butterfly landed on him, creating a viral moment. His brother Chiranjeevi also shared birthday wishes. Actor turned politician … Read more
The Berlinale Film Festival has invited Shivendra Singh Dungarpur to serve as a member of the International Jury at its 76th edition. The Berlinale Film Festival has invited director, producer and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur to serve as a member of the International Jury at its 76th edition.Very few Indians have been invited to serve … Read more
Apple’s AI progress has been significantly hampered, with a prominent analyst identifying John Giannandrea’s 2018 hiring as a major misstep. Once a leader in voice assistants, Siri reportedly declined under his watch, leading to internal turmoil and a talent drain. Now, Apple is reportedly paying Google $1 billion annually for AI technology, a stark admission … Read more
NEW DELHI: After hours of confusion, concern and meme-fuelled speculation, Virat Kohli’s Instagram account is back online. India’s most-followed Instagram handle, which had suddenly disappeared earlier on Friday, reappeared without any official explanation from either the former India captain or Instagram, bringing relief to millions of cricket fans who had feared something was amiss.Go Beyond … Read more
Large parts of north, northwest and central India are set to experience a prolonged spell of challenging winter weather from January 30 onwards, marked by cold wave conditions, dense to very dense fog, gusty winds and the impact of a fresh western disturbance. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), these conditions are likely to … Read more
Despite US President Donald Trump’s claims that the new documentary about his wife was “selling out fast”, opening night data from the film’s Boston screenings showed nearly empty theatres.There was also an apparent effort to buy an audience for the First Lady’s documentary, “Melania”, which chronicled her private life leading up to the 2025 inauguration.As … Read more
Democrats and the White House struck a spending deal on Thursday that could prevent a partial US government shutdown.The discussions come after two protesters were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, increasing pressure on both sides to act. Democrats blocked a bill on Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security, saying they want new … Read more
Pete Hegseth warns Iran, says US military “will be prepared” for action US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday warned Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons, saying the United States is ready to act under President Donald Trump’s orders. He made the remarks during a Cabinet meeting as the US continues to deploy warships and … Read more