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British activist Tommy Robinson raised concerns over the persecution of Christians in Nigeria during the “Unite the Kingdom” march in central London on Saturday, alongside a Nigerian bishop who accused Western institutions of failing to speak out against attacks on Christian communities.Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, organised the rally around themes including British…
NEW DELHI: The President Saturday promulgated an ordinance – Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance 2026 – to increase the strength of apex court judges from 33 to 37 with immediate effect. With this amendment, SC’s strength has now been increased to 38 judges, including CJI.The ordinance will be brought before Lok Sabha and…
BENGALURU: India may have taken the term “filthy rich” literally. Indian cities’ growth remains tied to polluting fossil-fuel use and consequent pollution while China and several other countries have pulled ahead on cleaner urbanisation, according to a study in Nature Cities in which researchers analysed 5,435 cities worldwide between 2019 and 2024 using satellite-based nitrogen…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan, known for backing films such as ‘Thangamana Thangachi’ and ‘Chinna Poovai Killathe’, and many other movies, has passed away at the age of 85 on Sunday (May 17). Tributes are flooding from celebrities Actors, producers, and technicians expressed deep sorrow over the…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has continued to dominate IPL 2026 with his fearless batting at the top, producing explosive starts almost every time he walks out for Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old has not always converted those starts into big scores, but his impact in the Powerplay has consistently set the tone…
A court in Delhi has sent biology lecturer Manisha Mandhare to 14 days of CBI custody in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.During the hearing, Mandhare’s lawyer opposed the custody request and argued that her arrest was illegal. The lawyer told the court that she was arrested after sunset and brought to Delhi…
Suriya has delivered a powerful box office comeback with ‘Karuppu’ which is directed by RJ Balaji. Co-starring Trisha Krishnan, the mythological action drama has opened to excellent numbers and strong audience turnout across markets. The film has shown remarkable momentum over its first weekend. Collections increased significantly on both Saturday and Sunday. ‘Karuppu’ crosses Rs…
What to plant in a dark entry bed so it looks bright instead of muddy by midsummer? Image credit – Gemini A shady garden bed ought to be tranquil and inviting. However, the bed may appear too dark, unbalanced, or bulky by midsummer. It is not the shade itself that makes such problems arise, but…
NEW DELHI: Kerala chief minister-designate V D Satheesan on Sunday announced the names of ministers who will be part of his new cabinet and take oath alongside him during the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday.Among the prominent leaders included in the cabinet are Ramesh Chennithala, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sunny Joseph and senior Congress…
You’re in a steady, switched-on mood today. Saturn supports your discipline, so you’ll feel active and clear, even if the day has a full schedule.Students take interest in studies, and you’ll notice how focus comes easier when you stop multitasking. The mind feels like a well-tuned instrument now, calm and strong.If you’re travelling for work,…
