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CHENNAI: Three-time chief minister and expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam, 75, is likely to join DMK on Friday, multiple sources told TOI. DMK may give him a seat, probably Bodinayakkanur in Theni, which he won in 2021, to contest in the coming assembly election.OPS, who has been fighting long — and so far unsuccessful —…
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away in Mumbai on November 24. His last film ‘Ikkis’ released on January 1. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film had him with Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda, Simar Bhatia. While one had seen Dharmendra’s sons Sunny and Bobby Deol attend the screening of the film and they also got emotional, Hema…
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the United States has upped the ante against Iran by carrying out heavy airstrikes on Kharg Island — Iran’s economic lifeline and a strategic defense point in the Persian Gulf.During the recent attacks, the US forces conducted airstrikes on military installations on Kharg Island, including missile storage…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha speaker and Rajya Sabha chairman have rejected the opposition’s notice for a motion for the removal of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a “careful and objective assessment of all relevant aspects and issues involved”, a move bound to deepen acrimony between the governing NDA and its opponents amid their campaign…
NEW DELHI: Satya Vati, a 67-year-old battling breast cancer, has found a glimmer of hope after being denied treatment under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme, with the Delhi High Court stepping in to seek an explanation from the agency.Hearing the plea, the court on Tuesday issued notice to ESIC and asked why super…
Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium.Mumbai Indians have opted to field on what appears to be a slightly greener surface than usual at the Wankhede. Notably,…
Air navigation across the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed, marking a restoration of regular flight operations after a brief but significant disruption triggered by regional security concerns, as per WAM news agency. According to the news service, the GCAA announced that all temporary precautionary measures imposed…
Shaheen Shah Afridi (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi was seen visibly angry and frustrated after his dismissal during the PSL 2026 clash between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. Leading Lahore this season, Afridi lost his temper after being dismissed for a duck by Usman Tariq.Afridi was…
A small near-earth asteroid is expected to make a close pass by Earth on 21 April 2026, according to data reportedly shared by NASA. The object has been identified as 2026 HJ1 and is being monitored by astronomers using specialised telescopes. It appears to be part of the regular stream of space objects that move…
Akshay Kumar reunites with Anees Bazmee after 15 years for a new comedy, post-hits like ‘Singh Is Kinng’ and ‘Welcome’. Script nearly ready; shooting soon if plans align. Bazmee praises their bond, notes comedy now needs careful writing. His latest: ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’. Akshay eyes Priyadarshan’s ‘Hera Pheri 3’. Akshay Kumar is teaming up once…
