At the first anniversary celebration of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Chennai, Jan Suraaj Party founder and esteemed political strategist Prashant Kishor expressed strong support for actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay and his party. Kishor described TVK as a "movement for change" and hailed Vijay as the "new hope for Tamil Nadu."Kishor commenced his address with a warm "Vanakkam," humorously noting that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi uses the same greeting. He emphasized that his presence was not to provide political strategy but to endorse a vision for transformation. "Your victory or final result has nothing to do with Prashant Kishor. It
Afghanistan stunned England with a thrilling 8-run victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy at Lahore, knocking them out of the tournament. Ibrahim Zadran's sensational 177 off 146 balls, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history, rescued Afghanistan from early trouble at 37/3. His aggressive knock, supported by Azmatullah Omarzai's quickfire 41 off 31, propelled Afghanistan to 325/7.England's chase, led by Joe Root’s sublime 120, seemed on track despite early setbacks. Phil Salt and Jamie Smith fell cheaply, but Root stabilized the innings alongside Ben Duckett. However, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi broke partnerships at crucial junctures. Jos Buttler’s sluggish
Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has raised serious concerns over the country’s deteriorating law and order, blaming it on political turmoil that has led to a deep sociopolitical crisis. Speaking at an armed forces function, he acknowledged that Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented breakdown of security, with citizens constantly vilifying each other and the police force paralyzed by fear. He stated that officers, from top to bottom, were hesitant to act due to the judicial cases and imprisonments of their colleagues.Gen Zaman warned that the infighting and instability pose a grave threat to Bangladesh’s sovereignty. “If you continue to injure
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj concluded on February 26 with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, marking an end to the world’s largest spiritual gathering. With a staggering 66 crore attendees, the event was a blend of devotion, viral sensations, and tragic incidents.Among the standout figures was Monalisa—a 16-year-old garland seller from Madhya Pradesh who became an internet sensation for her striking appearance, sparking debates about overnight fame and social media hype. Another viral face was IIT Baba—Abhey Singh, a former aerospace engineer from IIT Bombay, who embraced spirituality and gained popularity for his articulate insights blending science
In a shocking triple murder case that has rattled Kolkata, two brothers, Pranay and Prasun Dey, are suspected of killing their wives and a teenage girl in their Tangra home before attempting suicide. The victims, Sudeshna Dey (Pranay’s wife), Romi Dey (Prasun’s wife), and Priyambada (Prasun’s 14-year-old daughter), were found with their wrists slit, but postmortem reports revealed additional brutal injuries, including slashed throats and poisoning.The crime came to light after the brothers, along with Pranay’s minor son, crashed their car into a Metro Rail pillar on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass in an apparent suicide attempt. Initially, they claimed the
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated he is willing to step down if it ensures Ukraine's admission into NATO and secures lasting peace. His comments, made at a forum marking the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, come amid increasing diplomatic uncertainty as US President Donald Trump re-evaluates American support for Ukraine. Trump’s recent engagement with Russia has raised fears that Ukraine may be excluded from key negotiations, potentially jeopardizing its territorial integrity and future security.Zelenskyy’s statement was in response to suggestions that elections should be held in Ukraine despite martial law restrictions. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to face intensified Russian attacks,
Pope Francis, 88, is in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis aggravated by pneumonia and a complex lung infection, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday. The Holy Father, who remains conscious, has been receiving high-flow oxygen therapy and blood transfusions to counteract a low platelet count, a condition known as thrombocytopenia, which is essential for blood clotting.The pope was hospitalized on February 14 at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after a worsening bout of bronchitis led to a severe lung infection. His medical team diagnosed a combination of viral, bacterial, and fungal infections in both lungs. Doctors prescribed complete rest
An assistant professor from an engineering college in Kodambakkam has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a massive cyber fraud operation known as a 'digital arrest' scam. The accused, P. Parasuraman, 35, is suspected of assisting cybercriminals in laundering money and concealing assets linked to the scam.The fraud, which targeted a high-profile victim, and involved criminals impersonating officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The fraudsters falsely accused the victim of money laundering, claiming his Aadhaar card had been misused for illicit transactions. To make the scam appear legitimate, they fabricated an official-looking arrest warrant and conducted an online interrogation,
A new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with potential animal-to-human transmission risks similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered in China. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the virus was identified by a team of virologists led by Shi Zhengli, known as "Batwoman" for her extensive research on coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The institute has been central to the theory suggesting that COVID-19 originated from a lab leak, a claim that China has consistently denied.The newly discovered virus, HKU5-CoV-2, belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus, which includes the virus responsible for Middle East
