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CSK’s ‘Arjuna’ who refuses to attack

Chennai Super Kings were 52 for two after the fifth over and Eshan Malinga came to bowl the last over of the powerplay. CSK needed to accelerate to put pressure on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and they needed their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was on 5 off 7 balls to shift gears. Instead, Gaikwad slowed things…

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MS Dhoni enters field at Chepauk for final home appearance of IPL 2026

NEW DELHI: The roar inside Chepauk reached another level on Monday night as MS Dhoni made his way onto the field during Chennai Super Kings’ final home game of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Even though the former CSK captain did not feature in the playing XI because of injury concerns, his brief appearance during…

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$1.7 bn for Trump’s allies? New ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ sparks outrage

The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation of a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies who believe they were unfairly prosecuted under the Biden administration, as part of a deal to drop President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns.The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” was announced by the Justice…

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Big win for Gautam Adani as US Justice Department drops charges, closes securities and wire fraud case permanently

In a significant relief for Gautam Adani, the US Justice Department has withdrawn criminal charges and closed the securities and wire fraud against the billionaire businessman, according to a court filing cited by PTI.“The Department of Justice has reviewed this case and has decided, in its prosecutorial discretion, not to devote further resources to these…

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Bengaluru’s ‘My e-Khata, My Hakku’ campaign gets massive response; 2,939 applications received for property regularisation

In a recent update, Karnataka’s capital, Bengaluru is all set to digitise property ownership. The campaign has gained momentum, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) which has received 2,939 applications under the newly launched “My e-Khata, My Hakku” initiative. It is a part of the Karnataka government’s “Bhoo Guarantee” scheme aimed at simplifying property documentation….

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CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging his administration’s continued support for their rights.In a social media post on ‘X’, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief wrote: “Let us hold the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts….

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Why travellers are paying more to feel fear, freedom and adrenaline; the rise of adventure tourism in India

Travel behaviour has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While comfort, relaxation, and leisure continue to matter, many travellers are no longer satisfied with simply spending their vacations lounging around. Instead, they are increasingly seeking experiences that create lasting memories — moments that remain vivid long after the trip ends. People today want journeys…

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‘Reduce China’s ability to stockpile discounted oil’: Trump admin extends sanctions waiver on Russian crude

With a sanctions waiver in place, India has in the last two months aggressively stepped up purchases of Russian crude oil. (AI image) In a U-turn on its earlier decision, the Donald Trump administration has extended the sanctions waiver on purchase of Russian crude oil at sea. The move comes two days after the earlier…

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‘Drones launching drones’: How the battle to clear sea mines in Strait of Hormuz may play out

As shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to be disrupted due to the Middle East crisis, defence companies and marine contractors are planning to deploy uncrewed mine-clearing systems in and around the narrow waterway.According to a report by the Financial Times, the United Kingdom will send autonomous minehunting vessels built by Canada’s Kraken Robotics…

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How close have the US and China come to conflict before?

For decades, Taiwan has been one of the world’s most dangerous fault lines, a small island sitting at the centre of a growing rivalry between the world’s rising superpower and its reigning one.Now, tension has returned sharply to the global spotlight after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to invoke the idea of the “Thucydides Trap”…

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