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Will MS Dhoni play against KKR tonight? Despite resuming net training at Chepauk, "Thala" remains a doubt for the CSK vs KKR clash on April 14. Get the latest on Dhoni’s calf injury.

The 213-km access-controlled expressway passes through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, significantly improving regional connectivity between the national capital and the hill state capital.

Britain’s plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has hit a major roadblock after a sudden shift in Washington’s stance. The UK government has paused the bill in Parliament, effectively freezing the long-debated sovereignty deal. The move comes amid strategic concerns and signals from the US, raising fresh questions about geopolitics, military interests, and the future of the Indian Ocean territory.

President Trump has refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV following a series of verbal attacks, stating his primary duty is to U.S. national security regarding the Iran crisis.

Stalin said the issue posed a “grave danger” to Tamil Nadu and accused the Centre of rushing the process during the election season.

Amid the divorce rumours, Vijay reaction to a fan holding a photo of him with Sangeetha Sornalingam went viral. The two got married in 1999, and share two children. Read on to know more.

A 2,400-year-old town discovered beneath Dicle Dam Lake reveals remarkably preserved homes, tombs, and religious sites. Hidden for decades, the underwater settlement offers rare insights into ancient life in the Tigris River Valley.

In a historic political shift, Peter Magyar has won Hungary’s elections, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year hold on power. The result marks a major turning point in the country’s politics. Reacting to the outcome, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is ready to work with the new leadership, signaling a potential reset in Hungary’s international relations.

Israel says it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it meets Lebanese officials for talks in Washington next week, as Israeli forces launch new deadly attacks on southern Lebanon. At least 10 people, including three emergency workers, were killed by Israeli attacks on Saturday, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said, as state media reported raids on more than a dozen locations in the south.

A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests menstrual blood could offer a breakthrough in treating osteoarthritis. Researchers found that extracellular vesicles in menstrual blood may help slow tissue degradation, opening new possibilities for therapy. With over 529 million people affected globally, this discovery could mark a significant step in joint disease treatment.

Iran Ports Blockade: Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” by essentially closing the Strait of Hormuz. He defended the US blockade of Iranian ports, which started over 12 hours ago with President Donald Trump threatening Iranian ships, as an equal response. One ship did cross the strait after Trump’s order, according to reports.

Tensions are rising sharply after the US moved to enforce a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route. The move came after failed talks with Iran, immediately disrupting shipping and raising fears in energy markets. China has called the blockade “dangerous,” urging restraint while signaling it will safeguard its vital energy trade with Iran. As global powers take positions, the crisis is fast turning into a wider geopolitical standoff.

A groundbreaking innovation in vision science is giving hope to millions suffering from severe vision loss. A tiny, hair-thin microchip implant — known as the Prima retinal implant — is showing remarkable success in restoring central vision in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This revolutionary device, just 2 mm wide and thinner than a human hair, is implanted under the retina to replace damaged photoreceptors. Early trials report “astounding” results, with some patients regaining the ability to read, recognize objects, and perform daily tasks again.

Israeli forces detained 68 Palestinian workers found in a garbage truck, highlighting the deepening economic crisis and permit restrictions in the West Bank.

Vijay's Jana Nayagan controversies are showing no signs of slowing down. After the movie was leaked, it was even aired on television in Coimbatore

Thousands of factory workers in Phase 2 and other industrial clusters took to the streets, demanding better pay and improved working conditions. The unrest has disrupted traffic, halted public movement, and severely affected daily life across key industrial and commercial zones

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history! Following his IPL 2026 heroics for Rajasthan Royals, the teenage prodigy has been shortlisted for India’s T20I tour of Ireland. Could he become India’s youngest-ever debutant? Get the latest on the BCCI’s selection plans.

President Donald Trump announced that the United States “may stop by Cuba” after concluding military operations against Iran, calling the island a “failing nation.” Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned that any US aggression would be met with resistance, even if it means dying in defense of the country.

Samrat Choudhary is set to become the new Chief Minister of Bihar after being elected leader of the BJP Legislative Party. The move marks a significant political shift in the state, with party leaders rallying behind him to steer governance and development. His swearing-in is expected to set the tone for Bihar’s political direction in the coming months.