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‘He has mastered the art of T20 batting’: Manjrekar lauds Kohli after his IPL 2026 final heroics

After RCB's historic IPL 2026 title defence, longtime sceptic Sanjay Manjrekar admits Virat Kohli has completely mastered the modern template of T20 batting.

Physicists achieve 'perfect randomness'. Here is why it matters
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Physicists at ETH Zurich achieved perfect randomness using entanglement in quantum mechanics. The breakthrough is huge for cryptography, passwords, and security keys.

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee Leads Kolkata Dharna Over 'Post-Poll Attacks'

Mamata Banerjee led a major protest in Kolkata against alleged post-poll violence, accusing the BJP of political attacks and restrictions, while vowing to “fight or die” in defence of TMC workers.

Zee Unite8 Sports Channels go live as wait for FIFA World Cup broadcast in India ends

Zee Entertainment has officially launched four Unite8 Sports TV channels across Tata Play, Airtel, and 500+ platforms. Find out how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live.

'Pay employees twice a month': Shark Tank India's judge Anupam Mittal calls for end to 'British-era' salary system

Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal urged companies to abandon the "British-era next-month payout system" and pay employees twice a month (15th and 30th). He stated that Shaadi.com pays at the month-end to help workers avoid debt traps and missed EMIs.

India moves to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets in ₹3.25 lakh crore mega defence deal with France

India has initiated the process to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a ₹3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion) deal aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force and boosting domestic aerospace manufacturing.

Nigeria Abduction: President Tinubu Orders Deployment of Special Troops

Students and teachers kidnapped in Nigeria’s Oyo State remain in captivity weeks after being taken by armed gunmen in May. The incident has sparked nationwide concern, with reports suggesting victims are enduring harsh and distressing conditions. President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of special troops in an effort to secure their release. Teachers’ unions have also raised alarm over the worsening security situation, calling for urgent government action to protect schools and rural communities.

South African Authorities Pledge To Address Xenophobic Violence

At least five Mozambican nationals have been killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa over the weekend, the Mozambican government said, marking the first deaths officially linked to country-wide protests against undocumented immigration. About 800 Mozambicans got caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on Friday, the government press office said in a statement received on Tuesday.

Peddi mania! Ram Charan's towering cutouts tributes take over Vijayawada ahead of release

Ahead of Ram Charan's release of Peddi, fans unveiled a huge cutout of the actor, which has gone viral. The film helmed by Buchi Babu also stars Jahnvi Kapoor, Divyendu and Boman Irani, among others.

IPL 2026: 5 players who could be released after disappointing campaigns
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Here's a look at the five players who could be released by their franchises after disappointing campaigns in IPL 2026.

Need another reason to hate AI? ChatGPT thinks older adults can't do today's jobs

ChatGPT does not think that older adults are fit to work in the new work setup, with technologies becoming complex. A study found that AI-linked age bias could grow in workplaces as AI gains more ground.

What is Fast-Track Indexing? How SpaceX's IPO could force billions into unprofitable AI giant

SpaceX's upcoming IPO is reigniting debate over fast-track indexing, a rule change that could force billions of dollars from index funds and retirement accounts into newly listed AI and technology giants.

Who will join Abhijeet Dipke's Cockroach movement? Cryptic post sparks buzz, netizens guess THESE names

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke sparked speculation on X by announcing that an "eminent personality" would join his movement. While users guessed names like Arvind Kejriwal, Dhruv Rathee, or Rahul Gandhi, Dipke returns to India on June 6 to protest.

Govt cracks whip, shunts CBSE chairman, secretary after evaluation fiasco; orders probe into vendor selection

The Union government has also constituted a one-member inquiry committee headed by S. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission. The committee has been asked to submit its report to the Department of Personnel and Training within one month.

Still awaiting US visas, Iran World Cup squad to leave for Mexico via Spain

Despite pending US and Mexican visas, Iran's World Cup squad is departing for Spain en route to Tijuana after war tensions forced a massive camp relocation.

The problem with Instagram therapy: Why 30-second healing is making us less emotionally wise

Complex psychological concepts have been commodified and oversimplified into bite-sized "viral" content. This has led to the society becoming fluent in "therapy speak", where we believe that we know everything because we know the big words.

Vijay Alludes To Mekedatu Project Concerns in First Speech as CM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially alluded to the contentious Mekedatu project during his first public speech in Trichy East. He took a hardline stance, asserting that his government will never compromise on secularism, state rights, or river water-sharing.

NVIDIA expands H-1B hiring while other Silicon Valley giants cut back

NVIDIA is ramping up H-1B hiring and offering lucrative salaries as its AI-driven growth accelerates. Indian tech professionals are among the biggest beneficiaries of the recruitment surge.

Remember Sairaj Bahutule? PBKS spin coach joins India support staff for Afghanistan series

Domestic cricket legend Sairaj Bahutule joins Gautam Gambhir's Team India backroom staff as specialist spin coach ahead of the Afghanistan Test in Chandigarh.