Pakistan are preparing to replace Shan Masood with Babar Azam as Test captain after the ongoing Bangladesh series, news agency PTI reported on Wednesday, following Pakistan’s 104-run defeat in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.There has been criticism in Pakistan over the team’s performance and Masood’s captaincy after the defeat. Masood also struggled with…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira was denied entry into Israel after landing in Tel Aviv on May 12, 2026. He claimed authorities deported him over alleged “anti-Semitic” content linked to his controversial documentary about Jewish communities in New Jersey. Videos from the airport showed Oliveira questioning whether he would clear security while critics confronted him publicly. Streamer…
‘The Odyssey’ has become the centre of an intense online debate after director Christopher Nolan revealed casting details. The film that is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, has been receiving backlash from sections of the internet over its casting choices, dialogues, costumes, modern reinterpretations, and stylistic direction. The backlash also has…
NEW DELHI: Days after PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce gold purchases, the finance ministry on Wednesday raised customs duty on the yellow metal and silver to 15% from 6% in a bid to lower the demand for precious metals.The move pushed up domestic spot market for gold by Rs 9,000-10,000 to about Rs 1.6…
Alia Bhatt has been making waves with her Cannes appearance this year, drawing attention for both her fashion choices and her high-profile celebrity interactions at the film festival.For day 2, Alia channeled Disney princess vibes as she opted for a dramatic powder blue ballgown that she paired with a lace piece around her neck and…
VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala NEW DELHI: After nine days of intense lobbying that fuelled rumours, Congress will end the suspense Thursday morning by naming Kerala’s next chief minister, with leader of opposition V D Satheesan, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal and veteran Ramesh Chennithala in contention.All three aspirants strongly pressed their claims…
A newly discovered near-Earth asteroid known as 2026 JH2 is set to make an unusually close flyby of Earth on May 18, according to orbital data tracked by NASA and astronomers monitoring near-Earth objects. The asteroid, estimated to be roughly the size of a school bus, was only detected days before its close approach, making…
After wrapping up a shooting schedule in Cape Town for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King, actor Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai in the early hours of Thursday, marking her first public appearance since announcing her second pregnancy with husband Ranveer Singh.The actress was spotted at the Mumbai airport in a relaxed denim-on-denim look, pairing…
NEW DELHI: At least 33 people were killed across five districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain caused widespread destruction, officials told news agency PTI.Taking stock of the damage, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures and compensation for affected families. He directed district authorities…
Inside crowded Mexican wrestling arenas filled with roaring fans, flashing masks, and flying body slams, one masked fighter carried a secret far more unusual than his opponents realised. Known in the ring as Fray Tormenta, the man behind the red-and-yellow mask was actually a Catholic priest. During the day, he preached sermons and cared for…
