GONDA: In intensely hot and oppressive Gonda, at the Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya where wrestling mats have replaced school desks, hundreds of athletes wait endlessly for their bouts. In that wait, one name has dominated every conversation — Vinesh Phogat.The Katha Vachak central hall at the university complex in Nawabganj has turned into one giant wrestling…
A newly elected councillor for Reform UK has stepped down just days after securing a major local election victory, following allegations that he made deeply offensive racist remarks on social media.Stuart Prior, who had recently won seats in both Essex County Council and Rochford District Council, resigned shortly after controversy erupted over alleged posts linked…
Fans of Colombia’s Independiente Medellin stand in the grandstands after the match against Brazil’s Flamengo was temporarily suspended because of crowd trouble during a Copa Libertadores Group A soccer match in Medellin, Colombia, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara) A Copa Libertadores clash, South America’s equivalent of the UEFA Champions League, between Brazilian giants…
Director A. R. Murugadoss recently shared an emotional and memorable incident from the time of ‘Sarkar’ during the press meet for the upcoming film ‘Sattendru Maaruthu Vaanilai.’ The movie stars Jai, Meenakshi Govind, and Yogi Babu, and is directed by Babu Vijay, who earlier worked as Murugadoss’ assistant director.The film is scheduled to release on…
Travellers planning a summer vacation in Europe are being warned to be ready for flight disruptions after airports across Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Ireland and Germany reported more than 230 flight cancellations and over 1,284 delays in a fresh wave of airline chaos. This has affected some prime airlines including Ryanair, KLM, Vueling and Lufthansa, among…
File Pic: Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) GONDA: In the ongoing standoff between Vinesh Phogat and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), the sport’s global governing body, United World Wrestling (UWW), has reportedly backed the Indian federation’s authority to decide on the wrestler’s future participation and any disciplinary proceedings.According to messages accessed by TOI, UWW president…
It all started with Labour’s crushing setback in local elections across England, Scotland and Wales last week. The results sent shockwaves through the party and sparked an open rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with more than 80 Labour MPs either publicly or privately demanding that he resign or announce a timetable for his departure.The…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Altroz CNG with AMT gearbox in the Indian market. With this update, the Altroz becomes the only hatchback in its segment to offer an AMT gearbox paired with a CNG powertrain. Interested customers can book the Altroz CNG AMT online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are…
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (ANI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Two weeks ago, Punjab Kings looked like the team nobody wanted to face. Six wins in seven matches – the only blemish a washout – had them perched atop the points table, a net run-rate to envy and a swagger that suggested the Playoffs were just a…
Taylor Swift created quite the fan-frenzy as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday night for a dinner outing with a friend. The singer’s casual day out drew in massive crowds outside the celebrity-favourite restaurant Via Carota.Viral posts from outside the restaurant saw a huge crowd gather at around 11.45 PM, just to…