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Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister
Hong Kong authorities will take public opinion into account when deciding whether to trigger a new investigation mechanism to hold senior officials accountable, the city’s civil service minister has said. Permanent secretaries of bureaus, who are not covered by the proposed “Heads of Department Accountability […]
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Hormuz flashpoint: Why Indian-flagged ships are in focus as Middle East tensions hit global shipping
As tensions rise in Middle East and vessel safety in the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed focus, the flag a ship flies has emerged as a key factor in maritime security, regulation and state protection.Flagging a vessel means it is registered with a country […]
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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on April 18, 2026
The New Moon has now passed, which means each night the Moon will appear bigger and brighter in the sky. This happens as more of its sunlit side comes into view from Earth. From now, it will become more illuminated each night until the next […]
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Injury-plagued LSG face rampaging Punjab Kings
Table-toppers Punjab Kings will bank on their strong batting to continue their winning run against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants, who are sweating over skipper Rishabh Pant’s injury, in their IPL match here on Sunday. PBKS, the only unbeaten side so far, have looked […]
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Gujarat Titans crush KKR, hand them their fifth defeat
The Gujarat Titans have defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in an Indian Premier League fixture on Friday. KKR’s dismal show in this year’s edition continues as they lost another game on the trot. For Gujarat, Captain Shubman Gill scored 86 off […]
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Balanced SRH face resurgent CSK
A confident and well-balanced Sunrisers Hyderabad will head into their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, buoyed by the emergence of two exciting pace prospects, Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain. Brought into the side in place of experienced campaigners Harshal Patel and Jaydev […]
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Treesa, Gayatri withdraw from Uber Cup Finals
Indian women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have withdrawn from the upcoming Uber Cup Finals after Treesa suffered an ankle injury, dealing a setback to India’s campaign in Denmark. India is set to compete in the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in […]
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Kohli gets ‘Virat’ welcome as thousands attend Delhi Ranji game
Thousands of delirious fans screamed and cheered at the mere mention of his name as Virat Kohli’s unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways here on Thursday, triggering an unprecedented rush for seats in the stands that forced administrators to make […]
Sports Ilaiyaraaja interview | ‘I was not an Indian or Tamil film music composer when I wrote symphony Valiant’
With a little more than a month to go for the release of Valiant, the much-awaited symphony composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the maestro explains to The Hindu how he did not allow any of his identities — an Indian born and raised in a small village […]
Entertainment Why Devendra Fadnavis is BJP’s man of the match – Firstpost
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance has secured an overwhelming mandate in Maharashtra, leading in 230 of the 288 Assembly seats. The saffron party itself has crossed the century mark, improving its performance since the 2019 Assembly polls. As the BJP marks a turnaround in […]
Politics Gukesh beats Mendonca to jump into sole lead
World Champion D Gukesh crashed through the defenses of compatriot Leon Luke Mendonca in the ninth round to jump into sole lead at the Tata Steel Master here. On a day when R Praggnanandhaa lost his first game against Dutch GM Anish Giri, veteran […]
Sports Sooraj Barjatya on his next film with Salman Khan: Not an action movie
When I enter the Prabhadevi office of Rajshri Productions — all very white and polite, like their films — it’s a hive of activity. Young actors are milling about in the lobby, enquiring about ‘interviews’. A gold-fonted standee announces their 2025 slate: two feature films, […]
Entertainment What next for Uddhav Thackeray after Maharashtra setback? – Firstpost
Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, winning just 20 of 94 contested seats compared to Eknath Shinde’s faction, which secured 57 of 85. The results have raised questions about Thackeray’s ability to retain his party’s cadre and […]
Politics 38th National Games kick off, PM reaffirms 2036 Olympic dream
A modest but colourful opening ceremony showcasing Uttarakhand’s religious heritage and bio-diversity kicked off the 38th National Games here on Tuesday with guest of honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating his commitment to bring the 2036 Olympics to India during his address. Around 10,000 […]
Sports Bengaluru artiste Aarti Gupta Bhadauria on her show Rhythm of Emotions
Aarti Gupta Bhadauria and her pieces at Rhythm of Emotion | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Vincent Van Gogh said little emotions were the great captains of our lives and that we obey them without knowing it, he summed up mankind in a nutshell. There […]
Entertainment How women voters changed the game in favour of the incumbent in Maharashtra and Jharkhand – Firstpost
The Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand showcased the power of women voters, driven by targeted welfare schemes like Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and Jharkhand’s Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana. These initiatives boosted female voter turnout significantly, helping the ruling Mahayuti and JMM-led alliances secure decisive […]
Politics England defeat India by 26 runs in 3rd T20
England emerged victorious after the Indian batting order collapsed at the hands of resilient bowlers from Buttler’s squad who limited India to 145 runs in 20 overs. After a strong start by Abhishek Sharma Indian batsmen departed one by one in quick succession. The only […]
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