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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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Cigarettes After Sex abruptly cancel Bengaluru show due to “technical difficulties”
Texan indie-pop band Cigarettes After Sex performs at the Backyard Sports Club in Gurugram for the India leg of their ‘X’s world tour on 24th January, 2025 | Photo Credit: Ayaan Paul Chowdhury The final concert as part of the Indian leg of pop band […]
Entertainment What are the chances of Devendra Fadnavis becoming CM? – Firstpost
After a decisive victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Mahayuti faces a conundrum: Who should lead the state — Devendra Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Two days to the results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is yet to announce its Chief Ministerial pick for […]
Politics Army bags gold in ice hockey, Ladakh tops the standings
On Monday, the hosts Ladakh finished on top of the table with impressive performances from their top athletes during the first leg of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025, which concluded on Monday. As usual, the grand finale saw the thrilling clash in the […]
Sports Watch: How a Bharatanatyam dancer gets ready for a recital: Green Room Conversation
Watch: How a Bharatanatyam dancer gets ready for a recital We see dancers on stage and get enamoured by their costume, make-up and jewellery. Getting ready for a performance calls for lot of patience and practice. So, we decided to see how they go about […]
Entertainment Why NCP’s Ajit Pawar would prefer Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM – Firstpost
Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde has resigned as Maharashtra chief minister, paving the way for the formation of the new Mahayuti government. The alliance led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scripted a landslide victory in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections. It has been […]
Politics Neymar ends contract with Al-Hilal, may rejoin Santos for the season
Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said it reached an agreement with striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent. Neither side confirmed details of the termination after the 32-year-old Brazilian, once hailed as one of the world’s best players, played only seven matches for […]
Sports Chennai | With paintings and films on artists, Gita Hudson explores abstraction
A view of the show at Lalit Kala Akademi | Photo Credit: special arrangement Today, the Lalit Kala Akademi gallery is red. Many gradient shades of the colour hang heavy on the 90-odd canvases that fill the space: crimsons and reds that are sometimes sharply […]
Entertainment Kohli trains with Delhi team ahead of Ranji comeback
Star India batter Virat Kohli began training with the Delhi team here on Tuesday ahead of his eagerly-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after a 12-year gap. The 36-year-old Kohli will be playing against Railways from January 30, marking his return to the premier domestic event […]
Sports What Maharashtra government could look like – Firstpost
After Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hinted at ceding his claim to the top job, all eyes are now on who will occupy the post. The Shiv Sena chief said on Wednesday (November 27) that he would not be a “hurdle” in government formation. […]
Politics Rebecca Hall joins cast of ‘Godzilla x Kong’ director Adam Wingard’s ‘Onslaught’
Rebecca Hall | Photo Credit: CHARLES SYKES Actor Rebecca Hall has reunited with her Godzilla x Kongdirector Adam Wingard, for the action thriller Onslaught. There are no character details available for Hall, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett will produce Onslaught […]
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