AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has vowed to continue protests until justice is delivered in the Anna University sexual harassment case.
Pak 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours & economic woes
Pakistan was haunted by political uncertainty, economic instability, a deteriorating security situation and troubled relations with neighbours in 2024.
Musk vows to ‘go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme
Elon Musk has received support from President-elect Donald Trump on his stance on H-1B visas, a day after the tech billionaire vowed to “go to war” to defend the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US.
Plane crash in South Korea kills 177, leaves two missing
A plane crash in South Korea on Sunday killed 177 people and two others missing.
China unveils world’s fastest high-speed train prototype
China on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during the test runs, making it the world’s fastest high-speed train.
Carlsen quits tournament in dispute over jeans
Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition, the International Chess Federation said.
Koneru Humpy grabs Rapid chess world title
Grandmaster Koneru Humpy capped a wonderful year for Indian chess, defeating Irene Sukandar of Indonesia to emerge the FIDE Women’s World Rapid Chess champion here on Sunday.
Arshdeep, Mandhana nominated for ICC awards
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has been nominated for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award following a stellar season in which he emerged as the joint highest wicket-taker and played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph.
SA seals place in WTC final
South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first test on Sunday and sealed the Proteas’ place in next year’s World Test Championship final.
