Anand Bharthi

A blast near Amritsar's Khasa cantonment and a scooter fire in Jalandhar have sparked political outcry against the Punjab government. While no casualties were reported in Amritsar, opposition parties criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for alleged governance failures and deteriorating law and order, especially given Punjab's sensitive border status.

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar has unsettled Tamil Nadu’s old DMK-AIADMK political frame. In this Q&A, journalist Nirupama Subramanian explains why his rise is not just about fan politics; where the DMK misread the state’s mood; and why Vijay’s agenda for the state remains unclear

Chennai Super Kings dominated the Delhi Capitals on and off the field in IPL 2026 on Tuesday. Delhi’s batting faltered again, despite late resistance from Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi. Poor home form and inconsistent pitches have left DC’s playoff hopes slim.

Vijay’s rise will likely fundamentally change TN politics, by adding new demands to the old model of social justice. Under-45 voters want upward mobility & cleaner govts, and that will require retooling the system nurtured for decades

WhatsApp has released security updates addressing two critical vulnerabilities. One flaw could allow malicious media loading via AI-generated messages, while another on Windows could disguise harmful files. While no exploitation is reported, these bugs could facilitate social engineering. Users are urged to update their apps immediately for enhanced security.