An illegal kidney transplant in Andhra Pradesh has led to the death of a 29-year-old woman and exposed a suspected organ trade network. Authorities sealed the unlicensed hospital, arresting 12 individuals, including two doctors, brokers, and government hospital staff. The victim was allegedly lured to sell her kidney for a meager sum.
Indian boxers Hitesh Gulia and Jadumani Singh are gearing up for the World Boxing Cup Finals after facing setbacks at the World Championships. Both athletes have analyzed their performances, with Hitesh focusing on early-round aggression and Jadumani refining his attacking combinations. They aim to conclude a successful season on a high note.
Dubai is rapidly embracing cryptocurrency, integrating it into major sectors like real estate and aviation. Emirates Airlines and the Dubai Land Department have partnered with Crypto.com to enable crypto payments for flights and property. Through regulated platforms such as Prypco Mint, Dubai has also pioneered real estate tokenisation, allowing investors to buy fractional shares in…
A Bihar man was arrested for hacking Kannada actor Upendra and his wife Priyanka’s WhatsApp accounts, defrauding their contacts of Rs 1.65 lakh. The syndicate tricked victims into dialing a code, forwarding calls and messages to their own numbers. Efforts are underway to apprehend the accused’s associates.
Joe Rogan lauded Ronda Rousey as MMA’s first female superstar, highlighting her judo prowess and submission skills. He noted her losses stemmed from elite opposition like Holly Holm, whose striking countered Rousey’s style. Rogan also cited superstardom’s distractions, impacting her focus, yet affirmed her pioneering legacy in women’s combat sports.
Music composer Jakes Bejoy expressed his honor in contributing to the background score of the period film ‘Kaantha,’ directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, whom he hails as Tamil cinema’s “new visionary director.” The film, set in 1950s Madras and featuring Rana Daggubati, is anticipated to showcase career-best performances from its lead cast. Jakes also acknowledged Jhanu…
Porsche has launched the 2025 911 Turbo S in India, priced at Rs 3.80 crore. This updated 992.2-generation model features an electrified turbo setup, delivering 711 hp and 800 Nm of torque. Bookings are open, with deliveries expected in the second half of 2026.
Indian archers secured a medal in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Archery Championships, reaching the final. The recurve mixed team also has a chance for a medal in the bronze playoff. Several Indian archers are also in the semifinals of individual recurve and compound events.
Yuvan Shankar Raja lends his voice to Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film ‘Parasakthi,’ marking a special occasion for composer G.V. Prakash Kumar’s 100th album. This collaboration, set against a 1960s language struggle backdrop, reunites Yuvan and Sivakarthikeyan after their previous hit ‘Hero.’ The film, slated for Pongal 2026, is generating significant buzz.
