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File photo of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior headquarters, responsible for policing, ideological security, civil defence, national security, narcotics control, corrections, naturalisation, customs and immigration matters. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Saudi Arabia has executed eight people in a single day, state media said, amid a surge in the use of the death penalty in the Gulf monarchy particularly over drug-related convictions. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that four Somalis and three Ethiopians were executed on Saturday (August 2, 2025) in the southern region of Najran “for smuggling hashish into the kingdom”. “One Saudi man was executed for…

The recent decision by tech major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to lay off 2 per cent of its workforce highlights the growing pressures on India’s IT sector, driven by the fast-paced adoption of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and ongoing economic uncertainty in the US, a key market for Indian tech companies.In the first quarter of FY26, a considerable number of IT companies posted weak top-line performance and a squeeze in margins due to the tariff-related uncertainties. Last week, IT bellwether TCS said that it will be laying off 12,000 employees, which is 2 per cent of its global…

S. Meenakshi Subramanian performing on a violin during an interview with The Hindu at her house, Madhirimangalam, in Mayiladuthurai district. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The eerie silence of the narrow Madathu Theru (street) in Mathirimangalam, in the Mayiladuthurai district, is suddenly broken by the delicate strains of a violin. Ninety-one-year-old Meenakshi Subramanian is fine-tuning her instrument. She briefly launches into an alapana in Kedaram or Shankarabharanam or Khamas or Begada or Pantuvarali, before playing her favourite keerthanas. | Video Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Born in 1934, Meenakshi Subramanian is probably one of the last musicians of her generation from…

Have you noticed your eyelids drooping when you look into the mirror? This common issue, known as ptosis or blepharoptosis, may not be painful but can significantly impact your vision and lead to neck strain over time.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Droopy eyelids don’t just make you look perpetually lazy; they may also significantly affect your vision. The condition can affect one or both upper eyelids and may be worse in one eye than the other. Droopy eyelids can also be present from birth, and this condition is known as congenital ptosis. The cause of droopy eyelids can range from fatigue…

The ripple effects of the Election Commission’s (EC) ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar are being felt in Tamil Nadu. As leaders of the DMK and its allies, including senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, alleged that the poll body had included migrant workers, especially those from Bihar, in voter lists in the state, the EC Sunday dismissed the “false information”.“There is no need for political leaders to spread false information with respect to the SIR exercise being conducted by EC at the national level. It has come to the notice of the EC that such information…

Audible gasps went around as Vaishnavi Patil of Maharashtra took down Muskan of Haryana to win the trial for the World Wrestling Championships berth in the 65kg category at the wrestling hall at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The atmosphere was a measure of the unexpectedness of her triumph, and the most excited were the coach and the wrestlers cheering for Vaishnavi. The 22-year-old from Kalyan, Maharashtra, won an India berth for an international event for the first time, and that too for the most prestigious tournament there is, making her win even grander.Vaishnavi saw Sakshi Malik on the Olympic podium…

Nintendo is increasing prices on the original Switch hardware, as well as on some Amiibo, the Alarmo Clock, and various Switch and Switch 2 accessories in the US.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The price increases will officially take effect on August 3 and are being implemented “based on market conditions,” the Japanese company said in a post on its website. While Nintendo did not specify the new prices, US retailers have already begun adjusting them. For example, the original Switch, previously priced at $299, now costs $339. Similarly, the Switch OLED has risen from $349 to $399. Nintendo has faced pressure…

Agreements, including those for the energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of the Iranian president.Pakistan and Iran have signed agreements pledging to raise bilateral trade to $10bn and committing to work more closely to eliminate the menace of “terrorism” in favour of peace and prosperity in the region, as both nations have recently been embroiled in conflicts with their respective regional foes.Sunday’s agreements across various sectors, including energy and trade, were signed during the two-day visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.“We have set a target of $10bn in trade and hope to achieve it as…

Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan have been married for 52 years. Jaya and Big B first met on the sets of Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Guddi, and while Jaya was immediately in awe of Big B, the Don star fell in love with Jaya on the sets of Ek Nazar (1972). They tied the knot in 1973.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In an old interview, Jaya had said, “I was introduced to him on the sets of Guddi. I was impressed by him and somewhat in awe as he was Harivanshrai Bachchan’s son. I fell in love with him very soon.”…

Interim U.S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro listens to President Donald Trump speak during her swearing in ceremony, May 28, 2025, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital, filling the post after President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, was confirmed 50-45. Before becoming the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in May, she co-hosted the…