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Russia’s intelligence service has been intent on causing “mayhem” in the UK because of London’s support for Ukraine, the chief of Britain’s domestic intelligence service said on Tuesday. Ken McCallum…
Rishab Shetty was honoured with the National Film Award for Best Actor In A Leading Role on Tuesday. He received this prestigious accolade for his performance in Kantara. President Droupadi…
Pakistan vs England Live Score 1st Test Day 3: England will resume at 96/1 on Day 3 of the 1st Test, trailing Pakistan by 460 runs in Multan. Zak Crawley‘s…
There has been a lot of conversation regarding the Champions Trophy 2025 taking place in Pakistan and what that means for India’s participation in the tournament. India and Pakistan have…
Chasing a mediocre target of 128 runs against Bangladesh in the first T20I on Sunday, India openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson looked to give the team a fine start.…
Durga Puja, one of the most significant festivals of India, honours Goddess Durga’s victory over demon Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. One of the highlights of Durga…
Neena Gupta won the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai. The film veteran wore a pink saree and teamed it up with a…
Around 9 am, one hour into the counting of votes for the Haryana polls, the Congress had surged far ahead of the BJP. Jalebis and dhols marked celebrations at the…
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya impressed with both bat and ball as the Rohit Sharma-led side beat Bangladesh in the first T20I encounter in Gwalior on Sunday. Hardik slammed…
The election results in Haryana are unexpected and shocking and the Congress cannot accept them, the party said on Tuesday, hours after early leads in its favour turned into a…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday issued a stark warning to Lebanon, claiming the country could face a similar fate to Gaza if it continues to allow Hezbollah to…
Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav is on the verge of achieving a mammoth feat ahead of the second T20I encounter against Bangladesh in New Delhi on Wednesday. SKY will…
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona comes to life in an immersive exhibit underway in Barcelona, featuring a hologram of the late player and a reconstruction of his childhood home. After…
Karthik Gatepalli took an impressive four-wicket haul after an explosive half-century from Mikyle Louis as Chicago CC thrashed Dallas Lonestars by 59 runs in the National Cricket League (NCL) on…
India pace sensation Mayank Yadav should not be rushed into Test cricket as he very much remains a work in progress, reckons former left-arm fast bowler RP Singh. The right-arm…
Spain will play Denmark and Serbia in the Nations League without striker Nico Williams after the star of the Euro 2024 title winning team picked up an injury with Athletic…
New Zealand on Wednesday named prolific batter Kane Williamson in its squad to tour India, despite a lingering groin injury likely ruling him out for at least the first of…
Real Madrid’s revamp of its historic Santiago Bernabeu stadium has become a problem for the Spanish football club, with locals protesting against noise from concerts and the permanent construction works.…
India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed. Trachoma, one of the leading causes of blindness globally, has long been a public…
The Aam Aadmi Party’s Mehraj Malik – who handed his party a first ever electoral win in Jammu and Kashmir, in local body polls in December 2020 – has now…
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah will become Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister, declared Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar today as his party races ahead of the winning mark in assembly elections…
Chasing a mediocre target of 128 runs against Bangladesh in the first T20I on Sunday, India openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson looked to give the team a fine start.…
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya impressed with both bat and ball as the Rohit Sharma-led side beat Bangladesh in the first T20I encounter in Gwalior on Sunday. Hardik slammed…
The `Singham Again` trailer has become the most-watched Hindi film trailer within 24 hours across all platforms, setting a new benchmark ahead of its highly anticipated Diwali release. Rohit Shetty`s…
Music maestro AR Rahman on Tuesday bagged his seventh National Film Award as he received the Best Music Director (Background music) award for his work in Mani Ratnam`s `Ponniyin Selvan:…
Team India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said that captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side ahead of their next Women`s T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Sri Lanka. Previously, Harmanpreet was…
Earlier today, Karan Johar received the National Award for Best Film in the AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics) category for `Brahmastra: Part 1 – Shiva`. He accepted the…
Prolific batter Sarfaraz Khan will miss Mumbai`s Ranji Trophy opener against Baroda from October 11. The Mumbai batter, who played a match-winning 222 not out in their Irani Cup triumph…
Trust Sachin Tendulkar to find a cricketing connection to almost every aspect of his life. Signed as the brand ambassador of Bank of Baroda, the 51-year-old Tendulkar on Monday went…
If I had not killed her, Mahalaxmi would have killed me – read a chilling note written by a man who killed his partner and chopped up her body into…
The BJP, which was trailing in the initial trends, came back strongly to win the Haryana polls, defying exit poll predictions and stunning its rival Congress. The ruling party won…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a jibe at Congress over its complaint and subsequent letter to the Election Commission regarding “slowdown in updating results” of assembly polls in…
The 16th season of `Kaun Banega Crorepati`, hosted by the legendary Amitabh Bachchan and airing on Sony Entertainment Television, welcomes contestant Dinesh Kumar from Aligarh to the hot seat. As…
Bollywood`s star couple Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot on April 20, 2007. Recently, rumours about Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan`s divorce were circulating in the news. Now,…
The BJP may have defied exit poll predictions to pull off a surprise victory in the Haryana election, but eight ministers in the incumbent Nayab Singh Saini government and Assembly…
The two keywords in this Haryana election were Jats and Jalebis. The Congress bet heavily on both, but the trends show this has not paid off. The renowned jalebis in…
At the 70th National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi, filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya proudly accepted the award from President Droupadi Murmu, for ‘Uunchai’. The film, produced by Rajshri Productions in…
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has informed the Supreme Court that it has asked the Delhi government and the neighbouring states for strict compliance with the emission standards…
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday sought the intervention of the Centre to stop a proposed auction of a “19th century horned Naga human skull” in the United Kingdom…
The political landscape of Haryana dominated significantly by the Jat community has witnessed a drastic change in the last decade, ever since the BJP came to power in 2014, and…
Election Commission on Tuesday rejected claims by Congress leaders of alleged tampering of EVMs in some Haryana seats where machines with varying battery strength gave out different results. The Election…
Three women, including former minister Sakeena Masood (National Conference), won elections on Tuesday to enter the male-dominated Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir. While two women made it to the Assembly…
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the government`s highest recognition in the field of cinema. President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious award to Chakraborty, a star of…
Premier India pacer Mohammed Shami remained sidelined with an ankle injury, while the veteran duo of Wriddhiman Saha and Sudip Chatterjee returned to the Bengal Ranji side for their first…
Veteran Bollywood actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in the field of Indian cinema. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Lifetime Achievement Award…
Bangladesh veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah announced his retirement from the T20 Internationals. He further stated that the third T20I against India will be his last match in the format. The third…
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered an early exit but rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form by pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 23 Sung…
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday said skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the side against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup, having got retired hurt in the…
The Uchana Kalan seat in Haryana saw one of the fiercest electoral encounters with BJP’s Devender Chatar Bhuj Attri defeating Congress candidate Brijendra Singh by just 32 votes. The margin…
The Haryana Assembly poll results came as a shock to many dynasts who had entered the fray as many prominent faces had to bite the dust, though some emerged victorious.…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said that the World Bank has agreed to extend Rs 15,000 crore loan to the state government for the construction of…
West Indies legend Brian Lara feels that Team India opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal can play in any conditions. The former West Indies` cricketer further stated that Jaiswal needs to make…
Defending champions Australia’s march in the Women’s T20 World Cup continued on Tuesday as it beat New Zealand in Sharjah. The win makes things interesting in the Group A points…
A doctor in the United Kingdom has admitted trying to kill his mother’s long-term partner by injecting him with a fake Covid-19 booster that caused a flesh-eating bacterial disease. According…
The much-anticipated `Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3` trailer is set to be unveiled at the iconic Raj Mandir Cinema, aka `Cinema Ka Mandir,` in Jaipur, promising an unforgettable fan fest. The event…
Geoffrey E Hinton, known as the Godfather of artificial Intelligence and co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics 2024, raised concerns about the technology he has created. The 76-year-old University…
The National Conference-Congress combine on Tuesday won the Jammu and Kashmir election, where last assembly polls were held a decade earlier, beating exit poll predictions of a hung assembly. The…
Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Tuesday said the outcome in Haryana was opposite to the atmosphere was in the state. He also said the results came as a…
A groundbreaking clinical trial conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that ultra-processed and fried foods which are rich in Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) are significantly…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, addressing party cadre after the stunning win in Haryana and impressive show in Jammu and Kashmir polls, singled out its principal rival, the Congress,…
The National Conference-Congress alliance may have won more seats in Jammu and Kashmir but the BJP has emerged as the single-largest party in terms of vote share, Prime Minister Narendra…
The BJP is headed for a third straight term in Haryana, turning the exit poll predictions on its head. The BJP is leading in 49 of Haryana’s 90 seats. The…
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor’s wife Mira Kapoor recently attended the launch of the world-famous luxury skincare and haircare brand, Augustinus Bader, in India, which was hosted by Isha Ambani`s beauty…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the ace director, was once a boy from a Mumbai chawl. His journey to becoming one of the top directors in the Hindi film industry was not…
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Tuesday said skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the side against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup, having got retired hurt in the…
Team India pacer Arshdeep Singh said that he doesn`t like to worry about the future or dwell on the past. He prefers to live in the moment. Arshdeep Singh who…
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is equipped to “play in any conditions” but will need to make some mental adjustments for the upcoming tour of Australia, the legendary Brian Lara said…
Even the most ardent supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could not have predicted the electoral outcome in Haryana. A third consecutive term for the BJP, accompanied by an…
Actor Tillotama Shome on Sunday slammed Air India for not providing information to passengers about an 8.5-hour delay on its Mumbai-London flight. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Ms Shome, who…
In his first reaction after the Assembly election results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the BJP’s record third straight term in Haryana is the victory of the politics of…
It was a bittersweet day for the Aam Aadmi Party. As the Election Commission figures indicated that it may not win even a single seat in Haryana, the party found…
Former India batter Yusuf Pathan and England spinner Monty Panesar engaged in some friendly banter during a Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between Konark Suryas Odisha and Toyam Hyderabad. The…
England’s vibrant batter Joe Root took a step closer to matching Sachin Tendulkar‘s elusive record for 1000-plus Test runs in most calendar years. After Pakistan slammed a mammoth 556-run total…
The BJP is set to win a historic third straight term in Haryana in an election that many expected it to lose in face of massive anti-incumbency, anger among farmers…
A blame game began in the Congress on Tuesday after it failed in its bid to come back to power in Haryana after 10 years, with senior party leader Kumari…
Neena Gupta won the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sooraj Barjatya’s Uunchai. The film veteran wore a pink saree and teamed it up with a…
Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday climbed four spots to be joint 12th in the ICC Women’s T20 batting rankings. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil surged nine places to be 29th in…
England finished the second day of the first Test in Multan on a solid 96-1 on Tuesday in reply to Pakistan’s mammoth 556 that was boosted by a fiery century…
Actors Sudhanshu Panday and Madalsa Sharma recently quit the hit television show Anupamaa. The series featured Sudhanshu in the role of Vanraj Shah and Madalsa as Kavya. Rumours of the…
The Indian women’s table tennis team assured itself of a first ever medal at the Asian Championships with a stunning 3-2 win over Paris Olympics bronze medallists South Korea in…
Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5 came to its conclusion on October 6. While contestants Arbaz Patel and Nikki Tamboli did not win the trophy, the duo found love on the…
Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who won two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup with an all-conquering Spain team, announced his retirement from football on Tuesday at the age…
Congress candidate and former wrestler Vinesh Phogat has won the Julana assembly seat in Haryana. “Truth has won,” said Ms Phogat in her first reaction after her poll victory. Her…
An Airbnb host in the US was forced to add ‘no cryptocurrency mining’ to the list of instructions after a bizarre guest experience. According to Business Insider, Airbnb host Ashley…
The Election Commission has dismissed the Congress’ “ill-founded allegation” – that there is a delay in the poll panel publishing leads and results of the 2024 Haryana Assembly election on…
Nayab Singh Saini, the sitting Chief Minister of Haryana, will get another term at the top post, leaders of the BJP have said, ending speculation on the subject amid his…
Independent candidate and India’s richest woman Savitri Jindal has secured a significant victory from the Hisar Assembly constituency, winning by a margin of 18,941 votes. She defeated BJP’s Kamal Gupta…
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the BJP’s hat-trick in the state where he took charge barely six months ago. Speaking to reporters…
In a historic moment, Durga Puja made its debut at New York’s iconic Times Square, infusing the bustling landmark with the vibrant spirit of Indian culture. Organised by The Bengali…
Haryana Congress president Udai Bhan has lost from Hodal Assembly constituency by a margin of over 2,500 votes, compounding the main Opposition party’s disappointment at losing an election it was…
The National Conference-Congress combine on Tuesday won the Jammu and Kashmir polls, winning 49 of the union territory’s 90 seats, beating the exit polls’ predictions. However, an interesting sub-plot is…
Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala, a former coalition partner of the BJP, lost his Uchana Kalan seat in the Haryana polls, the votes for which were counted today. BJP…
At the 70th National Film Awards, Rahul V Chittella’s Gulmohar won big. The family drama received awards for the Best Hindi Feature Film, Best Dialogues along with Manoj Bajpayee winning…
Former world number two Paula Badosa has withdrawn from this week’s Wuhan Open, organisers said on Tuesday, amid a racism row over an online photo. Tournament organisers said the Spaniard…
The 70th National Film Awards ceremony was held in New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan today and the awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu. The 70th National Film Awards, celebrating the…
Ananya Panday is happy and thankful for the success of her latest Netflix film CTRL. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Ananya plays the role of a modern-day woman Nella Awasthi in…
National Cricket League: Robin Uthappa-led Chicago CC defeated Texas Gladiators by a huge 41-run margin in the NCL Sixty Strikes. Batting first, Chicago posted a total of 173/2 in 10…
As the BJP raced to its biggest victory in Haryana on Tuesday, one of its seniormost leaders in the state, Anil Vij, was struggling in his own constituency. That didn’t…
The Haryana assembly elections will go down in India’s electoral history as one of the biggest upsets. This once again proves the point that Congress has mastered the art of…
Two friends, Tara Kehidi and Teresa Araujo were allegedly removed from a Spirit Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New Orleans on October 4 due to their attire. Initially wearing…