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Two people were arrested for running a fake currency notes-making racket and circulating dummy notes worth Rs 30,000 in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, officials said on Friday. According to the…
The results of the US elections held last week have produced both relief and shock in equal measure. The world at large and the Americans in particular are relieved that…
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman is a bonafide internet star. The Hare Ram Hare Krishna actress often shares glimpses of her life on Instagram, along with compelling behind-the-scenes stories. While the…
Amid his purple patch with the bat, star India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson credited captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling confidence in him. For years, Samson struggled to find consistency with the…
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul are all set to welcome their first child. The actress and cricketer shared the happy news with fans through a joint Instagram post. The snap…
All eyes were on KL Rahul to end his slumping performances in the whites for India and gain some confidence, heading into the Border Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia.…
The festivities of Diwali illuminated the entire nation last week. While all parts of India celebrated the festival of lights, Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, had a special atmosphere.…
Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi spun a web to strangle the middle-order after Sanju Samson hammered a superb century as India thrashed South Africa by 61 runs to take…
Reflecting on his nomination in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category at the upcoming Grammy Awards, Ricky Kej admits the situation is unique. He will, after all,…
Legendary Pakistan bowler foreshadowed an incident during the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide. Akram, on commentary, was told that during his era, him and pace bowling partner…
Lights, camera, action A month after kick-starting the shoot of Raj-DK’s Rakt Bramhand—The Blood Kingdom, Aditya Roy Kapur is all set to can a massive action sequence for the Netflix…
US Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a sombre crowd at her alma mater Howard University after she lost to Republican rival Donald Trump. She vowed to continue the fight that…
A suspected suicide blast rocked a railway station in Pakistan’s Balochistan killing at least 24 people and injuring 40 others. Quetta’s main railway station was crowded when the blast occurred,…
Concerned about the ongoing unrest at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) here, faculty members on Friday sought Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar’s intervention to resolve the crisis. The protests, now in…
She is the most sought-after actor these days. Despite the box office failure of Jigra, Alia Bhatt has a steady line up of work including Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and…
The makers of Saawariya are celebrating the movie’s 17th anniversary today (November 9). Directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film introduced debutants Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor to…
The 67th annual Grammy Award nominations were announced on Friday, ushering in a mix of triumphs, surprises and notable exclusions. While the Recording Academy recognised some of the biggest stars…
2023’s blockbuster Animal ended on a cliffhanger, teasing its sequel titled Animal Park. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga had earlier hinted that filming for the movie will begin in 2026, but…
Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned India not to expect any “good gestures” following recent developments regarding the Rohit Sharma-led team’s visit to Pakistan for the ICC…
The 2025 Grammy nominations were announced today, revealing a dynamic and competitive lineup of artists vying for the music industry’s highest honours. Topping the list are Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Charli…
It was a dreamy night for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who propelled India to a stunning 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban. With this win, India…
Ratan Tata’s patriotism shone brightest in times of crisis, wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tribute to the national icon who died last month. He said the industrialist’s absence…
The start to what was promised to be a fruitful coaching career hasn’t gone the way Gautam Gambhir or the well-wishers of the Indian team had predicted. Gambhir arrived in…
Calling the blocking of the prominent diaspora outlet ‘Australia Today’ by Canada, the “murder of free press”, its founder and editor-in-chief Jitarth Jai Bhardwaj questioned the Justin Trudeau government as…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Donald Trump for his “historic victory” in securing a second term as US President. However, the message, posted on X (formerly…
The Income Tax department is conducting raids at the residence of Sunil Srivastava, allegedly a close aide and personal secretary of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, said sources on Saturday.…
In a significant move, an Indian delegation met Afghanistan’s acting Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob and offered the use of Chabahar Port in Iran to businesses in his country, and…
The 2025 Grammy Award nominees were announced on Friday. Beyonce led the pack with 11 nominations for her album Cowboy Carter, surpassing Taylor Swift and other notable artists. What shocked…
Malaika Arora’s son, Arhaan Khan, turns 22 today. To mark the special day, the doting mother shared a series of snaps on Instagram. The first frame features a throwback gem,…
Prabhas is on a roll. The actor has signed not one, but three projects with Hombale Films. The production company also announced that the collaboration will kickstart with Salaar Part…
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya announced their divorce in July this year after being married for over four years. After they parted ways, she was in Serbia with their son…
Ratan Tata represented the finest traditions of Indian enterprise and despite taking Tata Group to new heights, he wore his achievements lightly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in his blog…
In the form of his life, Sanju Samson has truly turned his world around with his brilliant consistency across formats. In his last six competitive games, the wicket-keeper batter has…
An investigation by India’s antitrust body found food delivery giants Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy breached competition laws, with their business practices favouring restaurant chains listed on their platforms, documents show.…
As the diplomatic standoff between India and Canada continues, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has admitted for the first time the presence of Khalistanis in his country. In an unexpected…
The start to what was promised to be a fruitful coaching career hasn’t gone the way Gautam Gambhir or the well-wishers of the Indian team had predicted. Gambhir arrived in…
Delhi SG Pipers, the SG Sports, Media and Entertainment backed franchise of the upcoming Hockey India League, congratulated its Director of Hockey and Team Mentor PR Sreejesh on winning the…
With India set to play a five-match Test series in Australia, star batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s form remains a huge topic of discussion. Rohit and Kohli have come…
Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has been named Player of the Year 2024 while retired goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was awarded Goalkeeper of the Year accolade during the gala…
India’s Pranav V. maintained his perfect start in the Chennai Grand Masters 2024 by registering his fourth win in as many games against Vaishali R on Friday even as Arjun…
In the form of his life, Sanju Samson has truly turned his world around with his brilliant consistency across formats. In his last six competitive games, the wicket-keeper batter has…
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy decided on Friday to rename the Yadadri temple Yadagiri temple, reversing the decision of his predecessor K. Chandrasekhar Rao. On his birthday, the Chief…
T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Sanju Samson’s exceptional character and work ethic, citing these traits as key factors in his success. Samson lit the Kingsmead on fire with a fusillade…
Television actor Nitin Chauhaan, who was found dead at his Mumbai home, was undergoing treatment for depression, the police have said. The 35-year-old actor, best known for winning the reality…
A passenger at Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli Railway Station narrowly escaped after being trapped between the platform and the train as he tried to board the Janmabhoomi Express. Since the train…
President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House after winning a defining mandate in the November 5 elections. Trump, who has already appointed his chief of staff for the…
Fresh off a flight home, Israeli football fans back from Amsterdam recalled on Friday clashes and violence they said targeted Jewish people following a Europa League match. Kobi Eliyahu, 40,…
Outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud – who demits office today – took a gentle dig at his many trolls, declaring, “I am, probably, one of the most trolled judges… and,…
An Iranian man has been charged over an alleged plot by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to kill Donald Trump – the United States president-elect who has already survived…
Purnia MP Pappu Yadav has once again received a threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His personal secretary, Mohammad Sadiq Alam, has received intimidating WhatsApp messages in Delhi. Sadiq Alam…
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards were announced on Friday, bringing both familiar and new Indian and Indian-origin names to the forefront. Artists like Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar, Varijashree…
There never goes by a moment when India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav doesn’t have a smile on his face. However, during a tense moment on the field in the first…
Beyonce is dominating the 2025 Grammy nominations with a career-high 11 nods for her Cowboy Carter album and its singles, surpassing her previous best of 10 nominations in 2009. However,…
Nottingham Forest have defied expectations to reach their highest Premier League position in 26 years after surviving one of the most turbulent seasons in the club’s history. Ahead of Sunday’s…
Purnia MP Pappu Yadav has once again received a threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His personal secretary, Mohammad Sadiq Alam, has received intimidating WhatsApp messages in Delhi. Sadiq Alam…
Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved a first-half penalty in a scoreless home draw against Freiburg in the German capital on Friday. The visitors won a penalty when Eren Dinkci…
India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra will join a training group led by triple Olympic champion Jan Zelezny this winter, the Czech Athletics Federation (CAS) said on Friday. Chopra, the 26-year-old…
Paris Saint-Germain say they will make sure there is no repeat of a midweek unfurling by fans of a banner proclaiming “Free Palestine”. The huge banner covered an entire section…
Unai Emery says he is not worried about Aston Villa’s dip in form and believes they are competitive enough to finish in the Premier League’s top four. Villa, who travel…
T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Sanju Samson’s exceptional character and work ethic, citing these traits as key factors in his success. Samson lit the Kingsmead on fire with a fusillade…
Purnia MP Pappu Yadav has once again received a threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His personal secretary, Mohammad Sadiq Alam, has received intimidating WhatsApp messages in Delhi. Sadiq Alam…
Pakistan all-rounder Kamran Ghulam opened up about being denied his debut cap ahead of the 1st ODI against Australia in Melbourne earlier this week. Ghulam, who slammed a century on…
Australia spinner Adam Zampa had a hilarious exchange with newly appointed Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan during the second ODI of a three-match series in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened…
South Africa cricket team fast bowler Patrick Kruger bowled 11 balls in a single over but ended up dismissing India skipper Suryakumar Yadav with his final delivery during the first…
Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for ignoring Ranji Trophy record-holder Jalaj Saxena despite 17 years of playing in the domestic circuit. Saxena…
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under a lot of criticism following the 0-3 whitewash in the Test series against New Zealand. The Rohit Sharma-led side was…
A 34-year-old Yoga teacher faked her death using breathing techniques and saved herself after allegedly being assaulted, strangled and then buried by a group of people who assumed she was…
A year-old murder case has been re-opened in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut after a hired killer, who is out on bail, approached the police for not being paid a ransom for…
India vs South Africa 1st T20I Highlights: Sanju Samson shone with a sensational century as India eased past South Africa by 61 runs in the first T20I in Durban. Samson…
The northeast’s largest insurgent group NCSN(IM) has threatened to resume “violent armed resistance” 27 years after it signed a ceasefire with India over allegations that the government “betrayed” a landmark…
National Conference MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone on Friday said he wanted to become a militant after he was “tortured and humiliated” by an army officer during a crackdown when he…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli never fail to melt their fans` hearts. Today, the couple was spotted arriving at Neha Dhupia`s daughter Mehr`s birthday party, and fans` reactions to the…
Elon Musk being close to Donald Trump has been well-established over the last many months with the billionaire entrepreneur going all-in over his bet over a Trump presidency. Now that…
Sanju Samson displayed his true potential sending the South African attack on a leather-hunt with a splendid century before the hosts clawed their way back to restrict India to a…
`Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire` indeed created a stir with its release. The film arrived as the biggest phenomenon, not only captivating the hearts of the audience but also achieving…
Sanju Samson made history on Friday, becoming the first-ever cricketer to hit back-to-back T20I centuries for India in the opening T20I against South Africa in Durban, following up his scintillating…
Junaid Khan is making a remarkable return to the iconic Prithvi Festival, captivating both new and long-time audiences with his compelling performances. Held at Mumbai`s legendary Prithvi Theatre, the festival—a…
Stones were thrown at a Vande Bharat train in Uttarakhand on Thursday, causing a crack in one of the windows and sparking panic among passengers. A 22-year-old has been arrested.…
Targeting the ruling Congress in Karnataka, JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Friday said he will not rest until the government is removed, and reiterated…
Police in Meerut’s Kankerkheda area have booked two women accused of burning alive five stray puppies by pouring petrol over them, officials said on Friday. The women, residents of the…
Six people, including a minor, were arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old college student several times and videographing the act in Odisha’s Cuttack district, police said on Friday. The woman…
Allowing an appeal against a family court judgment, Allahabad High Court has declared as “void” the 2004 “wedding” of a man who was 12 years old at the time with…
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, on Friday, categorically denied receiving any formal communication from Indian cricket board on its national team not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.…
Hansal Mehta-directed `The Buckingham Murders` was released on Netflix today. The film that stars Kareen Kapoor Khan in the lead is an investigative drama. The film started getting positive responses…
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has condemned political leaders remarks against women and directed officials to deal sternly with violators, news agency ANI said Friday. Sources told ANI Mr Kumar’s…
South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field against India in the first T20 International on Friday. Hosts South Africa have handed a debut to 21-year-old…
A section of women in the United States are “swearing off men”. Reason? Donald Trump’s win as the President. With Donald Trump becoming the US President, fears have raised over…
American comic and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who usually shows his audience the funny side of things, could not find his smile on the day Donald Trump was elected…
Terming a reference by a two-judge bench to a larger one over the minority status issue of Aligarh Muslim University as “bad in law”, Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant said…
SCBA president and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Friday said that outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud allowed people to criticise judges and transformed the judicial landscape by allowing…
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak ordered immediate action after a video showing women’s sterilization procedures being conducted in the labour room at Sitapur’s Hargoan Community Health Center went…
In 1984, the brilliant film-maker Mahesh Bhatt found a ‘miracle’ of an actor in Anupam Kher for his cult classic `Saaransh`, produced by Rajshri Films. Mahesh moulded a young, ambitious…
A statue of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, unveiled with much fanfare last year, has become the subject of unexpected attention due to a concerning issue with its inscription. The statue,…
A statue of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, unveiled with much fanfare last year, has become the subject of unexpected attention due to a concerning issue with its inscription. The statue,…
November 10, 1659 The Marathas, led by Shivaji, awaited the arrival of the Adilshahi troops under General Afzal Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate at Pratapgarh Fort, perched on a hill…
After the proposal by the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission to bar men from taking women’s measurements in tailoring shops and training them in gyms sparked debate, the panel’s chief has…
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud completed his last working day on Friday after a two-year tenure at the helm of the Indian judiciary. He will retire on Sunday and hand over…
Republican candidate Donald Trump has clocked a significant victory in the US elections, setting up his mandate to drive into power by January. Hours after his victory was clear, the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Jain monk and Padma Bhushan awardee, Jainacharya Ratnasundersurishwarji Maharaj Saheb in Maharashtra’s Dhule on the sidelines of this election rallies in the state. Prime…