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Former Australia batter Simon Katich criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his bowling changes during the 10-wicket loss in the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. The loss last week was India’s…
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it conducted more than 400 strikes over the past 48 hours on strategic military targets in Syria, days after Syrian rebels ousted president Bashar…
Allu Arjun’s film Pushpa 2 has been performing well at the box office, consistently earning solid numbers. However, since Day 5, the film has seen a slight dip in its…
Jasprit Bumrah turned spinner as he bowled couple of leg-spin deliveries during practice ahead of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane starting Saturday. In a video posted by…
Bukayo Saka’s double fired Arsenal a step closer to the Champions League last 16 as the England forward inspired a 3-0 win against Monaco on Wednesday. Saka netted late in…
Smriti Mandhana scored her fourth ODI century of 2024 during India’s defeat to Australia at the WACA. This remarkable achievement set a new all-time record for the most centuries scored…
As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to look back on a year that sparked wanderlust like never before. With more countries opening their borders to Indians, we explored…
India and the United Arab Emirates will look to further their already-strong strategic partnership to an all-time high when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterpart Abdullah Bin Zayed…
Harish Salve, senior advocate and the country’s leading constitutional expert, today explained the larger-than-life image of the Supreme Court, indicating that it is executive inaction that led to such a…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar warned against “some forces” in and outside the country which are “unable to digest India’s progress” and looking to divide the country. He urged people to…
In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications to get the unique identity card…
A man, who was out on bail after being jailed for raping a girl, killed the victim, chopped her body into pieces and threw the body parts in different places…
Manchester City’s crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola’s old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot…
Former Australia batter Simon Katich criticised India captain Rohit Sharma for his bowling changes during the 10-wicket loss in the Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide. The loss last week was India’s…
Amid debate over his declining fitness standards, star batter Prithvi Shaw stormed back to form with a quickfire knock to help Mumbai beat Vidarbha in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy…
A seventeen-year-old Hindu girl from Bangladesh ran through the night and crossed over to the Indian side where she was detained by border security officials and handed over to the…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman termed the allegation of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi against state-owned banks a “misrepresentation of facts” and an “insult to the hardworking employees and to the…
The Kapoor family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to invite him to the celebration of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor`s 100th birth anniversary. The family is organizing nationwide…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with the Kapoor family who invited him to join them in celebrating cinema icon Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary. While speaking about the power…
A five-year-old boy who fell into a 150-feet-deep borewell in Rajasthan’s Dausa was rescued after an over 55-hour-long operation, an official said. He was taken to a hospital in an…
Bollywood’s ace filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s 23-year-old daughter Aaliyah Kashyap tied the knot with American entrepreneur Shane Gregoire on Wednesday. The grand yet intimate ceremony was attended by Imtiaz Ali, Vikramaditya…
As Team India batsmen are struggling to score runs in Australia, Test veteran Ajinkya Rahane who was not selected for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is showcasing his finest batting efforts in…
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha got candid about his relationships for the first time, where he admitted to cheating on his wife Poonam Sinha with veteran actress Reena Roy. The superstar was…
Team India legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar feels that the response to the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) has been magnificent. The second season will feature 350 players, selected from 55…
Flagging a “growing tendency to misuse” laws protecting women from cruelty by their in-laws, the Supreme Court has said courts must exercise caution while deciding dowry harassment cases to prevent…
Elon Musk has become the first person to reach $400 billion in net worth, the latest milestone for the world’s richest individual. The most recent catalyst was an insider share…
Meta Platforms’s social media offerings Instagram, Threads and Facebook, and messaging app WhatsApp were down for thousands of users across the globe on Wednesday, according to Downdetector.com. Facebook was down…
PM Modi met with the Kapoor family in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 10, to celebrate Raj Kapoor’s cinematic legacy on the occasion of his centenary. Some special moments from…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday incorporated Kolkata’s ISKCON chief in the board of trustees of a Jagannath temple at the coastal town of Digha, one of her…
In a case of moral policing, a woman was socially ostracised and fined Rs 5,000 for wearing salwar-kameez in Darrang district of Assam, officials said on Wednesday. According to an…
A 55-year-old man hailing from Kerala died after being run over by a bus operated by BEST in south Mumbai on Wednesday evening, officials said, in second fatal accident involving…
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.…
Inaki Williams scored twice as Athletic Bilbao won 2-0 at Fenerbahce on Wednesday to climb top of the Europa League standings. With five wins and a draw in six games…
The Bengaluru techie was being extorted for crores of rupees, much more than his financial capacity, noted BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, adding that the man’s video where he details his…
Online radicalisation has always been a matter of huge concern for India, but the fall of Assad regime in Syria is now acting as a force multiplier, keeping the investigation…
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to veteran actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon in a case accusing him of outraging the modesty of a female actor in 2007 during…
Last week Eknath Shinde took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra to bring the curtain down on nearly two weeks of ‘will he, won’t he’ suspense – would the…
The Centre must give protection to minorities in violence-hit Bangladesh, and bring back “those willing to return”, urged Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday. New Delhi has accused Bangladesh…
A potential tragedy was averted at the Chennai Airport on Wednesday when the pilot of an Air India flight travelling from Chennai to Singapore detected a possible fuel leak during…
Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday that there are forces in the country and outside who are unable to digest India’s progress. “This act of fragmenting the country, dividing…
The Kapoor family recently met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi in the national capital. The family prepared well in advance to meet the PM, discussed internally on their…
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney said he is enjoying the experience of working on countering India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and is hoping for him…
Team India star all-rounder Hardik Pandya showcased his exceptional skillset while featuring in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Hardik Pandya is playing for Baroda in the SMAT. In the…
The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday seemed to step back from a Congress – its INDIA bloc ally – under heavy fire from the BJP over alleged links between Sonia Gandhi…
Violence visited a Dalit family’s wedding in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district Tuesday, underlining the spectre of caste-based discrimination that continues to haunt India. The conflict, in this case, was sparked…
A police case should be lodged against Congress’s Sonia Gandhi over her association with a forum that openly supports secession of Jammu and Kashmir from India, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani…
The string of disruptions in the proceedings of Parliament continued on Wednesday with the House adjourning for the day after a personal attack on Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia by Trinamool…
Narrative sovereignty—the ability of a nation to control how it is perceived internationally—is an essential yet often overlooked dimension of sovereignty. Historically, colonial powers weaponised narratives to justify exploitation, portraying…
Chilly winds on Wednesday marked the arrival of cold wave conditions in the national capital as Delhi recorded a low of 4.9 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.…
Team India batsman Sai Sudharsan has undergone surgery for a sports hernia in London. Sai Sudharsan shared a post on his social media handle. He updated about his surgery and…
FIFA’s decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts many lives at risk and “marks a moment of great danger”, Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned…
Two people have been detained and are being questioned by Meerut police in connection with the alleged kidnapping and extortion of comedian Sunil Pal. Sunil Pal’s wife visited the Lal…
An environmental activist from Andhra Pradesh was brutally beaten by aqua farmers for opposing illegal aquaculture practices in the Konaseema region. Chikkam Veera Durga Prasad, a resident of Sannavilli village,…
The opposition was forced to table the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar because he is “biggest disruptor” of the Upper House, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said Wednesday…
In a breakthrough in understanding and studying the development of human brain, IIT Madras has released the most detailed, three-dimensional high-resolution images of the foetal brain. The institute has digitally…
The government is introducing reforms to remove roadblocks in the path of the country’s youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told young innovators on Wednesday, asserting that the future of the…
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the incident and verbal spat that took place between Australia batter Travis Head and India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj during the…
The dates for the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) have been announced, with Ladakh set to host the ice events from January 23 to 27, 2025, while Jammu and Kashmir…
Starting Season 2, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) will be aired on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioCinema. This ground-breaking three-year association will elevate ISPL the popularity of…
Pacer Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the…
Indian Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil shared his aspirations to achieve an 80-metre mark in javelin throw within the next few years. This comes after his remarkable performance at the…
As we all know success and failures are part and parcel of any sport you play. There are numerous sports which are played across the world and no athlete has…
The family of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who died by suicide after alleging harassment by his estranged wife in videos and posts, has filed a police complaint against his wife,…
A 45-year-old priest died by suicide after goddess Kali did not “appear” before him while he remained in prayer for 24 hours in Varanasi, police said on Wednesday. Amit Sharma…
Prohibitory orders were imposed in central Maharashtra’s Parbhani city on Wednesday as violent protests rocked the city for second day over the vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution,…
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal met the Election Commission today over the alleged deletion of names from the voters’ list. Assembly election is due in Delhi early next year…
The Delhi government has directed operators of the city’s hotels, clubs and restaurants serving liquor to verify the age of their clients through hard copies of government-issued identity proofs after…
On a high after a three-game unbeaten run, hosts East Bengal will hope to continue their momentum when they clash against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on…
Opener Smriti Mandhana’s elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women’s ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash here on Wednesday.…
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England’s Harry Brook is currently the best Test batter in the world and added he remains in awe of his approach to playing the…
India captain Rohit Sharma seemed to be hesitant in unleashing Jasprit Bumrah to the full extent as the team suffered a 10-wicket defeat against Australia. Bumrah was India’s most successful…
Indian challenger D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren of China played out a draw in the 13th game of the World Chess Championship to remain level on points here…
The Afghan minister for refugees was killed on Wednesday in a suicide explosion at the ministry’s offices in the capital Kabul, a government source told AFP. “Unfortunately an explosion happened…
Rumours are swirling in Palm Beach that billionaire Elon Musk, a frequent visitor to Mar-a-Lago since Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, is interested in purchasing a luxurious penthouse formerly owned by…
On Dilip Kumar’s 102nd birth anniversary on Wednesday, veteran actress Saira Banu has remembered her “Sahib” and recalled that whenever the legendary star was around her, he shed the aura…
As Australia gears up for the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, former Aussie opener David Warner has stressed the importance of the top order delivering big runs,…
Tim Paine has revealed that Travis Head and Justin Langer had differing views on batting, with the former coach prioritising defense, which limited the southpaw’s natural aggressive style that has…
Saira Banu was recently diagnosed with pneumonia. The veteran actress is now fine and is completely focused on recovery. She also had blood clots in her calves. She spoke about…
Two tourists died in a tree collapse at the popular Monkey Forest tourist attraction in Ubud, Bali on Tuesday. According to Sky News, the two foreign nationals, a 32-year-old tourist…
The parents of 34-year-old Atul Subhash, who died by suicide alleging extortion and harassment by his estranged wife and her family, have said he was under severe stress and had…
Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has ripped into the Congress and the Gandhi family, saying Sonia Gandhi‘s former leadership role in the Forum of Democratic Leaders – a think-tank funded partly…
Four class nine girl students from a residential school drowned in the sea at Murudeshwar in Uttara Kannada district, during an educational tour, police said on Wednesday. A group of…
Several rail passengers in India have been using social media to show the dire condition of trains, which have been marred by overcrowding and ticketless passengers occupying seats. This issue…
A huge political row has erupted in Jharkhand over the lathi-charge on protesting students in Hazaribagh. The students were demanding the cancellation of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination conducted…
A Bangladesh court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest and spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote also associated with the International…
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to amend Railway laws with the government insisting that it will not lead to the national carrier’s privatisation. Responding to a debate…
There is no proposal to criminalise sexual intercourse or sexual acts by a man with his own wife, she not being under 18 years of age, the Rajya Sabha was…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to two men arrested in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, taking note of their prolonged incarceration and unlikelihood that…
AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia won’t have to report to the investigating officer twice a week in the corruption and money laundering cases related to…
Legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis hopes Dinesh Karthik’s imminent debut in the SA20 would lead to more retired Indian players joining the league. Karthik, set to play for the…
Actress Soha Ali Khan had spent a memorable weekend with her family including mother Sharmila Tagore, husband Kunal Kemmu, brother Saif Ali Khan and sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan along with…
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh opened up on India skipper Rohit Sharma’s recent form and said that he needs to make runs, reported Star Sports. Travis Head’s scintillating century at home,…
These are good times for Indian diaspora in Brisbane. They have the Christmas to look forward to, and before that, there is the Gabba Test in which the Marathis, Gujaratis,…
A rare development has marred the functioning of Parliament in its seven-decade history. The collective decision by the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha to submit a motion against the Chairman…
A red rose and the national flag – Congress MP Rahul Gandhi‘s unusual ‘gift’ to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Wednesday amid a fierce battle between the opposition and the BJP…
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, now sought after to lead the INDIA Bloc, today thanked all those supporting her — Lalu Yadav was the last voice yesterday to join the…
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 shows no signs of slowing down. On Tuesday, the film minted Rs 36 crore in Hindi version, taking the total to Rs 375 crore. According to…
Ananya Panday recently made headlines when she attended an event with her rumoured boyfriend Walker Blanco. The couple, who were first spotted together at a high-profile wedding, made an appearance…
Pakistan men’s cricket team faced yet another setback after they lost the first T20I of the three-match series against South Africa on Tuesday. Playing in Durban, the Proteas posted a…
Kareena Kapoor recently opened up about Laal Singh Chaddha. The film, directed by Advait Chandan, featured Aamir Khan in the lead role. It was a Hindi remake of the all-time…