Rishabh Pant to be captain of LSG?
It is learnt that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is all set to be appointed as captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the upcoming Indian Premier League. LSG Team Mentor…
Australia players wear black armbands in memory of Hughes and Redpath
Australian players on Friday wore black armbands during the second pink-ball Test against India here in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath. Former Australia opening batter Hughes…
`Rohit’s front foot was stuck`: Gilchrist on Sharma’s lbw
Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist feels that India captain Rohit Sharma’s front foot was stuck which led to his lbw dismissal off Scott Boland in the opening day of the…
India dismantled by Starc`s unstoppable pace
India enjoyed both the best batting and bowling conditions on Friday, but could make the most of neither to hand the advantage to Australia on Day One of the second…
Gavaskar Left Stunned By India Star’s Reverse Scoop: “Fearlessness…”
Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar was left stunned by Nitish Reddy’s reverse scoop during Day 1 of the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide on Friday. In the…
1st Time In 147 Years: England Set Huge World Record, India Nowhere Close
The Ben Stokes-led England took a massive 533 run-lead against New Zealand on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Wellington on Saturday. Four players scored over 50 as England…
Who Is Your Successor, Mamata Banerjee Was Asked. Her Reply
Amidst the ongoing internal struggle within the TMC between veteran leaders and the younger faction, West Bengal Chief Minister and party chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday said any decision regarding…
Indian Student Stabbed To Death In Canada, Housemate Arrested
A 22-year-old Indian student was stabbed to death in Canada’s Ontario by his housemate, who has been charged with second-degree murder by the Sarnia Police. Gurasis Singh, a first-year business…
Insurance Exec Killer Fled On Foot, Then Took Cycle; Likely Not In New York
Insurance exec killer may have fled New York, police say New York, United States | AFP | Friday 12/7/2024 – 03:51 UTC+5 | 612 words New York police said Friday…
The US Deep State’s Regime Change Attempts in India
How did the US Deep State, through ‘soft power’, attempt to destabilise and disrupt a democratically elected government in India? Vast networks of NGOs and media houses, both in India…
Sam Pitroda Says Phone, Laptop Hacked, Money Demanded In Cryptocurrency
Sam Pitroda, Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Saturday said that his server has been hacked and hackers have issued threats, demanding payment of tens of thousands of dollars…
“I Am Not India’s Bowling Coach”: Starc’s Brutal Reply On Bumrah And Co.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc acknowledged on Friday that things couldn’t have gone better for the hosts on the opening day of the Pink-ball Test, saying it was a great way…
Watch: Fans Tease Starc With “KKR” Chants. Star’s Funny Reaction Viral
A video of Mitchell Starc from the ongoing Adelaide Test between India and Australia is going viral on social media. In the surfaced clip, Starc, who was fielding near the…
In Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam Arrest, Top Court Flags ‘Disturbing Features’
The Supreme Court on Friday flagged “disturbing features” in the arrest of former IAS officer Anil Tuteja by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to the alleged…
Suicide At Jhansi Station, Victim Jumped On Train Engine, Burnt Alive
An unidentified person was charred to death after jumping on to the engine of a Goa-bound train in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi on Friday. The person allegedly jumped from the tin…
TikTok Edges Closer To US Ban After Losing Court Appeal
A US federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the United States by early next year or…
“He Didn’t Have A Mother…”: Prithvi Shaw’s Back Story Comes To Light
Prithvi Shaw, since not being picked in the IPL 2025 auction, has been in the news. Despite a modest base price of Rs 75 lakh, considering his potential, Shaw found…
Forests Ahead, Maoist Drones Above: How Poll Workers Keep Democracy Ticking
They cross glaciers, lug electronic voting machines up mountains on their backs, and work in dangerous areas to ensure every last person can cast their ballot in the world’s largest…
Boy Hits 3 Children With Slipper, Asks Them To Chant Religious Slogan
A disturbing video from Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam, which is being widely shared, shows a 16-year-old boy repeatedly hitting three children – aged 6, 9 and 11 – with his slipper…
Arvind Kejriwal Accuses BJP Of ‘Voter Deletion’ Conspiracy, Party Responds
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the BJP of orchestrating large-scale deletions of voters’ names from the electoral rolls in the run-up to the Delhi Assembly elections. Kejriwal…
Pushpa 2 Box Office Collection Day 2: Allu Arjun-Rashmika Mandanna’s Film Enters Rs 400 Crore Club (Globally)
Allu Arjun‘s mass entertainer Pushpa 2 is breaking records at an unprecedented pace. After making history as the biggest Indian opener ever on Day 1, the film has crossed the…
“BCCI Always…”: WC Winner’s Unabashed View On Ind vs Pak CT Row
Former all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, member of India’s 2011 World Cup and 2007 T20 World Cup-winning teams, backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision of not sending…
Deepika Padukone’s Special Appearance At Diljit Dosanjh’s Bengaluru Concert. Keeping Calm Is Not An Option
New Deepika Padukone recently made a special appearance at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Bengaluru on Friday (December 6). The actress, who was last seen in Singham Again, took to the…
Watch: Siraj Throws Ball In Anger After Australia’s Batter Bizarre Action
Mohammed Siraj failed to hold his emotions during an incident on Day 1 of the ongoing Test match between India and Australia at Adelaide Oval. It took place while the…
‘America’s Got Talent’ Comedian Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh Dies At 39
Comedian Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, best known for his performance as a semi-finalist on ‘America’s Got Talent’, has died at the age of 39. He was reportedly in San Francisco at…
“That’s A Good Night”: Aus Great’s Send-Off To Rohit From Commentary Box
Rohit Sharma‘s return to the Indian team didn’t go as planned, with the India captain only scoring three runs before being dismissed by Australia’s Scott Boland. Rohit returned to the…
Parents Awarded Rs 2,600 Crore After Son Falls To Death At Orlando Park Ride
A jury in the US state of Florida has awarded $310 million (Rs 2,624 crore) to the family of a teenager who was killed after falling off a Free Fall…
‘Inclusion Key To Successful Democracy’: Transgender Polling Official
A successful democracy is formed with the inclusion of all “votes and voters” during an election, Radha, a transgender polling official from Vellachery assembly segment in South Chennai, said at…
No Guidelines Issued To States To Implement Uniform Civil Code, Says Centre
The government on Friday rejected suggestions that it has issued guidelines to states to implement a uniform civil code. In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha…
DY Chandrachud Encourages Youth To Embrace Idea Of Fraternity
Fraternity is not just a word in the Constitution but represents a political movement for freedom across the globe and is the root of democracy, former Chief Justice of India,…
Centre Releases Rs 994 Crore To Tamil Nadu For Cyclone Fengal Relief Work
The Central government has approved the release of Rs 944.8 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as two installments of central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to…
Paris Saint-Germain Held Again In Draw With Auxerre
Paris Saint-Germain were denied by a combination of good goalkeeping and poor finishing as the Ligue 1 leaders were held to a 0-0 draw at Auxerre on Friday ahead of…
Inter Milan Beat Parma To Close In On Serie A Leaders Napoli
Inter Milan moved a point behind Serie A leaders Napoli on Friday after seeing off Parma 3-1 at the San Siro ahead of a key Champions League clash at Bayer…
Virat Turns Captain, Guides Rohit And Changes Field During 2nd Test vs Aus
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli turned captain for a bit as he guided skipper Rohit Sharma and set the field during Day 1 of the second Test match…
Gavaskar’s Big Advice To India Bowlers In 2nd Aus Test: “Haven’t Used…”
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with the Indian bowlers’ lack of success with the pink ball on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, saying…
Watch: Labuschagne ‘Dares’ Bumrah In Animated Exchange. This Happens Next
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had an intriguing exchange with Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened after the third…
“Couldn’t See Him In This Condition”: Ex India Star Stunned To See Kambli
Seeing former India cricketer Vinod Kambli struggle to get up, speak clearly and properly conduct himself during a recent event, many fans’ hearts were broken. Once deemed one of the…
In A 1st, BJP Says US State Department Behind “Deep State” Targeting India
The Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP, which leads the coalition of parties currently in Government in India, has directly accused the US State Department of trying to “destabilise India”. It…
Top Virologist On Yoga’s Role In Preventing Lifestyle Diseases
India has, in the past, tended to borrow solutions from the West and is finally being able to frame its own questions about health and seek to answer them –…
Allu Arjun Offers ₹25 Lakh Aid To Family Of Woman Killed At ‘Pushpa 2’ Premiere
Two days after a woman died and her son was critically injured at a theatre during the premier show of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, actor Allu Arjun said on Friday…
Mamata Banerjee Signals Readiness To Lead INDIA Bloc, Slams Its Functioning
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given the…
“Masood Azhar’s Speech Exposes Pak’s Duplicity”: India’s Stern Response
India on Friday demanded that Pakistan act against terrorist Masood Azhar, chief of banned terrorism group Jaish-e-Mohammed and the mastermind behind terror strikes like the 2011 Parliament attack. The strong…
Elon Musk Spent $270 Million To Help Donald Trump Win US Presidency
Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country’s biggest political donor. SpaceX…
“He’s Got No Clue”: Kohli Brutally Sledges Aus Star In Adelaide Test. Watch
Young Australia opener Nathan McSweeney was on the receiving end of some brutal sledging from none other than Virat Kohli. The incident happened on Day 1 of the 2nd Test…
“That’s A Good Night”: Aus Great’s Send-Off To Rohit From Commentary Box
Rohit Sharma‘s return to the Indian team didn’t go as planned, with the India captain only scoring three runs before being dismissed by Australia’s Scott Boland. Rohit returned to the…
6,6,4,6 – 13-Year-Old India Star Goes Berserk In 31-Run Over vs SL. Watch
Thirteen-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to make headlines in the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing his immense talent in the second semi-final as India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets…
1 Kg Gold Biscuit, Rs 23 Crore Cash: Rajasthan Temple Gets Record Donations
A gold biscuit weighing 1 kg, cash exceeding Rs 23 crore, a silver pistol and even silver handcuffs – the Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh witnessed an unprecedented outpouring…
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Visit Bangladesh Amid Strain In Ties
India on Friday announced that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Bangladesh on Monday, a visit that comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over…
"Indian bowlers have not really used pink ball as well as they should have"
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed disappointment towards Team India bowlers` lack of success with the pink ball on day one of the second Test match against Australia at the Adelaide.…
Deepika Padukone takes a break from mommy duties for Diljit Dosanjh concert
Diljit Dosanjh is currently busy with his Dil-luminati concert tour, and his recent concert in Bengaluru had a special guest in attendance. The guest was none other than the new…
Epic Scenes At Adelaide As Umpires Send Back Kohli After Rahul Incident
An epic incident unfolded on Day 1 of the day-night Test between India and Australia in Adelaide on Friday. India batter KL Rahul seemed to have gotten himself out for…
“‘Ninda Ras Increasing”: Poll Body Chief Rajiv Kumar Amid Complaints Over EVMs
The ability to praise or see the positives is on a decline, noted Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, adding that the trend of criticism (ninda ras), on the other…
Baby John: Varun Dhawan meets specially-abled fan; unveils 100-ft poster
Varun Dhawan`s Baby John is one of the most anticipated films, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the actor`s film. The buzz began with its trailer release when…
Himachal Pradesh Announces 180-Day Maternity Leave For Home Guards
Women Home Guards would be provided 180 days of maternity leave while the daily allowance for Home Guards during deployment outside the State would be increased from Rs 60 to…
Man Posing As Electrician Assaults Woman, Steals Her Gold Ornaments: Cops
A 72-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed of gold ornaments allegedly by a man who came to her house in Thane’s Mira-Bhayander area posing as an electrician, a police official…
Chaos In Rajya Sabha After Cash Found On Congress MP’s Seat. He Reacts
Chaos erupted in Rajya Sabha this morning after a bundle of cash was found on the seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who reacted with a blow-by-blow account…
Muhammad Now The Most Popular Name For A Baby In Great Britain, Data Shows
427 years after William Shakespeare wrote it for the first time in the great “tragedy” Romeo & Juliet, England is asking the quintessential question – “What’s in a name?” –…
Doctors Treat Accident Victims Under Cell Phone Light At UP Health Centre
Doctors at a community health centre in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat provided treatment to victims of a road accident under the flashlight of their mobile phones during a power cut…
Was Not Invited For D Fadnavis’ Swearing-In: Maharashtra Congress Chief
Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Friday claimed he was not invited for the oath taking ceremony of new Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, but said he expects his “friend” to…
Boy Tied To School Gate, Beaten Up By Teachers In Odisha, Probe Ordered
An investigation was ordered on Friday after the video of a seven-year-old boy getting thrashed by teachers after being tied to the school’s main gate went viral on social media,…
Cabinet Approves Rithala-Kundli Corridor Of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV Project
The Union Cabinet approved on Friday the 26.463-km Rithala-Kundli corridor of the Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV project that will further enhance connectivity between the national capital and neighbouring Haryana. The entire…
Hamilton Fights To Keep Emotions In Check On ‘Surreal’ Mercedes Farewell
Lewis Hamilton said his final Friday practice with Mercedes had been “very surreal” as he fought to keep his emotions in check after 12 years with the team. The seven-time…
Man, 2 Sons Die By Suicide Within 24 Hours Over Property Dispute: UP Cops
A 63-year-old man and his two sons allegedly died by suicide within 24 hours over a property dispute with relatives in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri, police said…
New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs England 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England’s 280 after Harry Brook smashed a…
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Australia 86-1 in reply to India`s 180 at stumps on Day 1
Australia reached 86 for 1 in their first innings after dismissing India for 180 at the end of the opening day of the pink-ball Test here on Friday. Australia reached…
BMCM row: Ali Abbas Zafar charged with cheating, criminal conspiracy & forgery
The drama between Ali Abbas Zafar and Vashu Bhagnani is not ending any time soon. The drama has now taken a legal turn, with Vashu Bhagnani filing allegations of cheating,…
England Players Could Boycott Hundred Against RCB’s Stance On NOC Policy
A group of “50 leading England cricketers” could boycott next year’s Hundred competition to protest the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) overhaul of its NOC policy, which players need…
Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa
Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Friday. Sri…
Did Siraj Bowl 181.6 Kmph Delivery vs Australia? Speed-Gun Error Goes Viral
A technical glitch by the speed-gun clocked Indian cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj‘s delivery at 181.6 Kmph during Day 1 of the Pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide on…
57-Year-Old Italian Nun Arrested Over Links To Powerful Mafia Network
A nun in Italy has been arrested on suspicion of being part of a criminal gang which had links to the country’s most powerful mafia network, the ‘Ndrangheta. According to…
S Jaishankar On Why It’s A “Good Moment To Be India’s Foreign Minister”
Democracy has allowed cross-sections of the society equal representation – bringing to the fore voices from outside cities – and this has boosted India’s growth story, External Affairs Minister S…
“India Left 26/11 Unanswered. We Answered Pak With…”: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today said India is no longer what it used to be on the issue of defending herself. At NDTV ‘Indian of the Year Awards 2024’,…
Wristband Initiative By Police Helps Reunite Lost Child With Father
She was crying while searching for her father and other pilgrims from Ooty in Tamil Nadu after getting separated from them in the sea of devotees near the Lord Ayyappa…
Cabinet Approves Opening Of 85 New Kendriya Vidyalayas
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), an official said on Friday. The Cabinet…
“Consensual Relationship”: Teacher Acquitted In Minor Student’s Rape Case
A Delhi court has acquitted a man in an alleged case of rape of his minor student in 2019 and observed the complainant was in a consensual relationship with him.…
Watch: Labuschagne ‘Dares’ Bumrah In Animated Exchange. This Happens Next
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had an intriguing exchange with Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Friday. The incident happened after the third…
Lionel Messi Named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player
Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. The Argentine superstar was handed the accolade after…
NDTV Indian Of The Year: Asha Parekh On Censorship: “It Should Be There”
Film veteran Asha Parekh is one of the jury members of this year’s NDTV Indian Of The Year 2024. Clad in a vibrant blue saree, the actress attended the event…
Norris Fastest As Leclerc Hit With 10-Place Grid Penalty In Abu Dhabi GP
British driver Lando Norris led Australian team-mate Oscar Piastri in second practice on Friday as McLaren turned up the heat in their bid to secure the constructors’ title at the…
“Nothing Special”: Starc’s Blunt Verdict On Jaiswal’s Royal Duck In Adelaide
Australia mainstay seamer Mitchell Starc outlined his simple and “nothing special” plan of dismissing India opener and centurion of the last game, Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second Test of the…
Pujara Namedrops Virat In Brutal Verdict On Ind’s Batting In 2nd Aus Test
Cheteshwar Pujara believes that India should have batted much better on Day 1 of the pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide after the Rohit Sharma-led side was bundled out for…
What It Means For Bangladesh To Drop Mujibur Rahman From Currency Notes
Bangabandhu (friend of Bangladesh) – the name by which Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had been known, seems quite ironic to what’s happening there, since the country identifies him as a nemesis…
X User Explains Why He Left Rs 1 Crore Job Without Another Offer. See Post
An X user has sparked a discussion online after sharing his journey of leaving a high-paying job without any job offer in hand. Varun Hasija revealed that he made the…
“Don’t Allow Farmers To Face Manipur-Like Situation”: Congress’ Big Warning
The Congress on Friday called on the Bharatiya Janata Party to respond proactively to protesting farmers’ demands about a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price, or MSP, and warned the…
Highlights: India’s Polling Booth Officers Are NDTV’s ‘Indian Of The Year’
NDTV presents the ‘Indian Of The Year’ awards that acknowledge distinguished visionaries, political figures, sports icons, and entertainers who have not only fortified the pillars of our society but have…
Class 12 Student Shoots Principal Dead In School Toilet In Madhya Pradesh
The principal of a school in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur has been shot dead by a student. Surendra Kumar Saxena, 55, the headmaster of the Dhamora Government Higher Secondary School, was…
Malayalam Actor Siddique Arrested In Rape Case, Released On Bail
Weeks after the Supreme Court granted protection from arrest to veteran Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case, he appeared before the investigating agency on Friday when he was formally…
Sumit Nagal Earns Direct Entry In Australian Open 2025
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal is set for his fifth appearance in a Grand Slam after earning a direct entry for the main draw of next year’s Australian Open. The…
Asian Women’s Handball C’ship: India Lose To Japan, Miss Semi-Final Spot
India struck 15 goals against Japan but that proved insufficient as the former champions won 48-15 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Women’s Handball Championship in New Delhi…
NDTV Indian of the Year: Shalini Passi On How She Manages To Stay Authentic
And the award for the Breakout Celebrity of the Year goes to Shalini Passi. Was there ever a doubt? Well, we think not. Shalini received the honour at NDTV Indian…
Manjrekar reveals reason behind Virat Kohli`s average slipping to 48
Former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that the stalwart Virat Kohli`s habit of not exploring another way to overcome his weakness of chasing outside off-stump deliver has brought his…
“Magician With The Pink Ball”: Ex-Australia Star’s Ultimate Praise For Starc
Mitchell Starc’s rampant bowling on the first day of the second Test saw Australia crash through the Indian batting line-up at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. His brilliant bowling effort…
“People Started Chanting India India”: Paralympics Bronze Medalist To NDTV
The Indian contingent impressed everyone at the Paris Paralympics 2024 as the athletes ended up securing a record-breaking medals tally of 29. It comprised of 7 gold, 9 silver and…
NDTV Indian Of The Year: Kapil Sharma Looks Back At His Journey: “20 Years Ago, I Came To Do A Show As Background Singer Here”
Kapil Sharma takes home the Global Entertainer Of The Year Award. He has received this honour at NDTV’s Indian Of The Year Awards 2024 in Delhi. Kapil, who is known…
Mamta Kulkarni Back In India: Revisiting The Rs 2,000-Crore Drug Controversy
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, who starred in several Hindi films, including Karan Arjun in the 1990s, has returned to India after 25 years. Upon her arrival in Mumbai, she…
“Just Face It”: Woman Scientist’s Mantra For Students Who Have Math Phobia
“Just face it… face your fears” – invaluable advice from Annapurni Subramaniam, an astronomer and the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and Science Icon Of The Year at…
US School Teacher Claims She Was Fired Over Anti-Trump Post On Facebook
A US high school teacher has claimed that she was fired over a Facebook post she made criticising president-elect Donald Trump and his followers. According to The Independent, Joanie Garratt…
High-Level Probe Into Rajya Sabha Cash Row, CCTV Footage Being Scanned
A high-level investigation has been ordered after a cash bundle was found on the Rajya Sabha seat of Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi. The high-level committee that will oversee the probe…
NDTV Indian Of The Year: “Breakout Celebrity Of The Year” Shalini Passi To Asha Parekh: “I Can’t Stop Looking At You”
Shalini Passi has won the Breakout Celebrity of the Year award at the NDTV ‘Indian of the Year Awards 2024’. Shalini received the award from her “inspiration” cinema icon Asha…
Starc takes six as India all out for 180 in Adelaide pink-ball Test
Irrepressible Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc laid siege to India`s batting Friday with the visitors crumbling under the onslaught to be all out for 180 on day one of the…