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Premier League strugglers Everton sacked manager Sean Dyche on Thursday, just hours before their FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough. Speculation about Dyche’s future had intensified with reports suggesting Everton’s…
Reigning champion Shiva Thapa began his title defence with a commanding win over Enayat Khan in welterweight (60-65kg) category at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship in Bareilly on…
Actress Nora Fatehi was also in Los Angeles when a massive wildfire ravaged Los Angeles. The actress who got an evacuation notice left the city within minutes and headed to…
Opener Abhijeet Tomar struck a well-paced hundred as Rajasthan recorded their first ever win over Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy history to enter the quarterfinals in Vadodara on Thursday.…
The Centre’s panel on Delhi-NCR’s air quality on Thursday re-implemented stage 3 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a sharp rise in air pollution levels owing to unfavourable…
Real Madrid vs Mallorca LIVE Streaming Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final LIVE Telecast: Real Madrid will be without Luka Modric in Thursday’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash with Mallorca in Saudi…
The Kho Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and the International Kho Kho Federation (IKKF) on Thursday, announced the final TEAM INDIA men’s and women’s squads for the upcoming Kho Kho…
South Africa`s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month and criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not…
Vietnam has implemented a special incentive to reduce traffic violations on its infamously chaotic roads. After the government announced tighter traffic laws last week, citizens can now earn up to…
An IIM Ahmedabad graduate recently took to social media to share her family’s distressing experience of alleged extortion by her former sister-in-law. In a YouTube video, which has since gone…
Around 10,000 special guests will be honoured at the 76th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, the Centre said on Thursday. As part of the…
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday highlighted the growth of the country’s auto sector in the past few years, during which it became the third biggest player in the segment,…
The children of Noel Tata – late Indian tycoon Ratan Tata’s half-brother who succeeded him as chairman of Tata Trusts, a collective of philanthropic institutions that wield indirect control over…
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that the BJP has manipulated the electoral roll in the New Delhi assembly constituency from where…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research. The Genome…
The Bombay High Court on Thursday wondered if there would be a solution for air pollution in the city or if citizens have to continue seeing haze each year after…
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Jasprit Bumrah`s leadership qualities and reckons the peerless fast bowler will succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian team…
Yuzvendra Chahal has broken his long silence after rumours on social media claimed that all was not well in his marriage with Dhanashree Verma. Earlier on Wednesday, Dhanashree broke her…
The illustrious legacy of one of India`s most iconic film families comes to life in the upcoming docu-series The Roshans, a mesmerizing portrayal of a family that has left an…
Jasprit Bumrah enjoyed the series of his life in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. India’s pace spearhead picked up 32 wickets in five Tests, equalling the record for the most…
India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy received a hero’s welcome on arrival at the airport in his hometown Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh after being one of the finds for the…
On Thursday morning, the rumour mills were churning stories of Shibani Dandekar expecting her first child with her husband Farhan Akhtar. The news surfaced and spread like wildfire on social…
Several teams from various central and state organisations and all three arms of the Indian Armed Forces – the Army, Navy and Air Force – are involved in some way…
Mohammed Shami‘s case to be a part of Team India’s squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 received another boost after yet another good showing in domestic cricket. For the first…
On Thursday morning, the rumour mills were churning stories of Shibani Dandekar expecting her first child with her husband Farhan Akhtar. The news surfaced and spread like wildfire on social…
Virat Kohli‘s tour of Australia did not go as per plan. While it started off brilliantly with a superb century at Perth, it ended on a sour note, full of…
Daughter has an indefeasible, legally enforceable and legitimate right to secure educational expenses from her parents, who can be compelled to provide necessary funds within their means, the Supreme Court…
Less than two weeks before he begins his second term as the US President, Donald Trump has alarmed his neighbours and NATO allies by indicating an imperialist agenda for territorial…
A 28-year-old woman was attacked with a cleaver by a colleague in the parking lot of their company in Pune on Tuesday, allegedly because she borrowed money from him under…
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday highlighted the various initiatives undertaken in the state, reaffirming the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the “Devbhoomi” this month.…
The Adani Group and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) have joined hands to serve meals to devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj this year. The Mahaprasad…
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan celebrates his birthday on January 10. Fondly called the Greek God of showbiz, Hrithik has been a heartthrob for years, courtesy of his swoon-worthy looks. While…
Just-retired Martin Guptill reckons he had a lot more to offer to New Zealand cricket and was `disappointed` with how his career ended. One of the most accomplished white-ball players…
Former India batter Manoj Tiwary on Thursday said current national team head coach Gautam Gambhir is “not the right choice” for the top job and he is only adept in…
The 2011 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction marked a pivotal moment in the history of the league. Now 14 years later, it is still widely considered the most significant auction…
Netflix unveiled the trailer of its docu-series The Roshans on January 9 in Mumbai. The series delves into the life, art, and generational legacy of one of Indian cinema’s most…
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg was sentenced to supervision for a year on Thursday, avoiding a jail term after admitting he had abused his estranged wife over the…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasised the significance of being “one team” as “thousands of Googlers” were dealing with devastating wildfires across Southern California. In an email to employees, Mr Pichai…
“As we start the year, I have been reviewing demos for the products and features we’re rolling out in the next few months. The progress is amazing, and I’m confident…
The first interesting political event of this new year in Karnataka was a dinner that led to speculation over the power dynamics within the ruling Congress party, specifically between Chief…
A 25-year-old man has died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki and left behind a note accusing his lover’s family of harassment. Sudheer Kumar has also put up a Facebook…
Rajpal Singh Yadav, the elder brother of Shivpal Singh Yadav and an uncle of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, died at Gururgram’s Medanta Hospital early Thursday following a prolonged illness.…
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday that there was nothing wrong with Maoists surrendering at the Chief Minister’s office. Responding to objections regarding facilitating the surrender process of…
“For five minutes we thought all of us were dead. I have been coming to the temple for the past 25 years and it has never happened like this,” D…
The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the petitioner on the maintainability of a plea against the AAP’s recent poll promise of paying a stipend to women under the Mukhya…
In a cruel act, a man allegedly killed 28 pet pigeons of his neighbour in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior. The barbaric incident took place in Scindia Nagar of Gwalior on Wednesday…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday visited the stampede spot in Tirupati that claimed the lives of six devotees and pulled up officials for failing to make…
Guests who came to Odisha from abroad to take part in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar enjoyed the signature Odia dishes – from pulses and curries to…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in the State Assembly moved a resolution against the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new draft rules for the appointment of Vice Chancellors on Thursday.…
Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday took charge as Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Mr Pandey, who was…
US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday described his tenure in the country as the “most extraordinary”, and said India captured his heart. During his interaction with select media…
People have to decide if they want freebies or better roads, good drainage system and improved water supply, said economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Thursday. He…
As the battle for Delhi intensifies, smaller parties and splinter groups are gearing up to make their mark. The Republican Party of India (RPI) president and Rajya Sabha member Ramdas…
It`s filmmaker Farhan Akhtar`s birthday on January 9. He turned 51. After celebrating the special day with an intimate bash last night, reports of the actor-filmmaker embracing fatherhood once again…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said police may be “lacking somewhere” if they are unable to rein in crime in Pune despite being given all infrastructural support…
The BJP government in Goa has made it mandatory for heads of all its departments (HoDs) to tune into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ monthly radio broadcast. In…
Four workers were killed and four more are feared trapped after a silo at a steel plant collapsed in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district on Thursday, police said. The accident took place…
Indian cricket team stars often have to pay a heavy price for their popularity. Just like they are adored by fans after a good performance, a bad show often sees…
Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas praised “brave” first responders for working through the night and continuing to help affected families in the wake of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended the voting deadline for Oscar nominations to January 14, with the nominees now set to be announced on January 19.…
Two days before the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival was set to begin at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Andhra Pradesh’s Tirumala Hills, large crowds descended at over 90 ticket counters set…
When Venkatesh, his wife Shanthi and their son left their Visakhapatnam home for Tirupati, they were excited about the grand ‘darshan’ at the temple on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.…
BRS working president KT Rama Rao, popularly known by his initials KTR, has appeared for questioning in the Formula E race case, with a stern message that he has all…
There is no clarity about INDIA alliance’s leadership or agenda and the Opposition bloc must be dissolved if it was just formed for the Parliament election last year, Jammu and…
A forest department guard chased away a lion crossing a railway track in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar without any fear or confrontation with the feline. A viral video of the incident, shot…
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni, widely recognised for his calm and composed demeanour on the field, continues to win hearts off it as well. A recent video shared on…
Jasprit Bumrah was India’s best player in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 by some distance, meaning that his potential absence from the Champions Trophy squad in a month’s time could spell…
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Actress Nora Fatehi, who was last seen in the comedy movie Madgaon Express, has evacuated Los Angeles, as the wildfires continue to ravage the city. A…
The Indian cricket team dressing room is a place where big egos along with big names exist. During the recent India vs Australia series, there were several rumours of a…
While most of India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad will be easy picks, some crucial areas continue to divide opinion among former cricketers, experts and fans. One of the contentious…
A video from Iran showing a woman confronting a cleric at an airport in Mehrabad is going viral on social media. In the clip, shared on X by user Navid…
A 100-year-old iconic building, housing a Starbucks outlet,was reduced to ashes after a wildfire swept through Southern California and left a trail of devastation. At least five people died, and…
Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Thursday, state Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said. The security forces have achieved success in…
Amidst fears that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 may not be properly hosted by host nation Pakistan due to the existing state of underdeveloped stadiums, Pakistan-based journalist Farid Khan has…
Sunil Joshi, the former India spinner who was chief selector during the 2-1 Test series win in Australia in 2020/21, believes the current Test team batters should play more domestic…
The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards has been postponed to January 26, 2025, due to the devastating California wildfires. The event was originally set for January 12, 2025. A statement…
Ram Charan and Kiara Advani‘s Game Changer is all set to hit cinemas on January 10. Ahead of its release, the Telangana government has denied permission for the 1 am…
Farhan Akhtar shares his birthday with sister-in-law Anusha Dandekar, and filmmaker Farah Khan (his cousin). On Wednesday night, Zoya Akhtar hosted a birthday party for the trio. She shared a…
While most of India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad will be easy picks, some crucial areas continue to divide opinion among former cricketers, experts and fans. One of the contentious…
A string of Bollywood personalities including names such as Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, and Hansal Mehta have mourned the death of Indian journalist turned director Pritish Nandy,…
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, recently visited a Keventers store, interacted with people there, and made cold coffee. He also spoke to the co-founders of the…
Kishore Kumar was “mad” about “spooks”. Alfred Hitchcock was his favourite director. (Pointing to a skull, which he used as part of his decor, with red light emerging from its…
Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirupati today after the death of six devotees in a stampede last evening during the distribution of tokens for…
A minor’s right to obtain a passport and travel abroad cannot be taken away merely due to an ongoing matrimonial dispute between parents, the Bombay High Court has said. The…
As Assembly elections draw closer in Delhi, AAP convenor and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP-led Central government of reneging on its promise to provide reservation…
The Uttar Pradesh Police Thursday rejected reports that the 1978 communal riots in Sambhal, which claimed several lives, will be reinvestigated. “A misleading piece of information is being spread through…
A man travelling from Delhi to Canada has been arrested for carrying a baby crocodile skull. On Monday, at 5 pm, during a security check at Terminal 3 of New…
New year, new offering from the streaming giant Netflix. A day before Hrithik Roshan’s 51st birthday, the trailer of the documentary The Roshans was unveiled in Mumbai. The documentary traces…
Triptii Dimri’s fame has only skyrocketed ever since her breakthrough role as Zoya Riyaz in Animal. The film was released on December 1, 2023. She had three big theatrical releases…
It was an epic celebration as filmmaker-actor-producer Farhan Akhtar, choreographer-director Farah Khan, and actor-VJ Anusha Dandekar ringed in their birthdays together on January 9. The trio arrived at Zoya Akhtar’s…
Indian shuttler HS Prannoy’s valiant fight ended in a narrow loss to China’s Li SHi Feng in the men’s singles second round at the Malaysia Super 1000 badminton tournament in…
Hollywood actor Kieran Culkin, who won a Golden Golden Award this week, shared a fanboy moment with WWE superstar CM Punk during the WWE RAW’s Netflix debut on Tuesday. In…
Australia reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Sydney after ten years meant India couldn’t achieve its ambition of making a three-peat of Test series wins on Australian soil. It was a…
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan turns 60 today. Bollywood’s biggest stars showered her with immense love on her special day. Here’s a roundup of the heartfelt wishes that poured in…
Farhan Akhtar is celebrating his 51st birthday today. Rumours were swirling that he’s expecting his first child with wife Shibani Dandekar after a news portal published an article. ETimes asked…
For all of Pritish’s prodigious talents as a poet, photographer, graphic designer, author, Parliamentarian and entrepreneur, he is best remembered as the editor of The Illustrated Weekly of India. Yet,…
US President Joe Biden believes he would have defeated Donald Trump and won re-election in November. However, the 82-year-old Democrat added that he was unsure if he would have had…
An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month’s Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan on his “sore ankle”, and chairman of…
Amid the reports claiming the possibility of the Champions Trophy being shifted out of Pakistan due to delay in renovation work at the stadiums, a PCB official said preparations are…
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli had a disappointing outing during the Test series against Australia. Despite scoring a brilliant ton in the first Test, he ended the five-match…