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The countdown is almost over as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 season opener at Eden Gardens on Saturday.…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to commence on Saturday, promising yet another thrilling season for cricket enthusiasts. The much-anticipated curtain-raiser will see defending champions Kolkata Knight…
President Donald Trump has suggested that individuals convicted of vandalising Tesla vehicles and facilities could face up to 20 years in prison and potentially be sent to a notorious prison…
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing has been awarded a major contract for the Air Force’s high-tech next-generation F-47 fighter plane. The contract is aimed at continuing the…
The process to transfer Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma is unrelated to the inquiry into alleged recovery of a large stash of cash at his home, the Supreme…
A woman who had accused Maharashtra minister Jaykumar Gore of harassment has been arrested for allegedly trying to extort Rs 3 crore to settle the matter, police said on Friday.…
A total of 388 Indian nationals have been deported from the US since January 2025, the government informed Parliament on Friday. Of these, 333 were deported directly from the US…
Indian Premier League 2025 will start on March 22, where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ahead of the IPL, former Indian player Harbhajan Singh…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conducted a Captains’, Coaches, and Managers’ meeting at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, ahead of the 18th season of the…
Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to finally win the Indian Premier League while a 13-year-old could…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for stressing the need for a caste census, a day after the Rae Bareli MP said…
Commenting on and singing a song about a woman colleague’s hair in itself does not amount to sexual harassment at workplace, the Bombay High Court has said, granting relief to…
Legendary Indian cricketer and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni unleashed a flurry of big hits in the nets ahead of his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign…
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently and the duo played ‘crennis’ – which according to the India great is ‘little bit of cricket and little bit…
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), RCB head coach Andy Flower and KKR spinner Varun…
Key mid-fielder Brandon Fernandes has been released from the Indian team due to an injury ahead of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Bangladesh in Shillong on…
A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the eve of their IPL 2025 opener at…
Amid a spike in abductions and enforced disappearances of Baloch nationals, morgues have been kept out of bounds for local residents who live in fear and uncertainty of their loved…
Delhi’s traffic enforcement gets smarter with a 360-degree rotatable AI-powered 4D radar interceptor, capable of spotting violations like overspeeding, driving without a seatbelt, and using a mobile phone while driving.…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has said he is looking forward to collaborate with the Maharashtra government on digital platforms for women’s livelihoods and Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions in healthcare and agriculture.…
A fire at a warehouse in Goa, stocked with explosives for a private small caliber ammunition factory, sparked a massive explosion destroying 14.5 tonnes of gunpowder, police said on Friday.…
Virat Kohli might have tweaked his batting approach a bit over the years, but former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has little doubt that the champion batter will have a…
The upcoming Boxing Federation of India elections were “paused” on Friday by Returning Officer RK Gauba after the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts directed the body to reinstate names…
Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship bronze medallist, has called for greater recognition of Olympic sports in India, highlighting the disparity in attention given to different sports. Speaking to…
Rajat Patidar might have been a surprise choice to lead star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but head coach Andy Flower on Friday said the whole team is “right behind” the skipper…
Virat Kohli has the skill to score runs at a much better strike-rate like any young T20 star but RCB’s team composition is such that he needs to adopt a…
Newly-elected International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry was expectedly guarded on India’s bid to stage the 2036 Games, saying she will reveal her “ideas” on the selection of future…
Delhi Capitals player KL Rahul might miss the first two matches of the side in Indian Premier League 2025. The 18th edition of IPL is set to kick off on…
Author, philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty sees language as a bridge rather than a barrier. She offered her insight into the world of languages in a conversation with…
India has “strongly registered” its concerns with the US authorities on the treatment meted out to deportees on a flight that landed on February 5, particularly with respect to use…
From explosive batting displays to fiery bowling spells, and from legends with most games played to fielding maestros with most catches, here`s a list that breaks down top highlights of…
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has broken major viewership records in India as its TV ratings surged to the highest ever for a multi-nation cricket tournament. The eight-team tournament…
A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the eve of their IPL 2025 opener at…
The IPL 2025 is here. This time all teams bear a fresh look with quite a few teams having a new captain. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Kolkata Knight Riders in…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While…
The Allahabad High Court is not a “trash bin”, that court’s Bar Association declared Friday morning, adding another twist to the growing controversy surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma and the recovery…
Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a Bill to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, with strong protests by opposition BJP. BJP MLAs climbed on the…
“There have been enough divisions in the nation in the name of language, and it should not happen anymore,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday amid the escalating…
Firefighters found no cash during their operation to douse flames at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg said on Friday. The…
Disney has confirmed that a sequel to the beloved animated film Coco is officially in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coco 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release…
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly stated on Friday that no final decision had been made regarding the rescheduling or relocation of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata…
At the Zee Cine Awards 2025 press conference, actress Tamannaah Bhatia addressed the ongoing nepotism debate, offering a candid perspective on the subject. Reflecting on her journey in the industry,…
Delhi Capitals player KL Rahul might miss the first two matches of the side in Indian Premier League 2025. The 18th edition of IPL is set to kick off on…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next Love & War has high hopes and excitement riding on it. Considering three powerhouse talents like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal are coming together,…
Pulkit Samrat and Isabelle Kaif’s upcoming romantic comedy, Suswagatam Khushamadeed, has finally secured a release date after overcoming numerous hurdles. The actor expressed his excitement and relief over the announcement,…
Lagaan by Ashutosh Gowariker remains a landmark film in Indian cinema to date. The film that had released in 2001, also holds the title of being the last Indian film…
Veteran director Subhash Ghai on Friday urged young filmmakers to avoid the temptation of imitating Western cinema and instead craft stories rooted in their own culture, an approach that could…
Lamborghini and Mercedes-Maybach plan to expand in India as a growing tribe of young, rich Indians splurge on super luxury cars, driving their sales to record levels. Italian supercar maker…
An official document issued by the Department of Homeland Security, states without giving an explanation how, that the subject identified as “Member/Active of Tren de Aragua”, has several tattoos and…
In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch (Southern Range) of Delhi Police has dismantled a syndicate involved in facilitating the illegal entry and settlement of Bangladeshi nationals in India. Three…
A gangster was arrested after a Delhi Police officer lured him through a fake social media profile posing as a Mumbai-based model, an official said on Friday. The accused, Manoj,…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reiterated Modi government’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism and lambasted previous dispensations for being ‘soft on terror’. Amit Shah, while replying to the…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that only Hindus should work in Venkateswara Swamy temple. He declared that if there were Christians and people of other…
Tension gripped the Ulidih OP area of Jamshedpur on Friday after the blood-soaked body of a local youth was discovered in a classroom on the second floor of a government…
Sajid Nadiadwala’s much-awaited action drama, Sikandar is set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, gearing up for a grand release this Eid. Ever since the release of the Sikandar teaser…
Avinash Tiwary is not the kind of heartthrob who rose to fame as soon as he faced the camera. Though his first major roles were in Yudh (2014) and Yeh…
Bollywood actor John Abraham is basking in the success of his latest release The Diplomat, which hit the big screens on March 14. In a recent interview, John, who’s had…
Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra has finally reached New York after weeks of shooting in India and the actress said that there’s nothing like home for her. Priyanka took to her…
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh will be seen essaying the role of Somulu in the upcoming film ‘Jaat’. The film stars Sunny Deol in the titular role with Randeep Hooda essaying…
Amanda Seyfried says she was offered the role of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy but didn’t proceed with it as she felt the Marvel film would tank at the…
A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive, beating New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20I at Auckland on…
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is celebrating 100 years since its inception—a remarkable journey for an organisation that was long considered untouchable and ridiculed by the intellectual class yet has…
The United States has released an official statement in which it has praised Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard for her “nuanced understanding” of the Indo-Pacific region. The statement comes days after…
The transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma – in whose home a pile of unaccounted cash was found last week – is not the “final step”, sources…
For countless bright Indian students, studying at a top American university is the ultimate dream. Securing a spot at Columbia or another elite institution is a moment of celebration. International…
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to Unitech founder Ramesh Chandra in connection with a money laundering case. A bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh took note of the…
The Nepalese student, who died by suicide at KIIT in February, had lodged a complaint of sexual harassment before the varsity authorities in March last year, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi…
A Class 2 student was found dead at a relief camp for internally displaced people in Manipur’s Churachandpur at midnight on Thursday, police sources said. She had been missing from…
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: The Indian Premier League 2025 is set to kick off on Saturday with a match between defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers…
Director A.R. Murugadoss, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming directorial ‘Sikandar’, has unravelled how he shot and edited the iconic scene from ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping that this can finally be the lucky year where they win the coveted title. Despite…
Mark Boucher, the former South Africa cricketer who served as Mumbai Indians head coach in last two seasons of the IPL, said the side always looks a lot better when…
Actress Soha Ali Khan enjoyed an insightful encounter with American businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates. Sharing a glimpse of her meet on social media, Soha dropped a couple of pictures…
Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket in December, 2024, is likely to have a road named after him in Chennai. According to reports, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided…
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi today strongly condemned a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which ruled that the act of grabbing a woman’s breast…
Badar Khan Suri wanted to have a dreamy wedding in Gaza. Guests had arrived and the venue was ready. But fate had other plans. The violent situation in Egypt did…
Hitesh Mehta, the key accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, will undergo a brain-mapping test in the next couple of days, a police official said…
Hiring in renewable energy sector in India is expected to surge more than 18 per cent in FY25 as the country accelerates its transition towards achieving the ambitious target of…
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast heat waves across 49 mandals on Friday. “Out of the 49 mandals, 12 are from Srikakulam district, followed by 20…
India is set to become the consumption capital of the world, outpacing major economies says a report by Angel One, Iconic asset. In India, consumption accounts for 56 per cent…
Eight persons, including two women, were injured after a minor dispute over a cricket match escalated into violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh, police said on Friday. “A tiff broke out…
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Friday said it has bagged a Rs 2,800 crore power transmission project in Gujarat. The project will supply green electrons for manufacturing of Green…
So far 588 Indian antiquities smuggled out of the country have been secured back from the US, of which 297 were repatriated in 2024, the Central government has informed Parliament.…
Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF) activists blocked the VIP road leading to the airport, Assembly, and High Court in Agartala today amid their indefinite statewide strike demanding the adoption of the…
Rani Mukerji turned 47 today. On the big day, Rani’s dearest friends and industry colleagues showered her with love and good wishes. Shilpa Shetty, Sonam Kapoor, and Yash Raj Films’…
Actor Tara Sutaria has celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year and gave fans a glimpse of the celebration. On Thursday, Tara took to Instagram and shared pictures of her dinner…
The most loved couple in town, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, have been treating their fans to a bunch of adorable pictures since tying the knot, and their latest post…
One Battle After Another, the much-anticipated action thriller, has set the stage for Leonardo DiCaprio‘s thrilling return to the big screen and the teaser has already got everyone talking. While…
Jwala Singh, the formative coach of Yashasvi Jaiswal, believes the IPL season will be key to the opener’s bid to reclaim a spot in India’s squad for next year’s T20…
Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who is enjoying the success of her latest film `Chhaava` opposite Vicky Kaushal, treated fans with pictures of the `thing she loves`. Recently, Rashmika started a series…
Though Hardik Pandya will miss Mumbai Indians’ opening game in IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday in Chennai due to a one-match suspension carrying forward from last year’s…
Shubman Gill faces captaincy litmus test as Gujarat Titans bid to return to the playoffs for the first time under his leadership. After back-to-back runs to final in their first…
Netflix’s latest addition, Adolescence, has managed to leave the audience awestruck. Jumping on the bandwagon, Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt has also showered praises on the miniseries. Sharing the poster of…
It was 1979 when former US President Jimmy Carter’s administration managed a narrow 210-to-206 House victory to create a cabinet-level Department of Education. Forty-six years later another US President, Donald…
The matter pertaining to the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, with…
UPI services will no longer work on mobile numbers that are inactive or reassigned starting April 1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment service…
The police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have shared their key findings in the murder of a former Merchant Navy officer allegedly by his wife and her lover. Saurabh Rajput’s body…
A man with a sack of leaves on his head walked hand-in-hand with his wife. They let go of each other’s hands and attempted to briskly walk past the photographer,…
A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan cut open his belly and performed a surgery on himself, after doctors failed to successfully treat his stomach pain. 32-year-old Raja Babu, a native…
Former state minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will head the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Delhi unit president, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party announced on Friday as it aims to rejig key party posts…