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Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Wednesday said he finds it interesting that people are asking him about a sequel to his 2007 film Jab We Met, especially after the movie’s lead…
An American dog owner was shot by his pet after it jumped on his bed and set off a loaded gun, police said Wednesday. The man, from Memphis, Tennessee, was…
Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy.…
Russia has presented the US with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with Washington, according to two people familiar with…
Pakistani army on Wednesday said it has ended the 30-hour operation to rescue the train passengers taken hostage by a rebel group in Balochistan and confirmed that 21 civilians and…
It has been a topsy turvy journey for Shreyas Iyer since 2024. The Indian cricket team batter was left out of the BCCI central contracts but he went on to…
Cricketer KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty are expecting their first child next month. The power couple shared some heart-melting pictures from their new pregnancy shoot. In one of the clicks,…
Yuzvendra Chahal, who is currently preparing for the IPL 2025 with his new team Punjab Kings, has a habit of being the entertainer of his squad. His reels with former…
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt is currently vacationing in Finland with his wife Maanayata Dutt and children Shahraan and Iqra. On Wednesday, Sanjay took to Instagram and posted breathtaking pictures of…
Rohit Sharma‘s one statement after the Champions Trophy 2025 elated the whole nation. There was a lot of speculation about his career future, but Rohit Sharma allayed all those fears…
Aamir Khan will celebrate his 60th birthday tomorrow (March 14). Ahead of his birthday, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited the actor at his Mumbai home on Wednesday evening.…
Marco Asensio starred as Aston Villa beat 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 on Wednesday to book a Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Asensio came off the bench to strike…
Former New Zealand pacer and ex-Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach Shane Bond said that another injury at the same spot where Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had his surgery could…
Arsenal drew 2-2 with PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday to complete an emphatic 9-3 aggregate win and set up a Champions League quarter-final against holders Real Madrid. The Gunners demolished the…
Real Madrid produced a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals Atletico Madrid, following a 1-0 defeat after extra time on…
Former wicketkeeper batter Kamran Akmal addressed the recent controversy surrounding the absence of a representative from host nation Pakistan during the prize distribution ceremony of the recently concluded Champions Trophy.…
Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni found himself in a bit of controversy after he refused to speak about the recent Champions Trophy 2025 triumph. The Rohit Sharma-led side…
The south-western province of Balochistan remains one of Pakistan’s biggest security headaches after many decades of an armed rebellion seeking independence for the mineral-rich region. The latest in a series…
With less than an hour to go before liftoff, SpaceX postponed the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket from Florida, US that was carrying a crew of four astronauts who…
A man was arrested on Wednesday for ‘verbally abusing’ the Panchayat Development Officer of Kinaye Gram Panchayat for not speaking in Marathi, police said. The accused has been identified as…
The ‘language war‘ between Tamil Nadu and the centre – the contention the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to ‘impose Hindi‘ on the southern state in the guise of a…
Runtime: 2 hoursCast: John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, Sharib HashmiDirector: Shivam Nair What do you expect when you hear that a movie is based on India-Pakistan relations? A lot…
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya made headlines once again, this time for breaking a sensational record previously held by Virat Kohli. Following India’s triumph in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy…
Holi has always been one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals in India. For Vardhaan Puri, too, Holi meant a party he eagerly looked forward to, but his approach…
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “responsible” as the International Criminal Court took him into custody Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on…
India`s failure to qualify for the World Test Championship final is expected to cost Lord`s nearly 4 million pounds in revenue when it hosts the five-day match in June. After…
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan will be celebrating his 60th birthday on March 14. While one hears that the actor is planning on hosting a grand birthday party for his industry…
Varun Chakravarthy was at his finest in the recently-concluded 2025 Champions Trophy, finishing as the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament. The Indian spinner impressed one and all with his disciplined…
After Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane’s remarks, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday emphasized the importance of communal harmony in the state, urging both the opposition and ruling parties…
A senior official of public sector BHEL shot himself to death in his office here, police said on Wednesday. When 50-year-old M Shanmugam, general manager of the PSU, did not…
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to provide any relief to a Dalit PhD student suspended from the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) for alleged misconduct and anti-national…
US Vice President JD Vance will visit India this month as well as his two top officials — National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz —…
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their highly-anticipated Champions League Round Of 16 encounter on Wednesday.…
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia “right now” for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce. Trump…
The Madhya Pradesh budget was presented on Wednesday and the allocation for education got a boost, with a hike of 4% and now representing 11.26% of the total budget. On…
In a significant move, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) administration has decided to cover ten mosques in Sambhal during Holi celebrations on Friday. March 14 marks a rare sixty-year coincidence of…
Tackling the problem of illegal migration into India and tracking the movement of overstaying foreigners would be simplified with the new Immigration and Foreigners Bill, officials said on Wednesday. The…
Ahead of the IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson described how much he values spending time with former India and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. Ahead of…
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has invested in a second plot in Uttar Pradesh`s Ayodhya. According to a report in Times of India (TOI), the actor bought the second piece of…
A 1975 murder case of Maryland woman Roseann Sturtz has been solved, thanks in part to a decades-old cassette tape and a photograph of the victim. The cold case, which…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the…
In a sign that Elon Musk’s Starlink is set to enter India soon, Union Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has posted a welcome message for the company on social media.…
A lack of a solid legal framework around the governance and use of space technology remains a huge challenge as India seeks to become a frontline spacefaring nation, a new…
Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged insulting behaviour towards women and erratic actions in…
India’s indigenously-built Tejas light combat aircraft on Wednesday successfully test fired homegrown air-to-air missile Astra. The test firing of the missile was carried out off the coast of Chandipur in…
Free speech is essential for any thriving society, particularly societies that are based on pluralism and diversity. But today, it is being hunted by many on various counts. In India,…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX will soon offer Starlink’s satellite internet service to its customers in India. The country’s two largest operators – Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio – have signed a…
Runs from the likes of Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul on slow pitches of Dubai contributed immensely to India’s title-winning run at the Champions Trophy 2025. Following a roller-coaster…
All hostages freed, 28 soldiers killed in Pakistan train siege: news agency AFP
India delivered a stellar performance on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with Rinku Hooda emerging as the standout star in the men’s javelin events.…
India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph saw the team click as a unit, with different sets of players pitching in at different points in time. A complete performance was witnessed…
Speaking exclusively in the SuperStar series on JioHotstar, Sanju Samson spoke about 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the advice he would give to a young talent like him. He said “The…
Olympian wrestler and Congress MLA from Haryana, Vinesh Phogat, on Wednesday opposed the decision of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to lift the suspension of the Wrestling Federation…
The newly crowned ICC Champions Trophy 2025 winners India had plenty of beneficiaries in the latest ODI Rankings, with young opener Shubman Gill retained his top spot, skipper Rohit Sharma…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for successfully hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 and to the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for the…
Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old announced on social media on Wednesday,…
A Texas man, Daniel Schwarz, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for forcing his 8-year-old adopted daughter, Jaylin, to jump on a trampoline in scorching 110-degree heat without food or water…
Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya‘s picture on social media following the Champions Trophy victory broke a sensational record belonging to Virat Kohli. Hardik recreated his iconic T20 World Cup…
Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali, who was known for his versatility and sharp fielding skills, died on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 83. He was part of…
Runs from the likes of Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul on slow pitches of Dubai contributed immensely to India’s title-winning run at the Champions Trophy 2025. Following a roller-coaster…
Varun Chakravarthy’s late inclusion in India’s Champions Trophy squad proved to be an X-factor for the team in the eight-team competition, which came to a grand conclusion with the Rohit…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday rejected Anurag Thakur’s nomination for inclusion in the electoral college finalised for the March 28 elections, saying the former Sports Minister was…
Vidhatri Bandi was last seen playing a rookie Malyalaee journalist in the Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah thriller `Jalsa`. She was widely praised for nailing the Malayalee accent and bringing…
Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered an inexplicable meltdown, bowing out of the All England Championships with a three-game loss to Korea’s Kim Ga Eun in the women’s singles opening…
Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered an inexplicable meltdown, bowing out of the All England Championships with a three-game loss to Korea’s Kim Ga Eun in the women’s singles opening…
After a path-breaking inaugural season that transformed India’s motorsports landscape, the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) announced on Wednesday the joining of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on-board as its official…
Canada will announce C$29.8 bln in retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Wednesday in response to US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, a Canadian official said. The…
Passengers onboard the Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan, have spoken of “doomsday scenes”. “We held our breath throughout the firing, not knowing what would happen next,” Ishaq Noor, who was…
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has intensified its violent campaign in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province over the past year, posing a significant threat to the state. As the most active…
Facing financial distress and unable to pay rent for two months, a 42-year-old woman has allegedly died by suicide along with her two daughters, who were eight and 18 years…
Two Telangana journalists – Pogadadanda Revathi, the Managing Director of Pulse News, and Thanvi Yadav, a reporter for the same channel – were arrested by Hyderabad Police’s Cyber Crime division…
Tamil Nadu’s concern about delimitation and the loss of seats it might case, has translated into its senior-most leaders asking people to have more children. Days after a request to…
A police case was filed against a man for allegedly demanding Rs 11 crore from a Nagpur-based doctor and threatening to blow up his hospital by crashing a gas cylinder-laden…
Friday prayers in all mosques across Ayodhya will be offered after 2 pm in view of Holi celebrations this week, a prominent cleric of the city said. Ayodhya Chief Cleric…
A 28-year-old man disguised as a woman set his married lover afire inside her house here after she refused to elope with him, police said. As the woman’s neighbours rushed…
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered pulling down from online platforms videos and content published by YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh against spiritual guru Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation. Justice Subramonium Prasad…
Namaste, dear readers! I am Gauri, a proud resident of a cowshed in Madhya Pradesh. Today, I have some big news to share – for me, my fellow cows, and…
Dronacharya awardee and BJP leader Mahavir Singh Phogat thanked the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports following the revocation of the ban on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).…
A 10-man East Bengal conceded two late goals to go down 1-2 to FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan and crash out of the quarterfinals in the AFC Challenge League on Wednesday.…
Following the victory against Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) premier batswoman Ellyse Perry opened up on her side`s roller-coaster WPL 2025 season. RCB started the season on a…
It was a brilliant campaign for Varun Chakravarthy in the Champions Trophy 2025 as the Indian cricket team spinner ended up as the second best wicket-taker in the competition. He…
Pakistan began the Champions Trophy 2025 as the defending champions, but they never lived up to the tag. In fact, they were one of the first teams to be knocked…
A furious husband brutally beat his wife to death after she allegedly refused to cook mutton curry for him in Telangana’s Mahabubabad on Wednesday. The wife has been identified as…
With the political temperature in Bihar rising in the election year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi exchanged sharp barbs in the Legislative Council.…
Many passengers routinely take to social media to complain about the bland food, dirty bathrooms, and erratic schedules on Indian trains. A train passenger recently shared multiple videos of rats…
Signalling an end to legal disputes between the Lieutenant Governor, who represents the Centre, and the Delhi government, the new BJP-led dispensation in the national capital has begun withdrawing several…
A college student from Gujarat’s Banaskantha district was allegedly repeatedly raped by seven persons for nearly 16 months after being blackmailed with her nude video, police said Wednesday. One of…
Retail inflation slipped to 3.61 per cent in February mainly due to the decline in the rate of price rise in vegetables and protein-rich items, creating space for the Reserve…
In a symbolic gesture of cultural and spiritual connection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mixed the sacred waters of the Ganges, brought from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, into the Ganga…
A day after Alia Bhatt teased an epic collaboration between Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor, she finally got the cat out of the bag and shared…
If Pakistan cricket team’s group stage exit from the Champions Trophy 2025 was not enough, another tricky development awaited them after the final of the marquee ICC event in Dubai.…
Gone are the days when a Rs 100 crore film was regarded as the ultimate dictator to assess the success of a film at the box office. Today with films…
Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond said that another injury at the same spot where Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had his surgery could be a career-ending scenario for him.…
Actor Durgesh Kumar, who made his debut in films with Imtiaz Ali`s ‘Highway’, starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, and went on to star in projects like ‘Sultan’, ‘Laapataa Ladies’,…
Astronomers have revealed new evidence that there are not just one but four tiny planets circling around Barnard’s Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth. The four planets, each only…
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy voiced her support for the three-language policy in the National Education Policy (NEP), which encourages students to learn multiple languages Reflecting on her own experience…
The trustees of Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital have made shocking allegations of black magic as the premier healthcare facility made headlines due to a huge misappropriation of funds. The current members…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday weighed in on Darbhanga Mayor Anjum Ara’s statement on Holi and Ramzan, emphasizing the importance of communal harmony. Shashi Tharoor stressed that it would…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongwith Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation. PM Modi said that the institute…
The Himachal Pradesh Education Department has issued a circular regarding a dress code for teachers in schools. Speaking to ANI, State Education Minister Rohit Thakur explained the rationale behind the…