PCB Swings Axe, Drops Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi For Bangladesh T20Is
Pakistan dropped stars Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan on Wednesday as they named a new-look squad.
Homebound Director Neeraj Ghaywan Shares His Fan Moment With American Filmmaker Spike Lee
Neeraj Ghaywan’s film Homebound will be screened in the Un Certain Regard category, today, on May 21, 2025
No More Covid Boosters For Healthy Children, Adult Americans Without New Trials
US regulators will no longer approve Covid booster shots for healthy adults and children without new studies, adding a costly requirement for drugmakers, though they will still be available for…
WhatsApp Had No Plans To Compete With Facebook: Co-Founder Brian Acton
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that his messaging company had no plans to build social networking features to compete with Facebook before he sold the company to Mark Zuckerberg.
Congress Leader Sachin Pilot Pays Tribute To Rajiv Gandhi On His Death Anniversary
Congress leader Sachin Pilot paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary at Vir Bhumi in Delhi on Wednesday.
“TREASON At Highest Level”: Trump Targets Biden Administration In Post
US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the previous Joe Biden administration, accusing its handlers of committing treason by implementing open border policies that he claims nearly destroyed…
Chinese Woman Adopts Stray Dogs, Only To Kill, Cook And Eat Them
A Chinese woman is currently under investigation for allegedly adopting stray dogs from a rescue group and later killing and cooking them.
4 Children Killed In School Bus Attack In Pakistan
Four children were killed in a blast targeting an army school bus in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan province, a government official said on Wednesday.
India Well-Positioned To Deal With Negative Effects Of US Tariffs: Moody’s
India is well-positioned to deal with the negative effects of US tariffs and global trade disruptions as domestic growth drivers and low dependence on exports anchor the economy, Moody’s Ratings…
This Couple Excavated A 145-Year-Old Home. What They Found Horrified Them
A millennial couple purchased a 145-year-old property in the United Kingdom and were petrified by what they discovered underneath it.
“God Does Not Forgive Nor Forget”: Judge Demits Office With Big Criticism
“God does not forgive nor forget,” were the words echoed with profound bitterness by Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana, a Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, as he prepared…
“I Will Fulfil All Your Dreams”: Rahul Gandhi Pays Tribute To Rajiv Gandhi
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 34th death…
Sensex Jumps 800 Points, Market Bounce Back On Buying Bank Stocks
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in morning trade on Wednesday after heavy drubbing in the previous session amid buying in blue-chip bank stocks and a firm…
“India Responded Responsibly”: Ethiopian Ambassador On Pahalgam Terror Attack
Ethiopian Ambassador to India, Fesseha Shawel Gebre, strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, squarely blaming Pakistan for orchestrating the violence that killed 26 civilians while appreciating India’s response…
Pakistan Seeks $4.9 Billion More In Loans After Missing Growth Target
The Pakistan government is reportedly planning to borrow USD 4.9 billion from international banks to meet its external financing needs and strengthen its foreign exchange reserves.
Parental Alcohol Permission Linked To Risky Drinking: Study
Children and teenagers of any age who taste alcohol with their parent’s permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a…
PM Modi Pays Tributes To Rajiv Gandhi On Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary.
Why India Picked These 33 Countries For Global Anti-Terror Outreach
A massive diplomatic initiative by India to reach out to nearly three dozen countries with a message against terrorism in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack begins today.
Gold Rate Today: Check 22 And 24 Karat Gold Prices In Mumbai, Delhi And Other Cities
After a dip yesterday, gold prices rose substantially on Wednesday, May 21.
Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma begin shoot for King; Shah Rukh Khan to join later
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King, which also marks actor-daughter Suhana Khan’s first theatrical release, is finally set in motion. Last week, mid-day had reported a slight delay in the shoot, which…
Internet Thrashes Aly Goni-Jasmin Bhasin For Their Chapri Game: “It’s Not Funny”
Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni were both part of Bigg Boss 14
“Fitting That We Are Bottom”: CSK Coach Stephen Fleming Spares No One At Press Conference
Amidst all the chaos, CSK would be pleased with how Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis, who displayed some breath-taking shots.
Ahead Of Indian Astronaut’s Space Odyssey, A Global Outreach
India and the US are using the upcoming NASA-ISRO joint flight of an Indian astronaut to space as a big outreach activity between the world’s oldest and world’s largest democracies.
US Man Plotted To Kill His Romantic Rival, Then Feed Body To Pigs
A New York man planned a murder-for-hire plot against his romantic rival and wanted to feed his remains to pigs.
Gemini AI App Crosses 400 Million Monthly Active Users
The Gemini app now has over 400 million monthly active users and we are seeing strong growth and engagement, particularly with the 2.5 series of AI models, Sundar Pichai, CEO…
‘Spy’ YouTuber’s Bangladesh Connection Emerges, She Was Planning A Visit
As the investigation into YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s alleged espionage for Pakistan proceeds, her fresh links with Bangladesh seem to have emerged, thereby bringing her under greater suspicion and scrutiny by…
In A First, Alzheimer’s Blood Test Available in US From June
The first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease will be available from late June in the US following regulatory clearance for its use last week, according to the Japanese…
Opinion: Opinion| Apple Desperately Needs The AI Help It’s Seeking
If you read Bloomberg Businessweek’s deep dive into Apple’s blundering work with artificial intelligence, a consistent theme is the lack of any clear idea within the company as to what…
Meet Tesla’s Indian-Origin Exec Who Earned A Record Rs 1,157 Crore In 2024
Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja’s base salary stood at around Rs 3.33 crore, but the total compensation far exceeded that of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet Chief Sundar Pichai.
Delhi Metro’s Blue Line Services Delayed Due To Technical Snag
Services on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line between Dwarka and Janakpuri West were delayed on Wednesday morning due to a technical snag, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said.
OUAT Admit Card 2025 Released, Check Steps To Download
Candidates are urged to keep checking the official OUAT portal for updates related to the entrance test and admission process.
After Spat With LSG Star Digvesh Rathi, Abhishek Sharma’s Intriguing Meeting With Sanjiv Goenka
The on-field spat between Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi and Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma became the new talk of the town.
Cannes 2025: Nitanshi Goel opens up about paying homage to Bollywood icons
Actors usually put their best fashion foot forward to walk the red carpet, especially when it is for the Cannes Film Festival. Nitanshi Goel combined fashion with emotion as she…
Malaysia Masters: HS Prannoy, Satish Karunakaran Register Upset Wins; PV Sindhu Exits
Malaysia Masters: HS Prannoy and Satish Karunakaran registered stunning wins to enter the second round of men’s singles, but it was curtains for double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu.
Nawazuddin`s Main Actor Nahin Hoon to be screened at major acting school
Would you believe it if we said Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a bad actor? Fortunately, you don’t have to as he aims to convince us in his next film, Main Actor…
MS Dhoni Scores 17-Ball 16 Against RR, Then Defends Approach Saying…
MS Dhoni scored just 16 runs from 17 balls he faced against the Rajasthan Royals, leaving fans disappointed.
“Enough, Just Go…”: Lucknow Super Giants Sent Blunt Message Over Rishabh Pant’s Flop Show
It has been a terrible IPL 2025 season for Rishabh Pant till now, with the batter emerging as a Rs 27 crore flop.
When Paresh Rawal Said He Got Stuck With Hera Pheri Character Baburao: “Dum Ghutta Hai”
“If a maker wants, he can upscale the character to a different height,” said Paresh Rawal
Indian National Pleads Guilty In US Visa Fraud Conspiracy
An Indian national living in the United States has pleaded guilty to staging armed robberies at retail stores across several American states to help individuals fraudulently obtain US immigration benefits.
Diego Maradona Death Trial Suspended As Judge’s Impartiality Questioned
The Argentine court trying the medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona over his death suspended the trial for a week over questions about a judge’s impartiality.
“Asking A Thief To…”: Foreign Secretary On Pak’s Joint Probe Call
In a bold diplomatic initiative following Operation Sindoor’, India has rolled out an unprecedented global campaign to expose Pakistan’s direct and indirect links to terrorism.
Pentagon Orders ‘Comprehensive Review’ Into US Afghanistan Withdrawal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a “comprehensive review” of the United States’ chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory For Goa Amid Heavy Rain
IndiGo Airlines has issued a travel advisory for Goa on Wednesday, warning that ongoing rain in the state may affect flight operations, leading to possible delays or disruptions.
In Outreach Delegations’ Briefing, Pak’s ‘Victim Card’, China’s Changed Stand
The foreign ministry briefing for the all-party delegations that are going to visit more than 30 nations to explain Operation Sindoor and India’s resolve to end terror, has focussed on…
Man Dies, Woman Loses Both Legs As They Jump Before Moving Train In UP
A man was killed while a woman lost both her legs after they jumped before a moving train in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district, police said on Wednesday.
‘Diddy’ Took Money On Learning Of Girlfriend’s Affair: Cassie Ventura’s Mother
The mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s ex-partner Cassie testified about the violence experienced by her daughter during her relationship with the music mogul.
Iran Faces US Without Plan B As Nuclear Red Lines Collide
While rising US-Iran tensions over Tehran’s uranium enrichment jeopardize nuclear talks, three Iranian sources said that the clerical leadership lacks a clear fallback plan if efforts to resolve a decades-long…
Lashkar-e-Taiba Co-Founder Amir Hamza Injured At Lahore Home, Hospitalised
Amir Hamza, cofounder and senior leader of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was hospitalised in Pakistan’s Lahore following injuries sustained at his residence, sources said.
Before Asim Munir, Pakistan Only Had 1 Field Marshal. He Became A Dictator
Pakistan’s first and only other Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan rose to absolute power more than six decades ago.
Sensex Up 267 Points, Market Bounce Back On Buying In Bank Stocks
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday after heavy drubbing in the previous session amid buying in blue-chip bank stocks and a firm trend…
NEP Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Centre
The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court against the Government of India for allegedly withholding funds after the state government decided not to implement the…
Delhi Records Highest Minimum Temperature This Summer At 30.2 Celcius
Delhi on Wednesday recorded the highest minimum temperature of the season so far at 30.2 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees above normal.
Exotic Dancer ‘The Punisher’ Describes Moment He Realised Who Diddy Was
An exotic dancer by the name “The Punisher” has revealed the moment he realised he had been hired by music mogul Sean Diddy Combs to perform alongside his former partner…
CHSE Odisha 12th Results 2025: Scorecards Expected To Be Out Today, Direct Link Here
CHSE Odisha 12th Result 2025: The results will be declared for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. The evaluation process has been completed, and preparations are underway for the declaration of…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Pricey Rishabh Pant Plight: Rs 27 Crore Down The Drain?
Lucknow Super Giants spent Rs 27 crore on Rishabh Pant, and each run from his bat, till now, has cost the franchise Rs. 20 lakh.
Out Of Playoffs Race, KKR Question BCCI Over New Rule: “Ended Chances…”
The IPL Governing Council recently updated the rules for the final nine league games.
Parth Jindal Writes To BCCI, Wants Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Match Shifted. Here’s Why
The high-stakes fixture between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals could be impacted by rain.
IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenario: What Happens If Rain Washes Out MI vs DC Match?
Delhi Capitals’ playoffs qualification hopes would suffer a big blow if their match against the Mumbai Indians gets washed out.
Throwback Gold: Sushmita Sen Celebrates 31 Years Of Winning Miss Universe Title: “A Historical Win…”
Sushmita Sen was last seen in the show Taali: Bajaungi Nahi, Bajwaungi
Cannes 2025: Scarlett Johansson’s Directorial Debut Eleanor The Great Gets 5-Minute Standing Ovation
Introducing the film, Johansson said premiering it at Cannes is “really a dream come true”
Two Arrested For Hacking Websites, Posting Anti-India Message In Gujarat
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has caught two persons, including a minor, for allegedly hacking Indian websites and posting anti-India messages online, officials said on Tuesday.
Maharashtra’s Palghar Collector Office Receives Fake Bomb Threat Email
The collector’s office in Maharashtra’s Palghar received a bomb threat email in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting the police to evacuate the premises, officials said.
Maharashtra Reports 52 Covid Cases, 2 Deaths Since January: Health Office
Maharashtra has reported two COVID-19-related deaths since January this year, the state health department said on Tuesday.
Army Denies Deploying Air Defence Guns At Golden Temple During Op Sindoor
The Army said on Tuesday that no air defence guns or any other air defence resources were deployed within the Golden Temple premises during Operation Sindoor.
This Is India’s First Fully Literate State, 2011 Census Had Ranked It At 3
Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday declared Mizoram as the country’s first fully literate state. Lalduhoma announced the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at a function…
Suniel Shetty On Paresh Rawal’s Exit From Hera Pheri 3: “Even Akshay Is Clueless”
Suniel Shetty said, “This is the biggest shock”
India Great ‘Convinced Key Decision-Makers’ To Bring IPL 2025 Playoffs To Punjab: Report
Following the news of the shifting of the venues of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Playoffs, from Hyderabad and Kolkata to New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, details have emerged about how…
Wing Wizard Harry Maguire Makes Case For Manchester United Defence In Europa League Final
Surprise wing wizard Harry Maguire says he hopes he can stay in his defensive comfort zone for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his…
Kevin De Bruyne Departs, Rodri Returns As Manchester City Close In On Champions League
Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.
Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Killed “Without Provocation” In Texas Public Bus
An Indian origin entrepreneur was fatally stabbed by another Indian man in a public bus in Texas, United States, police said.
Migrant Detentions At Guantanamo Bay Cost $100,000 Per Person Daily
Donald Trump’s use of the Guantanamo Bay naval base to house migrants appears to cost $100,000 per day for each detainee, US Senator Gary Peters said.
Google Ramps Up AI Features In Search Engine
Google said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model.
“Utterly Intolerable”: UK Pauses Israel Trade Talks Over West Bank Violence
The UK said it imposed sanctions that target what it classifies as the persistent cycle of serious violence undertaken by extremist Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and paused…
All About Trump’s Golden Dome Defence System, 1st US Weapon In Space
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled new details on his plan for a missile defence system known as “Golden Dome”, which is estimated to cost a total of…
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Free Coaching For UPSC 2026: Key Dates, Eligibility, And More
The entrance test will be conducted in 12 cities: Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, Jammu, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Mumbai, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Calicut.
Contenders Lining Up, Eyeing Iga Swiatek’s French Open Crown
The French Open women’s tournament gets under way this weekend without a clear favourite for the first time in several years.
‘Man To Beat’ Carlos Alcaraz Wary Of Sharper Jannik Sinner At French Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will be on opposite sides of the draw as the Spaniard returned to the second in the world this week following his Italian Open triumph.
MS Dhoni’s Clear Message To CSK Teammates After 10th Defeat Of IPL 2025 Season
MS Dhoni on Tuesday had a great advice for all the young Indian batters in IPL 2025
Calls For Probe Rise After State Name On Manipur Government Bus Forced To Be Covered
Journalists from Imphal valley turned back midway while going to Ukhrul district to attend the state-level Shirui Lily Festival after the security forces covered the word ‘Manipur’ on the windshield…
After Minister’s Call, Uddhav Thackeray’s Party Extends Support To Anti-Terror Outreach
Days after it raised a call for boycotting all-party delegations, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday said the party would support India’s global outreach on terror in the “national interest”…
Maharashtra Names Chief Justice “Permanent Guest” Days After Protocol Lapse
The Maharashtra government has issued protocol guidelines to ensure adherence to the official decorum during the visit of the Chief Justice of India to Mumbai and other parts of the…
6 Killed As Building Slab Crashes Through Four Floors In Maharashtra’s Kalyan
Six people, including four women and a two-year-old child, were killed and four others were injured after a slab of the top floor of a four-storey building in Kalyan collapsed…
Fallen Trees, Flooded Underpasses: Heavy Rain Causes Chaos In Mumbai
Unseasonal heavy rainfall, accompanied with gusty winds, thunderstorms and lightning, in parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune, brought much-need relief from the scorching heat but triggered widespread water logging…
“Math Is Not Mathing”: South Africa Great Dale Steyn Takes Brutal Dig At CSK’s Surprising Tactic
Dale Steyn took a brutal dig at Chennai Super Kings’ decision to send Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin to bat in the Top 5 during their IPL 2025 match against…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Ultimate Gesture Of Respect For MS Dhoni After ‘Battle Of Generations’
Vaibhav Suryavanshi made a huge gesture of respect towards MS Dhoni after Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025.
Rishabh Pant Called ‘Okay Player’ As Experts Rip Into LSG Captain For Shocking Season
Rishabh Pant has been labelled an ‘okay player’ after an embarrassing performance in the IPL 2025 season for the Lucknow Super Giants.
BCCI Rejecting ‘MS Dhoni-Style Proposal’ Led To Rohit Sharma Retirement: Report
Rohit Sharma wanted to travel to England for the five-Test series and retire midway just like Dhoni had done during the 2014 tour of Australia, according to a report.
Congress Office In Turkey? Party Sues Amit Malviya, Journalist For Defamation
The Congress has filed a police case against the BJP’s Amit Malviya and Editor-in-Chief of Republic, Arnab Goswami.
Trump Announces $175 Billion ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defence Plan For US
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans for a “Golden Dome” missile shield system on Tuesday to protect the country against attacks, saying it should be operational in about three years.
Rubio Says Thousands Of US Visas May Have Revoked As Crackdown Continues
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the number of visas he has revoked was probably in the thousands, adding that he believed there was still more to…
Tirumala Tirupati Temple To Use Anti-Drone Technology For Security
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has decided to use anti-drone technology in view of the threat perception to Sri Venkateswara temple, the world’s richest Hindu temple.
Italy PM Says Pope Confirmed Willingness To Host Ukraine Peace Talks
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV confirmed to her the Vatican’s willingness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Days After Trump Praises Former Al Qaeda Terrorist, An Old Video Goes Viral
Less than a week after Donald Trump scripted history by rubbing shoulders with former Al Qaeda and ISIS terrorist, now Syrian President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, an old video of the latter…
US Intel Suggests Israel Preparing Strike On Iran’s Nuclear Sites: Reports
New intelligence obtained by the United States suggests that Israel is preparing to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Comic Actor George Wendt, ‘Cheers’ Barfly Named Norm, Dies At 76
Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on the long-running hit NBC television sitcom “Cheers,” died on Tuesday in Los Angeles.…
Clinical Royals hand CSK another blow in dismal IPL season
Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2025 encounter, driven by a brilliant half-century from 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Chasing 188,…
Investors Kidnap Stock Trader In Odisha After Losing Money In Market Downturn
A group of investors allegedly kidnapped a stock market trader from Odisha’s Cuttack after he failed to repay them their money, police said.
In YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s Diary, Takeaways From Her 10 Days In Pakistan
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who has several videos on her social media handles detailing her trips to Pakistan, has been hitting headlines for all the wrong reasons.
No Handshake, No Sweets: Low-Key Beating Retreat Ceremony Resumes At Attari
After 12 days, the beating retreat ceremony resumed on Tuesday at the joint check post of the Punjab Frontier, Attari in Amritsar.
Biden Never Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer Before: Spokesperson
Joe Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer before last week and previously had a blood test for the disease 11 years ago, a spokesperson for the former US…