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The National Sports Governance Bill has become an Act after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the landmark legislation that promises to revamp India’s sports administration.
India pacer Akash Deep and wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan, the East Zone captain, will miss the Duleep Trophy quarter-final against North Zone as both players are recovering from their respective…
He also added that fans will not have to wait long for Gadar 3, compared to the 22 years they waited for Gadar 2
India’s recent run of victories has bolstered confidence but the women’s selection panel, headed by Neetu David, will face some tricky questions on the inclusion of Shafali Verma and pacer…
“I don’t think that numbers game affects him in the way that people perceive,” says Shruti
Ram Gopal Varma is the one of the few celebrities who has a contrarian view on the top court’s order on stray dogs
When the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee sits down on Tuesday to pick the team for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup (September 9 to 28 in UAE), there are two names…
Under an action plan, joint efforts will be made for cleanliness, road repairs, drainage, providing shelter to stray animals, trimming and proper disposal of trees around power lines, and stopping…
Volodymyr Zelensky opened his one-on-one meeting with Donald Trump on Monday by thanking the First Lady Melania Trump for sending a personal letter to the Vladimir Putin pleading for peace…
President Trump says he called President Putin and began arranging a meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky, a critical step toward bringing a possible end to Russia’s war on…
At least three people were killed in the United States after a semi-truck driver made a rogue U-turn on a highway in Florida’s St. Lucie County last week.
A man sleeping in a car near a club here was allegedly taken hostage by three youths who broke into his four-wheeler, drove him to some place before throwing him…
The Aam Aadmi Party has distanced itself from senior leader Manish Sisodia’s ‘do whatever it takes to win’ message to party workers prepping for the 2027 Punjab Assembly election.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the government is ready to support India’s innovators and researchers.
When massive boulders, giant conifer trees from mountains came crashing down with mounds of slush, it flattened the yatra base camp at Chisoti in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar and reduces…
The Opposition has picked former Supreme Court judge Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election.
A woman and her alleged lover were detained on Monday, a day after her husband’s rotting body was found in a drum in their rented house in Rajasthan’s Khairthal-Tijara.
India Test captain Shubman Gill last played a T20 international more than a year ago. But his record-breaking run on the recent England tour and blistering IPL form have reignited…
AR Murugadoss further shared reasons why it is not easy to shoot with a star
Ajay backs younger talent Superstar Ajay Devgn is reportedly set to produce an ambitious period action-creature film for an OTT giant, with Siddhant Chaturvedi in the lead. The buzz is…
Actor Manoj Bajpayee offered a more neutral take on the matter
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been penalised for their consistently poor show across all marquee events
Chennai Super Kings regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad showed a completely different side of him to his fans.
Fireworks were expected at the box office with two tentpole movies, Coolie and War 2, releasing over the Independence Day weekend. Despite strong openings, both films are said to be…
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana has an all-star cast that’s hard to rival. While Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi portray the lead roles of Lord Rama, Ravana, and Sita respectively, the…
The BJD MP had posted screenshots of the rape and death threats written by the Mahindra Group employee, identified as Satyabrata Nayak.
Five years after their armies fought a pitched battle in Galwan, India and China are working to mend ways as the Donald Trump administration in the US steps up the…
OpenAI has announced ChatGPT Go, its new subscription plan priced at Rs 399 a month that packs in increased message limits, image generation and file uploads for users in India.
The Centre has taken five pledges as it began its 100-day transformation agenda to move fast towards making India a developed nation, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said.
In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old school boy shot himself dead after a loaded licensed pistol went off while he was allegedly playing with it at his home in Punjab’s…
In a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration in the United States, President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked over 6,000 visas, the State Department said on Monday.
The administrations of seven districts in Karnataka declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday in various taluks following heavy and incessant rain, officials said.
Union Kiren Rijiju appealed to Opposition parties to allow Parliament to felicitate Axiom-4 Mission Pilot and IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, along with Indian scientists, for the country’s recent success…
Four people, including a minor, have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping a 14-year-old speech and hearing impaired girl inside an autorickshaw in Assam.
The two met at the Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi on Monday.
Jobseekers who combine smart job searches with skill development and preparation are more likely to succeed in 2025.
The Aditya Sarpotdar film is set to release in theatres in Diwali 2026
Ambati Rayudu said that he could’ve shut down Kevin Pietersen over the ‘joker’ jibe during the IPL 2024 final but chose not to.
Vivek Agnihotri’s latest film The Bengal Files has landed in hot water over the portrayal of Gopal Patha
As per media reports, director Aditya Dhar is personally looking into the situation and arranging for the best medical resources
“The police came..cut the wire then I was told that the ruling party filed many FIRs as we stand here today,” said Vivek Agnihotri
State-owned NHAI has imposed a Rs 20 lakh fine on the toll collection agency of Bhuni toll plaza in Meerut where an Army personnel was beaten up by toll staff,…
An autorickshaw driver was arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl and allegedly threatening to set her on fire if she resisted in Odisha’s Cuttack.
Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key…
French President Emmanuel Macron called Monday for stepping up sanctions against Russia if its leader Vladimir Putin does not move forward on peace with Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday after his meeting with US President Donald Trump and European leaders that security guarantees for Kyiv will likely be worked out within 10…
Five persons, two of them children, were severely injured after a high-rise spinning ride crashed at a crowded temple fair in Gujarat’s Navsari district, police said on Monday.
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for “support for terrorism,” a State Department…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla this evening, a day after the astronaut returned to India after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).
A reckless incident has emerged from Maharashtra wherein a woman traffic cop was dragged for over 100 metres by an auto driven by a drunk man.
Amid the hubbub of Trump’s multilateral meeting with European Union leaders and Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s arrival grabbed eyeballs as she greeted the Chief of Protocol of the…
In a hate crime in the UK, two Sikh men were assaulted by three teenagers last Friday (August 15), causing a massive uproar. The racist attack occurred outside a railway…
Mumbai witnessed severe inundation in low-lying areas, delayed local train services and traffic snarls at various places on Tuesday morning as there was no respite from heavy rains in the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a high-level meeting, which included top Union ministers, secretaries and economists, to deliberate on the roadmap for the next generation reforms.
The Election Commission said people who have been left out of Bihar’s draft voter list can submit a copy of their Aadhaar to include their name in the electoral roll,…
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Authorities have been instructed to demolish or repair unsafe structures and ensure they are not used until certified as safe by competent engineers.
IGNOU will offer its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, along with doctoral diplomas, diplomas, certificate courses, Bachelor of Vocational Studies, Travel and Tourism Management, BBA, MBA, and several other programmes in…
Left-arm 19-year-old quick Kwena Maphaka, who claimed a leading nine wickets in the T20 series, has been added to the squad but was overlooked for the series-opener.
“If I play Hitler any day, that wouldn’t turn me into a Nazi supporter,” Sourav Das argued
Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t flinch as he snubbed some top stars while picking his India squad for the Asia Cup 2025.
Sahher Bambba stepped into Bollywood with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas in 2019
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have received a request from a former Pakistan cricketer after the duo were left out of Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad.
BJP MLA from Bansdih Assembly constituency, Ketki Singh, on Monday urged the Centre and the state government to rename Ghazipur after Maharishi Gautam, the father of Maharishi Parashuram.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced on Monday that, in a historic initiative to chart a course for the Ganga River’s future through its past, the National Mission for Clean Ganga…
The INDIA bloc is holding a meet to finalise the Opposition candidate for the Vice President post — the election is on September 9.
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has on its part denied any mala fide intent in including a controversial question on the Manipur violence in a paper for selecting agricultural…
Police attempted to stop a hatchback suspected to be carrying drugs at a toll plaza in Punjab, but the driver accelerated instead. What followed was a 30-minute chase through the…
A disturbing incident unfolded at the Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where Indian Army soldier Kapil Singh was brutally assaulted by toll staff on August 17.
A court granted bail to TMC leader Anubrata Mondal after he surrendered in the court and moved an anticipatory relief petition in connection with the case of alleged use of…
Tremors were felt in parts of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district after an earthquake of 3.9 intensity struck near Dharamshala town on Monday evening at 9.28 pm.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognisance of a media report highlighting an incident where a serving employee of the Public Health Department was allegedly denied his salary…
“When I was being falsely painted as a cheat and an abuser because of things you said,” wrote Utsav Dahiya
Australia vs South Africa Live Updates 1st ODI: Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have started the proceedings for South Africa.
Zakir Khan performed at the iconic venue in New York on August 17 as part of his North America tour
Young cricketer Anmoljit Singh from Ludhiana has earned a place in the India Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming tour of Australia.
Shubman Gill’s potential selection for the Asia Cup 2025 has met strong resistance.
Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony Entertainment Television
The film minted Rs 8.50 crore in all languages on Monday
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Lukas Nmecha’s controversial late penalty gave Leeds lift-off on their return to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Everton at a jubilant Elland Road on Monday.
According to the federation, the matter came up for hearing on Monday morning after the Amicus Curiae informed the Court about the issue.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: The big day is finally here as India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup will be announced today, August 19.
The Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to be played on September 14 in Dubai.
Serhou Guirassy fired Borussia Dortmund into the second round of the German Cup with a 1-0 win at nearby Rot-Weiss Essen on Monday.
On first Monday, the film earned Rs 12 crore across all languages
Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Cincinnati Open title on Monday after defending champion Jannik Sinner retired due to illness in the first set.
Oscar Piastri will have a grandstand named after him at the Australian Grand Prix from next year, an honour the McLaren driver said was “surreal”.
Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title for the first time by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night.
The actor died at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he had been admitted due to health complications
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly trafficked, married off in Uttar Pradesh for monetary benefits and raped after she left home in Delhi’s Bharat Nagar following a dispute with her father…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called Tuesday for the “rapid expansion” of the country’s nuclear weapons capability, citing ongoing US-South Korea military exercises that he said could “ignite a…
President Donald Trump’s approval rating held at 40% in recent weeks, matching the lowest level of his current term, amid weak ratings from Hispanic voters, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll…
Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks on Monday between US commander-in-chief Donald Trump and European leaders, focusing on the key issue of…
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections on grounds of alleged irregularities in votes cast after 6 pm.
Opposition MPs on Monday staged a walkout in the Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on electoral rolls revision in Bihar.
Ex-India batter Ambati Rayudu has made a staggering claim on the T20 World Cup 2024 final catch taken by Suryakumar Yadav.
Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: After a 2-1 series triumph in the T20Is, the hosts look to continue their dominant run.
An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hit Assam’s Nagaon on Monday, making it the seventh quake in the state this month and the third in the district, an official said.
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu’s bustling textile town, is celebrating one of its own. With the NDA naming Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice Presidential candidate, his alma mater and old…