India’s ODI, T20I Series vs Bangladesh Dates Revealed Amid Mustafizur Rahman-KKR Row
India men’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been included in the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s itinerary for international matches in 2026, said the BCB on Friday.
BCCI Breaks Silence On Bangladesh Players In IPL 2026 Controversy
Mustafizur Rahman’s signing sparked debate following reports of violent incidents against religious minorities in Bangladesh, with some questioning the pacer’s participation in IPL 2026
“Mullahs Must Leave”: Why Anti-Khamenei Protests Have Erupted In Iran
At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in the Islamic Republic’s rural provinces over the ailing…
Citizens In 19 States Can Now Download Digital, Valid Land Records At Home
The Department of Land Resources has achieved near-total saturation in the core components of land record digitisation, effectively shifting land administration from “in-line” to “online”.
Video: Moment When Fire Broke Out At Luxury Swiss Bar, Killing 47 People
At least 47 people were killed, and 112 others were injured in a massive fire that broke out at a luxury bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Swiss…
“Not A Rant”: Raghav Chadha Urges Companies To Treat Gig Workers As Human Beings
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha spent New Year’s Eve with delivery riders from Zomato, Swiggy and other food delivery platforms in Old Rajinder Nagar and heard firsthand their grievances and…
Assistive To Agentic: How AI Is Expected To Shape 2026
2026 is the year when AI will no longer remain a novelty. It will propel the integration of technology and human lifestyle, like we saw last when our communication devices…
Top Maoist Barse Deva Surrenders Before Telangana Police
In what is being seen as yet another significant blow to the Maoist movement, Barse Deva, a high-ranking commander of the Peoples Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion No. 1, considered…
“US Locked And Loaded”: Trump Warns Iran Over Protest Crackdown
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is “locked and loaded” to respond if Iran kills protesters, after cost-of-living demonstrations in the country turned deadly.
Japanese Man Strips Naked, Climbs Barrier During Emperor’s New Year Greeting
Japan’s emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum — quite literally — during a New Year’s event on Friday, local media reported.
8 Journalists, YouTubers Sentenced To Life By Pakistan Anti-Terror Court
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators on Friday to life imprisonment in absentia after convicting them of terrorism-related offences.
“Take Care Of Your Own Soldiers”: Iran On Trump’s ‘Locked And Loaded’ Threat
US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats Friday as widening economic protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Ex-Teammate Ranks His Greatest Test Ton: “Pitch Had Cracks So Big…”
Pravin Amre recalled Sachin Tendulkar’s century during Perth Test against Australia in 1992 as “one of the finest he has ever witnessed” due to the world-class bowling attack and the…
Neeraj Chopra, Sachin Yadav In Athletics Integrity Unit’s Registered Testing Pool For 1st Quarter Of 2026
Javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Sachin Yadav are the only Indian athletes to figure in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) of World Athletics’ anti-doping watchdog Athletics Integrity Unit’s (AIU) for…
Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne Returns As Chief Coach Of Embattled Indian Women’s Hockey Team
Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne was on Friday reappointed as the chief coach of India’s women’s hockey team, five years after guiding the side to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo…
Team India skipper Shubman Gill reflects on highs and lows of 2025
Team India`s Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, shared a post on his official social media handle in which he expressed gratitude for all the lessons and experiences he had…
Is Australia ready to fill Usman Khawaja-sized opening gap?
Australia`s veteran opening batsman, Usman Khawaja, announced that the fifth and final Test match of the ongoing Ashes series will be his last international appearance for the side. Over the…
Is Australia ready to fill Usman Khawaja-sized opening gap?
Australia`s veteran opening batsman, Usman Khawaja, announced that the fifth and final Test match of the ongoing Ashes series will be his last international appearance for the side. Over the…
India Star Fractures Rib During Vijay Hazare Trophy Game, Could Be Out For Six Weeks
The star has had a difficult run in Tests after failing to come good in nine of his 11 innings.
Rishabh Pant’s Batting Template Not Liked By Indian Team Management Member: Report’s ‘Open Secret’ Claim
The Indian cricket team selection for the New Zealand ODI series will be a crucial one for Rishabh Pant
UP Woman Says Husband Hid 1st Marriage, Alleges Assault By In-Laws
Police in Uttar Pradesh have launched a probe after a 20-year-old woman accused her husband and in-laws of physical and mental abuse following the discovery, days after her wedding, that…
Will 2026 Bring An End To Karnataka Congress’s Leadership Tussle?
Siddaramaiah is expected to visit the national capital to meet the party’s top leadership after January 15.
UP Man Scanned With Phone In Viral Video, Family Recounts What Cops Said
Viral videos showed a policeman using a mobile phone to scan people by touching their backs, claiming it gives the address of a person’s place of origin.
Centre Notifies Draft Rules For Social Security Of Gig Workers. Details Here
To be eligible for social security benefits such as health, life and personal accident insurance, gig workers will have to be engaged with a single aggregator for at least 90…
Man Sits On Car Bonnet, Guides Friend Through Thick Fog, Zero Visibility
A video of a man sitting on the bonnet of a car and guiding the driver through an off-road patch has surfaced on social media. The video, posted to Instagram,…
“Not Water, Poison Being Distributed”: Rahul Gandhi On Indore Deaths
Rahul Gandhi hit out at the BJP’s Madhya Pradesh government Friday over the contamination of drinking water in Indore a serial winner of the centre’s ‘cleanest cities in India’ ranking.
IIM Lucknow Invites Applications For 42 Contractual Posts Across Multiple Departments
IIM Lucknow invites applications for 42 contractual posts at Lucknow and Noida. Candidates aged 35-45 with relevant qualifications can apply. Selection includes interviews, tests, and document verification.
“Heading Down Path Of Destruction”: Tamil Nadu Congress MP’s Warning For Party
The Congress on paper the main opposition party and the BJP’s biggest rival continues to lurch from crisis to another ahead of a series of high-profile Assembly elections this year,…
Delhi University MBA Admissions 2026-27 Open, Total Fee Just Rs 57,279
Delhi University MBA Admissions 2026-27: The admission process involves filling the online application form and payment of the prescribed fee, followed by shortlisting for GD and/or PI based on CAT…
Adani Total Gas Cuts CNG, Piped Gas Prices After Tariff Reset
Adani Total Gas Ltd, the city gas joint venture of Adani Group and French giant TotalEnergies, has cut prices of CNG and natural gas piped to household kitchens for cooking…
Water Contamination Behind Indore Health Crisis, Confirms Lab Test
A laboratory test has confirmed that a diarrhoea outbreak, which has killed at least four patients and affected over 1,400 people in Indore, was caused by contaminated drinking water, officials…
Amid Indore Water Crisis, Locals Fear Using Tanker Water
Residents of Indore’s Bhagirathpura area remain afraid of consuming even the tanker-supplied water following a contaminated drinking water incident that left several people ill and claimed lives.
200 Parrots Die Of Food Poisoning In Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone District
At least 200 parrots have died on the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district due to food poisoning, officials said on Friday.
India’s Largest Cigarette Maker ITC Plunges 10% After Tobacco Tax Hike
Shares of ITC Ltd. plunged the most in nearly six years after a higher levy on tobacco products by the government fueled concerns about its impact on Indias largest cigarette…
“Bad Neighbours”: S Jaishankar Shreds Pakistan, Then A Stern Warning
S Jaishankar said that “nobody can tell us what we should or should not do”, in an apparent reference to Operation Sindoor.
Railway Minister Witnesses Final Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough In Maharahstra
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday virtually witnessed the final breakthrough of a 1.5-km-long mountain tunnel of the bullet train project in Maharashtra’s Palghar district from Rail Bhawan in New…
Ashes: Sydney Test to be Usman Khawaja’s final international appearance
Australia`s traditional opening batsman, Usman Khawaja, has announced his retirement from international cricket after the fifth Test match of the ongoing Ashes series. While announcing his retirement, the left-hander, who…
SA20: Bullring Serves Up A First-Ever Super Over With JSK Taking The Spoils In A Thriller
New Year’s Day 2026 delivered a first-ever Super Over in SA20 history, with Joburg Super Kings and Durban’s Super Giants producing a hair-raising thriller at Wanderers
Anil Kapoor calls Nana Patekar ‘greatest male co-star’ in birthday note
Bollywood star Anil Kapoor has extended warm birthday wishes to his colleague and long-time friend Nana Patekar on the 1st of January. The actor also shared a fun throwback clip…
Sudhir Mishra backs Dhurandhar amid propaganda claims: `It`s a well-made film`
Ranveer Singh’s latest actioner Dhurandhar has proved to be a box-office juggernaut, dominating theatres across India. The film has completed a month of successful run in theatres and continues to…
Chak De India stars Sagarika Ghatge and Vidya Malvade reunite for New Year
The New Year 2026 seems to have brought in a warm dose of nostalgia for Bollywood fans, as two of the stars from the iconic movie Chak De India. Sagarika…
`Keeper Pant’s ODI spot in doubt ahead of NZ series
Rishabh Pant’s form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy has been patchy with just one half-century in four matches, but if he is dropped for the upcoming New Zealand series…
Centre Notifies Draft Rules For Social Security Of Gig Workers. Details Here
To be eligible for social security benefits such as health, life and personal accident insurance, gig workers will have to be engaged with a single aggregator for at least 90…
SSC Delhi Police Constable Admit Card 2025 Out For Remaining Candidates, Exams From Jan 4-6
SSC Delhi Police Constable Admit Card 2025: Candidates are advised to regularly check the SSC website for updates related to admit cards, examination instructions and further stages of the recruitment…
NBEMS Launches Free Online AI Programme For Medical Professionals
NBEMS launches a free online AI course for medical trainees and faculty featuring 20 live modules over six months.
Railways To Launch First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Guwahati And Howrah In January 2026
The districts benefitted by the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train include Kamrup Metropolitan and Bongaigaon in Assam State, and Coochbehar, Jalpaiguri, Maldah, Murshidabad, Purba Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Howrah in West Bengal…
IIT Bombay Releases CEED 2026 Admit Cards With Exam Details
Candidates registered for CEED 2026 can download admit cards from IIT Bombay’s website. The exam is scheduled for January 18, 2026, with results on March 4, 2026.
IIMC Opens PhD Admissions In Mass Communication And Journalism, Check Details
IIMC PhD Admissions: The online application process began on January 1, 2026, and will close on January 30, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website at iimc.gov.in.
Giles Shield games called off due to unseasonal rainfall
Unseasonal rainfall forced the abandonment of all Round-Two matches of the Dream Sports Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA) inter-school Giles Shield tournament on Thursday. The waterlogged Karnataka Sporting Association ground…
Here are Deepti Sharma`s top three bowling performances in T20Is
4-10 vs West Indies, Gros Islet, 2019 After winning the first T20I of the five-match series, India romped to a 10-wicket victory in the second game, thanks to a Player-of-the-Match…
Virushka shine on New Year’s Day
India’s power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma entered the New Year in style, sporting chic formal outfits in their latest Instagram post on Thursday. Ace batter Kohli, 37, opted…
Seven Time Major Champion Venus Williams Returns To Australian Open At Age 45
Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the oldest woman ever to play at the season-opening Grand Slam.
Ashes | `I definitely think it can spin…`: Todd Murphy on Sydney pitch
Australia off-spinner Todd Murphy admitted that, although his eyesight isn’t great, he could see the SCG pitch looked very green three days before the fifth Test, once again raising questions…
“Arjun Tendulkar Bats Like Sachin”: Yograj Singh Questions Coaches In Heads-Turning Remark
Yograj Singh, father of former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, feels Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, is being coached incorrectly.
Kirti Kulhari confirms dating Four More Shots Please co-star Rajeev Siddhartha
Four More Shots Please co-stars Kirti Kulhari and Rajeev Siddhartha were rumoured to be dating for quite some time. However, they remained tight-lipped about it despite dropping mushy pics time…
Bulldozer Action In Rajasthan’s Chomu After Stone-Throwing Incident
A large-scale bulldozer drive is underway in Rajasthan’s Chomu following notices issued to 20 illegal slaughterhouses in Pathans’ Mohalla, with the administration also preparing action against unauthorised constructions
Nazi Salute Or Something Else? Zohran Mamdani’s Inaugural Gesture Is Viral
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin mayor of New York City, courted controversy on social media after clips from his inaugural event went viral, showing the 34-year-old briefly extending his right arm…
Stalled Contracts, Contamination: How 11 Died In Indore Water Tragedy
The contaminated drinking water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura has now cost 11 lives and more than 1,400 residents have been affected.
An Open Letter From Pakistan Soil Praises Op Sindoor, Flags China Concern
Mir Yar Baloch, a leading Baloch leader and a human rights activist, has raised alarm over a deepening Beijing-Islamabad alliance, claiming China could deploy its military troops in Pakistan’s Balochistan…
Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
Canada Seeks Air India Response Over ‘Drunk Pilot’, And A Jan 26 Deadline
Canadian aviation authorities have asked Air India to take corrective steps and submit its response by January 26 after one of the airlines pilots was detained at Vancouver airport for…
Indian-Origin Cab Driver Picks Up Two Passengers, Drops 3 To Hospital
An Indian-origin cab driver who picked up a couple, including a pregnant woman, as passengers, delivered three people safely to a hospital on a cold winter night, with the female…
“We Added Water To Packaged Milk”: Indore Family Loses 5-Month-Old
“God gave us happiness after ten years… and then God took it away,” murmuring this repeatedly, an elderly woman weeps quietly in a narrow lane of Indore’s Bhagirathpura.
‘He Has Turned To God’: Fake Video Shows Javed Akhtar In ‘Topi’, He Reacts
He wrote, “A fake video is in circulation showing my fake computer generated picture with a topi on my head claiming that ultimately I have turned to God. It is…
Ex-Air Force Officer Asks Sons To Vacate Ghaziabad Home, They Get Him Killed
Five days after a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel was gunned down, police on Thursday claimed that the murder was orchestrated by the man’s sons, who hired contract killers,…
Friends’ Vrindavan Trip On New Year Ends In Car Crash In Faridabad, 1 Dead
A Baleno car carrying five friends overturned in Faridabad after a tyre suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control. The crash left one person dead and four others injured.
Kim Jong Un’s Daughter’s First Visit To Family Mausoleum Sparks Succession Buzz
The North Korean leader’s daughter Kim Ju Ae has made her first public visit to a mausoleum housing her grandfather and great-grandfather, state media images showed Friday, further solidifying her…
“Logon Ke Dil Badal Gaye”: Zohran Mamdani’s Inaugural Speech Goes Viral
Newly sworn-in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges to prioritise affordability and inclusivity, vowing to make the city accessible to all residents.
May Your New Year’s Resolutions Be Fulfilled With Determination: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an inspirational message on social media, encouraging people to move forward in life with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence as the new…
“Delivery Agents Don’t Have Timer”: Zomato CEO Explains 10-Minute Model
Zomato co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal clarified that delivery partners are not shown the promised delivery time on their apps and do not operate under countdown timers.
England Name Matthew Potts And Shoaib Bashir In Squad For Fifth Ashes Test Against Australia
Seamer Matthew Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir were included in a 12-man England squad Friday for the fifth Ashes Test against Australia as the tourists look to finish the series…
Javed Akhtar warns legal action over fake AI video: `It is rubbish`
Legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar has warned of legal action against those who have circulated a deepfake video of him showing that he has turned into God. Sharing a note on…
Shikhar Dhawan, Pat Cummins React As Usman Khawaja Announces Retirement
Speaking to the media at the SCG, Khawaja said the decision had been on his mind for some time and that discussions with his wife, Rachel, played a significant role…
“New York Vich Munda Renda”: Punjabi Flavour To Zohran Mamdani Inauguration
Videos from the event show Zohran Mamdani grooving to the music alongside his wife, Rama Duwaji, while hundreds of attendees joined, dancing and cheering along.
“Are They Okay?” Teens Search For Friends After Swiss New Year Bar Fire
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured in a massive fire at a bar in Switzerland’s Crans Montana. The blaze ripped through a bar called Le Constellation in…
Woman Invites Lover Home On New Year, Cuts His Private Part In Mumbai
The woman was reportedly pressuring the man to leave his wife and marry her. This led to frequent arguments between them.
Check List Of School Holidays For January 2026
Harsh winter weather in north India leads to school closures and reduced attendance. Board exams begin in January for state and central boards.
MHA IB JIO Tier-I Exam Result Out: Direct Link To Check, Next Steps Explained
MHA IB JIO Result Out: Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email and SMS to download their call letters for the skill test and interview.
Dutchman Sjoerd Marijne Named Chief Coach Of Indian Women’s Hockey Team
Marijne’s first big challenge as chief coach will be the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, Telangana from March 8 to 14.
Siddhant Chaturvedi, Pratibha Ranta to lead Dear Comrade Hindi remake? Find out
Nearly six years after it struck a chord with audiences, Dear Comrade (2019) is set for a second innings —this time in Hindi. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, which acquired the…
Kriti Sanon on her next production venture: `Haven’t found anything`
Since Kriti Sanon turned producer with Do Patti (2024), the industry has been waiting to see what stories she chooses to back next. While she has remained busy with acting…
Chitrangada Singh admits she was nervous working with Salman Khan
After closing 2025 on a high with the acclaimed Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Chitrangada Singh is gearing up for an even bigger 2026. The actor will be seen…
From Palestine To Islamophobia: Usman Khawaja’s Presser Had Everything But Cricket
Usman Khawaja spoke openly about facing racism and Islamophobia throughout his career and criticised right-wing politicians for fuelling division.
UP Doctor Rapes Nursing Student On False Marriage Promise, Case Filed
Police have booked an intern doctor of a government medical institute here for allegedly raping a nursing student on the false promise of marriage and threatening to make her private…
9,500 Years Ago, Stone Age Hunter-Gatherers Built Funeral Pyre In Africa
A scientific paper, published in the journal Science Advances, describes a spectacular event that happened about 9,500 years ago in Malawi in south-central Africa, challenging long-held notions about how hunter-gatherers…
Chinese War Games Around Taiwan “Unnecessarily” Raised Tensions: US
Chinese war games around Taiwan “unnecessarily” spiked tensions in the region, the US State Department said Thursday, calling on Beijing to “cease its military pressure.”
KCR Deserves “Hanging” For River Water “Injustice”: Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said it would not be wrong even if his predecessor K Chandrasekhar Rao and his nephew T Harish Rao were “hanged” for the injustice caused…
BJP Drops Pune Candidate After Old Clips Show Her Slamming Devendra Fadnavis
The BJP withdrew the candidature of Pooja More-Jadhav in the Pune civic polls after a backlash from party workers.
4 Gurugram Cops Ram Vehicle On VIP Duty On New Year, Suspended
Four policemen, including an assistant sub-inspector of Gurugram police, were suspended on Thursday after their car rammed into a pilot vehicle on VIP duty on New Year’s eve, police said.
“Give Land Rights To Workers Or…”: Assam Government Warns Tea Estates
During the winter session of the Assembly in November, the state government brought a legislation, ‘Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holding (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to distribute land in tea…
Indian Student Killed In Germany On New Year, Was Trying To Escape Fire
Hruthik Reddy’s family had been eagerly awaiting his homecoming for Sankranti. Now it is the body of the student from Telangana that will arrive in the new year. The 25-year-old…
Man Dies, 11 Hospitalised After New Year’s Party In Hyderabad, Probe On
New Year celebrations in Hyderabad ended up in the hospital after a 53-year-old man died and over a dozen people fell ill. The police are investigating a spurious liquor angle…
“I Think Of Your Words”: Umar Khalid’s Partner Shares Mamdani’s Letter To Him
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, has written a letter to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid.
Elon Musk’s Donates $100 Million Worth Of Tesla Shares On New Year
The filing did not disclose what the charities were, but the recipients of the donation indicated they “had no current intention” to sell the shares.
Who Is Mustafizur Rahman? Bangladesh Pacer At The Centre Of Major IPL Controversy After KKR’s Rs 9.20 Crore Bid
Mustafizur Rahman was bought by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history.
“Logon Ke Dil Badal Gaye”: Zohran Mamdani’s Inaugural Speech Goes Viral
Newly sworn-in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges to prioritise affordability and inclusivity, vowing to make the city accessible to all residents.
“Logon Ke Dil Badal Gaye”: Zohran Mamdani’s Inaugural Speech Goes Viral
Newly sworn-in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges to prioritise affordability and inclusivity, vowing to make the city accessible to all residents.
Wayanad Landslide Victims To Get 300 Houses Next Month
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that the state government aims to complete about 300 houses with related facilities and hand them over in February as the first…
Wayanad Landslide Victims To Get 300 Houses Next Month
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that the state government aims to complete about 300 houses with related facilities and hand them over in February as the first…
Wayanad Landslide Victims To Get 300 Houses Next Month
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that the state government aims to complete about 300 houses with related facilities and hand them over in February as the first…