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Congress veteran Sam Pitroda, who heads the party’s overseas unit, has courted a new controversy after claiming that the threat from China is often blown out of proportion. His suggestion…
A court in Goa on Monday sentenced a 31-year-old local resident to rigorous life imprisonment for the rape and murder of Irish-British national Danielle McLaughin in 2017. The court had…
The newly created US Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE has been auditing several government agencies in the US and cutting wasteful expenditure. DOGE posted on February 16 that they…
Residents of Delhi and its adjoining areas woke up to strong tremors caused by an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 this morning. According to the National Centre of Seismology, the quake…
Reports the United States – via its global aid body, USAID – budgeted $21 million for “voter turnout in India” in 2012, as part of $486 million set aside for…
Veekshanam Daily, Congress party’s mouthpiece in Kerala, on Monday published an editorial criticising Congress leader Shashi Tharoor -without naming him- for praising the entrepreneurial growth of the state under the…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the cash-for-school job case in West Bengal have secured crucial clues about recommendations for appointments being made not only on paper but…
Actors Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel’s recent reunion sparked a wave of excitement among fans on social media. The duo, who shared screen space in the iconic Kaho Naa Pyaar…
A social media controversy was triggered after a video of Karachi’s National Stadium surfaced, showing flags of participating nations playing in the upcoming ICC Champion’s Trophy 2025, which is scheduled…
Rashami Desai, best known for her role in the TV serial Uttaran, recently opened up about her strained relationship with Dil Se Dil Tak co-star Siddharth Shukla. Not only on…
Harshit Rana has been the flavour of the season as far as India’s emerging crop of fast bowlers is concerned but one of head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s finds is unlikely…
Love is in the air! Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet attended BAFTA Awards 2025, leaving no chance to steal attention with their PDA. In pictures posted on People and Variety,…
Sometimes, it’s hard to explain the appeal of The White Lotus. If you’ve never watched it, you might wonder why so many are obsessed with watching the decadent lives of…
Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s historical epic Chhaava has struck the right chord with the audience. And Vicky is nothing but grateful for the immense love the film has been…
New FASTag regulations came into force from today. The FASTag payments will now be verified within a designated time frame from the moment the tag is scanned at a toll…
South Korea’s entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many dying by suicide. The untimely death of Kim Sae Ron, a 24-year-old…
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Delhi and its adjoining areas on Monday morning, causing panic among residents and forcing them to rush out of their houses. According to the National…
The impact of US tariff reciprocity on Indian exports is expected to be minimal, despite concerns over trade restrictions, according to a report by State Bank of India. The report…
Vijay Deverakonda is the latest one to join the bandwagon of celebrities who have visited the Maha Kumbh this year. The Arjun Reddy actor shared a picture in which he…
India might not have to play their Champions Trophy league games in Dubai on slow and worn out end-of-the-season tracks as two 22-yard strips in relatively fresh condition have been…
Raveena Tandon is remembering her father, late filmmaker Ravi Tandon, on his 90th birth anniversary today (February 17). On the special occasion, the actress dropped a carousel of throwback pictures…
The Australian cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to participate in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament begins with a match between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in…
A plane with 112 Indians, who were deported from the United States for illegally residing in the country, landed in Amritsar on Sunday night, the third such arrival in a…
A strong earthquake hit Delhi early this morning and the tremors were felt across north India. Residents rushed out of their houses as per the protocol, and many claimed they…
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake’s depth was just 5…
The Kashmir Valley will soon be connected to the rest of the country by a rail link when the Vande Bharat Express begins operating between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra…
Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the seventh episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on Monday, featuring legendary athletes Mary Kom, Suhas Lalinakere…
Maharashtra Cyber Cell has refused the plea of YouTuber Samay Raina to allow him to record his statement in the ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy via video-conferencing. Raina in his plea…
Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia was caught in the eye of storm after he made a controversial remark about parents and sex on comedian Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent recently. While…
The Jacques Audiard directorial Emilia Perez took home the prize for best film not in the English language at the BAFTA Awards. The film bagged the honour on Sunday despite…
South Korea’s entertainment industry has witnessed a shocking number of young celebrity deaths in recent years, with many dying by suicide. The untimely death of Kim Sae Ron, a 24-year-old…
An illustrious Mumbai fast bowler inaugurated Monday’s Giles Shield inter-school cricket final and not long after former India paceman and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey did the honours, it was a…
Gujarat Giants will seek more runs from their top-order to extend their belligerent run with the bat while Mumbai Indians will look to hit their strides after a tough opener…
Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday. She was 24. The South Korean police confirmed the news by saying a friend discovered her…
Danish Malewar’s gritty 79 and opener Dhruv Shorey’s attractive 74 made up for a gritty batting show by hosts Vidarbha as they reached 308 for 5 against defending champions Mumbai…
One of the few Indian batters who have consistently delivered for the country on overseas assignments, Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t just been another victim to the talent pool the country has.…
Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes reckons the absence of Jasprit Bumrah will provide his team an opportunity to put India’s pace attack under pressure when the two teams open their…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ head coach Chandrakant Pandit is bracing up to challenges as his team approach IPL-18 that begins on March 22 in Kolkata. “Every year, there are new challenges.…
The last time India played a Champions Trophy match, they were defeated by their arch-rivals Pakistan in a rather one-sided final at The Oval in London in 2017. That defeat…
Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann found himself in a bit of a turmoil after Sri Lanka complained against his action in recently-concluded Test series. Former Australia captain Tim Paine jumped into…
Guys, drop everything and plug in your headphones. The second song from Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan’s Netflix film Nadaaniyan is out. Titled Galatfehmi, the poignant track revolves around…
Former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi on Sunday rejected a report that US agency funding was used for raising voter turnout in India when he headed the poll body. His…
A focussed Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh…
India, the reigning ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners, enter the Champions Trophy with a 3-0 series sweep over England. The batters impressed with their scintillating knocks, while the bowlers…
Gujarat Giants will seek more runs from their top-order to extend their belligerent run with the bat while Mumbai Indians will look to hit their strides after a tough opener…
For young Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the present moment is an exciting time in his cricketing career. The youngster achieved huge success as the highest run-scorer in SA20 2025 by accumulating 397…
It’s unlikely that Mumbai will have an injured Yashasvi Jaiswal in their ranks, but the resilient defending champions are firm favourites against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy semi-final, beginning here…
Hosts Gujarat are unlikely to digress from their tried and tested template of out-batting oppositions with dogged first innings displays as they take on a gutsy Kerala in their Ranji…
Taking a dig at the controversial run-out decisions that played a big role in her team’s last-ball, two-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards said it was…
Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning lauded her team’s adaptability and crucial ‘impact performances’ after their thrilling two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the second match of the Women’s Premier League…
After starting from the blocks with contrasting wins, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals will look to consolidate their position when they meet in WPL 2025 here on Monday. Defending…
Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes reckons the absence of Jasprit Bumrah will provide his team an opportunity to put India’s pace attack under pressure when the two teams open their…
The shoot of Border 2 is on in full swing at the Babina cantonment in Jhansi with leading men Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty. mid-day has learnt that…
Shweta Tripathi Sharma has always gravitated towards stories. Her 16-year acting career so far enabled her to bring unconventional stories, from Masaan (2015) to Kaalkoot (2023), to the screen. Now,…
One thing to know about Dibakar Banerjee is that his mind is always ticking, he is always pursuing his next story. That’s exactly what the director has been doing in…
The grand comeback Rekha is all set to make a comeback on the big screen with the highly anticipated Krrish 4, starring Hrithik Roshan, in the lead. At a recent…
One of the most renowned names in Indian cricket, Ajinkya Rahane is a name that hardly needs an introduction. The batter played all three formats for India, though it was…
A lot has changed in Indian cricket since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia concluded. Team India’s return home from an unfulfilling series in Australia saw the Board of Control for…
Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its adjoining areas after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital this morning. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.…
OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji died by suicide, San Francisco Police have confirmed citing an autopsy report. Following weeks of investigation and repeated inquiries, officials have confirmed their initial findings, concluding…
Trash skimmers, weed harvesters and dredge utility units were in action as the Yamuna cleaning work, which dominated the headlines in the run-up to Delhi polls, began on Sunday. The…
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the richter scale hit Delhi-NCR this morning with many residents rushing out of their houses. According to National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across…
Congress veteran and Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Sam Pitroda has said the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that…
The makers of the Netflix original The Roshans hosted a success bash last night in Mumbai. Hrithik Roshan, Rakesh Roshan and Rajesh Roshan with other family members arrived at the…
As Monday kicks off, a number of interesting new releases are set to debut in theatres and your television screens. Don’t know about you, but we think this week’s binge…
Hollywood star Kate Winslet, best known for her performances in Titanic, Quills and Hamlet, is now all set to don the hat of a director. As per The Hollywood Reporter,…
They say batters win matches but bowlers win series and tournaments! It is the biggest cricketing event of the year and the best eight teams in ODI cricket in the…
It goes without saying that War is one of the biggest hits of Hrithik Roshan‘s career. But did you know the War team recently had a mini-reunion? It all went…
Mohammed Shami’s right hand has more sleight than a magician. A simple cock of his wrist can outfox the best batters in the world. But can he unlock the sorcery…
Priya Banerjee and Prateik Babbar are all over the headlines after their dreamy wedding on February 14. The couple got married in an intimate ceremony at Prateik’s late mother Smita…
Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the seventh episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on Monday, featuring legendary athletes Mary Kom, Suhas Lalinakere…
Karan Johar recently shared the formula behind making any film a blockbuster – conviction in one’s craft. In a conversation with Komal Nahata for his YouTube channel, Game Changers, Karan…
There is “no sign of any disease outbreak” at the Maha Kumbh even though millions are taking a bath at Prayagraj, asserted the country’s science minister, attributing it to the…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has firmly rejected calls from employees to reconsider the company’s five-day return-to-office (RTO) policy. During a town hall meeting, Mr Dimon dismissed an internal petition…
To secure admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the first things that come to mind are the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) scores for undergraduate courses and the Joint…
To beat the heavy traffic in the city in order to reach exam venue on time, a student in Maharashtra’s Satara district took an unconventional route of paragliding to exam…
Indian stock markets are continuously moving into the hands of bears amid persistent selling by foreign investors, as corporate earnings remain challenging. The Nifty 50 index declined by 119 points,…
A day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, industrialist Anand Mahindra said a structured national strategy to prevent such tragedies in the future…
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday asserted that the true successor of the party and its movement would be one like Kanshi Ram’s disciple, who dedicates their life…
South Korean actress Kim Sae-Ron was found dead at her residence in Seoul on Sunday. The actress’ last Instagram post was a heartfelt birthday tribute to the late Moonbin on…
As the cricketing world awaits the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a modest opening ceremony for the global event has already been completed. The low-key opening ceremony was held…
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her residence in Seoul on Sunday. A source close to the actress told Korea JoongAng Daily that she had been planning…
While dropping his prediction, former spinner Harbhajan Singh has cautioned fans not to expect much entertainment in the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy on…
Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s son Prateik Babbar married his longtime girlfriend Priya Banerjee in an intimate ceremony on February 14. Apart from the wedding, the absence of Raj Babbar…
Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, a fresh controversy was triggered after a video showing the Indian flag being absent from the National Stadium, as per fans…
Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of hiding the truth about Navalny’s death in light of his first death anniversary, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera…
An earthquake of 4.0-magnitude struck the national capital today, strong tremors of which were felt in its adjoining areas. The National Centre for Seismology said in an update that tremors…
“Meri ladki ke kila ghus gaya (a nail pierced my daughter’s head),” said a man, whose 7-year-old daughter was among the 18 who died during a stampede at the New…
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava has crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the box office. The historical action film saw a big jump in numbers on Day 3 and raked in ₹48.5…
New Zealand women captain Sophie Devine will not take part in the series against Sri Lanka in March as she continues to prioritise her well-being, the country’s cricket board said…
New Zealand women captain Sophie Devine will not take part in the series against Sri Lanka in March as she continues to prioritise her well-being, the country’s cricket board said…
The Champions Trophy begins from Wednesday after a turbulent build-up that saw the tournament split between Pakistan and Dubai, and with England facing calls to boycott their match against Afghanistan.…
The 78th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) was held at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Sunday. Vatican drama Conclave and The Brutalist won big with…
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urged his underdog side not to die wondering in Tuesday’s must-win Champions League second-leg away at Bayern Munich. Bayern are in the driver’s seat for a…
A lot has changed in Indian cricket since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia concluded. Team India’s return home from an unfulfilling series in Australia saw the Board of Control for…
A heart-stopping accident in Lucknow’s Indira Nagar has gone viral after CCTV footage captured a motorcyclist being violently flung into the air during a high-speed collision with a car. The…
One of the most promising young cricketers in the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal has rapidly grown into an all-format player for the Indian team. The left-handed opening batter made his ODI…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Sunday to “open the gates of hell” in Gaza if Hamas does not return all hostages, pointing to a joint US-Israeli strategy to…
President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS, the head of the UN’s programme for the illness warned Sunday. The United…
Residents of Delhi-NCR felt a strong earthquake this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital around 5:36 am. In a post on…