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Australia’s Alex de Minaur put an end to Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca’s challenge at the Miami Open, outlasting the 18-year-old 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in an enthralling contest. Attendance on stadium…
Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium and a plush indoor swimming venue for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, officials said Tuesday after shelving contentious earlier plans. Queensland Premier David…
MS Dhoni, one of the best finishers in the game, has been sparingly used by Chennai Super Kings as a batter in the past few editions of the IPL. At…
Following the win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mitchell Starc hailed skipper Axar Patel for his calmness and transformation into a “dominant all-rounder” in international cricket.…
Outmuscled in their previous matches, title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will eye a quick course correction in ever aspect when they face each other in an IPL match…
US President Donald Trump was shocked to learn that his administration’s top officials and aides mistakingly leaked war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to the editor-in-chief of The…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was spotted jogging at London’s Hyde Park in a white saree and slippers. Trinamool Congress’ Kunal Ghosh shared a series of pictures and videos…
Police have registered an FIR against a woman teacher for allegedly beating up an 11-year-old girl student for talking in the classroom at a school in Mumbai, an official said…
A 24-year-old photographer was stabbed to death here after he allegedly made a married woman’s photos viral on Instagram, angering her family and in-laws, police said. The woman’s brother and…
Happy Birthday to Sunita Kapoor. The costume designer had a cosy midnight celebration with family and close friends. Filmmaker Farah Khan shared a sneak peek of the bash on Instagram.…
Television actor Aasif Sheikh, AKA Vibhuti Narayan Mishra of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, was reportedly rushed to a hospital after collapsing on set during a shoot in Dehradun. Aasif was…
Uncapped top-order batter Nick Kelly and left-arm pacer Muhammad Abbas earned their maiden national side call-ups for Tom Latham led-New Zealand’s ODI series against Pakistan at home starting from March…
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant didn’t dwell too much on the missed stumping opportunity in the decisive moment of a pulsating clash against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian…
Kalki Koechlin, who believes in speaking her mind, recently addressed the issue of unrealistic beauty standards set by society and how young women fall prey into the trap. Kalki recalled…
A massive row over history is brewing in Rajasthan after a Samajwadi Party leader made a remark about Rana Sanga, the 16th Century ruler of Mewar, that riled up the…
Comedian Samay Raina on Monday expressed regret over a series of remarks that were made on his now-deleted web show “India’s Got Latent”, and promised to be more careful in…
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its “repeated references” to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms. Speaking at the Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative to…
Amid a heated legal dispute, a 2021 photo featuring Rippling’s Prasanna Sankar, his estranged wife Dhivya Sashidhar, and Sam Altman has resurfaced on X. The image, originally from November 2021,…
Ashutosh Sharma‘s late charge of 66 from just 31 balls saw Delhi Capitals (DC) snatch a vicotry from the jaws of defeat in their IPL 2025 opener against Lucknow Super…
Popular Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar made headlines for arriving three hours late at a live concert in Melbourne recently. A video was shared on Reddit, in which, the singer can…
Left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad was left amazed by “out of the world” stumping from Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni during their high-stakes encounter against Mumbai Indians in the…
Ahead of his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Musheer Khan opened up on his equation with captain and senior Mumbai teammate Shreyas…
The streets of Bengaluru were covered in a mysterious thick, snow-like white foam after a heavy rainfall on Saturday. While the rains brought relief from the scorching heat, the foam,…
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela, a punitive measure that could hit…
After Ashutosh Sharma‘s late carnage of unbeaten 31 balls 66 helped Delhi Capitals edge out Lucknow Super Giants by one wicket in the IPL 2025 fourth match at the Dr.…
US President Donald Trump has simple advice for Kamala Harris if she decides to run for governor of California in 2026: start talking. “Let her run,” Trump said in an…
The Indian financial system has become more resilient and diverse, driven by rapid economic growth and withstood the pandemic well, according to an IMF report. The Financial Sector Assessment Program…
Ashutosh Sharma produced a sensational batting display as Delhi Capitals registered a thrilling one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 encounter on Monday. Chasing 210, DC looked…
The BCCI central contracts for men are yet to be released, fuelling speculations over some rejigging in the A+ category following the retirement of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and…
Referees will explain VAR decisions to fans in the stands and at home during the Italian Cup semi-finals and final, Serie A announced on Monday. Serie A said that the…
Chelsea are willing to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal from Manchester United despite a £5 million ($6.4 million) clause that would allow them to cancel the deal, according…
French player Alize Cornet announced on Monday she will make a return to professional tennis less than a year after retiring from the sport. The 35-year-old, who holds the women’s…
Thomas Tuchel admitted Jude Bellingham was “lucky” to escape a red card as England “struggled” to secure a 3-0 win against minnows Latvia on Monday. Just two days after claiming…
Two of the greatest cricketers of their generation, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli share a camaraderie that isn’t hidden from anyone. Kohli made his debut under ‘captain’ Dhoni and also…
England extended Thomas Tuchel’s 100 percent start to his reign as Reece James‘ first international goal inspired a 3-0 win against Latvia in Monday’s World Cup qualifier. Tuchel’s side once…
Top seed Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to power into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 7-5, 6-4 win against Australia’s Jordan Thompson at Hard…
A US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and other top American officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen’s…
Barely 15 days after he got married, a 25-year-old man was allegedly killed by a contract killer hired by his wife and her lover in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya district, police…
After Ashutosh Sharma‘s late carnage of unbeaten 31 balls 66 helped Delhi Capitals edge out Lucknow Super Giants by one wicket in the IPL 2025 fourth match at the Dr.…
Comedian Kunal Kamra has told the police he does not regret his ‘gaddar‘, or ‘traitor’, remark, seen as referring to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, sources told NDTV Monday…
BRS MLC K Kavitha said on Monday that the party will “oppose” the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament. Speaking to ANI after attending an Iftar Party, in Banswada, K…
Bigg Boss Kannada fame Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan have been arrested by the Karnataka police under sections of the Arms Act, 1959 (U/s-25(1B)(B)) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS),…
Rishabh Pant’s much-anticipated debut as Lucknow Super Giants captain turned into a nightmare after he was dismissed for a six-ball duck by Kuldeep Yadav in their IPL 2025 clash against…
In a major revelation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared the inside story of the dramatic fallout between Shiv Sena and BJP in 2014. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony of…
Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and ace cricketer KL Rahul have been blessed with a baby girl. Minutes ago, in a joint post, the couple announced the birth of their first…
US Vice President JD Vance recently said that “A green card does not give an individual an indefinite right to stay in the United States” – a statement that has…
A consultant psychiatrist on Monday claimed that the RG Kar hospital rape and murder victim was under acute mental stress for various reasons and had sought professional help from him…
The BJP-led Delhi government will present its maiden Budget in the Assembly today after over 26 years, providing funds to implement its promises such as Yamuna cleaning, infra development and…
The two-storey residence of Fahim Khan, an alleged mastermind behind the communal violence in Nagpur on March 17, was flattened on Monday by local civic authorities which claimed that the…
The Delhi High Court has termed as “patriarchal” and “misogynistic” the argument that a woman must foresee marriage-related difficulties in case she was older than her partner. Justice Swarana Kanta…
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to field against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 clash on Monday. The highly anticipated encounter marks a…
Chennai Super Kings hero Rachin Ravindra credited the team`s spinners, led by the “world-class” Ravichandran Ashwin, for their comprehensive win over Mumbai Indians, saying the depth in spin gives them…
The Centre has increased the salaries, allowances and pensions of Members of Parliament with effect from April 1, 2023, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary…
Punjab Kings` premier all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is determined to push his boundaries and extend his playing career for as long as possible. Speaking to news agency PTI, Stoinis, 35, cited…
Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi called for a thorough investigation into allegations that a cash stash was found on the premises of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant…
Popular Youtuber and vocal critic of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, Savukku Shankar’s residence here was targeted on Monday by a group of persons who allegedly dumped “sewage and…
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its “high handed” demolition in Prayagraj saying it had shocked its conscience. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka…
Russia is developing “privileged strategic partnership” with India, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. Lavrov said at an event that Russia is actively expanding ties with countries like…
A gas agency truck caught fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district on Monday afternoon, triggering a series of explosions in more than 300 LPG cylinders loaded on it, officials said.…
Delhi Capitals found a new hero in Ashutosh Sharma, who singlehandedly left Lucknow Super Giants gobsmacked and sealed a narrow one-wicket win for his side in the ongoing Indian Premier…
Ashutosh Sharma did the unthinkable for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. At a time when even the most passionate of DC fans would have thought that it…
Comedian Kunal Kamra’s Mumbai event was disrupted by Shiv Sena leaders on Sunday after he made jokes that were seen as directed at their party chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief…
Schools must go beyond academics and equip children with the ability to live meaningfully with others in the age of Artificial Intelligence, former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said while…
India’s oldest paramilitary force the Assam Rifles celebrated its 190th Raising Day at its headquarters in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong today. The 4 Assam Rifles received the ‘DGAR Banner’ for 2023-24,…
Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal`s film “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga” has been completed two years since its release on Netflix, and the whodunit murder mystery suspense thriller became the most…
Former Bangladesh one-day cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack while he was on the field during a domestic match on Monday. Tamim…
India, as defined under Article 1 of the Constitution, is a “Union of States”, a phrase deliberately chosen by the framers to signify its indestructible nature. Unlike a federation formed…
Former Attorney General of India and senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi has called for a forensic investigation into the cash-at-home scam and said there is a need to streamline the system…
Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ or ‘Golden Visa’ scheme, which offers permanent residency and optional citizenship of the United States for $5 million, per card, seems to have become a hit,…
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has given the Home Ministry four weeks – the ask was for eight weeks, i.e., April 21 – to decide on the…
Police on Monday arrested Shiv Sena functionary Rahul Kanal and 11 others for ransacking the venue at a Mumbai hotel where stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra made the controversial ‘traitor’ jibe…
The CBI has arrested a general manager of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and three others, including a general manager of a private company, in connection with alleged…
A 23-year-old woman sustained injuries after jumping out of a moving train to escape a man who allegedly attempted to rape her in the coach, the Government Railway Police (GRP)…
The Punjab government has decided to immediately release 450 more farmers from police detention, it was announced on Monday. Sharing details, Inspector General of Police, Headquarters, Sukhchain Singh Gill on…
Rishabh Pant‘s debut for Lucknow Super Giants was a forgettable one as a batter on Monday as he got out for a six-ball duck in his team’s IPL 2025 opener…
A viral video from Chennai Super Kings` high-stakes IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday has led a section of cricket fans on social media to accuse the once…
The much-awaited trailer of Phule, a biographical drama based on the life of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, has been unveiled. Directed by Ananth Mahadevan, the film stars Pratik…
Rajya Sabha Chair Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday lavished praise on Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Kumar and the Supreme Court’s handling of the Justice Yashwant Varma controversy – the Delhi…
Justice Yashwant Varma, the sitting judge of the Delhi High Court from whose house a stash of burnt cash was recovered on Holi, should be transferred to the Allahabad High…
Muskaan Rastogi, the prime accused in her husband Saurabh Rajput’s murder, used three Snapchat accounts to convince her boyfriend Sahil Shukla to join the plot, investigations into the chilling case…
Brendan Lynch, the assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia, will pay a five-day visit to India beginning Tuesday, days before US President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat tariff kicks…
After getting a clean chit from the CBI in Sushant Singh Rajput`s death case, Rhea Chakraborty, along with her brother Showik and her father, visited the Siddhivinayak temple to seek…
Nicholas Pooran rained fury on Delhi Capitals in a brazen display of attacking batting for Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Monday. On a…
Indian cricket team star KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty, who is an actor in Bollywood, have been blessed with a baby girl. The duo announced the news on…
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, known for his suspense and thriller films, turns 46 years old on Monday. He made his acting debut in 2003, with Vikram Bhatt`s thriller film, `Footpath`…
Protesting against Shiv Sena workers’ vandalism at Mumbai’s Habitat studio, a popular comic has said it is not “Kunal Kamra’s studio” and thousands of artists perform there. Abijit Ganguly has…
A Bengaluru resident has taken to social media to express his disappointment with Urban Company, alleging that they cancelled his bathroom cleaning service after he requested their staff to communicate…
Allahabad High Court lawyers will go on an indefinite strike to protest the Supreme Court Collegium’s decision to return to them Justice Yashwant Varma – the Delhi High Court judge…
Ahead of the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals` (DC) skipper Axar Patel stated that there is uncertainty about KL Rahul`s feature in the game. Delhi Capitals…
Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a marketing manager’s dream for having incentivised the tournament beyond imagination, making it more appealing for foreign…
Former Australia opener David Warner has taken over the captaincy of Karachi Kings from Shan Masood for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10. Under the leadership of the…
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy…
Mumbai’s Habitat studio, a preferred venue for stand-up comedy shows, has decided to shut down after Shiv Sena workers vandalised the premises last night to protest comic Kunal Kamra’s jokes…
The two accused arrested for the murder of a former Merchant Navy officer in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut have been long-time abusers of dry and injectable drugs and had consumed psychotropic…
Maharashtra police on Monday said they have arrested Nagpur journalist Prashant Koratkar, booked for making derogatory remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Chhatrapati Sambhaji, from Telangana. Koratkar was…
The Delhi Transport Corporation’s (DTC) liabilities rose from Rs 28,263 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 65,274 crore in 2021-22, as it incurred operational losses of more than Rs 14,000 crore…
A woman Intelligence Bureau officer was found dead on a railway track here on Monday, police said. The body of Megha, 24, was discovered on the railway track near the…
Senior bureaucrat Ajay Seth was on Monday designated as the new Finance Secretary, according to an official order. Mr Seth, a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Karnataka cadre,…
The Assam Assembly on Monday witnessed a ruckus after the ruling party accused Congress MLA Nurul Huda of allegedly attacking Deputy Speaker Numal Momin outside the House, leading to adjournment.…
Bollywood star and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who wrapped up the first schedule of SSMB29 in Odisha, returned to the US last week. Recently, the former Miss World was…