IPL 2025: Statistical highlights over the years
From explosive batting displays to fiery bowling spells, and from legends with most games played to fielding maestros with most catches, here`s a list that breaks down top highlights of…
CT 2025 Breaks Viewership Records; IND-PAK Most-Watched ODI Ever In India
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has broken major viewership records in India as its TV ratings surged to the highest ever for a multi-nation cricket tournament. The eight-team tournament…
IPL: Orange Alert In Kolkata, KKR And RCB Hit Hard Before Opener Due To…
A steady drizzle in the evening brought premature end to evening practice sessions of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the eve of their IPL 2025 opener at…
“Experience Isn’t Sold”: Rahane’s Bold Statement In Captains’ Shoot
The IPL 2025 is here. This time all teams bear a fresh look with quite a few teams having a new captain. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Kolkata Knight Riders in…
‘Slapgate’ To Rahul-Goenka’s Animated Chat: Top Controversies To Rock IPL
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been one of the driving factors which has led to India establishing themselves as one of the biggest cricketing nations in the world. While…
“Not Trash Bin”: Allahabad High Court Lawyers Reject Justice Yashwant Varma
The Allahabad High Court is not a “trash bin”, that court’s Bar Association declared Friday morning, adding another twist to the growing controversy surrounding Justice Yashwant Varma and the recovery…
Bill Providing 4% Muslim Reservation In Public Contracts Passed In Karnataka
Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Friday passed a Bill to provide 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in public contracts, with strong protests by opposition BJP. BJP MLAs climbed on the…
“Some Parties Raking Up Language Issue For Their Own Politics”: Amit Shah
“There have been enough divisions in the nation in the name of language, and it should not happen anymore,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday amid the escalating…
No Cash Found At Judge’s Home During Fire-Fighting Op: Delhi Fire Chief
Firefighters found no cash during their operation to douse flames at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg said on Friday. The…
Oscar-Winning Film Coco Set For A Sequel In 2029
Disney has confirmed that a sequel to the beloved animated film Coco is officially in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coco 2 is scheduled for a theatrical release…
Uncertainty looms over KKR vs LSG match as CAB waits for BCCI’s green light
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly stated on Friday that no final decision had been made regarding the rescheduling or relocation of the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata…
Tamannaah Bhatia Opens Up On Nepotism Debate And Fans’ Support
At the Zee Cine Awards 2025 press conference, actress Tamannaah Bhatia addressed the ongoing nepotism debate, offering a candid perspective on the subject. Reflecting on her journey in the industry,…
More Trouble For DC: After Brook’s Ban, Now This Star May Miss 1st 2 Games
Delhi Capitals player KL Rahul might miss the first two matches of the side in Indian Premier League 2025. The 18th edition of IPL is set to kick off on…
Love & War: It’s Ranbir Kapoor Vs Vicky Kaushal, Fans Demand Sanjay Leela Bhansali To Cast Katrina Kaif
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next Love & War has high hopes and excitement riding on it. Considering three powerhouse talents like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal are coming together,…
Isabelle Kaif’s Debut Movie Suswagatam Khushaamadeed, Starring Pulkit Samrat, Gets A Release Date
Pulkit Samrat and Isabelle Kaif’s upcoming romantic comedy, Suswagatam Khushamadeed, has finally secured a release date after overcoming numerous hurdles. The actor expressed his excitement and relief over the announcement,…
Aamir Khan On Arguments Over Logic In Lagaan: “I Had Big Fights With Ashutosh”
Lagaan by Ashutosh Gowariker remains a landmark film in Indian cinema to date. The film that had released in 2001, also holds the title of being the last Indian film…
Subhash Ghai’s Advice To Young Filmmakers: “Make Stories That Are Rooted In Our Society”
Veteran director Subhash Ghai on Friday urged young filmmakers to avoid the temptation of imitating Western cinema and instead craft stories rooted in their own culture, an approach that could…
Young, Rich Indians Push Lamborghini, Mercedes-Maybach Sales
Lamborghini and Mercedes-Maybach plan to expand in India as a growing tribe of young, rich Indians splurge on super luxury cars, driving their sales to record levels. Italian supercar maker…
How Tattoos Got Venezuelans Deported From US Amid Immigration Crackdown
An official document issued by the Department of Homeland Security, states without giving an explanation how, that the subject identified as “Member/Active of Tren de Aragua”, has several tattoos and…
Delhi Police Bust Illegal Bangladeshi Immigration Syndicate, 4 Arrested
In a significant breakthrough, the Crime Branch (Southern Range) of Delhi Police has dismantled a syndicate involved in facilitating the illegal entry and settlement of Bangladeshi nationals in India. Three…
Delhi Police Trap Gangster With Fake ‘Model’ Profile, Arrested
A gangster was arrested after a Delhi Police officer lured him through a fake social media profile posing as a Mumbai-based model, an official said on Friday. The accused, Manoj,…
“‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy”: Amit Shah On Tackling Terrorism In J&K
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reiterated Modi government’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism and lambasted previous dispensations for being ‘soft on terror’. Amit Shah, while replying to the…
Only Hindus Should Work In Tirumala Temple: Chandrababu Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that only Hindus should work in Venkateswara Swamy temple. He declared that if there were Christians and people of other…
Man’s Blood-Soaked Body Found In Public School’s Classroom In Jharkhand
Tension gripped the Ulidih OP area of Jamshedpur on Friday after the blood-soaked body of a local youth was discovered in a classroom on the second floor of a government…
Salman Khan’s Zohra Jabeen kurta from Sikandar is in high demand ahead of Eid
Sajid Nadiadwala’s much-awaited action drama, Sikandar is set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, gearing up for a grand release this Eid. Ever since the release of the Sikandar teaser…
Avinash Tiwary Exclusive: Like Laila-Majnu, “Once I’m In Love, It Is Forever”
Avinash Tiwary is not the kind of heartthrob who rose to fame as soon as he faced the camera. Though his first major roles were in Yudh (2014) and Yeh…
John Abraham says OTT platforms `threw it out` The Diplomat
Bollywood actor John Abraham is basking in the success of his latest release The Diplomat, which hit the big screens on March 14. In a recent interview, John, who’s had…
Priyanka Chopra reveals she is homesick in new social media update
Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra has finally reached New York after weeks of shooting in India and the actress said that there’s nothing like home for her. Priyanka took to her…
Vineet Kumar Singh to play the ruthless brother nemesis to Sunny Deol in Jaat
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh will be seen essaying the role of Somulu in the upcoming film ‘Jaat’. The film stars Sunny Deol in the titular role with Randeep Hooda essaying…
Amanda Seyfried Recalls Being Offered A Role In Guardians Of The Galaxy
Amanda Seyfried says she was offered the role of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy but didn’t proceed with it as she felt the Marvel film would tank at the…
Babar’s Historic Record Broken By 22-Year-Old, Now 1st From Pakistan To…
A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive, beating New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20I at Auckland on…
Opinion: What RSS’ Calls For ‘Moderation’ Really Tell Us
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is celebrating 100 years since its inception—a remarkable journey for an organisation that was long considered untouchable and ridiculed by the intellectual class yet has…
“Nuanced Understanding”: US Intelligence, State Department Back Gabbard
The United States has released an official statement in which it has praised Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard for her “nuanced understanding” of the Indo-Pacific region. The statement comes days after…
“Transfer Only First Step, Top Court Probing”: Sources On Cash At Judge Home
The transfer of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma – in whose home a pile of unaccounted cash was found last week – is not the “final step”, sources…
Opinion: Thanks To Trump, Researchers May Soon Start Ditching US For China
For countless bright Indian students, studying at a top American university is the ultimate dream. Securing a spot at Columbia or another elite institution is a moment of celebration. International…
Court Grants Bail To Unitech Founder Ramesh Chandra In Money Laundering Case
The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to Unitech founder Ramesh Chandra in connection with a money laundering case. A bench of Justice Jasmeet Singh took note of the…
Nepalese KIIT Student Filed Harassment Complaint 11 Months Back: Minister
The Nepalese student, who died by suicide at KIIT in February, had lodged a complaint of sexual harassment before the varsity authorities in March last year, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi…
9-Year-Old Girl’s Body Found In Manipur Relief Camp, Parents Allege Murder
A Class 2 student was found dead at a relief camp for internally displaced people in Manipur’s Churachandpur at midnight on Thursday, police sources said. She had been missing from…
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming And Live Telecast
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: The Indian Premier League 2025 is set to kick off on Saturday with a match between defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers…
AR Murugadoss reveals how he shot iconic scene with Akshay Kumar in Holiday
Director A.R. Murugadoss, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming directorial ‘Sikandar’, has unravelled how he shot and edited the iconic scene from ‘Holiday: A Soldier Is…
Gilchrist Predicts RCB To Finish Rock Bottom In IPL 2025. Reason Is Hilarious
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping that this can finally be the lucky year where they win the coveted title. Despite…
“Not A Good Thing…”: Ex-MI Coach’s Big Warning To Team, Namedrops Bumrah
Mark Boucher, the former South Africa cricketer who served as Mumbai Indians head coach in last two seasons of the IPL, said the side always looks a lot better when…
Soha Ali Khan enjoys a close encounter with Bill Gates on his third visit India
Actress Soha Ali Khan enjoyed an insightful encounter with American businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates. Sharing a glimpse of her meet on social media, Soha dropped a couple of pictures…
Ashwin May Get Road Named After Him In Chennai. Star Cricketer Lives There
Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from international cricket in December, 2024, is likely to have a road named after him in Chennai. According to reports, the Greater Chennai Corporation has decided…
“Wrong Judgment”: Minister On “Not Rape” Order By Allahabad High Court Judge
Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi today strongly condemned a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, which ruled that the act of grabbing a woman’s breast…
The Alleged Hamas Link That Landed Indian Researcher In Trouble In US
Badar Khan Suri wanted to have a dreamy wedding in Gaza. Guests had arrived and the venue was ready. But fate had other plans. The violent situation in Egypt did…
New India Coop Bank Case: Accused To Undergo Brain-Mapping Test
Hitesh Mehta, the key accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, will undergo a brain-mapping test in the next couple of days, a police official said…
India’s Renewable Energy Sector To See 18% Hiring Surge In FY25
Hiring in renewable energy sector in India is expected to surge more than 18 per cent in FY25 as the country accelerates its transition towards achieving the ambitious target of…
Heat Waves Predicted In 49 Mandals In Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has forecast heat waves across 49 mandals on Friday. “Out of the 49 mandals, 12 are from Srikakulam district, followed by 20…
India To Become Consumption Capital Of The World: Report
India is set to become the consumption capital of the world, outpacing major economies says a report by Angel One, Iconic asset. In India, consumption accounts for 56 per cent…
Eight Injured, Including Two Women, In Aligarh Cricket Dispute Clash
Eight persons, including two women, were injured after a minor dispute over a cricket match escalated into violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh, police said on Friday. “A tiff broke out…
Adani Energy Solutions Bags Rs 2,800 Crore Power Transmission Project In Gujarat
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Friday said it has bagged a Rs 2,800 crore power transmission project in Gujarat. The project will supply green electrons for manufacturing of Green…
India Got Back 297 Stolen Antiquities From US In 2024
So far 588 Indian antiquities smuggled out of the country have been secured back from the US, of which 297 were repatriated in 2024, the Central government has informed Parliament.…
Tribal Students Body’s “Roman Script” Demand Amid Tripura Language Row
Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF) activists blocked the VIP road leading to the airport, Assembly, and High Court in Agartala today amid their indefinite statewide strike demanding the adoption of the…
Rani Mukerji Turns 47: Sonam Kapoor, Shanoo Sharma, And Other Stars Send Heartfelt Wishes
Rani Mukerji turned 47 today. On the big day, Rani’s dearest friends and industry colleagues showered her with love and good wishes. Shilpa Shetty, Sonam Kapoor, and Yash Raj Films’…
Tara Sutaria treats fans with her Nowruz celebration photos
Actor Tara Sutaria has celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year and gave fans a glimpse of the celebration. On Thursday, Tara took to Instagram and shared pictures of her dinner…
Sonakshi Sinha shares glimpse of giggles with husband Zaheer Iqbal
The most loved couple in town, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, have been treating their fans to a bunch of adorable pictures since tying the knot, and their latest post…
One Battle After Another Teaser: Leonardo DiCaprio Is Back In An Action-Packed Avatar
One Battle After Another, the much-anticipated action thriller, has set the stage for Leonardo DiCaprio‘s thrilling return to the big screen and the teaser has already got everyone talking. While…
Jaiswal’s Coach Makes Big Prediction, Says “If You See Indian Cricket…”
Jwala Singh, the formative coach of Yashasvi Jaiswal, believes the IPL season will be key to the opener’s bid to reclaim a spot in India’s squad for next year’s T20…
Rashmika Mandanna drops series of pictures of her workout session
Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who is enjoying the success of her latest film `Chhaava` opposite Vicky Kaushal, treated fans with pictures of the `thing she loves`. Recently, Rashmika started a series…
This MI Star Tipped To Be “At His Best” In IPL 2025. Not Rohit Or Bumrah
Though Hardik Pandya will miss Mumbai Indians’ opening game in IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday in Chennai due to a one-match suspension carrying forward from last year’s…
IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI
Shubman Gill faces captaincy litmus test as Gujarat Titans bid to return to the playoffs for the first time under his leadership. After back-to-back runs to final in their first…
Alia Bhatt’s Shout Out To Philip Barantini’s Adolescence: “Perfection”
Netflix’s latest addition, Adolescence, has managed to leave the audience awestruck. Jumping on the bandwagon, Bollywood diva Alia Bhatt has also showered praises on the miniseries. Sharing the poster of…
Explained: Inside Donald Trump’s Dismantling Of US Education Department
It was 1979 when former US President Jimmy Carter’s administration managed a narrow 210-to-206 House victory to create a cabinet-level Department of Education. Forty-six years later another US President, Donald…
After Cash Recovery From Judge, Jagdeep Dhankhar Shares What Bothers Him
The matter pertaining to the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, with…
UPI Will Stop Working On These Mobile Numbers From April 1. Here’s Why
UPI services will no longer work on mobile numbers that are inactive or reassigned starting April 1. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has directed banks and payment service…
Cops Share Key Details On Meerut Murder, Black Magic, Money Transfers
The police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have shared their key findings in the murder of a former Merchant Navy officer allegedly by his wife and her lover. Saurabh Rajput’s body…
Watch: A Hesitant Yes Led To A Photograph They Will Treasure Forever
A man with a sack of leaves on his head walked hand-in-hand with his wife. They let go of each other’s hands and attempted to briskly walk past the photographer,…
Uttar Pradesh Man Follows Instructions On Internet, Performs Surgery On Self
A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan cut open his belly and performed a surgery on himself, after doctors failed to successfully treat his stomach pain. 32-year-old Raja Babu, a native…
Key AAP Posts For 3 Top Leaders Who Lost Delhi Elections
Former state minister Saurabh Bhardwaj will head the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Delhi unit president, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party announced on Friday as it aims to rejig key party posts…
Viral Video Shows Kindergarten Students Making Tea For School Principal
It’s a special recipe, courtesy of students from a school in Jammu and Kashmir. A video of lower kindergarten students preparing tea for their school principal and themselves in what…
Teen Shot Dead In Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr, Rivalry Likely Motive
A Class 10 student was shot dead by bike-borne men in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr. The boy, identified as 16-year-old Nikhil, had recently appeared for school exams. Nikhil was shot three…
“Demoralised”: High Court Chief Justice On Cash Recovery From Judge’s Home
Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya said the alleged recovery of a large stash of cash from Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence has left everyone “shaken”. He was responding…
Exclusive: Malavika Mohanan On Her Telugu Debut With The Raja Saab: “Working With Prabhas Is A Milestone For Me”
Malavika Mohanan is all set to make her Telugu debut with Prabhas’ film The Raja Saab. In an exclusive interview with NDTV’s Hardika Gupta, the actress opened up about her…
Amaal Mallik deletes post about cutting ties with family leading to depression
Music composer Amaal Mallik took the internet off-guard when he shared a comprehensive statement opening up about his battle with clinical depression, a result of soured relationship with his family.…
Why Rani Mukerji Fell In Love With Aditya Chopra: “He Is Extremely Private”
Rani Mukerji and the Chairman of Yash Raj Films—Aditya Chopra got married on April 21, 2014. They welcomed their daughter Adira on December 9, 2015. Rani has kept her personal…
John Abraham On OTT Platforms Not Accepting The Diplomat: “They Rejected The Film, They Threw It Out”
The Diplomat is a political thriller film by Shivam Nair, led by John Abraham. The film is based on real events exploring themes of India-Pakistan relations, diplomacy, and the personal…
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: Varun Dhawan And Pooja Hegde Headed For A 3-Day Shoot In Rishikesh
Varun Dhawan is on a roll with his projects in the rom-com genre. He is currently busy shooting for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, where he will be seen alongside…
Air India Flights Among 1,351 Affected By Fire In London, Airport Shutdown
An estimated 1,351 flights, including those operated by Air India, were cancelled or diverted Friday after London’s Heathrow airport shut down for the day. This was after a fire at…
Cash Found In Delhi High Court Judge’s Home, Supreme Court Collegium Acts
The Supreme Court Collegium has decided that Justice Yashwant Verma will be transferred – from the Delhi High Court back to Allahabad. Sources told NDTV the decision was made after…
KKR Star Keeping Tricks Up His Sleeve, Working On ‘Few Other Deliveries’
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been a key player for the Indian team as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders side, believes that consistency is the key to success…
Vincent D’Onofrio From Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again Recreates This Iconic Bollywood Dialogue
The American television series Daredevil: Born Again dropped on JioHotstar on March 5, 2025. Every week a new episode is aired. For Marvel fans, this series created by Dario Scardapane…
IPL 2025: 3 New Rules BCCI Introduced In 18th Edition Of T20 League
The return of the Indian Premier League (IPL) does bring along a set of new rules for the 18th edition of the campaign. As 10 franchises prepare to square off…
Hamilton Grabs 1st Pole In Ferrari Red, Lights Up Chinese GP Sprint Qualifying
Lewis Hamilton broke the Shanghai lap record to take a stunning pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race as Ferrari bounced back from a torrid season-opener in style…
Watch: Haris Rauf Takes Absolute Blinder In Field, Leaves Fans Speechless
Pakistan, a team that is often criticised for its poor fielding, saw pacer Haris Rauf pull off one of the finest catches in the team’s history. Rauf produced a one-handed…
‘IPL franchises expect results’
Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist warned that Jake Fraser-McGurk could find himself warming the bench in the Delhi Capitals if he doesn’t produce results early in the tournament. Fraser-McGurk’s T20I…
‘Right balance between use of data and gut-feel improves decision-making’
Relying on data science has become an integral part of IPL teams’ planning and when blended with the perfect balance of “gut-feel”, it certainly improves decision making, feels RCB’s Director…
MCA reminded to honour Ajit Wadekar at Wankhede Stadium
Former BCCI and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) administrator Prof Ratnakar Shetty urged the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to honour former India and Mumbai captain Ajit Wadekar for his immense contribution…
Shakib al Hasan cleared of suspect action
Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared of a suspect bowling action, and will now be able to resume bowling. Last December, Shakib was suspended from bowling after…
Sikandar Director AR Murugadoss Wishes To Work With Shah Rukh Khan: “It’s On My Bucket List”
Filmmaker AR Murugadoss has expressed a desire to collaborate with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in future. In an interview with ANI, Murugadoss, who has already worked with Aamir Khan…
RCB Video Mocking Mumbai Indians Captaincy Change Sets Social Media On Fire
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have stirred a big controversy ahead of the start of IPL 2025, seemingly taking a dig at Mumbai Indians (MI) over their captaincy saga last year.…
Riyan Parag to lead Rajasthan in first three games
Rising star Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in their first three IPL games as regular captain Sanju Samson has been told to avoid wicketkeeping duties by the BCCI due…
Tales of spin
With just a day left for IPL-18 to commence, veteran India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla said spin-bowling attacks of Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians are looking strong…
`Most IPL captains wanted saliva ban to be lifted`: BCCI
The BCCI on Thursday lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League after a majority of captains agreed to its proposal, making…
Pacer Mohammed Siraj happy to apply reverse gear
India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Thursday wholeheartedly welcomed the BCCI’s decision to lift the saliva ban ahead of IPL 2025, saying it will help the bowlers find reverse swing even…
Sonakshi Sinha’s Appreciation Post For Husband Zaheer Iqbal: “Since I Met This Guy…”
The most loved couple in town, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, have been treating their fans to a bunch of adorable pictures since tying the knot, and their latest post…
Mumbai police register FIR after Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava leaked online
It has been over a month since Vicky Kaushal’s period drama Chhaava hit the big screens. While the film continues to break records at the box office, pirated websites have…
Tom Cruise To Receive BFI Fellowship Ahead Of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Recognizing his remarkable contribution to global cinema, Hollywood star Tom Cruise will be honoured with the BFI Fellowship, the highest accolade from the British Film Institute. The Fellowship will be…
MH370 Disappearance: New Search For Flight Begins In Indian Ocean
More than 11 years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the missing debris of the aircraft. Malaysia announced the…
“Maar Dungi”: Influencer Apoorva Mukhija Fights With Security At Paris Gig
Social media influencer and actress Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, has allegedly disrupted Sabrina Carpenter’s concert in Paris. This incident comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding her participation…