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India’s Lakshya Sen bowed out of the All England Badminton Championships and so did the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand after losing their respective quarterfinal matches…
India star all-rounder Axar Patel, who had a great Champions Trophy 2025 s a No. 5 batter and as a spinner too, was on Friday named captain of Delhi Capitals…
Indian cricket team spinner Yuzvendra Chahal joined the Punjab Kings (PBKS) camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and received a welcome reminiscent of the popular film ‘Kabhi…
The BJP’s four Tamil Nadu MLAs walked out of the Assembly Friday as the state’s 2025/26 budget was being read out. This was after the AIADMK’s 60+ MLAs also walked…
Ricky Ponting said while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s experience was the backbone of India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 success, they had superlative support from their all-rounders, according to the…
With Matthew Short sidelined due to injury ahead of Australia’s Champions Trophy semi-final clash, the team management made a bold decision to bring in Cooper Connolly as the opener alongside…
Sam Jones, an American influencer, who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat and taking it away from his mother, has left Australia, according to a Reuters report.…
The designer of the rupee symbol has reacted to the controversy over the Tamil Nadu government replacing the sign with the Tamil letter “Ru” in promotional material for the state…
Some hostages crouched on the floor for as long as 27 hours, remaining motionless, while some could only gasp in shock as armed rebels entered the train and began executing…
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee member BS Yediyurappa in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act…
Abhishek Bachchan showered praise on his “Be Happy” co-star Nora Fatehi. During the premiere of “Be Happy”, Abhishek lauded Nora`s dedication to carving her own path in the film industry.…
Rohit Sharma is not going anywhere. After much speculation, that had the rumours miles running overtime, Rohit Sharma confirmed that he is not retiring from ODIs. “I am not going…
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s “Sheeshmahal” that was one of the key focus areas in last month’s Delhi election, has stiff competition from a house built for former Andhra…
A woman from Bihar who had gone missing from the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh has been found in Jharkhand after 15 days, thanks to social media. The incident…
Sharp references to the DMK vs BJP ‘language war’ – over the National Education Policy‘s three-language formula and ‘Hindi imposition’ – made unsurprising appearances Friday morning as Tamil Nadu Finance…
Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the initial IPL 2025 matches for five-time champions Mumbai Indians due to his ongoing recovery from a back injury which has kept…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first comments on Washington’s plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. During the press briefing, he started with “words of gratitude” for…
The IISER or Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research on Thursday expressed sorrow over the death of its scientist, Dr Abhishek Swarnkar, during a parking dispute in Punjab’s Mohali.…
Rishabh Pant is among the top keeper-batters in the world for the manner in which he scores runs, feels former West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin, who is here to play…
Afghanistan has been the strongest amongst the emerging teams in world cricket in the last decade. In fact, their progress and performance have been so consistent that they considered a…
Rohit Sharma has no reason to retire, says South African batting great AB de Villiers, who believes the India skipper could go down as one of the greatest ODI captains…
There is an eight-day gap between Delhi Capitals’ last league match and the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final they will play on March 15 at the Brabourne Stadium. But…
After spending various seasons with other franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will be embarking on a new chapter when he turns out for the Delhi…
India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship cricket season. Chahal played for the club in 2024, and his contract for this year will run…
England pacer Mark Wood will be missing out on all formats of cricket for the next four months due to a knee injury that worsened during his side`s ICC Champions…
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel continued his fine run in ICC white-ball events, contributing plenty as a designated number five batter, spinner and fielder during Men in Blue`s title-winning ICC Champions…
Cricketing nostalgia was at its peak as the India Masters rode a power-packed half-century from Yuvraj Singh and a four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to storm into the…
Charismatic West Indian Dwayne Bravo, who replaced Gautam Gambhir as mentor at Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday said he will mix some elements from the former KKR strategist`s blueprint with…
After Mumbai Indians marched into their second WPL final with a 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she was really happy with the way…
Hayley Matthews followed up her knock of 77 by picking 3-31 as Mumbai Indians set up a title clash in Women`s Premier League (WPL) 2025 with the Delhi Capitals after…
Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the initial IPL 2025 matches for five-time champions Mumbai Indians due to his ongoing recovery from a back injury which has kept…
Radhikka Madan on Thursday took a stroll down memory lane and shared several BTS images and videos from the shoot of her film `Angrezi Medium`, which also starred late actor…
Director-choreographer Farah Khan left cinema buffs nostalgic with her 20-year-old picture with actresses Shilpa Shetty and Urmila Matondkar. Taking to Instagram Story, Farah took a stroll down memory lane and…
The much-awaited action drama Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, is all set for its Eid release. Ahead of the festival of Holi that is set to take place…
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as ‘Karz’, ‘Hero’, ‘Taal’, ‘Ram Lakhan’ and others, recently declined to take the credit for making carving stars out of…
Actor John Abraham met with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar. The meeting was held in New Delhi on Thursday ahead of the film`s theatrical release. John Abraham meets…
Manjiri Pulapa is earning accolades for her stellar portrayal of Trupti in Superboys of Malegaon, directed by Reema Kagti. Among her biggest admirers is the film’s writer, Varun Grover, who…
Cricket Australia extended warm wishes to everyone celebrating the vibrant festival of Holi. It also took the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy to Holi events in Melbourne, giving cricket…
The district president of a Shiv Sena group has been shot dead here while a boy was injured in the attack, police said on Friday. The incident occurred on Thursday…
Salman Khan’s much-awaited action thriller, Sikandar is set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, gearing up for a grand release this Eid. Ever since the release of Sikandar teaser and…
The Indian cricket team, fresh from their historic Champions Trophy triumph, head into a break from international cricket. With the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to…
On his 51st birthday on Friday, actor Ajay Devgn wished his “bro” Rohit Shetty with a hilarious post and said that the filmmaker makes “madness look like magic” onscreen. Ajay…
After US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘gold card’ initiative, which would create a new immigration pathway for wealthy foreigners, Vice President JD Vance’s latest remarks on the rights of green…
The Enforcement Directorate Thursday said it has found “multiple irregularities” in the operations of TASMAC that has monopoly over liquor trade in Tamil Nadu, including “manipulation” in the tender processes…
India generated foreign exchange revenue worth USD 143 million through launching foreign satellites during the period from 2015 to 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, who looks…
Dhanashree Verma, who has filed a divorce from star cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, recently celebrated Women’s Day with some of her close friends. The choreographer shared some inside pictures on her…
One of the most charismatic batters India has produced, Yuvraj Singh turned back the clock in the Indian Masters League on Thursday. Yuvraj smashed a whopping 59 runs from 30…
Abhishek Bachchan’s new film Be Happy released on the streaming giant Amazon Prime today. Abhishek Bachchan is one such star kid who didn’t get instant success. With a legendary father’s…
After debuting her lifestyle brand As Ever and Netflix series With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who shares kids Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, with…
Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 captaincy line-up is officially completed after Delhi Capitals became the 10th franchise to confirm the name of its skipper. DC, who were tasked with…
India has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that New Delhi was behind the ethnic violence raging in the neighbouring country where the latest in a series of bloodshed was a train hijacking…
In a heartwarming tale of passion meets perseverance, an auto driver from India’s tech hub in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media after juggling two vastly different roles. The…
Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Thursday with a 2-0 win at Jamaica’s Cavalier to…
Happy Holi, everyone. The festival of colour is finally here. But what’s a Holi celebration without the electrifying beats of music? The rhythm of dhols, the melody of timeless tunes,…
Happy Birthday, Aamir Khan. The superstar turns 60. The actor began his journey as a child artist in Yaadon Ki Baaraat and has been unstoppable ever since. Over the decades,…
Aamir Khan treated his fans to the biggest surprise of their lives when he introduced his girlfriend Gauri Spratt to the media in a pre-birthday meet and greet (March 13)…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 captaincy line-up is officially completed after Delhi Capitals became the 10th franchise to confirm the name of its skipper. DC, who were tasked with…
A small city on the Meghalaya-Assam border, nearly 2,000 kilometres away from Delhi, is the most polluted in the world, according to a report published by a global pollution watchdog.…
A man was arrested after a video of him driving recklessly in Noida’s Sector 16 market went viral on social media, police said on Wednesday. The accused, Sachin Kumar Lohia…
As Junaid Khan and Ira Khan’s father? As that ‘old’ actor from the advertisement featuring Indian cricketers and Ranbir Kapoor? As the chocolate-faced actor whose song Pehla Nasha is all…
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday criticised the schedule of CBSE exams immediately after Holi, calling it an “impractical move” that would cause difficulties for students and parents. In…
An Urdu daily in Telangana has published a blank editorial in protest against what it claims is the freezing of government advertisement by the Congress government led by Revanth Reddy.…
US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the United States would annex Greenland, emphasizing that North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte could play a key role…
Holi 2025: The much-anticipated festival of Holi is here and it is the time for families, relatives, and friends to assemble together and enjoy the celebrations. The vibrant festival is…
President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, emphasising that the festival is a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage. In a…
As the country begins to mark the festival of color and celebrate the occasion in harmony and joy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the festival and prayed for…
On the occasion of Holi, Shweta Bachchan treated her fans to an adorable picture of her parents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. In the picture, Amitabh Bachchan can be seen…
Did India really have an advantage by playing all of their games in Dubai over the course of the ICC Champions Trophy? Opinions on the topic are divided, with different…
Based on true events that occurred less than a decade ago, The Diplomat brings to the screen the story of a steely Indian diplomat who goes all out to help…
Former Pakistan cricket team star Basit Ali included six Indian cricketers in his ‘Team of the Tournament’ for Champions Trophy 2025 with Rohit Sharma being his captain. India did not…
In an environment where corporal punishment for students in schools is on the decline, the headmaster of a school in Andhra Pradesh has generated shock and awe by subjecting himself…
A Dallas-bound American Airlines plane caught fire at Denver International Airport on Thursday. There were 178 people onboard, including six crew members. A Boeing 737-800 of American Airlines, flight no.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambivalent response to a proposed ceasefire as “very manipulative”. “We now have all heard from Russia Putin’s very predictable,…
He identified himself as an envoy of Oman. And sought protocol and services from cops everywhere he went. The police finally busted him in Uttar Pradesh. A black Mercedes car,…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was the last to weigh in Thursday on the DMK’s move to replace the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter (Ru), but with the sharpest…
As Junaid Khan and Ira Khan’s father? As that ‘old’ actor from the advertisement featuring Indian cricketers and Ranbir Kapoor? As the chocolate-faced actor whose song Pehla Nasha is all…
Attempts to include Anurag Thakur in the electoral college for the upcoming Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections were quashed after the former sports minister’s name was not included in…
South Africa batting great AB de Villiers hailed Rohit Sharma’s record as a batter and captain after the India skipper lifted the ICC Champions Trophy and put an end to…
Everyone appears busy at the store. The three shopkeepers are fending off queries and showing the jewellery pieces to the women. Outside, children, and people are going about their business…
Veteran Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara sent a strong message to the selectors ahead of the Test series against England. India’s next assignment in red-ball cricket will be the…
Dr Abhishek Swarnkar, the 39-year-old scientist who died in Mohali after being assaulted over a parking row, was attacked after he warned the accused that he would file a complaint…
Ahead of the release of his new film “The Diplomat”, actor John Abraham on Thursday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed diplomacy, football, the northeast and the upcoming…
Pakistan cricket is currently under intense scrutiny. Their tea, got knocked out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage and even had one of the worst run-rates in the…
A funny interaction between former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni and wife Sakshi during Rishabh Pant‘s sister Sakshi’s wedding has gone viral on social media. A lot of videos…
All 50 Pakistan players – 45 men and 5 women – went unsold in The Hundred draft. While Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Yusra Amir, Iram Javed, and Jaweria Rauf did…
The festival is known for different colours, bhaang, masti, sharing traditional sweets and dishes, and yes, Bollywood music. It would be incomplete without some memorable Bollywood Holi track. Holi Ke…
The Bachchan family, like every year, celebrated Holi at home, following traditional rituals. Shweta Bachchan, daughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, took to social media to share a glimpse of…
A statue of Dr B R Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Constitution, went missing from a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district just two days after being installed, following…
An umbrella body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they have called off the “indefinite shutdown” imposed after the March 8 clash between the Kuki tribes and the security…
Three candidates of ruling Congress and one each of CPI and BRS were on Thursday declared elected in the poll to Telangana Legislative Council by MLAs. The election of ruling…
The Assam police have busted a human-trafficking racket, rescuing two girls from the state who were trafficked and sold in Rajasthan. The police said the girls were taken to Rajasthan,…
Actress Sreeleela gained nationwide popularity with her hit song Kissik from the Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa 2. Now, the young actress is looking forward to making a splash in Bollywood with…
In the WPL 2025 semi-final match against Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants skipper Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and elected to bowl first. The winner of the semi-final will clash against…
Darshana Jain (80) has given a new lease of life to her 59-year-old son battling end-stage renal disease by donating her kidney — a gesture that gave him a “second…
Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Thursday said he will not bow down no matter how many cases the BJP-led central government files against him, hours after the President approved…
India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship cricket season. Chahal played for the club in 2024, and his contract for this year will run…
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is all set to turn 60 on Friday. Ahead of his birthday, he celebrated the milestone age with the media on Thursday. The informal gathering saw…
In a bid to free Delhi of pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday outlined plans for a clean, green and healthy city. Ms Gupta chaired a meeting to discuss…
Actor Ranya Rao had prepared a meticulous plan to smuggle gold bars from Dubai and learnt how to conceal it in her clothing on YouTube, according to a document detailing…