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As newly inaugurated President Donald Trump readies his immigration crackdown, his allies in his Republican Party have splintered over policies surrounding US worker visas intended to go to specialty occupations…
Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday was marked by breaks from traditions, including moving the ceremony indoors due to a particularly frigid wintry spell across much of the United States.…
Donald Trump’s inauguration had to be moved indoors Monday due to a particularly frigid wintry spell across much of the United States, causing significant changes to the event after years…
Donald Trump’s inaugural address as the 47th President of the United States saw the Republican promising a “golden age” for the country. Further, he announced a slew of measures, ranging…
President Donald Trump announced severe new restrictions on immigration and asylum in the United States hours after taking office Monday, declaring that he will send troops to the US-Mexico border…
Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen along with men’s doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy will lead the Indian contingent in the upcoming Indonesia Masters 2025 badminton…
Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters. After…
A shoulder-barging incident between India star Virat Kohli and Australia’s teenager Sam Konstas turned out to be one of the most controversial moments of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The incident…
A stuttering and entirely unconvincing Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain will come to a head if they lose to Manchester City on Wednesday, an outcome which would leave the…
Saif Ali Khan, stabbed at his home in the wee hours of January 16 by an intruder in an attempted burglary, is recovering from his fatal injuries. Sister Saba Pataudi…
Chelsea overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League’s top four. Enzo…
A fresh controversy has emerged from the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai, with India reportedly objecting to ‘Pakistan’ (the name of the host nation) being printed on…
Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times at his Bandra home in the early hours of January 16. The incident sent shockwaves among people across the nation. Days after the…
India all-rounder Axar Patel has been given a new responsibility – being the vice-captain in T20I cricket. However, while T20I cricket is in a healthy state for the country, Test…
US President Donald Trump said Monday he could impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from neighbors Canada and Mexico on February 1. Trump made the threat against the two major…
Hours after Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer be a part of the Department of Government Efficiency…
A sessions court on Monday sentenced former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma to five years in jail and fined him Rs 75,000 in a corruption case dating back to 2004 when…
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are “very motivated” to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday’s crucial game at Monaco. The former…
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz face off in a duel for the ages Tuesday as the old and new of tennis go on full display when the Australian Open hits…
An “emotional” Paula Badosa shattered world number three Coco Gauff’s dream of a first Australian Open title when she stunned her 7-5, 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Badosa reached…
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is the darling of Indian cricket fans, and now ICC’s No. 1 Test bowler is also receiving praise from popular British band Coldplay and their…
A diamond firm in Surat has crafted a stunning and striking carving of Donald Trump, using a 4.5 carat laboratory-grown diamond, to present it to the US President who took…
US President Donald Trump will issue a series of executive orders targeting diversity programs and gender identity policies Monday, using his inauguration speech to signal a definitive break with what…
A video showing US tech billionaire Elon Musk’s one-armed gesture during a speech at a Donald Trump rally on Monday has gone viral, with internet users comparing it to a…
Donald Trump has signed a record number of executive orders publicly, as a huge crowd cheered, less than six hours since he took oath as the 47th President of the…
The Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, on Monday met the Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, and his wife Rachel Azar along with other officials, and discussed India-Israel collaboration. In…
The decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the Indian cricket team’s vice-captain for Champions Trophy 2025 has sparked a major conversation among both fans as well as experts. While some…
After being appointed captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has revealed that he didn’t want to join Punjab Kings (PBKS). Pant, who released by the Delhi…
After being appointed captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has revealed that he didn’t want to join Punjab Kings (PBKS). Pant, who released by the Delhi…
India all-rounder Axar Patel has been given a new responsibility – being the vice-captain in T20I cricket. However, while T20I cricket is in a healthy state for the country, Test…
Sanju Samson will miss Kerala`s sixth round Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, beginning here on January 23, as he has been included in India squad for the five-match T20I…
Actor Akshay Kumar called Saif Ali Khan “brave” for protecting his family during a shocking burglary attempt at his residence in Mumbai. While Saif is currently recovering from multiple injuries…
Indian superstar Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi`s tie against Railways scheduled from January 30. Kohli could…
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar recently left the `Bigg Boss 18` set without shooting with Salman Khan. Since the news surfaced, fans have been keen to know the reason, now, Akshay…
As TikTok resumed operations in the United States, X owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk flagged an imbalance, stating that though TikTok is allowed to operate in the US, X…
Panama on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s pledge that the United States would be “taking back” the Panama Canal, saying the key interoceanic waterway would remain under its control. “I…
India`s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah expressed his delight after receiving a special mention from Coldplay`s frontman, Chris Martin, during the band`s concert in Mumbai on Saturday. During the show, Martin…
The body of a missing minor girl, suspected to be a victim of rape and murder, was recovered from a field at Basanti in South 24 Parganas district of West…
Actor Junaid Khan visited the sets of “Sikandar” to show Bollywood superstar Salman Khan the trailer of his upcoming film “Loveyapa”. According to a source, “Junaid Khan specially visited the…
Lucknow Super Giants` brand new skipper Rishabh Pant spilt beans about the close bond he shares with Nicholas Pooran and their destructive middle order ahead of the Indian Premier League…
Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady after her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the US on Monday. She held…
Donald Trump took the oath for a historic second term on Monday, completing his extraordinary comeback. Tech billionaires, foreign diplomats and CEOs were seen sitting prominently on the dais in…
Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States Monday, capping a remarkable turnaround in fortunes that nosedived after the riots in Washington, D.C. in January 2021…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended Donald Trump’s grand inauguration ceremony at the US Capitol. He is among a select few world leaders who were extended an invitation by Donald…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rolled out the red carpet for potential investors during the Advantage Assam 2.0 roadshow held in Seoul on Monday. With over 140 business leaders…
Seasoned batter KL Rahul, who is recovering from an elbow niggle, was not included in the Karnataka Ranji Trophy squad for their penultimate Elite Group C match against Punjab, beginning…
Star Indian cricketer Rinku Singh recently made headlines for his heartwarming gesture of gifting his father, Khanchand Singh, a Kawasaki Ninja 400 sports bike worth over Rs 5 lakh. Rinku’s…
Tabu has hit back at online articles attributing a bunch of false statements to the Bollywood actress. Written in an absolutely misogynistic manner, the article published by an website called…
Custody of the four-year-old son of Atul Subhash – the Bengaluru techie who died by suicide December – and Nikita Singhania – his estranged wife, whom he had accused of…
Two tech-billionaires had an unexpected meet at president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC on Monday. Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla CEO Elon Musk were spotted chatting briefly at…
Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as US president on Monday, capping his extraordinary return. In his first speech after the oath, he mentioned a blitz…
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to revamp US trade, promising tariffs and taxes on other countries to aid Americans, in an inaugural address as he took office as 47th…
Elon Musk. Jeff Bezos. Mark Zuckerberg. Sundar Pichai. They are all here for Donald Trump’s inauguration as he makes a remarkable return to the presidency. At 78, Mr Trump will…
US President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday to former Covid pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci, retired general Mark Milley and close family members to shield them from “politically motivated…
Donald Trump took oath as the 47th US president for a historic second term on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his “dear friend” Trump on his inauguration and wished…
Taking oath as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump said the “golden age” of America has begun and the country will be the envy of every nation.…
A Kolkata court today sentenced Sanjay Roy, the convict in the rape-murder case of a 34-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment and noted that…
All eyes are on Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan and their families after the latter was attacked by an intruder at their Mumbai home. While he is still under…
India captain Rohit Sharma will show up in a Ranji Trophy match for the first time in almost a decade after he and rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal were named in…
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan owns several properties in the city of Mumbai apart from his bungalows Pratiksha and Jalsa. The actor has now sold his duplex apartment in Oshiwara for…
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for close family members: News agency AFP
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to take a decision by March 18 on the mercy petition of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted in the 1995…
India’s decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice, the telecoms minister said on Monday, playing down concern by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio that…
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shared insights into his directorial debut `Fateh`, revealing the unique collaboration with Grammy-nominated composer and vocalist Loire Cotler. The film, which centers around the fight against…
England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday described his Indian counterpart Gautam Gambhir as a “strong leader of men”, backing him to achieve success with the national team in near future.…
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday refused to read much into Virat Kohli’s prolonged lean run and hailed the batting maestro as the “greatest white-ball player” and “once-in-a-lifetime cricketer”.…
One of the big themes at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the last couple of years has been artificial intelligence (AI), and the future of food and agriculture is…
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday at an inauguration ceremony that has been scaled back due to a forecast of…
Donald Trump will order the US government to recognize only two biological sexes, an incoming White House official told reporters on Monday ahead of the presidential inauguration. “What we’re doing…
Expressing her disappointment that Sanjay Roy, the man convicted of raping and murdering a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, did not get the death penalty,…
Rohit Sharma won hearts with his heartfelt gestures toward legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar and former head coach Ravi Shastri during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.…
Rohit Sharma won hearts with his heartfelt gestures toward legendary Indian batter Sunil Gavaskar and former head coach Ravi Shastri during the 50th anniversary celebrations of Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.…
Indian superstar Virat Kohli is set to play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi’s tie against Railways scheduled here from January 30. Kohli…
Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his “200 percent” to win the team`s…
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in December. But why are we suddenly talking about it? Well, more pictures from…
India skipper Rohit Sharma made a young fan’s day by sharing an adorable moment with him on Sunday. This cute interaction took place during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the…
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has called for stricter safety measures in adventure sports after the death of a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu. Jeyesh Ram, the son of Mr Vembu’s…
Curfew was clamped in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district on Monday after a mob clashed with police personnel while allegedly attempting to vandalise the property of under-construction…
A 13-year-old girl of a reputed school in Palghar has been hospitalised after the principal allegedly punished her for being late to class by five minutes, her kin claimed on…
Akshay Kumar fans, rejoice. The actor has shared his first-look poster as Lord Shiva from his upcoming film Kannappa. PS: The Vishnu Manchu-directed movie marks Akshay’s Telugu debut. In the…
India skipper Rohit Sharma gave a hilarious moments to his fans during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The event was organised by the Maharashtra Cricket…
Record 31-time Copa del Rey winners Barcelona will face Valencia in the quarter-finals, after they were paired in Monday’s draw. Spanish and European champions Real Madrid travel to neighbours Leganes,…
A Florida children’s author and her husband pleaded guilty to abusing and neglecting their three children, with one girl ending up hospitalised in critical condition due to multiple organ failures.…
Kolkata Knight Riders were crowned Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 champions under the captaincy of Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer. However, the franchise decided to not retain him ahead…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he was open to talks on the Ukraine conflict with Donald Trump’s incoming US administration and hoped any settlement would ensure “lasting peace”. “We…
Donald Trump will become only the second President in US history, after Grover Cleavland in 1893, to return to power after being voted out of the White House. Trump will…
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced to death in Kerala on Monday for killing her boyfriend, around two years after the cold-blooded incident. The woman, Greeshma, had poisoned her the-then…
Sanju Samson will miss Kerala’s sixth round Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh, beginning on January 23, as he has been included in India squad for the five-match T20I series…
Bollywood beauty and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who arrived in India last week travelled to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025. The former Miss World took…
Kangana Ranaut’s feud with Hrithik Roshan made headlines over the years. While neither of them commented on this in the last few years, the actress recently was in a situation…
Ahead of the five-match T20I series against England, Team India`s new vice-captain Axar Patel said that the openers are the only ones with a fixed slot in the “Men in…
Batter Prithvi Shaw was one of the hottest prospects in world cricket when he first burst on the scene in 2018. However, off-field controversies and poor fitness have seen the…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received an adorable shoutout from Coldplay singer Chris Martin at the band’s Mumbai concert over the weekend. Interestingly, SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan attended the gig…
Lucknow Super Giants’ brand new skipper Rishabh Pant spilt beans about the close bond he shares with Nicholas Pooran and their destructive middle order ahead of the Indian Premier League…
While the concerts of popular British rock band Coldplay have taken Mumbai by storm, there has also been a saga involving the band’s lead singer Chris Martin and India pace…
Kolkata Knight Riders were crowned Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 champions under the captaincy of Indian cricket team batter Shreyas Iyer. However, the franchise decided to not retain him ahead…
A 34-year-old Muslim man converted to Hinduism to marry his girlfriend with whom he had an affair for the past 10 years, changing his name from Saddam to Shivshankar, police…
Kolkata Police would have ensured death penalty for the convict in RG Kar rape and murder case, but the probe was taken away and handed over to the CBI, West…
All such persons should be barred from contesting elections, the Supreme Court on Monday remarked as it deferred to January 21 the hearing on a plea filed by former councillor…
The Math of Kerala at the Maha Kumbh is running a pink bus facilitating breast cancer detection in women, under the guidance of spiritual leader Maa Amritnanadamayi. Sant Brahmarishi Eknath,…