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Historically, Mumbai Indians have dominated against Gujarat Giants, winning all four previous encounters, including a thrilling last-ball heist in 2024. However, GG have shown early promise in this edition and…
The 2025 DafaNews Bengaluru Open, celebrating 10 years since its inaugural edition in 2015, stands as India’s biggest international tennis event. Returning with an upgraded ATP Challenger 125 status, it…
A students’ organisation in Madhya Pradesh on Friday demanded an inquiry after a woman, recently selected in the government service in the disabled quota, was seen dancing in a viral…
Airbus, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce are expanding parts sourcing from India, driving growth in the country’s emerging aerospace sector and pushing local firms to elevate their games,…
Robert O’Neill, the highly decorated former Navy Seal who took down Osama bin Laden, is shifting gears as the founder of Operator Canna Co, a new cannabis company. According to…
Popular Tamil media group Vikatan on Saturday said its website – www.vikatan.com – was blocked for “many users from different locations” after it published a satirical cartoon on February 10…
There will be a ‘complete overhaul’ of crowd-control measures and protocols across the country, the Railways Ministry said Monday, 48 hours after a stampede at a station in Delhi killed…
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…
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner, with every team hoping to hit the ground running when the eight-team tournament begins from February 19. One such team…
England’s quest for their maiden ICC Men’s Champions Trophy title carries the weight of past performances and high expectations across the years. Having conquered both the ICC Men’s Cricket World…
Pakistan’s injured fast bowler Haris Rauf said on Monday he has resumed bowling in the nets and was feeling comfortable, adding that it was up to the team management to…
Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand will eye to turn the fortunes when they start their Champions Trophy campaign against host Pakistan in Karachi in the tournament opener on February 19. New…
Veteran Sachin Baby steadied Kerala’s innings with a resolute unbeaten half-century, guiding his team to 206/4 against a probing Gujarat attack on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semifinal…
Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut arrived at the Chennai International Airport on Sunday evening. The actress wore a white saree as she exited the airport. She…
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL 2025, Live Updates: Delhi Capitals are all set take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their next Women’s Premier League 2025 match on Monday…
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) CEO Katie Sadleir says hosting the 2030 CWG would be a step in the right direction for India as the country pursues the ambition of playing…
The claim by the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by the world’s richest man Elon Musk, that it has cancelled US funds meant to influence “voter turnout in…
A man was dragged by a car for at least 50 metres at a toll booth in Bengaluru after an argument. The incident took place on the Nelamangala Highway and…
Exiting Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday called for remote voting mechanisms for NRIs and migrant workers, biometric authentication to cast votes, and non-disclosure of votes (to guard against…
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and senior officials visited the Tarapur Maharashtra Site (TMS) to gain insights into nuclear power technology and its operational aspects, as per a Tarapur Atomic…
Adani group on Monday announced Rs 2,000 crore donation for building at least 20 schools across the country as it continued to reveal details of the Rs 10,000 crore charity…
Seven years after making its debut in India, Swedish retail giant IKEA is expanding with the launch of online deliveries in Delhi-NCR. This is a significant step in the company’s…
The Supreme Court will likely hear on Tuesday a plea by YouTube personality Ranveer Allahbadia to club multiple FIRs, filed in various states, over controversial remarks that he made while…
The makers of director A R Murugadoss’s much-awaited explosive action entertainer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, on Monday announced the title of the film as <i>Madharasi</i>. The announcement was made…
Their campaign back on track after a jittery start, India will look to continue the winning momentum when they take on Paris Olympics silver medallist Germany in their next men’s…
Timothee Chalamet-starrer multiple Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, the James Mangold-directed movie about the early years of music legend Bob Dylan, is set to release in India on February 28. Mangold,…
Indian rifle shooter and Paralympics double gold medalist Avani Lekhara, IAS officer and para-badminton silver medalist Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, and boxer and Olympic bronze medalist Mary Kom interacted with the…
Actor Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance since the demise of her husband and filmmaker Jeff Baena at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special event in New York City. During…
Who are the favourites to win Champions Trophy 2025? With the top eight teams in the world vying for the coveted title, predicting a clear-cut winner is a hard task.…
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan and his family hosted members of the film fraternity on Sunday evening as they celebrated the success of their Netflix documentary `The Roshans`. At the star-studded…
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been handed an intriguing IPL 2025 schedule, with a mix of home-heavy fixtures towards the business end of…
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made their first public appearance together amid their ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. The couple attended the SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Blake looked stunning…
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…
Amid allegations that his wife had links with the Pakistani spy agency, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has ripped into Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of trying to…
The new Delhi Chief Minister – identity as yet unknown since the Bharatiya Janata Party, which thumped the Aam Aadmi Party 48-22 in this month’s election, has not named anyone…
On Monday morning, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 struck Delhi and its surrounding areas, sending shockwaves of panic among residents. The sudden tremors prompted people to rush…
A two-and-a-half year old boy was killed after a man allegedly opened celebratory fire during a wedding procession here, police said on Monday. A case has been registered against the…
The 37th edition of the four-day annual flower show, Vasant Utsav, is set to take place in Noida, starting Thursday (February 20) and will continue till Sunday (Feb 23). Organised…
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) distributed its prestigious annual KLF Book Awards to several authors for their exceptional contributions to literature across genres earlier this week. The awards were conferred…
A 29-year-old man associated with the Nishad Party committed suicide on Sunday by hanging himself at his house in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district, police said on Monday. The man has…
Shakira recently cancelled one of her shows in Peru due to an “abdominal issue,” which led to her hospitalisation amid her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. The pop…
Filmmaker Sandeep Singh has orchestrated a historic cinematic moment as he brings together the creative powerhouses—lyricist Prasoon Joshi, music maestro Pritam, and the acclaimed Rishab Shetty—for an epic tribute to…
Kriti Sanon has officially started filming for Aanand L. Rai’s upcoming project, Tere Ishk Mein, in which she stars alongside Dhanush. She shared the exciting update with her fans on…
The much-awaited Champions Trophy 2025 starts on Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. While India will play its matches in Dubai (knockouts included if it…
Veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik, who has retired from both international cricket and the Indian Premier League, became the top-scoring wicket-keeper batter in the nation’s history, surpassing MS Dhoni, with…
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a new hearing date for ‘India’s Got Latent’ Youtubers including Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina after they failed to appear in response…
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…
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…