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Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is all set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test. His 100th Test appearance will come against Australia. Dimuth Karunaratne, known…
Former cricketer Basit Ali has backed India as favourites against Pakistan in the upcoming blockbuster clash in the Champions Trophy. The latest chapter in the cut-throat rivalry between India and…
India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill on Tuesday defended their performance in the Test rubber loss in Australia, saying that one poor series does not define a team and that it is…
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene spoke about Team India`s lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah by calling him a coach`s dream to work with because of his low-maintenance nature as a…
With the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, India’s chances of clinching the title have come under scrutiny, as uncertainty looms over the fitness of pace spearhead,…
Yassine Cheuko, the personal bodyguard of Lionel Messi, has become a viral sensation, ever since the Argentine World Cup-winning captain’s move to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami. During…
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori were escorted out of the 2025 Grammys after making their shocking red carpet debut, as per a Page Six report. The report claimed that…
As the countdown for the ICC Champions Trophy begins, the stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in focus again. After playing important roles in India’s success at the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined that his government has given true development to the poor, not empty slogans, adding that some parties promise many things during elections but this…
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday triggered an uproar in the Rajya Sabha by claiming that “2,000 people died” in the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede, prompting Deputy…
Speaking exclusively on Star Sports’ special show Game Plan for the India vs England ODI series, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina shared his thoughts on the upcoming series. Speaking on…
The highly anticipated Kantara: Chapter 1 by Hombale Films is gearing up to be a massive movie. When Kantara released in 2022, it became the biggest hit, setting records and…
The BCCI on Tuesday announced an updated squad for the India vs England ODIs with the addition of Varun Chakaravarthy. The series starts on Thursday and is being seen as…
In the legend of Sinbad the Sailor, there is a story of Peer e Tasma Pah. It goes like this: On the fifth voyage of Sinbad, he is alone on…
Five people were shot and wounded at a school in the central Swedish city of Orebro on Tuesday, police said, urging the public to stay away from the area as…
Delhi court has granted bail to a London resident in a case related to the alleged attack on the High Commission of India in London in March 2023. According to…
On Tuesday, Madhuri Dixit’s film Pukar completed 25 years. On this occasion, she put up a post on Instagram filled with nostalgia and gratitude. She thanked the audience for keeping…
As the countdown for the ICC Champions Trophy begins, the stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back in focus again. After playing important roles in India’s success at the…
The internet is currently abuzz with Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood. On Monday night, Shah Rukh Khan announced the project at the Netflix event with a hilarious…
They may have struggled in recent times but the form of skipper Rohit Sharma and his longtime colleague Virat Kohli will be key to India’s success in the upcoming ICC…
In-form mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been included in the Indian ODI squad after his heroics in the just-concluded T20I series against England as the team management wants the KKR…
BJP MP Nisikant Dubey has requested the Lok Sabha Chairman to initiate a breach of privilege motion against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after he claimed on the floor of…
Tensions within the INDIA Opposition bloc played out in Lok Sabha today as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP while distancing himself from the main Opposition Congress. At…
The Delhi High court on Tuesday issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi Marlena on a petition moved by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. Mr Kapoor has challenged the trial court…
Two security personnel were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off, and another jawan was hurt after he stepped over a spike trap during an anti-Naxal operation in…
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited the Maha Kumbh on Tuesday and took a dip at the Triveni Sangam. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the king…
The Telangana Secretariat, which houses the Chief Minister’s Office among others, received a bomb threat call from an anonymous person on Tuesday, police said. One person has been detained and…
Bengaluru Police have arrested a thief who built a Rs 3 crore house for his girlfriend using money he robbed. The accused has been identified as 37-year-old Panchakshari Swamy. Police…
The Cheetah family expands in Madhya Pradesh as Kuno National Park located in Sheopur district welcomed two cubs born to the Cheetah Veera on Tuesday. The total number of cheetahs,…
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked the “greatest cricketer that’s ever played” the game. During his career, Ponting played against some of the finest cricketers, be it Sachin Tendulkar…
Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has received his maiden ODI call-up for the three-game series against England. The move could see the Right-arm leg break show his potential in the…
Turbulence in Bangladesh now seems to be the rule rather than the exception. Protests by multiple groups are now almost a daily issue, including not just students of various universities…
A Delhi court Tuesday dismissed a criminal complaint filed by former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor accusing him of defamation. Additional chief judicial magistrate Paras Dalal…
In a sharp response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks claiming that India has lost a part of its territory to China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said it is a…
The Election Commission responded Tuesday afternoon to what it called “repeated pressure tactics” by “political parties and candidates” to malign and question its authority a day before the Delhi election.…
Coming down heavily on the Assam government for not deporting people declared as foreigners, the Supreme Court today asked if it was waiting for some “muhurat” (auspicious time). The bench…
Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, known for his anti-ageing research, walked out of a podcast recording with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath midway, citing poor air quality. He said the pollution caused…
In-form mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been included in the Indian ODI squad after his heroics in the just-concluded T20I series against England as the team management wants the KKR…
The box office collections of Shahid Kapoor’s Deva saw a dip on its first Monday. The film crossed the Rs 19 crore mark in its opening weekend but failed to…
Arjun Rampal is all set to wow fans in Rana Naidu Season 2. The Netflix series also features Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati. On Monday, when Arjun Rampal was promoting the…
If you have not come across videos of comedian Samay Raina‘s playful chat with Amitabh Bachchan on Instagram, you must be living under a rock. The comedian recently appeared on…
With 51 runs in five innings against England in the five-match T20 series, Indian opener Sanju Samson is facing the heat over his lack of form, with former teammate Ravichandran…
Young opening batter Sam Konstas is leaving Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka and flying back home to play in New South Wales’ next Sheffield Shield game against Queensland at the…
Mid-day.com looks at five India batters eager to regain form during the upcoming ODI series against England before the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma is going through a disastrous…
Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama does not need an introduction. One must have heard this several times, especially in recent times. Millennials and generations older than us will see…
Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch has talked about a screen role, which he “wouldn’t do” now. In Ben Stiller’s 2016 comedy Zoolander 2, Cumberbatch played All, a character described as a…
The Champions Trophy 2025 is going to start in a fortnight in Pakistan. Despite that, there have been questions marks over Pakistan’s readiness to host the marquee events with viral…
Change seems to be inevitable as mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has joined the India squad ahead of the ODI series opener against England. Chakravarthy, who was the pick of the…
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has opened up on the challenges of distributing the products of his signature wine brand in India. In 2020, Ponting and his wife Rianna collaborated…
In the upcoming period action drama Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal portrays Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. While he is getting all the limelight and attention for his fierce portrayal of the character, Akshaye…
Priyanka Chopra is currently in India to attend her brother Siddharth’s wedding. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actor shared her list of priorities on which she chose…
World number one Magnus Carlsen has demanded that International Chess Federation President Arkady Dvorkovich resign for “coercion of players, misuse of power and broken promises” after talks to thrash out…
India`s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube have been included in Mumbai’s 18-member squad for their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Haryana, starting from February 8. Both Suryakumar and…
A mud volcano, deep beneath the icy waters of the Barents Sea, is flourishing with marine life, scientists have confirmed. The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously…
Several YouTube videos shot by an 11-year-old girl in Jaipur, including one that showed her playing with a syringe, have highlighted the impact of social media on children and drawn…
Those claiming to have organised a digital Kumbh could not give digits to the casualties in the Prayagraj stampede, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said in Lok Sabha today as…
CLAIM: Photos show Shah Rukh Khan with American wrestlers Ronda Rousey and Roman Reigns at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. FACT CHECK: The photographs do not…
Netflix unveiled an impressive line-up of shows for 2025 last night in Mumbai. The teaser of Akka was released on Monday. The show features Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in…
Every year, Arjun Kapoor posts a heartfelt wish for his mom without a miss. Arjun Kapoor`s mother’s birth anniversary falls on February 3rd, and last night, the actor took to…
Change seems to be inevitable as mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has joined the India squad ahead of the ODI series opener against England. Chakravarthy, who was the pick of the…
Priyanka Chopra, who is currently in India to celebrate her brother Siddharth Chopra’s wedding to Neelam Upadhyaya, recently revealed that the soon-to-be-wed couple met on a dating app. The surprise…
Abhishek Sharma‘s powerhitting skills and superb execution was on full display as he slammed an astonishing 135 off just 54 balls against England in the fifth T20I in Mumbai. Abhishek…
Paulo Coelho wrote in The Alchemist, “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” This has come true for a Kerala boy, whose…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the Department of Government Efficiency employees work 120 hours in a week, inviting criticism on social media. The tech billionaire called working weekends…
The centre has offered land to Manmohan Singh’s family in the Rajghat complex to build a memorial for the former prime minister who died in December, government sources have told…
The campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections concluded on Monday evening, and all eyes are now on the voting day, February 5, to elect members to the 70-member assembly. The…
Voting for single-phased Delhi Assembly election 2025 will be held on February 5 (Wednesday) and the counting will be held on Saturday, February 8. As with every election, it is…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has in its budget for the financial year 2025-26 allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the civic bus services BEST, acknowledging its financial challenges. The Brihanmumbai…
The Delhi government has announced public holiday on Wednesday, February 5 – the day of polling for Delhi Assembly Election 2025 – to ensure maximum voter participation. Voting will be…
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday said it is taking steps to facilitate Sangam Snan for 2,000 senior citizens by the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh. The Social Welfare Department’s…
Newly-crowned Tata Steel Chess winner R Praggnanandhaa was given a warm reception upon his return home, as hundreds of fans, along with officials from the Tamil Nadu government and the…
As the Indian cricket team, read by Rohit Sharma, reached Nagpur for the first ODI of the 3-match series against England, a rather bizarre incident took place. As the players…
It was widely circulated that Triptii Dimri was dropped from Anurag Basu’s Aashiqui 3 due to her “over-sexualized” image post Animal. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Anurag Basu…
Having missed out on the Playoffs in both previous seasons of the Betway SA20, skipper Rashid Khan’s MI Cape Town have taken the third season by storm. They have topped…
Ahead of the theatrical release of Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s rom-com Loveyapa, the makers hosted a special screening last night in Mumbai. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Sachin…
With less than 24 hours to go before the Delhi Assembly polls, a police case has been registered against Chief Minister Atishi. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader has been…
In a big boost for defending champions Mumbai, India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube have been included in Mumbai’s squad for their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against…
Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test, which will be the second and final match against Australia starting on…
Tickets for the highly-anticipated clash between archrivals India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai were snapped up within minutes of going on sale on Monday. The…
The Bengaluru Transport Department Sunday came down heavily on cars operating in the state without paying required taxes. The Bengaluru Transport Department seized 30 luxury cars including Ferrari, Porsche, BMW,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced in her budget speech that taxpayers with salaries up to Rs 12 lakh would not be required to pay tax in the new…
US President Donald Trump continues his internal and external political warfare. His internal cleaning-up operations and external muscle-flexing have consequences for the rest of the world, including India. Deporting Illegal…
A woman’s routine evening commute turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience when she spotted a rare albino deer standing in the snow near a forest. Stunned by the sight, she shared…
US President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to freeze the funds of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is likely to have implications on healthcare and other projects and…
China announced an investigation into Google and imposed new tariffs on a range of US products moments after President Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on goods from Beijing, reigniting…
Bhopal collector on Monday issued an order for completely banning begging at the public places within the jurisdiction of the district. Collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh issued the prohibitory order under…
West Bengal has been allocated Rs 13,955 crore for railways infrastructure in the Union Budget this year, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said yesterday. This is thrice the amount allocated to…
ChatGPT creator OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman is likely to visit India on February 5, sources said on Monday, adding that the high-profile founder is expected to meet top government officials…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply to the Motion of Thanks to President’s address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday on day four of the of the Budget…
In today’s AI-driven world, deepfakes have become increasingly common. Even celebrities are not immune to being tricked by them. Did you know that R Madhavan was once fooled by an…
Adani International School celebrated its annual sports day here on Friday with Indian pacer Ishant Sharma gracing the occasion as the chief guest. As many as 550 children took part…
Netflix 2025 line-up promises shows across regions and languages. The teaser of Neeraj Pandey’s gritty cop series Khakee: The Bengal Chapter was unveiled last night. What stood out in the…
Star batter Virat Kohli needs 94 runs to break India legend Sachin Tendulkar‘s all-time record in One-Day Internationals. Kohli, who will feature in a three-match ODI series starting February 6,…
The first song from Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s upcoming film Nadaaniyan is here. Just a few days after announcing the project, the makers released the track Ishq Mein…
The Indian government wants to deploy huge amounts of capital and resources to build its own models of artificial intelligence (AI) to compete with global firms, and finance minister Nirmala…
A viral video of a child requesting biryani and chicken fry instead of upma at an anganwadi is likely to prompt changes in the menu at such childcare centres in…
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday warned the government against tabling the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in its current form, saying that it would lead to social instability in the…
Netflix has announced a reality show featuring Bollywood’s iconic Kapoor family. Titled Dining With The Kapoors, it promises candid conversations about their personal life experiences, familial relationships and love for…
The National Games Technical Conduct Committee (GTCC) has replaced Taekwondo’s director of competition after some officials were accused of fixing results in “10 of the 16 weight categories long before…
Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat will be sharing screen space for the first time in the Netflix original Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins. The teaser of the film…