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Foot-tapping melodies and the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over Raisina Hills mesmerised the audience at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of…
There’s been a different flavour to the atmosphere around the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi ever since Virat Kohli’s participation for Delhi in their Ranji Trophy match against Railways,…
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase. The…
Manchester City came from behind against Club Brugge to reach the Champions League knockout phase, where they were safely joined by Paris Saint-Germain as Arsenal qualified directly for the last…
A rare pre-historic fossil, possibly 35 to 40 million years old, has been stolen from a village in Meghalaya, leaving people in shock and outraged. The fossil was discovered in…
On January 7, Ramesh Baghel’s father died. No one could have imagined that the cremation of a pastor from a village in Bastar would reach the country’s Supreme Court. His…
A Palestinian prisoners advocacy group said Israeli authorities would release 110 prisoners, including 30 minors, on Thursday as part of an exchange under a Gaza ceasefire deal agreed with Hamas.…
Meta has agreed to pay President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit he filed claiming he was wrongfully censored by Facebook and Instagram after the US Capitol…
A single-judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to launch a web portal to register live-in relationships. Hearing a bunch of pleas filed by several…
A man allegedly shot dead his wife, suspecting her of having an affair in Nuh district. The man and an accomplice who allegedly supplied firearm to him have been arrested,…
After failing to do so in the 5th and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith finally breached the 10,000-run milestone in Tests, on…
Arvind Kejriwal’s claim that Haryana’s BJP government has poisoned the Yamuna, has now drawn barbs from Congress’s Rahul Gandhi, who has pointed out that the Aam Aadmi Party chief has…
Legendary screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar celebrated his 80th birthday on 17th January this year. While it has been over 10 days, the celebrations for the noted artist continue. Filmmaker…
Rafts of government aid programs and the health care system for millions of low-income Americans were up in the air after Trump ordered a halt to potentially trillions of dollars…
A High-Level Committee (HLC), chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects across various states. The committee, which includes Finance Minister Nirmala…
New Delhi has spelt out the “seriousness” of the ongoing investigation against Pro-Khalistan separatist group “Sikhs For Justice” ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to the US. The…
The Chandigarh mayoral poll is set to witness a keen contest between the BJP and the AAP-Congress alliance with officials stating that all necessary arrangements have been made for the…
A Jharkhand family on Wednesday claimed to have traced their lost member at the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, ending a search for 27 long years. The lost member, Gangasagar…
Supporters of JD(U) MP Ajay Kumar Mandal on Wednesday allegedly thrashed two local journalists in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district. The incident happened when the two journalists, identified as Kunal Shekhar and…
Ahead of India vs Pakistan clash in Champions Trophy 2025, Netflix is going to release a documentary series, “The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan” which promises to feature the cricketing…
The ‘poison in the Yamuna water‘ controversy rumbled on Wednesday evening after Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini took a sip of water “without hesitation” and directly from the river as…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday ordered a judicial inquiry to find the reasons that led to the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in which 30 people died…
While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the ‘Mauni Amavasya snan’, the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion. In the…
Falcon Risers Hyderabad faced a challenging day at the ISPL Season 2 as they went head-to-head with Mumbai in their second match. Asked to bat first, the Falcons posted a…
The fixtures for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2025 have been confirmed with defending champions India playing against England on Friday. While South Africa will…
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has had a curious journey of late. In and out of the national team over his injury issues, Hardik ‘the all-rounder’ has become a more reliable…
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton crashed during the second day of his new team Ferrari’s private Formula One testing in Barcelona on Wednesday but was left unharmed. The 40-year-old Briton,…
The World Championships medalist Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the round two of the men’s singles event at the ongoing Thailand Masters badminton tournament on Wednesday. Srikanth, the world number 47…
Cricket fans are in for a prime-time feast, with old rivals poised to return to action. The International Masters League (IML) has unveiled the schedule of fixtures for the highly-anticipated…
Delhi Captain Ayush Badoni had to face some tough questions in the press conference ahead of the Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting Thursday. Badoni, who has been tasked with…
A man who had recently brought his family back to Pakistan from the United States on Wednesday confessed to shooting dead his teenage daughter, motivated by his disapproval of her…
A new chapter is set to be added in the long-standing cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan as the two teams play against each other in a Champions Trophy game…
India may cut tariffs on a few high-end goods – such as a special kind of steel, expensive motorcycles, and electronic items – imported from the United States, sources told…
The Supreme Court has refused to consider a petition for re-investigation of the rape-murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar hospital that had shocked the nation last year. The…
Five persons were critically injured in a fire prima facie caused by the boiler explosion at a tyre plant in Vadavali village in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening,…
42-year-old man triggered a blast in the car of his wife’s employer with a remote-controlled bomb in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district on suspicion she was having an affair with him, a…
Barcelona vs Atalanta LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Barcelona will be eyeing a slim chance at top spot in the UEFA Champions League group stage, as they play Europa League…
Real Madrid enter their final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage with a narrow chance of making the Top 8, which would guarantee automatic qualification to the Round…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) insists that the National Stadium will be prepared to host the Champions Trophy 2025 matches amid rising concerns around the venue`s preparations. Ahead of the…
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included in the Uttar Pradesh (UP) squad for their Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh at Holkar Stadium in Indore from Thursday onwards. Kuldeep,…
The Haryana government on Wednesday has filed a case against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his remarks alleging the BJP government in Haryana has “poisoned” the Yamuna water.…
A top official of Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has requested the two communities in Manipur that have been fighting since May 2023 to stop violence and start dialogue for…
A report by a Canadian commission looking into alleged foreign interference in its electoral processes and democratic institutions said “no definitive link” with a “foreign state” in the killing of…
An auto-rickshaw driver was arrested for allegedly killing a 58-year-old inspector ranked officer posted at Rustamji Armed Police Training College (RAPTC) in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district, a police officer said…
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede in Mahakumbh Nagar and said “minor incidents” do happen in “such a big event”. Sanjay Nishad is the…
Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s chief Sam Altman is planning to visit India next week, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, in what could be his first visit in two…
Teen sensation Gongadi Trisha, who became the first player to score a hundred in the ongoing Women’s T20 U19 World Cup, has credited her ‘idol’ and the legendary Mithali Raj…
Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. His…
India’s star batter Virat Kohli is all set to make his domestic comeback after a long gap of over 12 years. The 36-year-old’s last appearance came in the Ranji Trophy…
Weeks after experiencing neck pain during a gym workout, a young woman who reported feeling a “crack” in her neck died following chiropractic treatment, an inquest heard. After injuring her…
Colombian President Gustavo Petro became the first major casualty of Trump 2.0’s no-nonsense approach—some might argue, his unchecked ire. The US President wasted no time in showing the world that…
Several people have died and many are injured after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh on the morning of Mauni Amavasya, an auspicious day, prompting Akharas to defer the holy…
The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) to promote exploration of critical minerals within the country and at offshore locations. The approval was given…
Amid opposition call for his resignation over the Beed sarpanch murder case, Maharashtra cabinet member Dhananjay Munde on Wednesday said he is ready to quit if asked by Chief Minister…
A court here on Wednesday refused the city police custody of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, and sent him in judicial remand noting that…
The Centre’s panel on Delhi-NCR’s air quality on Wednesday invoked curbs under stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) amid a sharp rise in pollution due to unfavourable…
As Priyanka Chopra prepares to make a comeback on the Indian front with SS Rajamouli`s next, it is now reported that Bollywood’s muscle hunk John Abraham will also be a…
Virat Kohli returned to domestic red-ball cricket after a gap of 12 years, practicing with the Delhi state players ahead of their Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting January 30.…
Virat Kohli returned to domestic red-ball cricket after a gap of 12 years, practicing with the Delhi state players ahead of their Ranji Trophy match against Railways, starting January 30.…
Delhi`s Ranji Trophy team captain Ayush Badoni expressed excitement for Virat Kohli`s inclusion in the side as the stalwart gears up to feature in the match against Railways at the…
Delhi vs Railways LIVE Streaming, Ranji Trophy: Virat Kohli is set to mark his return to domestic cricket after a gap of more than 12 years, as Delhi take on…
Bollywood’s versatile actor R Madhavan, who completed 25 years in the film industry has warned his son Vedaant about navigating fame after earning recognition as a freestyle swimmer. For those…
After reaching the historic 10,000-run milestone with a single, Steve Smith went on to score his 35th Test century and helped Australia reach 330 for 2 on Day 1 of…
England skipper Jos Buttler said Adil Rashid was the team`s most important player in the shortest format of the game after the spinner displayed his skills with the ball in…
Alibaba has launched a new version of its AI model, Qwen2.5 Max, claiming it performed better than DeepSeek’s AI, OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Llama. The Chinese tech company’s cloud division…
Air India will showcase its premium cabin product and in-flight offerings at Asia’s most influential travel trade show to be held from January 30 to February 1 at Mumbai’s Jio…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted raids at multiple locations in Madhya Pradesh in connection with a private firm allegedly engaged in producing and distributing adulterated milk products domestically…
The father of a 23-year-old slained woman software engineer from Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday reacted to the Supreme Court acquitting his daughter’s alleged killer, saying he will “leave it to…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to provide the details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for pronouncing instant triple talaq to divorce spouses…
In a bizarre incident, a marriage party (baraat) from Nari village in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district returned home without the bride as no wedding was planned in any home of…
On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 57.1 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni waters today, said an official statement from Uttar Pradesh Information Department. The…
Pakistan’s star wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was involved in a hilarious incident during during the 18th match of the ILT20 2025 between the Sharjah Warriors and Desert Vipers on January…
International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice has decided to step down just weeks before the Champions Trophy with a board member indicating that his failure to present a “clear picture”…
While India’s batting has come under scrutiny for failing to chase down 172 against England in the third T20I, former Indian cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra has pinpointed an error that India…
Former Australian batter Adam Gilchrist hailed star batter Steve Smith on completing 10,000 Test runs, calling him a “master craftsman” and expressing admiration for his journey from a leg spinner…
India is focusing not just on strengthening infrastructure capabilities, but also intellectual preparedness as it eyes hosting rights for the 2036 Olympic Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha…
Former batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for not backing youngster Dhruv Jurel during India’s loss to England in the third T20I on Tuesday. For the unversed, Hardik…
American long jump great Greg Bell, who had been the oldest living Olympic gold medallist in athletics, has died at the age of 94. Bell breathed his last on January…
As the ILT20 Season 3 enters the exciting final phase of the competition, former India cricketer and legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh has been impressed with the level of competition and…
Alibaba has launched a new version of its AI model, Qwen2.5 Max, claiming it performed better than DeepSeek’s AI, OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Llama. The Chinese tech company’s cloud division…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the ‘Yamuna water war‘ Wednesday – set off after Arvind Kejriwal claimed this week the Bharatiya Janata Party mixes “poison” in water it supplies to…
Why are US stock markets recovering a bit after a day of bloodbath linked to China’s AI wonder, DeepSeek? To understand the question, we need to do some deep-seeking to…
Opposition MPs on the House panel examining the Waqf Amendment Bill have alleged that BJP members on the committee ignored their objections and that the recommendations made in the report…
The Union Budget is traditionally presented by the Finance Minister in the Lok Sabha every year, as mandated under Article 112 of the Constitution. But there have been occasions when…
The Union Budget and Railway Budget were presented separately until 2017 when the government ended the 92-year-old practice and merged them. Arun Jaitley presented the first combined Budget for the…
Bollywood filmmaker and Dharma honcho Karan Johar proudly announced the Bollywood debut of Ibrahim Ali Khan. In a heartfelt post reminiscing his first meets with Ibrahim’s parents and actors Saif…
After delivering his “Man of the Match” performance against England in the third T20I, Team India`s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy accepted that he bowled well but vowed to get better.…
Prime Video India unveiled an intriguing trailer for its much-anticipated Original movie, The Mehta Boys. The movie is directed by Boman Irani, who has co-written it alongside Academy Award winner…
A new chapter is set to be added in the long-standing cricket rivalrly between India and Pakistan as the two teams play against each other in a Champions Trophy game…
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on…
Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli will be playing his first Ranji Trophy match since 2012 when Delhi take on Railways on Thursday. Kohli, who did not have a…
One of the most endearing qualities of a director like Shoojit Sircar is his art of depicting emotions in his films. Be it the cult favourite Piku (2015), seamlessly blended…
The US has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday. This move has…
Star batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday checked in for a training session with his state team after more than 12 years. The former India captain will feature in Delhi Ranji…
As global tensions rise and climate threats loom, the Doomsday Clock, a symbol of humanity’s precarious position, has been moved to 89 seconds before midnight – the closest it’s ever…
Piles of clothes, shoes, bags and other discarded belongings were seen on the ground after a stampede broke out at Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest religious gathering, this morning.…
A 97-year-old woman, who has been a witness to nearly all the Kumbh Melas since Independence, is making her way through the vast crowds at the ongoing religious gathering in…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed hospitals, including AIIMS New Delhi, to regularise the unauthorised absence of doctors who were part of protests against the rape and murder of a…
As Coldplay fever swept across India in the last couple of weeks, it wasn’t just the fans who enjoyed the British band’s concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Amid a sea…
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of India to ensure political parties and their candidates did not use any “vilifying” material during election campaigns. A bench…