Spinner Shamsi opts out of CSA contract
Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi on Thursday opted out of Cricket South Africa’s central contract pool to more actively pursue opportunities in T20 leagues across the globe. Shamsi will be…
1st ODI: Proteas crush Ireland by 139 runs
Mark Adair took four more wickets for Ireland, but it wasn’t enough this time as South Africa won the opening cricket match of their ODI series by 139 runs. South…
Thakur discharged after battling fever
Shardul Thakur, who played a vital role in extending Mumbai’s innings in the ongoing Irani Cup against Rest of India here, has been discharged from the hospital. He was admitted…
Easwaran’s third successive ton helps RoI fight back vs Mumbai
In-form opener Abhimanyu Easwaran sent a timely reminder to the national selectors with his third successive hundred while holding the Rest of India innings together after Mumbai posted a mammoth…
Bossing the news!
India`s aggressive play which turned a dead Test match against Bangladesh at Kanpur into a win that gained fame in the same time it took to achieve it, has become…
Women players hail prize-money parity with men’s World Cup
The ICC’s decision to bring the prize money for the Women’s T20 World Cup at par with the men’s tournament will not only help promote the game worldwide, but also…
ICC launches AI tool to tackle online abuse
The ICC has introduced a social media moderation tool at the Women’s T20 World Cup to “protect the cricket community from toxic content” and create a safer and inclusive online…
India in tune!
India’s challenge in the Group of Death begins in earnest when they take on New Zealand in a Group ‘A’ match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here today.…
Highest Salaries In WWE 2024: Who Are The Top Earning Wrestlers?
WWE, the World Wrestling Entertainment, remains the top-ranked professional wrestling company across the world. Over the years, the company has given the wrestling entertainment world many top stars, like Brock…
Sarfaraz Fulfills Promise Made To Family After Brother Musheer’s Accident
Run-machine Sarfaraz Khan had made a promise to his Mumbai teammates and his family after his younger brother Musheer was ruled out of the Irani Cup match against Rest of…
Apple To Open 4 More Stores, Sell ‘Made In India’ iPhone 16 Series
iPhone maker Apple on Friday said it will open four more stores in India, located in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The company said it will also roll out its…
Prohibitory Orders Imposed In Gwalior Ahead Of Ind vs Ban 1st T20I
Days before a T20I cricket match between India and Bangladesh in Gwalior, the district magistrate has clamped prohibitory orders, banning protests and circulation of inflammatory material, especially on social media,…
‘Unhappy’ Morne Morkel Has Intense Chat With Hardik Ahead Of T20Is: Report
India’s newly appointed bowling Morne Morkel had some tricky tasks to deal with ahead of the start of the T20I series against Bangladesh. Team India players, part of the Bangladesh…
“Don’t Judge Now”: Ten Hag Responds As Man United Extend Winless Streak
Erik ten Hag pleaded to be given until the end of the season as Manchester United boss after needing a late Harry Maguire equaliser to salvage a 3-3 draw at…
Teacher, His Wife And 2 Children Shot Dead At Their Home In UP
A family of four – a government school teacher, his wife and two children – were shot dead at their rented home in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi on Thursday. Chief Minister…
House Help Couple Intoxicate Employers In Shimla, Steal Jewellery: Cops
A Nepalese couple has been booked for allegedly stealing jewellery and other valuables from a family here after serving them food laced with intoxicants, police said. The accused have been…
Mbappe Left Out Of France Squad For UEFA Nations League Games
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of his team’s UEFA Nations League matches this month after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday named his squad. The Real Madrid star…
“Thanks For Violating Privacy”: Footballer Slams Politician. Reason Is…
AC Milan’s star recruit Alvaro Morata revealed on Thursday that he was forced to move house after the mayor of the Italian town he chose to live with his family…
91st Minute Drama As Harry Maguire Rescues Man United In Europa League
Harry Maguire struck in the 91st minute to spare Manchester United’s blushes as they rescued a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League on Thursday, while Chelsea kickstarted their…
Rajinikanth Discharged From Hospital After Undergoing Heart Procedure
Rajinikanth, who was recently admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai due to health concerns, has been discharged. He left the hospital around 11 PM on Thursday (October 3), as confirmed…
Pakistan To Appoint 3 Captains? Reports Says “Things Not So Simple…”
Pakistan could have separate cricket captains in all three formats, given the heavy schedule of the side and the pressure it could put on one white-ball skipper, according to sources.…
“Cops To Stop Probe”: Supreme Court Pauses High Court Order Against Sadhguru
In big relief for spiritual leader Sadhguru, the Supreme Court today paused a Madras High Court order that had asked Tamil Nadu police to investigate cases filed against his Isha…
“Won’t Sit Quietly”: Top Stars Slam Minister’s Naga-Samantha Divorce Remark
Top stars of the Telugu film industry have come out strongly against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha’s remarks linking Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader KT Rama Rao with the divorce of actors…
10 Labourers Killed In Truck-Tractor Collision In UP’s Mirzapur
Ten labourers died in a collision between a tractor-trailer and a truck in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur late last night. Three others were critically injured in the accident that occurred near…
Airline Banner Over New York City Calls To Stop Violence On Bangladesh Hindus
In a powerful appeal to the global community, Hindu American groups flew a massive airline banner, calling for urgent global action to stop the ongoing violence of Hindus in Bangladesh.…
Mark Zuckerberg Passes Jeff Bezos To Become World’s Second-Richest Person
Mark Zuckerberg became the world’s second-richest person for the first time Thursday, jumping ahead of Jeff Bezos as shares of Meta Platforms Inc. continue to climb. Zuckerberg’s bet on the…
India Played Quiet But Important Role In Chagos Islands Resolution: Sources
India has played a quiet but important background role in UK’s move hand over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Sources said India had firmly and consistently supported the need…
Bigg Boss Season 18: Mahesh Babu’s Sister-In-Law Shilpa Shirodkar Is The New Contestant
After the confirmation of Nia Sharma as the first contestant of Bigg Boss Season 18, fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of more contestants. The makers have now shared…
After Only 2nd Loss Of 2024, Real Madrid Aim To Bounce Back In Tricky Tie
Reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid have started the season below their brilliant best and this week finally tumbled to a first defeat since January. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were…
Halle Bailey And DDG Break Up 8 Months After Welcoming Son: “We Are Still Best Friends”
Halle Bailey and DDG (Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr) have officially ended their relationship. The social media star announced the news on his Instagram Stories on October 3. DDG wrote, “Dear…
Veteran Malayalam Actor Mohan Raj Dies At 70. Mohanlal And Mammootty Pay Tribute
Veteran Malayalam actor Mohan Raj, widely known by his stage name Keerikkadan Jose, died at his residence in Kanjiramkulam on Thursday. He was 70. The actor died while undergoing treatment…
Trinamool Leader Arrested In RG Kar Hospital Corruption Case: CBI
A doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital and an alleged confidant of its former principal Sandip Ghosh, Ashish Pande, has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection…
Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Intel HQ, Nasrallah’s Likely Successor
Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiye, a stronghold of Hezbollah, came under heavy attack on Thursday after Israel ordered people to leave their homes in parts of the district. The air…
Afghan Star Rashid Khan Gets Married, Video Of Wedding Venue Goes Viral
One of the finest spinners in the game at present, Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan tied the nuptial knot as he got married on October 03. Rashid got married in…
No Policy Change on Multi-Brand Retailing: Piyush Goyal In US
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday categorically ruled out the entry of multi-brand retailing in India as such a move would destroy pop-and-mom stores like that…
“Our Cricket In ICU”: Pakistan Great’s Blunt Take On Babar’s Resignation
Pakistan’s limited-overs team was leaderless on Wednesday after captain Babar Azam resigned, compounding a management crisis experts say has badly affected the team’s international performance. Pakistani cricket is flailing in…
“Helicopter Ghuma Na”: Rohit’s Funny Suggestion As Axar Fails To Copy Dhoni
A funny interaction of Indian cricket team players during their apperance at ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 2’ is going viral on social media. The funny incident took place…
Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen, Other Pak Stars Await 4 Months Of Salary: Reports
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) continues to be criticized. While it was the frequent changes in board members and captaincy that saw it facing backlash, a new issue has come…
“I Feel Robbed”: Russell Drops F-Bomb In Fiery Rant On CPL Controversy
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russel took to social media to launch an explicit-filled rant following a controversy during the eliminator match of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. Russell, who plays…
Israel Planning “Significant Retaliation Within Days”. What It Could Be
Israel will reportedly carry out a “very significant retaliation within days”, officials privy of the developments in Tel Aviv said on Wednesday. This comes a day after Iran launched an…
“You Will Never Be My President”: Indian User’s Reply To Trump Goes Viral
A month ahead of the US election, with campaigning at a peak, former President Donald Trump’s automated messages have sparked a viral reaction with an Indian user receiving an update…
Haddin feels India will play Kanpur Test-style attacking cricket during BGT
Former Australia captain Brad Haddin hailed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for pulling a win out of the almost unwinnable match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. He also backed Team India to…
Ashok Gehlot’s Ex-Aide Submits Evidence In Phone Tapping Case
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot’s ex-OSD Lokesh Sharma on Thursday said he has handed over evidence to Delhi Police’s crime branch in support of his claim that Gehlot provided him…
"Fir jaan mein jaan aayi…": Rohit recalls relief felt on winning ICC T20 WC
Team India skipper Rohit Sharma opened up on how relieved it was for him on a personal level when he won the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Rohit Sharma was…
Man’s Missing Complaint Reveals He Was Sexually Abusing Daughter For Years
A 46-year-old man lodged a kidnapping complaint after his teenager daughter went missing, but later it turned out he had been allegedly sexually assaulting her for the last five years…
Centre’s Internship Scheme Rolls Out: How To Register, Other Key Details
The government on Thursday rolled out the internship programme on a pilot basis that will provide a total annual financial assistance of Rs 66,000 to those in the age group…
Air Marshal SP Dharkar Assumes Charge As Air Staff’s Vice Chief
Air Marshal SP Dharkar, an accomplished fighter pilot with 3,600 hours of flying experience, on Thursday assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He succeeds Air Chief Marshal…
UP Woman Kills Infant Daughter After Argument With Husband Over Phone: Cops
A woman here claimed that her eight-month-old daughter went missing, prompting a police investigation that revealed she allegedly killed the child in a fit of rage after an argument with…
India Approves National Mission On Edible Oils-Oilseeds
The government on Thursday approved National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds with an outlay of Rs 10,103 crore to make India self-sufficient in cooking oils. India imports more than 50 per…
Bareilly Firecracker Factory Blast: 6 Killed, Main Accused Arrested, Say Cops
Police on Thursday arrested the main accused in the illegal firecracker factory blast case, a day after six persons were killed in the incident at Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. Senior…
Union Cabinet Approves Proposal For India’s Entry To Global Energy Hub
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal for India’s entry to International Energy Efficiency Hub. The decision will help India gain access to an exclusive 16-nation group sharing strategic…
Bangladesh beat Scotland by 16 runs in women`s T20 WC opener
Bangladesh displayed a superb team effort to beat Scotland by 16 runs in the opening match of the Women`s T20 World Cup here on Thursday. Opting to bat, Bangladesh posted…
Shilpa Shetty visits Govinda in hospital after he accidentally shots himself
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty , on Thursday, arrived at the Criti Care hospital in Juhu to visit actor Govinda. The senior actor and Shiv Sena leader was hospitalised on Tuesday…
"He has not been celebrated enough…..": Raja on Ravichandran Ashwin
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja feels that Team India`s Ravichandran Ashwin is not celebrated enough as an all-rounder. Ramiz Raja`s comments came after Ravichandran Ashwin`s stunning performances during the recently…
Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit And Assamese Get Classical Language Status
In a major decision, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved giving the status of ‘classical language”‘to five more languages – Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit and Assamese. With this cabinet decision,…
“Peddles Motivated Narrative”: India Trashes US Religious Freedom Report
Rubbishing a report by a US federal government commission which has pointed to the alleged worsening of religious freedom in India and called for it being designated a “country of…
“Defamed My Son”: Nagarjuna Files Complaint Against Telangana Minister
Telugu cinema superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, the father of actor Naga Chaitanya, has filed a complaint against Telangana Environment Minister Konda Surekha‘s “defamatory (and) derogatory” comments about the break-up of his…
‘Life Of Dignity…’: Top Court Bans Caste-Based Discrimination In Prisons
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday banned caste-based discrimination like division of manual labour, segregation of barracks and bias against prisoners of de-notified tribes and habitual offenders…
Vande Bharat Express Hits Bull In Uttar Pradesh, Engine Breaks Down
The Ayodhya-Delhi Vande Bharat Express collided with a bull on the way today and while it narrowly managed to avert a major accident, developed engine trouble. The train was stationed…
Bangladesh ‘Emotional’ After First Win In 10 Years At Women’s T20 World Cup
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty on Thursday described her team’s first victory in a Women’s T20 World Cup match for a decade as “very emotional” and suggested it would create…
Sachin Pilgaonkar to direct a commercial Hindi entertainer
After the remarkable success of the Marathi comedy family drama `Navra Maza Navsacha 2`, director-producer-actor Sachin Pilgaonkar is eager to direct his next film, a commercial entertainer in Hindi. The…
Anurag Kashyap surprises ‘Joker 2’ fans at special screening in Mumbai
Bollywood’s ace filmmaker Anurag Kashyap surprised DC fans at the special screening of ‘Joker 2’ which was held on October 2 at the Orion Theatre, Santacruz. The event was hosted…
Pakistan Stage Fight Back To Defeat Sri Lanka At Women’s T20 World Cup
Pakistan staged a determined fightback to beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs in their opening game of the Women’s T20 World Cup campaign in Sharjah on Thursday. Left-arm spinner Sadia…
Kaif feels this franchise should make Rohit their captain ahead of IPL 2025
Former Team India cricketer Mohammed Kaif said that in case Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma makes himself available for the Indian Premier League`s auction, then Royal Challengers Bengaluru should take…
Singham Again trailer: Ajay Devgn and co to have a grand trailer launch
Rohit Shetty`s `Singham Again` is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film will bring together the supercops of the cop universe created by the filmmakers…
Explainer: What Middle East Conflict Means For Global Economy
Rising tensions in the Middle East add new uncertainties for the global economy even as policymakers start to congratulate themselves on having steered it out of a bout of high…
Opinion: Israel And Iran Are Now Stuck In Their Own Zero-Sum Game
The last two weeks have seen the Middle East teetering on a knife’s edge. While tensions have been high since the Hamas attacks last October, the developments in the previous…
Nepal, India, Bangladesh Sign Pact For Cross-Border Electricity Trade
Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Thursday signed a long-awaited tripartite agreement to facilitate cross-border electricity trade, officials here said. As per the agreement, Nepal will export its surplus electricity to…
How Last-Minute Breakthrough Came In Manipur Hostage Negotiations
The 11 members of the Kuki tribes who were released from Sajiwa jail in Manipur’s capital Imphal today were already granted bail, and were set to be released, police sources…
696 Leopards Found In Odisha After First State-Sponsored Census
The first state-sponsored leopard census conducted in Odisha has revealed the presence of 696 leopards in different forest areas of the state, officials said. The census report was released by…
Rakul hits back at Telangana min who claimed Telugu heroines are drug addicts
Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, sparked a major controversy after she claimed that Bharat Rashtra Samiti Chief KT Rama Rao got Telugu actresses addicted to drugs. The Congress leader alleged that…
Aamir Khan at ex-wife Reena Dutta’s father’s funeral with Junaid, Ira, Kiran Rao
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan was spotted at his ex-wife Reena Dutta’s Mumbai residence for the last rites of her father who passed away on Wednesday. Aamir was joined by son…
Ex MP Ashok Tanwar Rejoins Congress, Was Seeking Votes For BJP Hours Back
Former Lok Sabha MP Ashok Tanwar, who joined the BJP in January and unsuccessfully contested the general election on ‘lotus’ symbol, is back in the Congress. Mr Tanwar rejoined the…
“No Need To Criminalise Marital Rape”: Centre To Supreme Court
The Centre has told the Supreme Court there is no need to criminalise marital rape as there are other “suitably designed punitive measures”. The Centre said it is not within…
NDTV Exclusive: Jamaican PM On Why Global South Wants India To Represent It
India has become the voice of the Global South in a strategic and robust way, and the world saw that in the most-recent G20 Summit which happened in New Delhi,…
“India Is The Strongest Team…”: Ex-Pakistan Captain’s Open Admission
Former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja opened up on Ravichandran Ashwin’s performance in the India-Bangladesh Test series and said that the 38-year-old has not received the kind of status as an…
Kareena Kapoor shares pic of Jeh explaining game to Neha Dhupia`s son
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram stories to share a birthday wish for little Guriq. The little one is the son of actors Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia.…
Riteish Deshmukh slept after `breaking up` with Genelia leaving her depressed
Power couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh, who continue to entertain their fans on social media with hilarious reels, once got into a major argument after the ‘Masti’ actor broke…
Australia Great’s ‘Kanpur’ Warning To Own Team As It Prepares For India
Former Australian captain Brad Haddin lauded Indian skipper Rohit Sharma for being able to force out a result out of an almost unwinnable match against Bangladesh in Kanpur and backed…
“I’m Still In Charge, Though For Short Time”: Chief Justice Blasts Lawyer
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pulled up a lawyer in the Supreme Court today after he told the bench that he had cross-checked with the court master about the…
“Discussing” Possible Israel Strikes On Iran Oil Facilities, Says Biden
US President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking Thursday just a month before the US presidential…
Lawyers Complain About Navratri Restrictions In Supreme Court Canteen
The Supreme Court canteen, egalitarian for decades, would be serving only vegetarian food without even onion and garlic during the coming Navratris – a decision that has upset a section…
FIR Filed Over Black Marketing Of Coldplay Concert Tickets, Says BookMyShow
Online ticket aggregator BookMyShow on Thursday said it has filed an FIR over black marketing of tickets for shows of British rock band Coldplay. In a statement, the company said…
Schumacher ‘Doesn’t Speak’ After Horror Accident, Communicates Through…
After his life-threatening skiing accident in 2013, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s life has changed immeasurably over the years. Since then, details about his health condition have been kept confidential.…
Full List Of India Stars Who Can Be Retained As ‘Uncapped’ For IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 mega auction retention rules were announced by the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council on Sunday. Alongside the rule that IPL franchises can retain upto a maximum…
"That desire and passion to win was ignited when we saw Rohit lifting trophy"
As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off today, all eyes are on Team India as they set out to make `HerStory` by chasing their first-ever title. Catch all…
“Absolute Rubbish”: Harbhajan Slammed For “Fake” Claim On Dhoni’s Anger
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has been blasted by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) physiotherapist Tommy Simsek for his recent comment regarding MS Dhoni‘s anger. In the interaction, Harbhajan recalled the…
"Biggest challenges for India in women`s T20 WC will be AUS, SL": Harbhajan
Former Team India spinner Harbhajan Singh said the women`s team will face a tough challenge from Australia and Sri Lanka in the upcoming ICC Women`s T20 World Cup 2024. Ahead…
Opinion: On Coordinated Efforts By Certain NGOs Against Indian Businesses
The key objective of enacting the amended Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 2010 was to consolidate the law to “regulate the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution or foreign…
MPs Can Cross Vote On Major Issues, Rules Pakistan Supreme Court
Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that lawmakers can vote separately from their parties on major issues, allowing parliamentary horse-trading as the government tries to rally support for constitutional reform.…
“Is It Possible To Answer Foxes?” HD Kumaraswamy On Extortion Complaint
Reacting to extortion charges by former Janata Dal (Secular) leader Vijay Tata, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy said on Thursday that “it is not possible to…
Chennai Civic Body Buys 36 Boats Ahead Of Monsoon, Shares Pics
Greater Chennai Corporation is taking proactive measures to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season. In a post on X, the civic body announced that they have purchased 36 boats to…
Iconic Band Pink Floyd Sells Music Rights For 400 Million Dollars, Resolves Decades Of Conflict
The legendary English band Pink Floyd, which revolutionised psychedelic and progressive rock, has finally sold off their recorded-music and name-and-likeness rights for approximately 400 million dollars The band sold their…
On Shami Meeting Daughter, Estranged Wife Hasin Jahan Says, “He Didn’t…”
Mohammed Shami recently had an emotional meeting with his daughter Aaira. The Indian cricket team star met her daughter after a long time, and the father-daughter duo could be seen…
Draft Sports Policy Released For Public Consultation: Mansukh Mandaviya
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that a Draft Sports Policy, aimed at “modernizing and updating” the current framework in line with India’s evolving sporting landscape, has been released…
Women’s T20 WC: Keep An Eye On Richa Ghosh, India’s Promising Keeper-Batter
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which got underway in Sharjah on Thursday afternoon, will see ten teams rely on their experienced and younger players to lead them to glory…
Ahan Shetty joins Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol-led Border 2, see announcement!
After the huge success of the star-studded war movie Border, director J.P. Dutta announced a sequel called Border 2. With the fact that Border did so well at the box…
Navratri 2024: Shilpa Shetty Sets Up Mata Ka Darbaar, Cooks Delicious Prasad
Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, who was last seen in Indian Police Force, has set up a perfect darbar for Goddess Durga on the occasion of Navratri. The actress on Thursday…
Siddaramaiah Tampered With MUDA Case Evidence, Alleges Fresh Complaint
A fresh complaint has been filed against Siddaramaiah for allegedly destroying evidence in an alleged land scam case involving the Chief Minister’s wife. The complaint, which also names the Chief…
Irani Cup: Easwaran Slams Ton In Rest Of India’s Strong Riposte vs Mumbai
In-form opener Abhimanyu Easwaran sent a timely reminder to the national selectors with his third successive hundred while holding the Rest of India innings together after Mumbai posted a mammoth…