Saim Ayub, Salman Agha Steer Pakistan To Victory In First ODI vs South Africa
Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets in the first one-day international at Boland Park…
3rd Test LIVE: Bumrah, Akash Deep Eye Fightback For India vs Australia
India vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd Test, Day 5: India look to bounce back after avoiding follow-on as they take the field on Day 5 of the third Test match…
Mahira Khan nearly lied to Bhansali about her marriage after Heeramandi offer
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan reveals that about 15 years ago ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali had offered her a role in his ambitious project Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. While Mahira…
Ruthless Matthews powers West Indies` 9-wicket win against India in 2nd T20I
Hayley Matthews` scintillating 85 not out overshadowed Smriti Mandhana`s classy 62 as West Indies women ended their nine-match losing streak against India, winning the second T20I here by nine wickets…
"I think he`s one of the best bowlers in the world": Vettori hails Hazlewood
Australian assistant coach Daniel Vettori heaped praise on speedster, Josh Hazlewood, by calling him one of the best bowlers in the world. Australia has faced a severe blow in the…
Use Technology To Drive Progress, Guard Against Misuse: Jeet Adani
India cannot stay out of global technological race and should build capabilities that will keep it at the top while remaining vigilant against its misuse, said Jeet Adani, Director, Adani…
“In A Secular Nation…”: Amit Shah Slams Congress On UCC
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of appeasement politics, saying the party has not been able to bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and asked the…
Badshah fined Rs 15,500 for violating traffic rules in Gurugram
Rapper Badshah was fined Rs 15,500 for driving in the wrong lane in Gurugram, violating traffic rules. Badshah`s convoy, comprising three cars, was reportedly plying on the wrong side of…
"Gavaskar`s suggestions are welcome but hope he suggests others also": Rajkumar
Team India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar`s advice for Virat Kohli to follow Sachin Tendulkar`s historic 241 runs knock in Sydney where he didn`t play a single cover drive was disapproved…
Mukesh Khanna is surprised Sonakshi Sinha took ‘so much time to react’
After Sonakshi Sinha slammed veteran actor Mukesh Khanna for making “distasteful statements” against her upbringing and family while criticising her for lack of knowledge about Ramayana, the Shaktimaan actor has…
"He has a really solid technique": KL Rahul hails Jadeja
Team India batsman KL Rahul heaped praises on all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his brilliant knock against Australia on Day 4 of the Gabba Test. It was a fightback for Team…
Prithvi Shaw breaks silence, expresses frustration on Instagram story
One of India`s most talented batsmen Prithvi Shaw is going through a rough patch in his career. Troubles keep piling up for the Mumbai batsman following which he expressed his…
Congress Only Talks Big About Farmers, But They Never Do Anything: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, saying they talk big in the name of farmers but they neither do anything for them nor let others…
Explosion At Amritsar Police Station, Punjab DGP Chairs High-Level Meet
A blast occurred at a police station in Punjab’s Amritsar in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering panic in the area. Officials said no one was injured in the “attack”.…
“Persistent Delays In Finalisation Of Court Of Inquiry Proceedings In Army”
A CAG report for the year ending March 2021 has flagged “persistent delays” in the finalisation of the Court of Inquiry proceedings in the Army, and cited that out of…
Two Elderly Men Shot At In Manipur: Police
Two elderly men were shot in their legs by unknown armed attackers in Imphal East district on Tuesday night. Police said that unidentified gunmen attacked the two persons — Takhelchangbam…
Top Court Sets Aside Death Penalty In Boy’s Sexual Assault, Murder Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the death sentence imposed on a convict in a sexual assault and murder case of a four-year-old minor boy in 2016, and substituted…
‘Neither of us wanted kids’: Radhika Apte reveals her pregnancy came as a shock
One of Bollywood’s finest actors Radhika Apte is the new mum on the block. Days after announcing the birth of her child in the most casual Instagram post, the Sacred…
After Ballon D’Or Miss, Vinicius Jr Crowned FIFA ‘The Best’ 2024
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the…
Lt Governor’s Powers In Focus As Omar Abdullah, Amit Shah Meet Tomorrow
When Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday, restoration of statehood will not be the only item on the…
Iran Holds Back Hijab Law After Widespread Condemnation
The “hijab and chastity law” in Iran proposes stricter penalties for girls and women who do not fully cover their hair, forearms, or lower legs, including fines, prison sentences of…
Congress’ “Two-Thirds Majority” Jab At BJP Over ‘One Nation, One Poll’
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday held a division vote to introduce two bills to amend the Constitution and permit simultaneous federal and state polls, as part of the ruling BJP’s…
“Curtailed Freedom Of Expression”: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Constitution
Union home minister Amit Shah today argued that if the Congress could change the constitution 77 times and even introduce a clause that curtails freedom of expression, they cannot object…
India’s Diplomatic Move In North Korea Marks Significant Shift In Policy
While the world is focused on central and west Asia and the actions of the West vis-a-vis the wars in the Middle East and Europe, India has been looking and…
31 Members, 90-Day Term: What We Know About ‘1 Nation, 1 Poll’ Committee
A maximum of 31 MPs will form the joint parliamentary committee to which the Constitution (129th) Amendment Bill – which proposes changes to the Constitution to allow the conduct of…
Turkey-Made Drones Spotted Near Bangladesh Border, Meghalaya Alerts Centre
The Meghalaya government has alerted the Centre over the recent sighting of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) near the border with Bangladesh. This comes after the Turkey-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial…
Police Issue Notice To Theatre Over Stampede At “Pushpa 2” Screening
The Hyderabad police on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Sandhya 70MM theatre, seeking a response on why it’s licence should not be revoked for alleged security lapses during…
Cybercrimes Rise In Madhya Pradesh, Losses Cross Rs 150 Crores In 2 Years
In September, Shweta Sengar, a housewife from Bhopal, became the victim of a cyber fraud scam. She lost Rs 61,000 while attempting to resolve a minor mobile recharge issue. Shweta…
“You Are Responsible”: Top Court Raps UP Authority Over Homebuyers’ Plight
Considering the plight of the hassled homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) to submit a proposal for grievance redressal and imposed Rs…
Bihar Police Demolish Houses Of Absconding Criminals In East Champaran
In a significant move, the Bihar Police used the controversial bulldozer and demolished the houses of over 100 absconding criminals in East Champaran on Tuesday. An official said that the…
Mahira Khan cried daily after smoking pictures with Ranbir Kapoor went viral
In 2017, Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor took the internet by storm with their “smoke break” on the streets of New York City. The tired-seeming duo…
Pope’s Autobiography Reveals He Was Almost Assassinated In Iraq In 2021
Pope Francis has made a shocking revelation in his upcoming autobiography, “Hope”, due to be published on January 14. The Pope disclosed that he was the target of an attempted…
Mumbai Techie, 31, Dies Of Heart Attack While Playing Cricket
A software engineer died of a heart attack while playing cricket in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan last week on Sunday. Thirty-one-year-old Vikram Ashok Deshmukh was an engineer by profession and worked…
“Stay Happy, Get Married”: Gujarat Woman’s Message To Lover Before Suicide
A 27-year-old woman has died by suicide in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district and left behind recorded messages in which she apologised to her lover and said she was tired of fights…
NDTV Explains: Numbers Behind ‘One Nation, One Poll’, Can Bill Pass?
The BJP does not have – as of Tuesday evening – the numbers to push through the Lok Sabha two bills to amend the Constitution and guide its ‘one nation,…
DGCA Issues Another Show Cause Notice To Akasa Air Over Violation: Sources
Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for violation of norms related to the airline’s operations manual, according to sources. When contacted, an Akasa Air…
BJP Leader LK Advani Admitted In ICU, Condition Stable: Hospital
Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted in the ICU of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals here. “LK Advani ji, former deputy prime minister of India, has been admitted to…
“Not Your Toy”: NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal To Ajit Pawar On Exclusion From Cabinet
The row over denial of ministerial berth to Chhagan Bhujbal is escalating, with the Nationalist Congress leader leaning away from Ajit Pawar and towards the BJP. Chhagan Bhujbal is making…
High Court Judge Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium Over Remarks
Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who purportedly gave controversial statements at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad function, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday, sources said. According to…
IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Different shades of Team India stalwart Virat Kohli
Team India stalwart Virat Kohli has always been an entertaining player on and off the field. From showcasing his eye-catching dance moves to hilarious reactions, the Indian superstar never fails…
East Bengal Script Super Comeback, Go From 0-2 Down To Beat Punjab FC 4-2
East Bengal SC mounted a stunning comeback victory, scoring four goals in 22 minutes in the second half to come from a two-goal deficit and secure a 4-2 victory against…
West Indies Crush India In 2nd T20I, Chase Down Target In Only 15.4 Overs
West Indies beat India by nine wickets in the second women’s T20 International to level the three-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front with…
From celebrating the famous win at Gabba, to celebrating saving the follow-on
Three years ago, when a depleted India team defeated mighty Australia at the famous Gabba stadium, where they hadn`t lost for 32 years, there were wild celebrations on and off…
Akshay Kumar`s most recent act of kindness will melt your heart
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar usually garners headlines for his philanthropic works. In his latest social media post, the actor announced that he fed over 1,250 monkeys in Ayodhya with the…
Shahid Kapoor says his character in Deva is `dark and menacing yet vulnerable`
Shahid Kapoor had an incredible year with his blockbuster hit Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, where he starred alongside Kriti Sanon. Fans are now eagerly awaiting his next film,…
Video: Uddhav Thackeray Meets Devendra Fadnavis For 1st Time After Poll Rout
Even as his party continues to raise questions about the credibility of EVMs following its rout in last month’s Assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in…
“Blank Constitution – Biggest Fraud”: Amit Shah Targets Rahul Gandhi
The debate on the Constitution in Parliament has been an educational one for future generations and the people of the country. It has revealed which party honoured the Constitution and…
Fan Murder Case: Karnataka Police To Move Top Court Against Bail To Actor Darshan
The Karnataka Police Department has announced that it will file an appeal petition in the Supreme Court challenging the bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan in the fan murder case.…
SRK reveals what advice he gave Aryan and AbRam during Mufasa: The Lion King
As the country prepares for The Khan trio to finally come together on the big screen, Disney Films India released a new BTS video featuring Shah Rukh Khan where he…
KL Rahul Floors Cricket World, Experts Bow Down To India Star’s Gabba Show
Making the most of his elevated batting role in the Indian team, KL Rahul hit 84 runs off 139 balls to lay the foundation of India’s fightback against Australia at…
Virat Goes Through Many Emotions As India Avoid Follow-On – Video Is Viral
It was a brilliant show of resilience by Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep as the duo stitched together a brilliant 10th wicket partnership for India on Day 4 of the…
“What We Expect”: KL Rahul Lavishes Praise On ‘Brilliant’ India Teammate
India batter KL Rahul praised all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s performance against Australia on day four of the Brisbane Test, describing the 36-year-old as having a “solid technique.”It was a day of…
New Stadium In Delhi NCR? DDCA President Drops Massive “Exploring” Hint
Fresh off a big win in DDCA’s presidential election, Rohan Jaitley has sought details from the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on why jumbo Delhi squads are being sent for various…
Chinese Man Jailed For Killing Baby Daughter By Throwing Her Out Of Window
A man in China has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after he accidentally threw his six-month-old daughter out of a window, resulting in her death. According to the…
Rain To Ruin Action-Packed India vs Aus 3rd Test Day 5? Report Says…
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has said there is a “high chance of showers” on the last day of the Gabba Test being played between India and Australia, according to ESPNcricinfo.…
India To Host World Boxing Cup Final In 2025
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday announced that India has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the World Boxing Congress…
Inside Aaliyah Kashyap And Shane Gregoire’s Honeymoon Trip To Maldives. See Pics
Anurag Kashyap’s daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and her longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire got married on December 11. Soon after the wedding festivities, the couple flew to Maldives for their honeymoon. Now,…
Pavitra Punia Reveals Reason For Breakup With Ex-Boyfriend Eijaz Khan: “Too Much Masculinity”
Pavitra Punia has finally opened up about her breakup with Eijaz Khan. The duo, who fell in love during their stint on Bigg Boss 14, used to share glimpses of…
Sharib Hashmi and Anupriya Goenka`s `Khoj` to premiere on ZEE5 on THIS date
ZEE5 announces its upcoming thriller series, ‘Khoj – Parchaiyon Ke Uss Paar’, a mind-bending journey that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew. Produced by Juggernaut and directed…
Ananya Panday Sparks Walker Blanco Dating Connection: “Felt A Lot Of Love This Year”
2024 has been a wonderful year for Ananya Panday, both professionally and personally. The actress received much love for her work in CTRL and Call Me Bae. On the personal…
Rain To Ruin Action-Packed India vs Aus 3rd Test Day 5? Report Says…
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has said there is a “high chance of showers” on the last day of the Gabba Test being played between India and Australia, according to ESPNcricinfo.…
Adivi Sesh Introduces Mrunal Thakur As Female Lead In Dacoit. See Poster
It’s a good day to be Mrunal Thakur‘s fan. The actress has teamed up with Adivi Sesh for her next project titled Dacoit. Mrunal has replaced Shruti Haasan in the…
Kohli returns to Brisbane nets
Brisbane has witnessed every possible weather mood imaginable. From KL Rahul trudging in and out of the pavilion all day, his 1.25 kg bat seemingly heavier with every departure, to…
Ananya Panday Calls Deepika Padukone Her Inspiration: “…Inspired Me To Make A Change”
Ananya Panday recently opened up during an event on her experience of working with Deepika Padukone on Gehraiyaan and showered praises on her co-star. She revealed that it was Deepika…
Watch: Virat Stunned, Gambhir Delighted As Akash Hits Cummins Mammoth Six
Virat Kohli was left stunned while Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were delighted as Indian cricket team fast bowler Akash Deep slammed a mammoth six off Pat Cummins during Day…
Malaika Arora channels her inner Shah Rukh Khan at a train station
Malaika Arora took to her social media handle to treat her followers to a very Bollywood-style video she shot with her team at a train station. Trains have played a…
“Am I A Toy?” NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal To Boss Ajit Pawar Over Cabinet Snub
Upset over his exclusion in the recent Cabinet expansion, senior NCP legislator and Samata Parishad founder, Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday slammed the party President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit…
Four People Pose As Cops, Rob Students At Gunpoint In Delhi
Delhi Police has arrested four persons for allegedly robbing a group of students at gunpoint by posing as police officers, officials said on Tuesday. “On December 10, six students living…
Two Delhi Schools Gave Forged Documents To Get CBSE Affiliation: Official
Two Delhi schools submitted forged land documents to get CBSE affiliation and have been reported to police, a board official said on Tuesday. The two schools are Manava Bhawna Public…
Google Responds After Bumrah Mentions Tech Giant To Shut Down Tricky Query
Jasprit Bumrah was at his witty best after the third day’s play in the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane on Monday. He was asked a tricky question on…
Shahid Kapoor Shares A Glimpse Of “Dark And Menacing” Character In Deva, Teases Next Project
Shahid Kapoor shared a glimpse of his “prep time” on Instagram as he is all set to play an “edgy nasty gangster” from the 1990s, leaving fans to speculate about…
Starc has had enough now!
Showers played a pivotal role in aiding India`s bid to salvage the third Test as they crawled to 201-7 at tea on the fourth day against Australia in Brisbane on…
Sweet Holiday Cheer: The Ultimate Guide To Christmas Celebration Filled Cookies, Fun And Laughter
The snow is falling, the lights are twinkling, and the aroma of sweet spices and melting chocolate is wafting from the kitchen. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
Video: Maruti Van Catches Fire, Explodes In Bhopal
A Maruti van parked on a roadside in Madhya Pradesh’s capital city Bhopal exploded on Tuesday. The van, running on an LPG cylinder, was seen engulfed in flames before a…
Video: 2 Groups Fight On Street In Ghaziabad Over Changing Songs In Club
A fight between two groups over changing the songs being played in a club spilled out onto a street in Ghaziabad on Monday and videos showed members of both sides…
NTA To Focus Only On Higher Education Entrance Exams, Check Major Reforms
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will only focus on conducting the entrance exams for higher education from 2025 onwards. As part of the examination reforms recommended by a high-level panel,…
Priyanka Gandhi Doubles Down With ‘Bangladesh’ Bag, After ‘Palestine’ Row
A day after her handbag featuring the word “Palestine” sparked a controversy in Parliament, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared to double down, arriving with a new bag carrying a…
Deve Gowda Urges Parliament To Think If Quota Should Be On Economic Basis
Former prime minister and JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday called upon Parliament to contemplate whether reservation should continue to be given on the basis of caste or…
No New Enrolment Under Ladli Behna Plan in Madhya Pradesh For 16 Months: Minister
The fresh registration of beneficiaries under the Madhya Pradesh BJP government’s Ladli Behna scheme for women has not been started after August 20, 2023, minister Nirmala Bhuria said on Tuesday.…
Rupee Settles On Flat Note, Up 1 Paisa At 84.90 Against US Dollar
The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day higher by 1 paisa at 84.90 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by disappointing trade…
“Constitutional Rights Suspended In Manipur Yet No BJP MP Raised Issue”
Opposition members from TMC and CPI(M) on Tuesday alleged that constitutional rights in Manipur had been suspended and slammed the BJP MPs for not raising the issue during the debate…
Nicole Kidman Reveals She Wanted To Retire After Daughter’s Birth: “I’m Pretty Much Done Now”
Kidman recently received her 20th Golden Globe nomination in the Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) category for Babygirl. But did you know that she…
Gavaskar Fumes At Siraj’s ‘Risky’ Act, Questions His ‘Cricketing Awareness’
Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar was left fuming with Mohammed Siraj after a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja during Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in…
Chelsea Star Fails Doping Test, Club Says This In Statement
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, as reports stated the Ukraine international has been provisionally suspended. The Blues said they…
Madhuri Dixit Rents Out Her Office Space In Mumbai For Rs 3 Lakh A Month: Report
After the massive success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Madhuri Dixit is now taking the world of real estate by storm. As per a report by Hindustan Times, the actor is…
India Star Smriti Mandhana Now Top 3 In Both ODI And T20I Rankings
India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has surged three places to second in the latest ICC Women’s ODI rankings while climbing one spot to third among T20I batters, following her stellar displays…
“Last 17 Years…”: NZ Great Bids Emotional Goodbye To Cricket
Following a win by 423 runs in his farewell Test, New Zealand pacer Tim Southee thanked everyone from his friends, family and teammates who were a part of his journey…
“Mentally Prepared To Bat Again”: KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On
Following a game-saving half-century during the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian opener KL Rahul praised tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for their crucial partnership, which helped prevent…
Delhi Shivers At 5.9 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality ‘Severe’ For 2nd Day
The air quality in the national capital was in the ‘severe’ category on Tuesday morning with an AQI of 427 while the minimum temperature was 5.9 degrees Celsius, two notches…
“I Was A Terrible Student”: Haruki Murakami As He Collects Honorary Degree
Publicity-shy Japanese author Haruki Murakami told his alma mater Tuesday that he was far from being a model scholar, as he collected an honorary degree in a rare public appearance.…
Indian Woman Deceived By Travel Agent Returns From Pakistan After 22 Years
An Indian woman who was living in Pakistan for the last 22 years after being fraudulently brought here by a travel agent returned to her homeland via the Wagah Border…
Air India Cabin Crew Member Caught At Chennai Airport Smuggling 1.7 Kg Gold
A cabin crew member of Air India has been arrested for helping a passenger smuggle 1.7 kg 24-carat gold at the Chennai airport, authorities said today. The cabin crew member…
Fact Check: Scripted Video Shared As Girls Kidnapped In “Love Jihad”
Claim: The video shows Hindu girls being rescued by kidnappers in the organ trade. Fact: The claim is false. The video is scripted. A video showing a man purportedly freeing…
In UP Assembly, Yogi Adityanath Attacks Priyanka Gandhi Over ‘Palestine’ Bag
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took a potshot at Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her symbolic support for Palestine and sought to shed light on how…
“Looking Forward To Rajma Chawal, Gol Gappas And Momos”: Bryan Adams
Global music icon Bryan Adams, who is currently in India for his So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024, has expressed his love for Indian delicacies such as rajma chawal, momos,…
Does Viral Audio Feature BR Ambedkar’s Voice? A Fact Check
An audio clip is going viral online to claim that it features Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar’s speech at the Second Round Table Conference that happened in London, United Kingdom in 1931.…
BJP Seeks Clarification From Naveen Patnaik over BJD MP’s “Attack” On President
Odisha’s ruling BJP on Tuesday sought a reply from BJD president Naveen Patnaik on his party MP Sulata Deo’s statement in Rajya Sabha “targeting” President Droupadi Murmu. Deo, while participating…
Fact Check: Is Alkaline Water Good For Health?
CLAIM: Alkaline water is beneficial for health. FACT: There’s no evidence to prove any significant benefits of drinking alkaline water. A First Check reader recently posted a query on the…
12-Year-Old Girl Raped, Thrashed To Death By Uncle In Bihar: Police
A 12-year-old girl has been raped and beaten to death allegedly by her uncle in Bhojpur district, police said on Tuesday. The accused has been arrested, a police officer said.…
Opinion: Tabish Khair, Literature, And What It Means To Be A ‘Bihari’
(A man walking down a street in Patna, by Abhinoor Singh Anand, via Wikimedia) What does it mean to be a Bihari in the Indian imagination? Does it mean you…