For more than a decade, Pakistan players have remained absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last cricketer from Pakistan to feature in the tournament was allrounder Azhar Mahmood, who played in the league between 2012 and 2015, although he did so after entering the auction as an English player. His appearance came years…
Wholesale price inflation accelerated to 2.13 per cent in February–the highest level in 11 months–as firming prices of food and non-food articles kept cost pressures elevated despite some easing in vegetable inflation, official data released on Monday showed.The WPI-based inflation rate has now risen for the fourth consecutive month. It stood at 1.81 per cent…
JNVST Class 6 admit card 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the admit card for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test Class 6 Winter Bound session for the academic year 2026–27. Students who have registered for the entrance examination can now download their hall tickets from the official website navodaya.gov.in. Poll How confident are…
Naga Chaitanya credits wife Sobhita Dhulipala for his recent success, calling her a lucky charm after winning Best Actor for ‘Thandel’. He highlighted the film’s personal significance, being his first release post-wedding. Chaitanya emphasized how domestic harmony fuels his professional achievements, with both he and Dhulipala sharing a deep passion for cinema. Actor Naga Chaitanya…
Just weeks before the IPL 2026 season kicks off on March 28, 2026, news has it that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricketer Yash Dayal has quietly tied the knot with his longtime partner, Shweta Pundir. The couple got married on February 4, 2026, in an intimate wedding ceremony in Noida.While the world knows Yash for…
Ugadi signals the start of the new year for people in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka. The Hindu calendar, a blend of lunar and solar cycles, begins its cycle with the month of Chaitra. The festival is celebrated on March 19, 2026. It means starting a new cycle of time. People who celebrate…
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on Indian roads, but one question still confuses many buyers: how exactly do you charge an EV? Unlike petrol or diesel cars that rely on fuel stations, EVs can be charged at home, at workplaces, or at public charging stations. Here’s a quick guide on home vs public charging….
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, fielding several key leaders, including former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and former state chief K Surendran.Among the prominent names, Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been fielded from the Nemom constituency, while K Surendran will contest…
Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last month’s…
The Political Science Conclave 2026, organized by the Political Science Society, was held from March 12-13 at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. The two-day event brought together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss contemporary political thought and public life in India.The Conclave was inaugurated by Sukanta Majumdar, Union minister of State for…
Paris: India’s HS Prannoy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament after suffering a shoulder injury during last week’s Swiss Open in Basel. The experienced Indian shuttler was originally scheduled to face top seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the opening round.Prannoy first…
Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…
The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…
DSSSB releases results for multiple posts at dsssb.delhi.gov.in. The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the results for multiple recruitment posts, including Pharmacist (Homeopathy) and Craft Instructor – Fitter, on its official website, Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. Candidates who appeared for the respective examinations can now download the result notices and merit…
Sidharth Malhotra eyes 2026 reunion with mentor Karan Johar post-Yodha, negotiating a heartfelt drama by Sharan Sharma. Talks near finalization; shoot starts summer Mumbai. Next: ‘Vvan’ with Tamannaah on May 15. Dharma’s ‘Nagzilla’, ‘Chand Mera Dil’ upcoming despite recent flop. Sidharth Malhotra could soon team up again with longtime mentor Karan Johar in 2026. Following…
The arrival of spring in Kashmir was marked on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden for visitors. Located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains in Srinagar, the garden has once again transformed the valley into a vibrant sea of colours as millions of tulips…
In Indian culture and religion, it has long been seen as holy and kind to feed cows. People who feed cows think it’s nice to do for animals and that it will bring good things and good energy into your life. Some people who believe in old ways think that the day of the week…
Komal Jamwar was only 33 when it happened.One morning, she woke up to find her left leg drooping. She limped out of bed and went to her husband and mother-in-law to tell them about it. They rubbed her feet and suggested it might have happened because of her sleeping position. The matter was dismissed, and…
Donald Trump defended a controversial fundraising email from a pro-Trump political action committee that used a photo from a solemn military transfer ceremony, brushing aside criticism and lashing out at a reporter who questioned him about it.Many people were outraged about the email, which used a photo from the dignified transfer that Trump attended last…
NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H D Deve Gowda on Monday wrote a letter to Congress MP Sonia Gandhi expressing concern over what he described as “chaos” inside Parliament and its premises. In his letter, Gowda shared that he had been “greatly disturbed” by developments in Parliament, which he attributed primarily…
