KARACHI: Pakistani selectors on Friday included fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the national T20 squad for the home series against Australia. The squad announced has no changes from the one that played earlier this month against Sri Lanka with the exception of Afridi’s return from a knee injury and Babar Azam coming back after…
Sarfaraz Khan has once again thrown his name firmly back into the Test selection debate with another dominant display that highlighted both his consistency and appetite for big runs. The Mumbai batter continued his rich vein of domestic form by hammering a sensational double century in the Ranji Trophy, reinforcing the message that his hunger…
The Union Budget 2026 may maintain the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY27, according to Nuvama, as the economy shows fragile momentum. The government might focus on deregulation and disinvestments to support growth, rather than fiscal expansion, with a continued emphasis on sectors like semiconductors and AI. As the Budget 2026 approaches, the…
Bihar BSSC Inter Level Recruitment 2026 deadline extended, apply online till 29 January 2026 The Bihar Staff Selection Commission has extended the last date for online registration and fee payment for the BSSC Inter Level Recruitment 2026. Candidates can now complete the online application process up to January 29, 2026, until 11:59 PM. The extension…
The Madras High Court has reserved its verdict on the censor row for actor Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ with a decision expected on January 27. The case involves a dispute over the film’s certification, with the CBFC appealing a single judge’s order for a U/A 16+ rating. The outcome will determine the film’s release. The…
The yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi’s cave shrine has come to a temporary halt due to prevailing bad weather conditions that resulted in the season’s first snowfall in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi district. Authorities have stated that due to incessant rains in the plains and subsequent snowfall enroute to the shrine, the yatra…
Anuj Arora was just 26 when life changed in ways he had never imagined. At an age when the future usually feels open and full of promise, he began experiencing repeated and persistent problems with movement. What initially seemed like a temporary disruption soon became impossible to ignore. When he finally consulted a doctor, the…
When Steve Scherer began driving an Uber in northern Virginia, he was not trying to rediscover immigration as a subject. He had already spent years reporting on it from Europe.Scherer, a former foreign correspondent and bureau chief, published a first-person essay on his Substack this week describing how working as a ride-hail driver in the…
Karti Chidambram (File photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi high court judge Justice Girish Kathpalia on Friday recused himself from hearing Congress MP Karti Chidambaram’s petition in the alleged Chinese visa scam case, citing “personal reasons.”He said, “I don’t think I would be able to hear this. Subject to orders of the learned judge in charge, criminal…
Babar Azam of the Sixers acknowledges spectators during the BBL Qualifier match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2026, in Perth, Australia (Photo/Getty Images) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Thursday shared his views on Babar Azam’s early exit from the Australian Big Bash League and an on-field moment…
Bangladesh cricketers (AP Photo) The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is just two weeks away, and the controversy over the participation of the Bangladesh cricket team in the tournament remains unresolved. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday categorically announced, after a meeting with the country’s sports advisor and national team cricketers in Dhaka, that…
The World Economic Forum will establish five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including one in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening India’s role in shaping global frameworks for emerging technologies.The decision was announced as the WEF’s annual meeting concluded, with the new centres also coming up in France, the UK and the UAE. India already hosts…
School bomb threat emails spread nationwide as Delhi NCR records highest number of hoaxes A wave of email-based hoaxes hit hundreds of schools across Delhi NCR and other cities in 2025–26.Schools across Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad were placed on high alert yet again after bomb threat emails prompted evacuations and emergency searches, continuing a recurring…
Nivin Pauly’s whimsical flick ‘Sarvam Maya’ is set to charm audiences on OTT this coming January 30, after a successful theatrical run. Under the direction of Akhil Sathyan, this Christmas gem continues to gather buzz, crossing the impressive Rs 150 crore mark. Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, and Riya Shibu starrer ‘Sarvam Maya’, which hit the…
After weeks of anticipation, winter has finally announced its arrival in Himachal Pradesh, with a western disturbance bringing the season’s first spell of widespread and heavy snowfall across the hill state. The change in weather has been dramatic. Snow has blanketed high-altitude and tribal regions since last night, while lower-lying areas have seen rain accompanied…
Hero MotoCorp has revised prices across its 100cc commuter motorcycle range in India. The update affects some of the brand’s most affordable and high-volume models, including the HF Deluxe and Passion Plus. However, the good news is that the changes are marginal and are unlikely to have a major impact on buying decisions. Hero MotoCorp…
UJJAIN: A clash broke out between two groups in Tarana town, around 35 km from district headquarter Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh late on Thursday, leaving around six persons injured. Eyewitnesses claimed that an angry crowd vandalised around 11 parked buses and damaged shops in the vicinity of the Tarana bus stand, after a group of…
Each summer, the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica turns a brighter shade of green. Vast blooms of phytoplankton spreading across the water, forming the base of one of the most important marine food webs on the planet. These blooms also play a role in drawing carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. For years, scientists have explained…
MNS chief Raj Thackeray (ANI photo/File) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray posted a cryptic social media message on Friday, saying that if he ever took a “flexible stance” in politics, it would never be driven by “personal gain.”His remarks came on the 100th birth anniversary of his uncle, Bal Thackeray, the…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin stated that Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for their upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches will ultimately lead to losses for them. Azharuddin suggested that it is unreasonable for Bangladesh to be complaining about India’s safety and security system, noting that New Zealand are…
