Pat Cummins and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs.“We’ll bat first. I think it’s…
Nature is endowed with fascinating creatures that come in all sizes, from tiny sea sponges to massive manta rays that swish across the ocean. Among these amazing creatures are some massive fish that roam across the ocean and have ignited curiosity among human beings for centuries because of their size, strength, and mysterious behaviour. Here…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes, observing that social mobility comes with empowerment and that reservation cannot continue indefinitely for such sections.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a plea challenging a…
Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday backed the idea of having an Indian Premier League (IPL) team from the state, saying the state government is working in “mission mode” to improve cricket infrastructure and create opportunities for young players.The statement came after businessman Anil Agarwal questioned why Bihar still does not have an IPL…
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested Pune-based Manisha Sanjay Havaldar for NEET UG physics paper ‘leak’, news agency PTI reported.The NEET-UG 2026 leak led to the cancellation of the examination conducted on May 3 across 551 cities in India and 14 international centres, where more than 22 lakh candidates had appeared….
Actor Juhi Chawla has another reason to celebrate as her son, Arjun Mehta, has graduated from Columbia University, adding another academic achievement to the family’s proud milestones. Earlier in 2023, her daughter Jahnavi Mehta had also completed her studies at the prestigious Ivy League institution.Juhi shared glimpses from Arjun’s graduation ceremony in New York on…
The World Health Organization’s Africa director on Friday warned against underestimating the risk posed by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, saying even a single case could trigger wider transmission beyond the affected countries, Reuters reported.Speaking to Reuters in Geneva, Mohamed Yakub Janabi said it would be “a…
Now, when it comes to dresses, you can typically wash them after one to three wears, depending on their condition. If your dress has no visible stains, noticeable odour, or has not come into contact with significant dirt, you can wear it a couple of times, especially in the case of heavier fabrics like denim…
AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: In world’s largest democracy, election results do not always end the suspense. Sometimes, the real drama begins after the votes are counted — inside the Raj Bhavans.Whenever an assembly election throws up a fractured mandate, the governor takes centrestage and becomes the final arbiter. Political parties rush with…
**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Jaisalmer: An indigenous Vayu Astra-1 missile is test-fired at the Pokhran firing range in Jaisalmer district. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_21_2026_000582B) As drone warfare takes centre stage, an Indian private company, Nibe Limited, has completed the No Cost No Commitment (NCNC) demonstration of the Vayu Astra Loitering Munition (LM). The Vayu Astra has…