IMD predicts onset of monsoon over Kerala on May 26 (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The southwest (summer) monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 26 with a model error of ± 4 day, IMD said on Friday while making a forecast of early arrival of rainy season in India. Monsoon normally…
Rahul Gandhi with newly elected Congress MLAs of West Bengal/Image: ANI If NOTA, or None of the Above, is meant to be a protest button, Bengal’s 2026 assembly election showed a mellowing of that protest. But the same data also flashed a sharper warning, not for TMC or the Left, but for Congress.Across the comparable…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: How much has T20 cricket changed over the years? A lot. The old formula of simply seeing the ball and hitting it hard has evolved into a game driven by technique, innovation and adaptability. Bat swings, unorthodox shots, new inventions and bottom-hand power have all become part of…
Just outside the remote Russian village of Dargavs lies a place that continues to fascinate and unsettle visitors in equal measure. Known as the “City of the Dead”, this medieval necropolis is located in the Caucasus mountains and is believed to contain the remains of more than 10,000 people. From a distance, it appears peaceful…
Virat Kohli, regarded as one of the greatest ODI batters of his generation, may have retired from Tests and T20Is, but the 50-over format still remains his strongest domain. With 14,797 runs in 311 ODIs at a staggering average of 58.71 and strike rate of 93.82, including 54 centuries and 77 fifties, Kohli continues to…
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened sharply to $28.38 billion in April as imports rose 10 per cent year-on-year despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from Middle East amid continuing geopolitical disruptions.Government data released on Friday showed India’s imports increased to $71.94 billion in April from $65.38 billion in the year-ago period, while exports stood…
Bhojshala complex is temple of Goddess Vagdevi, Hindus have right to worship: Madhya Pradesh high court BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh high court on Friday recognised the disputed Bhojshala complex as the temple of Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati).The Indore bench of the high court said, “We have noted the continuity of Hindu worship at the site through…
While most celebrities at Cannes 2026 arrived in dramatic gowns, glittering corsets, and giant couture trains, Punjabi actor Roopi Gill chose to do something far more personal. She walked the red carpet carrying a piece of Punjab with her – and honestly, that’s what made her debut feel so memorable. The actor attended the festival…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Friday on the first leg of his five-nation tour, receiving a ceremonial escort from UAE F-16 fighter jets as his aircraft entered Emirati airspace.On arrival in Abu Dhabi, Modi was accorded a guard of honour before beginning high-level engagements with UAE President…
RCB icons Virat Kohli, AB de Villers and Chris Gayle (Image: X) Virat Kohli opened up on the deep emotional bond he shares with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, explaining how the franchise not only shaped his own cricketing journey but also helped global stars like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle become iconic figures among Indian…