We halted ‘Op Sindoor’ on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI:Recalling an old mantra ‘Bhay bin hoye na preet’ (there can be no love without fear), defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, “Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset…
NEW DELHI: Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian do not figure among the 11 Rajya Sabha candidates named by BJP for the June 18 polls, a development that adds to the buzz about a reshuffle in the council of ministers.Kurian, the only Christian minister in the PM Modi-led govt, and Bittu are outgoing…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders included Manish Pandey in the playing XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 game on Sunday, making him only the third player after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in at least one match in all 19 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL).The 36-year-old replaced Ramandeep Singh…
‘Death to America’ chants echo as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral begins (AP) “Death to America”, “death to Israel” and “revenge, revenge” chants echoed through Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Saturday as thousands of mourners gathered for the start of six days of public funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Mourners carrying red banners,…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to register a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings, chasing down 164 with just one ball to spare in a thrilling IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.With 11 needed in the final over, Washington Sundar kept his cool and sealed the…
Quote of the day by Louis Pasteur (Image source: Wikipedia) Not every quote explains itself immediately. Some sit quietly for a while before their meaning becomes clearer. The quote by Louis Pasteur is one of those. It speaks about inspiration, personal conviction and the unseen reasons behind human actions. At a glance, the wording may…
Sutapa Sikdar, wife of the late actor Irrfan Khan, has publicly rejected comedian Pranit More’s apology over a viral clip in which an audience member made a misogynistic remark about expecting a “return” after spending Rs 370 on biryani for a woman, a comment More laughed at before later expressing regret. Sutapa Sikdar’s sharp response…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by reaching two of the most exclusive milestones in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland….
Millions of residents in Karachi faced severe disruptions during Eid-ul-Adha as widespread water shortages, gas outages and power cuts left families struggling to cook, bathe and preserve food amid intense heat, according to Dawn.The breakdown of essential municipal services triggered protests in several parts of Pakistan’s financial hub, with residents blocking roads and venting anger…
Gujarat Titans’ Kagiso Rabada (ANI Photo) Kagiso Rabada ended IPL 2026 with the Purple Cap, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker despite Gujarat Titans falling short in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The South African fast bowler enjoyed another outstanding campaign, claiming 29 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 9.68. While…