Representative image credits: IANS Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and a close aide of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday, police said.A police source said unknown armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire on Afridi, killing him on the spot in Landi Kotal…
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (AP Photo) Paris: There were seats for the taking on the show courts — Philippe-Chatrier, Suzanne-Lenglen and Simone-Mathieu — but not a patch of shade across the 34 acres of Roland Garros lay unoccupied on Wednesday, another 30-plus Celsius day at the French Open amid an unprecedented heat wave.Around the grounds,…
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of amplifying Pakistan’s Rafale claims during Operation Sindoor. Iran invites PM Modi to attend late Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies in July. Kolkata warehouse collapse rescue operation saves 21 people; three dead, several trapped. Sensex jumps 791 points as global cues, trade hopes lift Indian markets. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s younger brother Ashirvad scores…
A 29-year-old Russian tourist was found dead inside a homestay in Kasol, a popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, on Saturday, prompting a police investigation.The woman had travelled to Kasol and was staying at the homestay with a friend.The region is a well-known destination among Israeli, Russian and Ukrainian travellers.Post-mortem orderedAccording to police, the friend…
A chemical tanker exploded during maintenance work in Chembur, Mumbai on Friday MUMBAI: A chemical tanker exploded during maintenance work in Chembur (East) on Friday evening, leaving four people injured, one of whom later died at Sion Hospital.The blast took place in Mukund Nagar, near Mahisur Colony, triggering a swift response from emergency services.Firefighters and…
Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan continues his meteoric rise in the IPL, rewriting record books yet again — this time by surpassing Chris Gayle for the most runs after 50 matches in the tournament’s history.The 24-year-old reached the landmark during GT’s last-over win over Punjab Kings at the…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a very high voter turnout of over 91% along with reports of sporadic violence during the second phase of the assembly elections.According to the Election Commission, the state registered a record 92.47% overall turnout across the two phases, the highest since Independence. The voter turnout in phase II…
The Kansas City Chiefs have been linked to trade rumors involving New York Giants pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet. ESPN proposed deals involving future draft picks, but both were viewed as unlikely. Analysts believe the Giants and Bears have little reason to move key contributors. While Thibodeaux could strengthen…
Studies show that the ancient timber circle, dubbed “Seahenge,” was built in 2049 B.C. It was excavated from a salt marsh near a beach on England’s east coast in 1999. (Image credit: Holmes Garden Photos/Alamy) A mysterious wooden monument buried beneath the Norfolk coast may have been built more than 4,000 years ago in an…
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Live Score, 3rd ODI: Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. After losing the first two matches, Bangladesh will be hoping to salvage some pride, while Zimbabwe will be aiming to…