Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has climbed to seventh in the latest women’s ODI rankings, while her teammate Smriti Mandhana continues to hold the top spot. The rankings saw a few shifts, with Sophie Devine dropping to ninth, while Jemimah Rodrigues stayed at 12th. Watch Mithali…
Trump says Joe Kent was ‘weak on security’ after counterterrorism chief quits over Iran War US President Donald Trump on Tuesday welcomed the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) director Joe Kent, saying the senior counterterrorism official was “very weak on security” and that it was “a good thing” he stepped down after protesting the…
Image Credit: AI Generated Imagine a time when the blue planet looked nothing like it does today. A time when the oceans were frozen over, the continents were locked in a thick sheet of ice, and the sun reflected off a world almost entirely white. This is not science fiction, but a real time in…
Sobhita Dhulipala’s bridal look at her wedding with Naga Chaitanya may have looked effortless and rooted in tradition, but it came with a story that began years earlier—on the sets of Ponniyin Selvan. The designer also spoke about her experience working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, underlining the level of precision the actress brings to her…
The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday observed its 41st Raising Day, marking over four decades of dedicated service in combating drug trafficking and substance abuse across the country.To commemorate the occasion, nationwide youth mobilisation programmes for a Drug-Free India were organised at nearly 40 locations, including Delhi, Lucknow, Jodhpur, Raipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Ranchi, Bengaluru,…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our…
A senior US counterterrorism official has resigned in protest against the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran, becoming the most senior figure to break ranks amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Joseph “Joe” Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), announced on Tuesday that he was stepping down from his role, saying…
A century ago, in a quiet cabbage patch in Auburn, Massachusetts, something happened. Dr Robert H. Goddard, a Clark University Physics professor, fired up a rocket powered by liquid fuel. It flew for a mere 2.5 seconds and landed in a cabbage patch 184 feet (56 meters) as reported by NASA. This little test, on…
Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, faces new delays. The re-censorship process has been cancelled again, disappointing fans and the makers. The film’s release is now uncertain. It was initially planned for January 9. The team withdrew their case and resubmitted for a fresh review. The movie is expected to release after the Tamil Nadu…
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends ‘Nari Utsav’ at Nirmal Chhaya NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended the ‘Nari Utsav’ programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building. She said women, through their dedication, selfless service and sense of duty,…