PV Sindhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medallist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final to end a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and her seven-year drought for…
Politicians are usually the ones telling a country what its own history means. Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, argued that this was not really their job to begin with. “My opinion is that politicians should be humble in the face of history,” he said. “And whenever history is a matter of debate, it should…
NEW DELHI: A “petitioner-in-person”, Prabal Pratap, on Friday caught a Supreme Court bench and advocates by surprise when he “ordered” the judges to register a case against a police officer in Lucknow, threw a bunch of papers in the courtroom and then went on to swear at the CJI.Appearing along with co-petitioner Chandra Bhan before…
Singer and actress Selena Gomez has spoken out after social media users speculated that a recent post was directed at her longtime friend Taylor Swift.The discussion began after Gomez shared a reaction to a recent NBA game. Some fans interpreted part of her message as a subtle jab at Taylor Swift leading to widespread debate…
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has warned IPL franchises about the dangers of ‘targeted compromise and honey-trapping’ during the league, while simultaneously tightening security, access and behavioural protocols around players, support staff and franchise owners. In a detailed seven-page advisory sent to franchises on Thursday night, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday hit back at Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner after he warned that immigration agents could face arrest, calling his remarks “disgraceful.”Responding during a press briefing, the White House press secretary questioned the basis of Krasner’s comments and criticised the tone of his warning. ‘Agents are helping, not…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s ODI future has once again become a topic of discussion after the batting great was ruled out of India’s upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 title-winning campaign.With Kohli now playing only ODI…
Legendary playback singer S. Janaki was laid to rest with full state honours at her family farmhouse in Kaniyanahundi on H.D. Kote Road in Mysuru on Sunday evening. The iconic singer passed away on July 12 at the age of 88 after suffering multiple cardiac arrests while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Mysuru….
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday said Bangladesh’s remarks on alleged “pushback” incidents must be viewed in the context of the repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, while urging Dhaka to expedite pending nationality verification cases.Responding to remarks made by Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman following the BJP’s victory in the West Bengal assembly elections, ministry of…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners across generations; the Women’s 50+ category stood out as a beautiful reflection of endurance, confidence, and lifelong determination. These women proved that running is not defined by age but by spirit and theirs was impossible to miss on race day.From the starting line to the finish,…