NEW DELHI: Signalling a push towards further deregulation, the Council of Ministers led by PM Narendra Modi spent over four hours on Thursday taking stock of recommendations of a high-level committee led by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba and reforms by ministries.The discussions happened amid a clear message from PM Modi that govt shouldn’t interfere…
Andy Burnham approves US use of UK bases for strikes on Iran Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, Bloomberg reported. This is a continuation of the policy of his predecessor Keir Starmer as the…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and India maestro Virat Kohli’s evolution in T20 batting has become one of the defining stories of the IPL 2026 season, with former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar attributing the change to a crucial realisation — that the superstar is “not indispensable” anymore.Kohli on Monday became…
West Bengal government announced a committee to draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. NEW DELHI: Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government Monday announced a committee to draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.“Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to head committee to draft UCC in West Bengal,” CM Suvendu Adhikari…
Divya Dutta is currently riding high on the acclaim she is receiving for her latest work. But in a candid recent conversation, she stepped away from the spotlight to share a touching personal memory involving superstar Shah Rukh Khan, one that perfectly captures who he is when the cameras are off. Divya Dutta praises Shah…
Punjab Kings’ Marco Jansen (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Marco Jansen’s evolution as a cricketer is one of the standout stories over the last year and a half. Besides his impactful cameos with the bat down the order, he has consistently shouldered the responsibility with the ball for South Africa. In the IPL, he has come…
‘Bouma’ first look: Tovino Thomas unveils mystery thriller poster of Dileesh Pothan – Sagar Surya starrer The makers of the upcoming Malayalam mystery thriller ‘Bouma’ have released the film’s first-look poster and it offers the audiences an early glimpse into its mysterious world.The artwork features Sagar Surya, Vineeth, Lena, and several other actors seated around…
Dia Mirza recalls working 28-hour shifts without scripts as newcomer in Bollywood: ‘Seedha 5 picturon mein kaam karne bhej diya’ Today, conversations around work-life balance in the film industry are becoming increasingly common, but things were very different for newcomers in the early 2000s. Actor Dia Mirza recently reflected on the demanding schedules she endured…
India crash out of Women’s T20 World Cup Australia ended India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a convincing six-wicket victory on Sunday, raising fresh questions over Harmanpreet Kaur’s future as India’s T20 captain. Chasing 171, the six-time champions completed the target in 19 overs thanks to a match-winning 100-run partnership between Ellyse Perry and…
Heinrich Klaasen (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad return to winning ways with a dominant 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, thanks largely to Heinrich Klaasen’s calm and experienced knock. While Blessing Muzarabani shines with four wickets for KKR, Klaasen’s steady 52 helps SRH post a strong 226/8 after being put in to bat. In…