Despite earlier uncertainty, Iran now says it is fully prepared for the 2026 World Cup. Iran are part of the confirmed 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while earlier uncertainty had surrounded their participation due to security concerns over playing in the United States, Iran’s government now says the country is fully…
NEW DELHI: The Congress is expected to finalise its chief ministerial pick for Kerala by Sunday after newly elected MLAs and senior leaders conveyed their views with AICC observers following the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday. The United Democratic Front (UDF), which secured a decisive victory with 102 seats in the…
Exploration of space has always been viewed from a perspective of science and discovery. However, it cannot be overlooked that exploration of space continues to have a very profound human element to it. Prior to the launch of NASA‘s next manned lunar exploration mission, named Artemis II, a touching tribute by astronauts was uncovered in…
Kyle Jamieson gives Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a fiery send-off. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: A fiery moment involving Kyle Jamieson and teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday, triggering a wave of reactions across the cricketing fraternity.Jamieson dismissed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi for…
Puducherry’s 9.5 lakh voters will decide the fate of 294 candidates in the Assembly elections on April 9, covering all 30 seats in the union territory, including Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. Chief Electoral Officer P Jawahar said all arrangements have been made for smooth and fair conduct of the polls.The electoral contest features major alliances…
Afghanistan on Tuesday accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes on a Kabul hospital treating drug addicts, saying the attack killed more than 200 people, according to the Health Ministry.Pakistan denied the allegation, saying its strikes- also carried out in eastern Afghanistan – targeted only military and “terrorist” sites.Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman gave the death…
Rinku Singh leads KKR’s run chase against RR at Eden. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their long wait for a victory in IPL 2026, edging past Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A composed unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh guided KKR…
Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has found himself at the centre of a fresh ball-tampering controversy in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), with the latest incident reviving questions over a similar episode during the 2024 T20 World Cup.Zaman, along with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza, has denied any wrongdoing following Lahore Qalandars’ four-wicket defeat to…
A Politico report claimed acting ICE chief Todd Lyons is under so much stress that he required hospitalization twice in seven months. Acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons has not been keeping well because of all the pressure the administration puts on him, Politico reported citing sources who said Lyons had been…
NEW DELHI: Nearly two in five NEET (UG) aspirants this year came from just four states, highlighting the concentration of India’s medical education aspirants, even as the overall exam base continues to expand. Data from National Testing Agency (NTA)’s state-wise report for NEET (UG) 2026 shows that Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar together accounted…