From left, MI’s Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma and RCB’s Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A clash featuring two of India’s modern-day greats rarely disappoints, and Sunday’s IPL 2026 showdown at the Wankhede Stadium delivered a moment fans will cherish beyond the result.As Virat Kohli walked out to bat, fully focused…
Image used for representative purposes Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps asserted their sweeping control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as it signalled that civilian maritime traffic remains permitted under regulated conditions.In a statement, quoted by AFP, the Guards’ naval command said, “All traffic… is under the full control of the armed forces,” accompanied by…
Adivi Sesh’s ‘Dacoit’ launched into the cinematic scene with an impressive opening weekend, pulling in ₹23.12 crore net within India and a remarkable ₹34.77 crore globally by its third day. While there was a minor decrease on Sunday, the film’s gripping narrative of love intertwined with vengeance continues to capture hearts, bolstered by solid international…
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday accused the BJP-led Union government of attempting to reduce Tamil Nadu’s political representation under the pretext of the proposed women’s reservation, as he addressed an election rally in Paramakudi and stepped up campaign promises ahead of the polls.Alleging a “betrayal” of southern states, Stalin said the…
Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram (Video grab) Another day, another Indian Premier League (IPL) comparison in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) — and this time, it left Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram in splits.The former New Zealand cricketer could not hold back his laughter when asked about South African batter Rillie Rossouw’s recent…
South Indian superstar Nayanthara is gearing up for a busy slate of films in 2026 and 2027. Her upcoming projects include the highly anticipated ‘TOXIC’ alongside Yash, Malayalam dramas ‘Patriot’ and ‘Dear Students’, and ‘NBK 111’ with Nandamuri Balakrishna. Tamil releases like ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ and ‘Mannangatti Since 1960’ are also on the horizon, promising…
NEW DELHI: Marking its first international acquisition, India’s premier defence shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has secured a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) for approximately Rs 249.5 crore ($26.8 million).The Mumbai-based defence public sector undertaking announced in a statement on April 9 that the deal brings Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard under…
US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican.Trump criticised the pontiff’s stance on global issues, particularly accusing him of being soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions abroad. He also took…
Rachel Zegler has triumphed at the Olivier Awards, winning the Best Actress in a Musical title for her remarkable portrayal of Eva Peron in ‘Evita’ on the West End stage. The talented ‘Snow White’ actress celebrated backstage with Elaine Paige, who famously played Eva Peron in the 1978 production, creating a touching moment between generations….
SRINAGAR: Three universities in Kashmir have terminated academic agreements with a US-based NGO, Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), following internal reviews amid a buzz that intelligence agencies had flagged concerns over its activities.University of Kashmir, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) issued orders cancelling…