SANGRUR: An underground electricity wiring project was launched by Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on a pilot basis in his native Satoj village here, calling it a first-of-its-kind initiative to transform the state into the country’s first state with pole-free villages.Mann said this project will prevent crop fires, fatal accidents and frequent power disruptions caused…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Tuesday continued his extraordinary rise in IPL 2026 by becoming the first Indian batter in tournament history to smash 50 sixes in a single season. The 15-year-old achieved the landmark during a breathtaking innings for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai…
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant found himself in an awkward yet funny exchange with commentator Ian Bishop during the toss ahead of LSG’s IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, after being asked about the absence of senior pacer Mohammed Shami from the playing XI.Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal won the toss…
Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey on Tuesday called for an emergency Executive Board meeting following several cases of sexual harassment, misconduct, ethical violations and disciplinary failures against coaches and officials within the organisation.“These incidents are seriously harming the reputation of HI, Indian hockey, our sponsors and Hockey India League franchises,” the president wrote in…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Vinay Rai, the fifth accused in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.Rai was arrested from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh as the probe into the high-profile killing widened across…
Ahead of the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) summit to be held in Delhi on June 1-2, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav, in an interview, admitted that human-wildlife interactions are a challenge in “growing economies and densely populated landscapes”, even as he shared how India’s “coexistence-based management” approach is addressing the issue while protecting…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has opened up about struggling with “impostor syndrome” despite being one of the most successful cricketers in the world. Speaking at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, Kohli admitted that self-doubt still affects him even after nearly 20 years at the top level of cricket.“As players, you’re always…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again won hearts, this time with former Australian cricketer Brett Lee showering praise on the actor for his humility and leadership during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders.Speaking to The Gulf News, Brett Lee opened up about his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and revealed how the superstar would…
NEW DELHI: The CPM on Tuesday said it would reconsider its support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu if the ruling party accommodates the rebel faction of the AIADMK in the Cabinet.Addressing a press conference in Tiruvarur, CPM state secretary P Shanmugam said, “I think the TVK will not go to…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year’s Wimbledon after failing to recover fully from a wrist injury, ending hopes of another title run at the All England Club. The Spanish star confirmed that he is also withdrawing from the Queen’s tournament as he continues rehabilitation following the injury suffered…