Filmmaker R. Parthiban has apologized for a caste-related remark made at the ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ event, explaining he felt tense and struggled with Telugu. He clarified that while his origins are different, his life and career are tied to Tamil Nadu, and he regrets any hurt caused by his attempt to connect with the Telugu…
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…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his record-breaking run in IPL 2026, scripting history with the most sixes hit by an Indian in a single innings during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old prodigy smashed 12 sixes during his breathtaking 103 off just 37 balls, setting a new benchmark for…
Iranian state media has released new video footage showing part of the IRGC’s drone arsenal displayed inside a large underground tunnel, under Khamenei’s posters.Another Iranian state media outlet released footage showing drones being launched by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of its ongoing military campaign against US and Israeli targets. The Kharg…
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggles in IPL 2026 have once again brought the spotlight firmly on Cameron Green, whose underwhelming returns continue to raise questions about his role in the side. The Australian all-rounder, yet to be cleared to bowl this season, has not been able to make an impact with the bat either. Across three…
Tharoor, Rijiju (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday shared a snippet of his conversation with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju after the Lok Sabha was adjourned, saying the BJP leader agreed that no one could call Tharoor anti-women.Sharing a photo with Rijiju and other MPs on X, Tharoor wrote, “A…
New Delhi: There were over 68 lakh malicious hits, both from within India and overseas, on the Election Commission’s online platforms, including the results portal, on counting day for the just-concluded assembly polls. However, EC officials on Wednesday said all such hits were successfully countered with robust cybersecurity protocols.EC further informed that the ECINET platform…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh to families of adult deceased persons and Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of those who were minor and died in the Palam fire incident. “Delhi government stands firmly with the affected families and will ensure all…