NEW DELHI: With less than a week left for the Centre’s March 31 deadline to end left wing extremism, security forces have launched a series of intensified operations across key Maoist-affected regions to track down remaining armed cadres and force surrenders.“The plan is to ensure 100 per cent neutralisation of armed Naxals by March 31,…
UAE Rain Driving Fines Explained: What You Can Be Penalised For As heavy rain and unstable weather sweep across the UAE, authorities are tightening enforcement on dangerous driving behaviours that spike during wet conditions. What many motorists do not realise is that these are not new rules but during rain, enforcement becomes stricter, penalties feel…
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) As India stands on the cusp of a transition in their storied spin-bowling legacy, former India left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni offers a timely and nuanced assessment of where things stand. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kulkarni reflects on the shifting demands of red-ball cricket, the looming void post the…
11 Indian truck drivers have been arrested in the US. All of them are in the country illegally. The Yuma Sector Border Patrol announced the arrest of 11 Indian semi-truck drivers that took place in February in Arizona. All of them were present in the US illegally and they had commercial licenses from Florida, New…
India’s aspirations in space exploration are taking a major leap forward as it develops the Bharatiya Antriksh Station. The project, which seems to be heavily connected to the Gaganyaan mission, is now going beyond the conceptual phase. According to PIB reports, the space station will have five modules, of which the first module, called BAS-01,…
Aditya Uppal shines as Omar in Dhurandhar 2 after years of struggle. He shares intense 3:30 AM torture scene details with Ranveer Singh, real hits urged by “Hit me hard!” Script secrecy led to surprises like laughing at Sanjay Dutt’s funeral. Aditya Uppal, known for his role as Omar Haider in ‘Dhurandhar’, is soaking up…
The government moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable. Trump slammed Iran while warning that they “need to get serious” for negotiations. SC expressed concern over the growing use of AI by litigants and lawyers. BCCI announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27. For…
Sangita Basfore of India runs with the ball (Photo by Getty Images and @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: The road to the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia was supposed to be the moment Indian women’s football would finally step out of the shadows and make the much-anticipated leap. With six World Cup spots…
Driving the news The White House says talks with Iran are alive, even as Tehran publicly denies direct negotiations and keeps up military pressure across the region. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The United States has been engaged over the last three days in productive conversations,” while adding: “You’re beginning to see the…
Director Harish Shankar dismisses online trolls targeting his film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh,’ stating he doesn’t take them seriously as they lack identity and accountability. He emphasizes his focus on the film’s output and his personal achievement in releasing it under pressure, asserting he only reacts to abusive language or crossed limits. Director Harish Shankar has…