NEW DELHI: Panic erupted at Varanasi airport on Saturday night after a foreign national aboard a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight claimed he was carrying a bomb, police said on Sunday. The passenger, identified as a Canadian citizen, has been detained, officials added.The detainee is being questioned on the matter. A detailed probe has been ordered.After the … Read more
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul recently opened up about one of his biggest regrets in the IPL, the 2016 final loss with Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Speaking on Star Sports, Rahul revealed that he and Virat Kohli have often discussed that heartbreak … Read more
Chennai: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Kamindu Mendis celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Chennai Super Kings’ Ravindra Jadeja during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) ( Following their five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on … Read more
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded strongly to Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s anti-India statements, declaring that India will “hunt down terror” following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Responding to Bhutto Zardari’s comments after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Sarma referenced a video clip … Read more
High security alert in J&K NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old social activist was injured after being shot by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Sunday.The activist, identified as Ghulam Rasool Magray, was attacked late Saturday night inside his residence in Kandi Khas area. He was rushed to a nearby hospital for … Read more
NEW DELHI: Citing past incidents – Kargil War, 26/11 attack and Kandahar hijacking – where media coverage severely impacted security operations, Centre on Saturday issued a strong advisory to media outlets, urging them to refrain from live coverage of defence operations and troop movements. With tensions escalating following the Pahalgam attack, I&B ministry’s advisory warned … Read more
NEW DELHI: Government is considering making anti-lock braking systems (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers with engine capacity above 50cc. At present, ABS is only required in motorcycles over 125cc. This safety feature helps prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, enhancing control and reducing stopping distances, especially on slippery roads.Experts from India and abroad have emphasised … Read more
Punjab Kings’ Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot at the Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh etched his name into Punjab Kings‘ history books on Saturday, becoming the first uncapped batter from the franchise to cross the 1000-run milestone in the Indian Premier League. The young opener achieved the landmark during his scintillating knock … Read more
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said India has “non-violence” in nature, but if someone “turns to evil”, teaching a lesson is also a religion.Bhagwat’s remark comes as the nation seethes over the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, by the Pakistan-backed terrorists in … Read more
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh plays a shot as MS Dhoni watches on. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh credited MS Dhoni‘s advice for helping him stay composed in pressure situations, as he reflected on his evolving role as a finisher in the Indian Premier League. Speaking during a chat with … Read more