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Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday took on the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 and the National Herald case against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.The grand old party’s president slammed the saffron party for “spreading rumours” on Waqf issue and claimed that Congress “brought … Read more

Jasprit Bumrah and MS Dhoni (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On the eve of their high-stakes IPL 2025 clash at the Wankhede Stadium, fans were treated to a wholesome moment off the field as Mumbai Indians’ ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah reunited with Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni. In a video shared by CSK on social … Read more

NEW DELHI: Army troops deployed in high-altitude posts in Ladakh along the frontiers with China and Pakistan, as also civilians staying in remote border villages in the region, now have access to reliable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity for the first time.“In the transformative step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities, the … Read more

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia (R) has yet to issue a statement on the exit of Abhishek Nayar (L) as Team India assistant coach despite him officially joining Kolkata Knight Riders. New Delhi: Days after news of his departure from the Indian camp emerged, men’s cricket team’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight … Read more

Verbal altercation breaks out between Ishant Sharma and Ashutosh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday didn’t just provide a high-scoring encounter; it delivered a dose of drama too. In a fiery moment at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma … Read more

NEW DELHI: A day after visiting a relief camp in Par Lalpur in West Bengal’s Malda district, governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday met victims of the April 11 violence in Murshidabad.The unrest had erupted during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. During his visit, the Governor said the victims expressed their desire for a … Read more

Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians on Saturday paid a special tribute to their captain Hardik Pandya, celebrating his 10th anniversary in the Indian Premier League. In a heartfelt post on social media, the five-time champions honoured Pandya’s incredible journey from a talented youngster to one of the league’s most impactful all-rounders.Go Beyond … Read more

NEW DELHI: Flight services at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be suspended for six hours on May 9 for pre-monsoon runway maintenance activities, as announced by MIAL on Saturday. The airport operator MIAL confirmed that a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was distributed six months earlier, allowing airlines sufficient time to modify their … Read more

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday at 12:17 pm (IST), according to the National Center for Seismology.The tremors were felt in several regions, including parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi-NCR. A local in Srinagar was quoted as saying, “I felt the tremor. I was in the office … Read more

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for what he describes as an “attack on science” that could undermine America’s technological competitiveness against China.“This looks like a total attack on all of science in America,” Schmidt said at the recent AI+Biotechnology Summit hosted by the National Security Commission on Emerging … Read more