Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. (AP Photo) Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Mohammed Shami, urging selectors to bring the experienced pacer back into India’s national setup. Speaking at an event in Kolkata ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash with Lucknow Super Giants, Ganguly made a strong case … Read more
MEERUT: At least 10 children were injured on Wednesday morning when a school bus carrying around 35 students from St. Mary’s Academy in Kheri Tappa village overturned into a roadside ditch near the Kali river in Daurala at around 7.30 am. The accident caused panic and chaos at the scene, with children trapped inside the … Read more
Comedian Samay Raina has teased a second season of “India’s Got Latent” after facing multiple FIRs following a controversial joke. He detailed the emotional toll, including witnessing the distress of the venue owner’s parents, and reflected on his decision to apologize, citing George Orwell and Kashmiri wisdom. Raina also humorously addressed criticism from various personalities. … Read more
Trump’s deadline ended not with the massive strikes he had threatened, but with a last-minute two-week pause. About 90 minutes before his 8pm Tuesday Washington cutoff — 5.30am Wednesday in India — Trump said he would suspend US bombing of Iran for two weeks, contingent on Tehran ensuring the “complete, immediate, and safe” reopening of … Read more
VARANASI: A man was arrested on Tuesday after a video showing him drinking alcohol on a boat in the Ganga river went viral on social media. The accused has been identified as Arjun Rajbhar, who works in decorating boats.ACP Gaurav Kumar said the video showed two men consuming alcohol while riding a boat. “One of … Read more
Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,’ continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like ‘Jawan’ and … Read more
Left: Derek O’Brien; Right: CEC Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting accounts of what transpired.According to sources in the poll body, TMC leader Derek O’Brien allegedly raised his voice during the interaction … Read more
India’s mango season faces challenges due to erratic weather, impacting crops. To enjoy the prized fruit, a traditional method of storing semi-ripened mangoes in paper bags is recommended. This technique, passed down through generations, ensures even ripening by balancing ethylene gas release and air circulation, preventing spoilage and mold. Summer’s mango frenzy hits hard, especially … Read more
The United States has warned of an escalation in cyberattacks by Iran-linked hackers targeting critical infrastructure. In a joint advisory issued on Tuesday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Energy said Iranian government-backed actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems across … Read more
DEHRADUN: A 29-year-old man from J&K’s Baramulla district was allegedly detained by “authorities in Saudi Arabia” after he was picked up on March 25 from a health facility in Dammam, where he used to work as a ‘nurse specialist’, over a “social media post on Iran’s late supreme leader”. Incidentally, days later, Amjad Ali Bhat’s … Read more