NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday responded to the opposition’s criticism over his unscheduled stop to buy “jhalmuri” during poll campaigning in West Bengal.While addressing a rally in Krishnanagar, the Prime Minister said Bengal will celebrate the BJP’s victory with sweets and jhalmuri.“You must wave the flag of the BJP-NDA’s victory with all…
Check leading wicket-taker for each IPL team Jofra Archer scripted history during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, claiming three wickets, thus becoming the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker. With 68 wickets, he surpassed Shane Watson’s previous record of 67 wickets. As the IPL has evolved over the years, every franchise has…
Mitchell Starc in action during IPL 2025 (PTI Photo) After receiving the necessary clearances from Cricket Australia, fast bowler Mitchell Starc is set to join the Delhi Capitals on Friday morning. The 36-year-old, sidelined with elbow and shoulder injuries, is now expected to return to action for DC’s May 1 fixture against Rajasthan Royals.As first…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Chhattisgarh high court order that handed life imprisonment to Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of Ramavtar Jaggi.The case, which dates back over two decades, concerns the fatal shooting of Jaggi in June 2003. Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, was acquitted by…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, second right, scores his side’s goal against Burnley. (AP Photo) Manchester City edged ahead in the Premier League title race after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley FC at Turf Moor, a result that not only sent Pep Guardiola’s side top but also confirmed Burnley’s relegation.A first-half strike from Erling Haaland…
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Thursday dismissed reports of a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices, calling them “fake news” and aimed at creating unnecessary panic among citizens.In a post on X, the ministry said, “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby…
NEW DELHI: Clashes, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches marked a turbulent start to the first phase of voting in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district.West Bengal phase 1 polls — Follow live updates The tensions began overnight when crude bombs were allegedly hurled near Shivnagar Primary School, injuring at least one person and sparking panic….
Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) As Mumbai Indians gear up to face Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026, uncertainty surrounds the availability of Rohit Sharma, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.A decision on Rohit’s participation will be taken just before the toss, with the team management closely monitoring…
China has reported a massive leap in its domestic artificial intelligence (AI) computing power, with official figures suggesting capacity far beyond what is reflected in global benchmarks, raising questions about a potential “dark pool” of hidden compute.According to China’s ministry of industry and information technology (MIIT), the country has reached 1,882 exaflops — or 1,882…
After five weeks of intense campaigning by four contending sides in Tamil Nadu, one question remains: will the disruptor help the incumbent, the opposition or himself? Conventional analyses still give the M K Stalin-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) an edge over Edappadi K Palaniswami’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA), but the vote share of Vijay’s TVK…