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Ghislaine Maxwell seeks clemency for testimony Ghislaine Maxwell declined to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee on Monday, but her lawyer said she would be prepared to testify that President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton “are innocent of any wrongdoing” if she were granted clemency.Maxwell, 64, is serving a 20-year sentence at…

Sachin Tendulkar abd Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Image credit: Agencies) India’s Under-19 World Cup triumph in 2026 had many heroes, but one name towered above the rest — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. In the final against England in Harare, the 14-year-old prodigy delivered a breathtaking performance that left the cricketing world stunned. Smashing 175 off just 80 balls, Sooryavanshi…

‘Border 2’, featuring the dynamic duo Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan, is approaching the final curtain call in theaters, with box office numbers tapering off in its third week. Set against the backdrop of the 1971 war, it gathered Rs 1.85 crore on its 18th day, culminating in a domestic total of Rs 311.60 crore….

MUMBAI: Call it a fad or not, but brands are pushing protein-infused products into retail shelves-many Indians whose regular diets lack sufficient doses of protein are increasingly becoming health-conscious and companies are sniffing an opportunity here. Think about McDonald’s protein slices to go with burgers, local startup Phab’s protein bhel bars, or ITC’s high protein…

Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan (X-Cricbuzz) Several familiar names have been left out as the BCCI announced its central contracts for the 2025–26 season on Monday, with Mohammed Shami, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Kishan missing out despite being part of the previous cycle. The Board awarded annual retainers to 30 men…

NEW DELHI: Long before smartphones, search engines and AI entered classrooms, PM Modi said one habit shaped his thinking as a student – reading the newspaper and discussing ideas. Recalling his school days, Modi told students that a teacher once gave him a daily task rooted in curiosity and discipline. “My teacher used to tell…

NEW DELHI: Initiating a discussion on Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday Congress’ P Chidambaram attacked govt for cutting capital expenditure in 2025-26.“This is a forgettable budget… which has been prepared by a finance minister who forgot the promises made by her in this House last year,” the former finance minister said.Chidambaram pointed…

PUNE: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was Monday evening admitted to a private hospital with complaints of chest congestion. Doctors said his condition is stable. The 85-year-old RS member was accompanied by wife Pratibha Pawar, daughter Supriya Sule, son-in-law Sadanand Sule and grandnephew Rohit Pawar to Ruby Hall Clinic around 4pm. The hospital, in a…

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav waits for third umpire’s decision for his wicket during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) NEW DELHI: The standoff is over. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a U-turn over their boycott of the February 15…

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday requested Pakistan to honour its scheduled T20 World Cup fixture against India, stressing that playing the match would benefit the wider cricket ecosystem. “Following my short visit to Pakistan yesterday and given the forthcoming outcomes of our discussions, I request Pakistan…