Representative Image (Source: Reuters) Iran said more than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US strikes on southern Iran, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would target Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on X that the strikes had killed…
Mamata stands firmly behind nephew amid rebellion in TMC NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday strongly defended her nephew and party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, saying he had ‘done no wrong’ and would remain in politics for the next 50 years. Her remarks came as the party continues to face…
Spain midfielder Rodri etched his name into FIFA World Cup history with a record-breaking display against France, helping La Roja secure a 2-0 victory and a place in the 2026 World Cup final. According to data platform OptaJoe, the midfield general completed an astonishing 655 passes during the tournament, setting a new record for the…
Trump says US strikes on Iran to escalate in three days US President Donald Trump convened a high-level situation room meeting on Wednesday (local time) to discuss a major expansion of military operations against Iran, with officials weighing strikes beyond the ongoing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported citing three sources familiar with…
EC releases revised SIR schedule for electoral rolls NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday released a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states, updating the dates for draft publication and final electoral rolls.The revised schedule covers Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh. The exercise…
Inside India’s esports boom NEW DELHI: If numbers alone were enough, India would already be one of the world’s biggest esports markets. Around 600 million people now play games in the country. Mobile gaming (excluding real-money gaming) generated an estimated USD 1.1 billion in revenue through 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 2.4…
If you’ve got a few million dollars to spend and the urge to know how it feels to live like a royal, then this real estate sale might be worth your interest. The Old House, the country estate where Princess Margaret resided with her ex-husband Antony Armstrong-Jones, otherwise known as Lord Snowdon, is currently up…
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj leaders switch to BJP ahead of Bankipur bypoll NEW DELHI: In a setback to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor ahead of the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, several party leaders, including candidates who contested the 2025 Bihar assembly elections on the party’s ticket, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday.The leaders who…
India’s campaign at the Japan Open Super 750 suffered a major setback on Wednesday as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen all crashed out in the opening round.The early exits come at a worrying time, with India set to host the World Championships in New Delhi next month after a 17-year gap.Ayush came closest…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the formats of its flagship men’s tournaments, introducing a new structure for both the ODI and T20 World Cups while also endorsing a new global competition for associate nations ahead of the 2028 Men’s T20 World Cup….