NEW DELHI: India remains one of the few countries that is able to engage with all sides in West Asia conflict, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, defending govt’s diplomatic approach and rejecting opposition claims that India has become a bystander in the crisis.“If our ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz…
Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw (Image credit: Delhi Capitals/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has thrown his weight behind a bold opening combination for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026, backing Prithvi Shaw to partner the ever-reliable KL Rahul at the top.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan hailed Rahul as a dependable match-winner, describing…
Jitesh Sharma (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has sparked a stir with his candid remarks on Pakistan, delivering a blunt assessment of the arch-rivals while discussing the mental side of high-pressure clashes ahead of IPL 2026.Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finisher addressed whether Indian players get…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will interact with CMs, excluding those from poll-bound states, to review preparedness and plans to deal with the fallout of West Asia conflict, amid concerns over energy supplies.Official sources said the video-conference will focus on synergy among states and UTs in the spirit of “Team India”. However, CMs of Assam,…
IPL Captains (Screengrab) IPL 2026 is set for a blockbuster start this weekend, with the champion teams and star players kicking off the season in front of fans across the world. Here is the schedule for the opening weekend, along with match details and venues.RCB vs SRH: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, M. Chinnaswamy…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and participated virtually in the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya‘s Ram Mandir.Earlier in the day, he extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, wishing that the festival bring new energy and enthusiasm into the lives of the people….
Congress president Kharge (File photo) Congress president hints at backing Centre with 2029 rolloutNEW DELHI: Rebuffing fresh overture from the Centre for a meeting to discuss amendments to the women’s reservation bill, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday wrote to the Modi government that the opposition is “extremely busy” with assembly election campaign and reiterated the…
Kamran Akmal roasts PSL (Screen grab) Former Pakistan cricketer takes a brutal dig at PSL after an incident saw the regular white ball turn pink during the first match of the season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore due to colour transfer from the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s jerseys.The PSL began its…
As the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies, the Centre has stepped in to ensure better fuel availability for citizens. In a bid to cushion local consumers from the ripples, the government has imposed fresh duties on fuel exports while easing the domestic excise duties. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that export…
NEW DELHI: A major confrontation broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday as National Conference (NC) MLAs staged a protest against the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the ongoing US-Israel military actions in Iran.Video footage from the Assembly shows NC MLAs chanting slogans and holding portraits of Khamenei…