DiDi announces surcharge in New Zealand, Uber ‘monitoring’ situation as drivers hit by rising fuel prices
Chinese rideshare giant DiDi has announced a fuel surcharge starting next week. DiDi has become the first rideshare company in New Zealand to introduce a surcharge for passengers amid soaring…
Speeding fines surge to 16-year high as police ramp up enforcement
The number of speeding fines issued by police officers is increasing, with last year producing the highest number of fines handed out in 16 years. New figures reveal officers issued…
Major fire blaze at automotive shop in Ponsonby
Ponsonby Automotive was damaged by the fire. Photo: Lucy Xia A major fire at an automotive shop in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby has been extinguished. Acting Assistant Commander Kenton…
Fuel stations run out again, Luxon warns NZ preparing for ‘prolonged’ Iran conflict
Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up as petrol prices rises amid fears of rapidly jumping prices and potential shortages. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Christopher…
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets retiring Rajya Sabha MPs at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with retiring and recently retired Members of Parliament from the Rajya Sabha during a gathering held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Lok…
AB de Villiers hails Virat Kohli as “heartbeat” of RCB, backs franchise to defend IPL title
Former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohli as the “heartbeat” of the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season,…
From Khelo India to India colours: Joya announces herself for India U17
When 14-year-old Joya’s volley hit the net deep in stoppage time to seal India’s 3-2 comeback win against Myanmar in Yangon on March 14, it marked a moment she will…
Indian Open Squash: Om Semwal delivers blockbuster upset to headline opening day
India’s Om Semwal produced a sensational upset on the opening day of the Indian Open 2026, defeating higher-ranked Mexican Sebastian Salazar in a gripping five-game encounter in Mumbai on Wednesday.…
FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule out; India Men to face Pakistan in group stage
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has unveiled the match schedule for the 2026 Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. While India Men’s are set to kick off their…
Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2026 practice in Ahmedabad
Gujrat Ttans (GT) commenced their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Wednesday, with the newly-appointed batting coach Matthew Hayden guiding the team during the training…
MG University, University of Calicut crowned champions at All India University Armwrestling Championship
The All India University Armwrestling Championship, held at Maharana Pratap University in Aligarh, concluded successfully with MG University, Kottayam, clinching the Overall Team Championship in the men’s category, while the…
IFL 2025-26: Chanmari FC to face Shillong Lajong
Chanmari FC and Shillong Lajong FC will face each other in a crucial fixture in the first of two matches in the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Rajiv Gandhi…
Naveen-Musa pair script WRC3 podium finish at Safari Rally Kenya 2026
Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla, along with seasoned co-driver Musa Sherif, secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2026, the third round of…
Afghan cricketers visit blast victims, condemn civilian casualties after Kabul airstrikes
Officials from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), along with national team players, visited hospitals in Kabul to check on those injured due to the Pakistani strike at a hospital. The…
“Virat Kohli and RCB will always be synonymous…”: Anil Kumble ahead of IPL 2026
Former India captain and legendary spinner, Anil Kumble, has highlighted the connection between Virat Kohli and RCB and said the famous cricketer could come up with new shots this season.…
Jamie Smith believes missing out on IPL could turn into opportunity to rebuild red-ball game
England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith believes missing out on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 could turn into a timely opportunity to rebuild his red-ball game after a challenging Ashes tour.…
Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s jog with Canadian PM Mark Carney turns into chat about ‘Dhurandhar’
A casual morning jog involving Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unexpectedly brought an Indian espionage saga into global political conversation. In a video shared…
Haryana Women Commission seeks CBFC action against ‘Sarke Chunari Teri Sarke’ song over vulgar lyrics
The Haryana State Commission for Women has written to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raising concerns over allegedly objectionable content in recently released songs, specifically the track ‘Sarke…
“Freedom of Speech has to be in context of society and culture…”: Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms ban on ‘Sarke Chunari’ song
The Union government has confirmed that the song ‘Sarke Chunariya’ has been banned following widespread criticism over its lyrics and visuals. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced…
The Tesseract that stayed: Five days after, the geometry of responsibility
On the 13th of March, I went to a theatre in Mumbai reluctantly, not unwillingly, but with the quiet resistance that cities like Mumbai, Delhi, New York, London, and Paris…
Nora Fatehi breaks silence on ‘Sarke Chunar’ row, says makers didn’t seek approval for Hindi Version
Bollywood actor and performer Nora Fatehi on Wednesday finally broke her silence on the controversy surrounding her recent song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from the film ‘KD: The Devil’. The…
Nita M Ambani conferred with honorary Doctorate by KIIT for work in education, healthcare and arts
Nita M Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in recognition of her…
“You don’t need language for human emotions”: Ra. Karthik, Priyanka Mohan on ‘Made in Korea’
Amid the rising popularity of K-dramas among Indian youth, especially Gen Z, director Ra. Karthik’s ‘Made in Korea’, starring Priyanka Mohan, has been released at a timely moment. According to…
X restored in India after being down for thousands of users
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has resumed services in India after experiencing a widespread technical outage that left thousands of users unable to access feeds and shared links. According…
Fans in Mumbai express disappointment as paid preview shows of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ gets cancelled at Gaiety Galaxy
It was supposed to be a day of excitement and anticipation. Fans had booked their tickets well in advance for the highly-awaited ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ paid preview shows at Galaxy…