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India Open 2026: BWF issues statement after players raise venue concerns
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has issued an official statement addressing the concerns raised over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026 in New Delhi, following earlier allegations made…
“Feels good, happy for the team…”: Harleen Deol after match-winning knock
Harleen Deol’s brilliant unbeaten 64 powered UP Warriorz to their first win of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, coming out of a three-match losing streak with a commanding chase…
Bibisara Assaubayeva to make historic debut at Norway Chess Women 2026
Bibisara Assaubayeva will make her highly anticipated debut at Norway Chess Women 2026, becoming both a first-time participant and the youngest player ever to compete in the women’s tournament. The…
“For Harleen, its always team first, herself second”: UPW coach Nayar hails batter after win over MI
Following his side’s win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar hailed Indian batter Harleen Deol’s “team first” approach and his team’s culture. After being…
Defending champions Maharashtra and Railways clinch titles at Senior National Kho Kho Championship
In high-octane finals, defending champions – Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) and Maharashtra – clinched titles in men’s and women’s categories respectively at 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship in…
Record-breaking century by Aman Mokhade sends Vidarbha into Vijay Hazare Trophy final
Vidarbha stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final after clinching a dominating victory against Karnataka by six wickets in Bengaluru. Aman Mokhade was the standout performer for Vidarbha, playing a…
BMC polls: Shraddha Kapoor steps out to vote, flaunts inked finger
Actor Shraddha Kapoor was among the celebrities who stepped out to vote on Thursday during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. The actor reached a polling booth in Mumbai in…
BMC Polls: ‘Dhurandhar’ actress Saumya Tandon struggles to find her name on voter list
‘Dhurandhar’ fame actor Saumya Tandon faced trouble while trying to cast her vote during the Maharashtra municipal elections. Despite checking her details online, she had to visit more than one…
Kartik Aaryan, mother, sister cast their vote in Maharashtra civic polls
Actor Kartik Aaryan was among the well-known faces who stepped out to cast their vote during the BMC elections on Thursday. He was accompanied by his mother and sister at…
“Party which delivers good governance should win”: Mahima Chaudhry on BMC Elections 2026
Actor Mahima Chaudhry believes that whichever party comes to power after winning the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 should focus on key civic issues such as reliable water supply,…
Shahid, Triptii’s promise intense chemistry in ‘O’ Romeo’ poster
Shahid Kapoor’s fans are eagerly waiting for February as his film ‘O Romeo’ is set to release. In the film, he will be seen in a completely different avatar. On…
Border 2 trailer: Sunny Deol roars, Diljit Dosanjh vows to “give hell” to enemies
Finally! the trailer for one of the most-anticipated films of 2026, ‘Border 2’, has been unveiled. Directed by Anurag Singh, the second instalment of the iconic film brings back Sunny…
“Right to vote comes with a responsibility,” says Shabana Azmi
Joining several celebrities, veteran actor Shabana Azmi was spotted exercising her right to vote in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Thursday. After casting her vote, Shabana proudly…
BMC Elections: Anu Malik, Viineet Kumar Siingh, Surendra Pal emphasise importance of voting
Maharashtra went to the polls for its civic elections on Thursday, January 15, with voting held across 29 municipal corporations in the state. Along with thousands of citizens, several well-known…
“Main apni zubaan pe niyantran rakhunga”: Honey Singh apologises over his alleged obscene remarks at Delhi show
Seems like controversies and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh go hand in hand. Since Thursday morning, he has been at the centre of online attention for all the wrong reasons.…
“Slaughtering people in streets”: US Senator Lindsey Graham slams ‘Ayatollah regime’
Amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, US Senator Lindsey Graham on Thursday (local time) alleged that “ayatollah’s regime has American blood on its hands” and are “slaughtering…
IDF strikes several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has struck several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and additional terror infrastructure throughout southern Lebanon. “STRUCK: Several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and additional terror infrastructure throughout…
“President wants to acquire Greenland for our best national security”: White House
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that President Donald Trump wants the United States to acquire Greenland for our “best national security”. Addressing reporters,…
LS Speaker Om Birla meets Speakers of UK, Saint Lucia, Tanzania, Mauritius, Botswana
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday interacted with Speakers of Parliaments of various Commonwealth countries on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the…
Indian diaspora in Oman hosts grand welcome for INSV KAUNDINYA crew
The Indian community in Oman, under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in the Sultanate, organised a grand programme in Muscat to celebrate the successful and historic voyage of INSV…
BMC polls: Major row over indelible ink; Thackeray brothers allege malpractice, EC refutes
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on Thursday were marred by a significant controversy following allegations over the use of “indelible” ink to mark voters’ fingers. Uddhav Thackeray and…
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and held wide-ranging discussions aimed at further strengthening the Strategic Partnership. “Pleased to meet…
History being made by Mahayuti: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC after Exit polls predict BJP-led Mahayuti victory in BMC polls
After the exit polls predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC welcomed the exit polls and said…
“Those who tried to impose their….”: Kapil Mishra on Owaisi’s ‘hijab-clad woman’ remarks
Days after the remarks of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi that a hijab-clad woman will one day become Prime Minister of India, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra said…