“My scars tell the story of my survival”: Rajshri Deshpande shares emotional message on cancer fight
Actor Rajshri Deshpande has voiced her survival journey through her scars, sharing a reminder of her fight with cancer. On Instagram, Rajshri Deshpande shared pictures. “My scars tell the story…
It has become a huge movement for writers: Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher laud Spiral Bound’s success
A star-studded celebration of Boman Irani’s scriptwriting teaching platform ‘Spiral Bound’ was attended by numerous stars, including Javed Akhtar, Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Archana Puran Singh and others. The Bollywood…
Sri Lankan Envoy Colonne celebrates Baishakh with students in Delhi, highlights civilisational ties
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, on Thursday joined students in the national capital to celebrate Baishakh (Buddha Purnima), highlighting the cultural and spiritual traditions associated with Buddhism…
US Treasury Secy holds talks with Chinese Vice Premier, voices concern over “extraterritorial” trade regulations
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China on May 14 and 15.…
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 to take place from June-August, online registration open: MEA
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year will be conducted between June and August, and will be organised via two routes, Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim, the Ministry…
US resumes direct flights to Venezuela after 7-year suspension
Direct commercial air travel between the United States and Venezuela has resumed after a seven-year gap, marking a significant reopening of aviation links between the two countries. The first flight…
Trump announces removal of scotch whiskey tariffs in ‘honour’ of UK royals visit
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that his administration will remove tariffs and trade restrictions on whiskey from the United Kingdom, in “honour” of the state visit…
“Iran is dying to make a deal, I don’t call it a war”: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) made a series of claims about Iran, its internal situation, and ongoing Washington’s actions there, asserting that American intervention has prevented mass…
President Drouapdi Murmu hosts ‘At Home’ reception at Presidential Retreat in Shimla
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at the Presidential Retreat in Mashobra, Shimla. Governor Kavindra Gupta was among those present. Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative…
“Speak only Marathi”: Raj Thackeray pushes language assertion, slams divisive attempts
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday urged Maharashtra people to be more “assertive” about the Marathi language, alleging that there have been “deliberate attempts” to prevent Marathi-speaking…
ECI officials reject Trinamool Congress allegations about “opening of ballot boxes” in Bengal constituency: TMC, BJP exchange barbs
Political temperature rose again in Kolkata, a day after the conclusion of second and final phase of polling for assembly polls as Trinamool Congress alleged “opening of ballot boxes without…
If BJP govt is formed in West Bengal, it will work in interest of Hindus: VHP’s Milind Parande
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Thursday said that the formation of a BJP government in West Bengal would be “important” and could help address issues related to internal security…
Opposition has habit of blocking women’s progress: Tripura CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working sincerely for the development of women in all fields, and the issue of women’s protection…
No CCTV was turned off, counting will be 100% neat: West Bengal CEO rejects TMC’s claim
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Thursday reiterated that EVMs strong rooms are “safe and secure” in response to TMC allegations that there was tampering with EVMs,…
Air NZ cuts more regional flights due to fuel prices
Air New Zealand has announced a third round of cuts to domestic flight routes due to continued high jet fuel prices. From June 29 to July 26, 44 return flights…
Christchurch man charged with 23 petrol drive-offs
A Christchurch man has been arrested following a series of alleged fuel drive-offs valued at over $4500. Police said they were first alerted on March 3 after a man allegedly…
‘Utterly devoid of merit’: Mosque terrorist’s appeal bid denied
The terrorist responsible for New Zealand’s worst mass killing has failed to get his guilty pleas vacated, with the Court of Appeal describing his application to do so as being…
“We have an attack that can exploit different surfaces,” Andy Flower ahead of crucial tie against GT
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in an away fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. RCB head into the contest on the…
Jannik Sinner defeats Rafa Jodar to reach his first-ever Madrid Open semi-finals
World No. 1, Jannik Sinner, defeated Rafa Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) in the quarterfinals to book his semis spot of the Madrid Open 2026 on Wednesday. Sinner also made history as…
Sourav Kothari defeats Pankaj Advani to retain IBSF World Billiards Championship
Sourav Kothari triumphed in spectacular fashion to retain the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship, defeating Pankaj Advani in a dominant all-Indian final on Wednesday in Carlow, Ireland. From battling back…
India’s squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to be announced on May 2
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday revealed that the squad of the India Women’s for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be announced…
IFL: Real Kashmir, Gokulam Kerala to face off in key relegation encounter
Real Kashmir FC will take on Gokulam Kerala FC in a relegation stage of the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Thursday. Real Kashmir enter…
Rickelton’s maiden IPL 100 goes in vain as SRH chase down record target of 244 to secure 5th consecutive win against MI
Ryan Rickelton’s fluent hundred goes in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) batting totally outclassed Mumbai Indians’ (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Mumbai on Wednesday. Abhishek Sharma…
“We’ve not been able to do what Mumbai Indians stand for”: Hardik Pandya after MI’s loss to SRH despite scoring 243 runs batting first
Hardik Pandya, captain of the Mumbai Indians, said the team fell short collectively of the standards the franchise represents, after their six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) despite scoring 243…
‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma turns 39: A look at former Indian skipper’s records on his birthday
Former Indian skipper, batting heavyweight and India’s “Hitman” Rohit Sharma, celebrates his 39th birthday on Thursday (April 30). Since making his debut for India in Belfast on June 23, 2007,…