‘Forget all that. Kohli is out’: Shastri delivers no-nonsense verdict on ex-India captain’s cheap dismissal in AUS Test

‘Forget all that. Kohli is out’: Shastri delivers no-nonsense verdict on ex-India captain’s cheap dismissal in AUS Test

Virat Kohli’s wicket was a dream come true moment for Todd Murphy, who made his Test debut in the series opener of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Nagpur on Thursday. Batting icon Kohli showcased a rare batting failure in the 1st innings as the former India skipper was dismissed for cheap by spinner Murphy on Day…

Life in crisis-hit Pakistan as inflation edges to 48-year high

Life in crisis-hit Pakistan as inflation edges to 48-year high

As Pakistan lurches from one crisis to another, citizens are taking to the streets to protest a duel economic and political meltdown with little precedent in the nation’s post-independence history. For months, the world’s fifth most populous country has edged closer to a debt default, echoing the cautionary tales of other developing economies, including Sri…

Meet the Indian-American who is termed as ‘world’s brightest student’
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Meet the Indian-American who is termed as ‘world’s brightest student’

A nine-year-old Indian-American schoolgirl, Samedha Saxena, has been named as one of the ‘world’s brightest’ students by the United States-based Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY). The Grade 4 student at Battery Park City School in New York City was assessed in an above-grade-level exam, used by CTY to identify advanced students across the…

Kangana Ranaut TROLLS as Aamir Khan praises her, tags him as ‘bechara’. Here’s what she said

Kangana Ranaut TROLLS as Aamir Khan praises her, tags him as ‘bechara’. Here’s what she said

Actor Kangana Ranaut is not impressed with Aamir Khan even as he praised her at a recent event. At the book launch of writer Shobhaa De, Aamir was asked who would play her well if a biopic was ever made on her. He took the names of Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. Shobhaa, however,…

Delhi | MCD schools will focus on local languages & gender equality

Delhi | MCD schools will focus on local languages & gender equality

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will implement National Education Policy-2020 in all the civic body-run schools, the corporation said on Friday. The civic body said that it will achieve all the objectives specified by the NEP, including encouragement to use local language and gender sensitization among others. “The department thus aims to achieve all the…

2,400 cops deployed for Srisailam temple fete
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2,400 cops deployed for Srisailam temple fete

The Nandyal district administration has made elaborate arrangements for the 11-day Maha Shivaratri Brahmotsavams at Srisaila Devasthanam from Saturday. District Collector Manazir Jeelani Saamoon, along with SP K Raghuveer Reddy, temple Executive Officer S Lavanna and Temple Trust Board Chairman R Chakrapani Reddy, held a final review meeting and inspected all arrangements on Friday. The…

What newly discovered ‘Lithium inferred resources’ in J&K mean for India?

What newly discovered ‘Lithium inferred resources’ in J&K mean for India?

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has established “inferred” lithium resources of 5.9 million tonnes in Salal-Haimana area of Reasi District of Jammu and Kashmir. These resources have been established as part of the “Reasi Sersandu-Kherikot-Rahotkot-Darabi” mineral block, where prospecting has been ongoing since 2021-22. Under the United Nations Framework for Classification for Reserves and Resources…

NDA govt successful in controlling terror in J&K, insurgency in NE, Left wing extremism: Amit Shah
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NDA govt successful in controlling terror in J&K, insurgency in NE, Left wing extremism: Amit Shah

After eight years, the BJP-led government at the Centre has been substantially successful in controlling terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, insurgency in the North-East and Left wing extremism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. Speaking at the passing out parade of the 74th batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at…

Tripura election: PM Modi to address two rallies today
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Tripura election: PM Modi to address two rallies today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Tripura on Saturday to address two election rallies. Chief Minister Manik Saha, the party’s state incharge Mahesh Sharma and other leaders will welcome PM Modi. Modi is scheduled to address the first rally at Ambassa in Dhalai district around 12 noon and the second at Gomati, which is likely…