ICC announces commentary panel for 2024 T20 World Cup
New Delhi, May 24 - The 2024 T20 World Cup is just one week away as 20 teams face off in an attempt to win the ultimate prize. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the panel for commentators for the course of
‘Timid’ Congress was afraid to even take Dalai Lama’s name, says PM Modi at Mandi rally
Mandi, May 24 - Revealing that he often talks to the Tibetan spiritual leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Congress party was so "timid" that it was afraid to even take the name of the Dalai Lama.
Sensex, Nifty close flat after touching all-time high
Mumbai, May 24 - The BSE Sensex and Nifty on Friday ended flat with marginal decline. At closing, Sensex settled at 75,410, down seven points and Nifty at 22,957 points, down nearly 10 points.
Jabra Ladies Open: Disappointing first day for Indians, Diksha best with 72 at T-33
Evian Aix Bains (France), May 24 - It was a rather disappointing opening day for the Indian contingent at the Jabra Ladies Open with just Diksha Dagar , at 1-over 72, had a modest round and was placed T-33.
Parties pull out all stops as battle for Purvanchal hots up in UP
Lucknow, May 24 - As the Lok Sabha elections enter the final phases, Uttar Pradesh is poised for an intense battle, with the BJP and its allies facing a strong competition from the SP-Congress alliance in Purvanchal region.
NP Singh to move on as MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, asks firm to find a successor
New Delhi, May 24 - N.P. Singh, Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has stepped down after 25 years at the company and will move into an advisory role at the company.
Ahead of LS polls in Delhi, Parineeti & Raghav seek blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple
Mumbai, May 24 - A day ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Parineeti Chopra and her husband and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha, on Friday sought blessings at the Siddhivinayak Temple, in Mumbai.
J&K: Forces launch search operation in Samba after suspicious movement near IB
Jammu, May 24 - Security forces have launched a search operation in Samba following some suspicious movement near the International Border (IB) on Friday.
India’s progress would have been faster, if we had more secure borders: NSA Ajit Doval
New Delhi, May 24 - National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday said that India was progressing at a fast pace and was slated to achieve greater heights in years to come, both economically and militarily.
Allahabad HC stays Azam Khan’s conviction in fake certificate case
Prayagraj, May 24 - The Allahabad High Court on Friday granted relief to senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Azam Khan and his family in a fake birth certificate case.
Investors shrug off toolkit against Adani Group, key portfolio firms’ stock continue to rise
Mumbai, May 24 - The key portfolio companies of the Adani Group on Friday continued their sharp rally, with the flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) regaining losses of more than $30 billion that accrued after the short-seller firm Hindenburg's report.
Akshay Kumar looks back at his ‘Bloody 10’ childhood group: ‘Humne danga macha ke rakha’
Mumbai, May 24 - Bollywood's 'Khiladi' Akshay Kumar has opened up on his childhood 'boys group' story, sharing about his real friends from kindergarten, adding how they keep him grounded.
Ajit Doval lauds Israel’s defence prowess, cites Chanakya’s mantra for defending own borders
New Delhi, May 24 - National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday praised Israel for strongly defending its borders amidst sharp escalation by Hamas and other terror outfits and explained how its harnessing of technology thwarted the evil designs of a ‘gang
Diljit Dosanjh lends his vocals to ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ from ‘Jatt & Juliet 3’
Mumbai, May 24 - The song ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ from the upcoming Punjabi movie ‘Jatt & Juliet 3’ has hit the airwaves.
Will put Lalu Prasad Yadav’s goons behind bars after LS polls: Samrat Choudhary
Patna, May 24 - Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday said that he was making a list of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s goons and would put them in jail post the Lok Sabha elections.
Gunjan Utreja can’t process what’s happening as ‘Kahwa’ premieres at Cannes
Mumbai, May 24 - Actor Gunjan Utreja's debut short film 'Kahwa' which premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival has opened up on the 'surreal' feeling, saying the people, the movies and the vibe are unparalleled to anything he has seen or experienced
‘Bro, from our U-19 days…’: Dhawan pens special post for DK as ‘curtains fall on his IPL career’
New Delhi, May 24 - India batter Shikhar Dhawan has paid tribute to his Under-19 and Men in Blue teammate Dinesh Karthik for his 'incredible journey' as the latter concludes his IPL innings following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) playoff exit from the tournament.
IOC Chairman, FIDE officials to participate in ‘Chess for Freedom’ conference in Pune
Chennai, May 24 - The Chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) Shrikant Madhav Vaidya and several others, including a chess Grandmaster, a prison official, and former prisoners from different countries, will speak at the 'Chess for Freedom' conference to be held
Reducing plastic pollution by 5pc yearly may stabilise ocean microplastics: Study
New Delhi, May 24 - Cutting down plastic pollution by 5 per cent per year may help stabilise the level of microplastics -- plastics less than 5 mm in length -- on the surface of oceans, finds a study on Friday.
Eight killed in knife attack in China
Wuhan, May 24 - Eight people were killed and another injured in a knife attack in Hubei Province, central China, authorities said on Friday.