Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.The 2009 champions, captained by Salman Agha, will look to mount a strong challenge for their second title when the tournament begins on…
When family drama makes headlines, sometimes the best action is a night out looking fabulous. Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham, perhaps, followed this chain of thoughts and thus headed out for a swoon-worthy double date in Paris on January 24, 2026. Unlike their older brother, who shares explosive family grievances against their parents, David and…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 130th edition of Mann Ki Baat, marking the first episode of the monthly radio programme in 2026. The address came on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day and coincided with National Voters’ Day, which is observed annually on January 25.In his remarks, the Prime…
US air travel is seeing widespread disruptions as a powerful winter storm moves across large parts of the country, forcing at least 13,000 flight cancellations over the weekend and affecting major airports. Forecasters have warned that damage, particularly in areas hit by ice, could be catastrophic and comparable to a hurricane. By mid-morning on Saturday,…
GUWAHATI: “I asked myself one question — can I do it again or not? And I had a very clear answer.” That was Ishan Kishan, collecting the player-ofthe-match award in only his second game back for India.For two years, the diminutive Jharkhand captain was out of the national set-up but never out of belief. The…
The makers of ‘Patriot’ unveiled Nayanthara’s character poster, sparking fan excitement. A hidden Morse code within the poster revealed a significant date, April 23, adding to the intrigue. The film, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, reunites Mammootty and Mohanlal after nearly two decades and promises an intense narrative with its tagline, “Dissent is patriotic.” ‘Patriot’ makers…
PM Narendra Modi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged young citizens to register as voters upon turning 18, calling it a vital step towards strengthening India’s democracy and fulfilling their constitutional responsibility.Speaking during the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted the significance of the…
While investments in infrastructure creation of track and rolling stock have been significant, average train speeds have remained 50–52 kmph for mail/express passengers. By Dhruv Gadh and Nitin KumarThe transport and logistics sector serves as the backbone for India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. As our national carrier, the railways connect remote places, while providing a…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed on Saturday that it has accepted the ICC’s decision to replace its national team with Scotland in next month’s T20 World Cup, conceding that it had exhausted all available options.Earlier in the day, the ICC officially announced Scotland as Bangladesh’s replacement for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by…
In a surprising turn of events, Yuzvendra Chahal, the well-known Indian cricketer, was seen with Shefali Bagga, a familiar face from ‘Bigg Boss 13,’ stirring the pot on social media. Just days prior, Chahal and his supposed girlfriend RJ Mahvash had unfollowed each other, with her later sharing enigmatic thoughts about ‘life adjustments’ and embracing…
