NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 season is about to kick off, the biggest story off the field is the USD 1.63 billion (GBP 1.2 billion) acquisition of the Rajasthan Royals by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. While Somani has been a minority investor in the one-time IPL-winning franchise since 2021, this…
Kannada superstar Yash, initially known for his boyish charm in ‘Jambada Hudugi,’ underwent a dramatic transformation with the ‘KGF’ series, becoming a pan-India action icon. His signature beard, long hair, and intense portrayal of Rocky Bhai captivated audiences worldwide. Now, fans eagerly anticipate his next venture, ‘Toxic,’ directed by Geethu Mohandas, expecting a fresh, modern,…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that India’s foreign policy was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “personal” policy and called it a “universal joke”. He further accused that the prime minister was “compromised”, adding that he was acting upon US President Donald Trump‘s directions.“Our foreign policy is PM Modi‘s personal foreign…
The petroleum sector has urged industry stakeholders to explore ethanol as a clean cooking fuel for households, as part of broader efforts to reduce India’s dependence on imported LPG and expand the biofuel ecosystem.R S Ravi, Director (Downstream) at the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI), raised the proposal while addressing the All India Distillers’…
Koneru Humpy and Criton Tornaritis NEW DELHI: Top Indian Grandmaster (GM) Koneru Humpy has pulled out of the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, saying she doesn’t feel safe travelling for the event. Her decision has sparked criticism, especially from the Cyprus Chess Federation.Humpy explained her stance clearly as she wrote on X, “After deep…
Akshay Kumar’s Bhoot Bangla (dir. Priyadarshan) gets UA 16 rating. Family horror-comedy reunites duo after 15 years, starring Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav. Teaser buzzes; Akshay praises Dhurandhar 2’s success: “Great for industry—ours for kids, theirs adult action.” The highly anticipated ‘Bhoot Bangla,’ led by Akshay Kumar alongside Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and others, arrives…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by RJD chief and former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav seeking to quash a CBI FIR in the alleged land-for-jobs case, holding that the petition was “devoid of merit”. The order was passed by justice Ravinder Dudeja, effectively allowing the investigation and related proceedings…
PM Narendra Modi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the impact of the ongoing West Asia war on India’s fuel supplies, assuring the country of sufficient crude oil storage and uninterrupted supply arrangements.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said the conflict has created a serious fuel crunch globally and…
Yash Dayal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a massive blow ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the franchise confirmed that the fast bowler Yash Dayal will miss the entire tournament due to personal reasons. Yash Dayal was not seen in the RCB’s training sessions and…
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are turning up the heat in Tokyo, and honestly, everyone’s talking. Their spring break trip with Kim’s kids along for the ride is stealing all the attention, and it’s adding fuel to those romance rumors that have been swirling for months. This isn’t just another celebrity vacation. For Kim, bringing…
