PATNA: Outgoing Bihar CM and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s 50-year-old son Nishant Kumar, who had long stayed away from public life, entered active politics and joined the party Sunday after his father filed his Rajya Sabha nomination three days ago.Crowds of party workers thronged the JD(U) headquarters in Patna, welcoming Nishant with garlands and a…
Saudi Aramco jumped the most since April 2023 on Sunday as the Iran war entered its second week, prompting supply disruptions that may send oil prices higher when global markets reopen. Shares of the state-backed oil giant climbed as much as 4.9% in Riyadh before paring gains to close up 4.1%, on the first day…
India’s Lakshya Sen (AP/PTI) Lakshya Sen came agonisingly close to ending India’s long wait for a men’s singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships but fell short in the final against Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei on Sunday.The 24-year-old shuttler from Almora produced a spirited fight in the summit clash but eventually lost…
Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha Kapoor, teamed up to spoil mommy Alia Bhatt on the occasion of International Women’s Day.The actress, who has been out and about, making a splash on the world stage, took to her handle to share a thoughtful note she received from her baby girl and her hubby. On her Instagram…
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of two cheetahs from Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP) moving into Rajasthan’s Baran district, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Sunday said this movement reinforces the strategic rationale for the proposed 17,000 sqkm Kuno–Gandhi Sagar inter-state wildlife corridor spanning seven districts of Rajasthan and eight of MP.Calling the inter-state movement a…
NEW DELHI: Railways has proposed two major amendments to its over a decade-old public private partnership (PPP) policy to bring greater certainty in recovery of private investment and reduce risk. The changes will include offering a 50-year concession period and railways taking the entire responsibility of land acquisition.Officials said the revised policy is crucial, considering…
Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson gave India an explosive start in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand at the…
Ajay Devgn recently marked International Women’s Day by sharing heartfelt moments with the women in his family on social media. The Bollywood star posted a series of photos featuring his wife Kajol, daughter Nysa Devgn, and other close family members, celebrating the “shernis” who play an important role in his life across generations.Along with the…
DIMAPUR/SHILLONG: Opposition to Union home ministry’s directive on singing full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram has intensified in Christian-majority Nagaland and Meghalaya, triggering student protests, political objections and appeals to state govts.Several students and research scholars at Nagaland University boycotted singing the national song during the 8th convocation Friday. Videos on social media showed many…
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) India national cricket team produced a record breaking batting display to post the highest total ever in a final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, smashing 255 for five against New Zealand national cricket team in the 2026 summit clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Defending champions India…
