NEW DELHI: Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib was released from Tihar jail on Tuesday, days after being granted bail in connection with a protest at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit.Speaking after his release, Chib said the Congress and its youth wing would continue to oppose the India-US deal, which he alleged…
NEW DELHI: The railways is looking at bearing the nearly Rs 90,000 crore additional (83% escalation) cost for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet train project and won’t seek further loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project cost has increased from Rs 1.1 lakh crore to Rs 1.98 lakh crore because of delays and other reasons.The…
Wankhede Stadium (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: The T20 World Cup 2026 has reached the semi-final stage, with India set to face England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, while South Africa take on New Zealand in Kolkata. So far, the weather forecast looks clear, but fans are still worried because two matches earlier in the tournament…
Pre-wedding festivities have begun in full swing ahead of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding, and the celebrations are already turning into a glamorous, star-studded affair. On Tuesday evening, the Tendulkar family hosted a pre-wedding ceremony attended by close friends, cricketing icons and political dignitaries, adding sparkle to the joyous occasion. Pre-wedding festivities…
GUWAHATI: In a sudden move, with the opposition alliance still not fully formed, the AICC on Tuesday released its first list of 42 candidates for Assam assembly elections. The announcement has put Congress on a collision course with the regional party Raijor Dal, led by Akhil Gogoi, which had been hoping to secure some of…
With tensions escalating in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it is closely tracking the situation but cautioned that it is “too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy,” as disruptions to trade and energy markets intensify.In a statement, the IMF said it has “observed disruptions…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, has a word with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Februrary 28, 2026. (AP) Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the national…
Janhvi Kapoor has opened up about dealing with social media culture and the online harassment often directed at her and her half-brother, Arjun Kapoor. In a recent interview, the actress said the internet’s opinion does not hold as much weight for her anymore. Janhvi Kapoor has opened up about dealing with social media culture and…
NEW DELHI: Indian carriers have begun progressively resuming long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations by rerouting flights to avoid restricted airspace. In addition, special arrangements are being made to assist stranded passengers abroad.The ministry of civil aviation announced that a total of 24 flights are being operated by Indian carriers today, while Emirates and Etihad have operated…
A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
