CHENNAI: This calendar year has turned out to be an impressive one for battery-powered electric vehicles in the country. For the first time, total EV registrations across all segments have crossed the milestone of 2 million units – and the year is still not over, with more than a month to go. The surge highlights…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi dialed TVK chief actor-politician Vijay, to convey his condolences over the death of supporters in the Karur stampede, reported news agency ANI citing sources. On Sunday, teh Congress leader also called Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin to express his condolences and inquire about the…
File photo: Army chief Upendra Dwivedi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, with the armed forces closely monitoring every move of the enemy, underlining India’s continued operational alertness following recent military action.Speaking at an investiture ceremony at the South Western Command in Jaipur,…
While Jasprit Bumrah pushed for a review, Rishabh Pant advised against it, predicting the ball would sail over the leg stump regardless of Bavuma’s height. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive opening-day spell in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens was overshadowed by a controversial on-field exchange involving…
NEW DELHI: Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda on Friday clarified his remarks about feeling “at home” in Pakistan, saying his comments were intended to highlight “shared history” and people-to-people bonds, not to downplay terrorism or geopolitical tensions. In a post on X, Pitroda said, “If my words have caused confusion or hurt, I want…
Before he was the ‘Angrezon ke zamaane ke jailer,’ the late, great Govardhan Asrani was a star-maker. We all knew and loved him as a master of comedy. His unique voice, impeccable timing, and that unmatched ability to steal a scene with just a look made him a true gem of Hindi cinema. But behind…
India has taken over New Zealand at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on March 8 at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. While the match itself kept fans on their toes, the closing ceremony also drew massive attention—especially with global pop star Ricky Martin performing live.Ricky headlined the closing ceremony alongside Indian music stars Falguni Pathak…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, subject to time restrictions: 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm on the day before Diwali and on the festival day itself. The court had first imposed a ban on firecrackers in…
Pakistan cricket team and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketers and ex-board officials have cautioned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against boycotting the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh, warning that such a move could damage Pakistan cricket and strain relations with the world governing body.Go…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to take a clear and moral stand amid escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran.In a post on X, Rahul said the region was being pushed “toward wider conflict” and warned that millions, including nearly a crore Indians, faced…
