The visit marks Lionel Messi’s return to the country after more than a decade and comes at a time when his legacy has reached new heights following Argentina’s FIFA World Cup triumph and his record eighth Ballon d’Or. (Image credit: Agencies) Lionel Messi’s arrival in India sparked scenes of extraordinary excitement as thousands of fans…
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Novak Djokovic reflected on an uncertain future after his Australian Open final defeat on Sunday, describing his journey as “a great ride” following a four-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Rod Laver Arena. The 38-year-old was outplayed by the 22-year-old Spaniard, leaving him still tied with Margaret Court on 24…
JALPAIGURI: Grief over former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s death on Tuesday travelled well beyond Dhaka, reaching Jalpaiguri, a north Bengal town nearly 434 km away, where memories of her early life still lingered. For the people here, it was a loss of one of their own.Khaleda Zia was born in Jalpaiguri in 1946 and spent…
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday firmly rejected Pakistan’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir during an open debate at the United Nations Security Council, saying the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of India and will always remain so. Speaking at the UNSC Open Debate on “Leadership for Peace”, India’s…
Veteran actor Satish Shah, known for his unforgettable performances in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, passed away at the age of 74 on October 25. The actor, who had reportedly been unwell for the past few months, breathed his last due to kidney failure.Just hours after his demise, Mumbai’s P.D. Hinduja Hospital…
BENGALURU: In a move to lower costs and remove longstanding ambiguities, the GST Council simplified the tax structure for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Commercial drones now attract 5% GST, while military drones, flight motion simulators, high-performance batteries and communication equipment, such as software-defined radios have been fully exempted. At the same time, GST on aircraft…
Abhishek Sharma and Yuvraj Singh (Instagram and PTI) India’s rising cricket star Abhishek Sharma shared a celebratory moment on Instagram with his mentor Yuvraj Singh after winning the Player of the Tournament award at the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. The photo, taken inside the flight returning from Dubai, shows Sharma holding his trophy alongside…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, shakes hands with New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner after toss (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Rain spoiled the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 clash in Colombo, and the match was completely washed out without a ball being bowled. As a result, both teams shared one point, which has…
The epic battle of Kurukshetra between the Pandavas and Kauravas recently got an animated rendition. Titled ‘Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata’, the first part was released ahead of Diwali, on October 10, with 9 episodes. And now, post Diwali, while the festive vibes can still be felt, the makers have decided to drop ‘Kurukshetra:…
Industry body, Nasscom, has urged its member companies to bring back H-1B employees stuck outside the United States before new visa fee rules come into force.The warning comes with just a day left before the US raises the cost of applying for an H-1B visa to $100,000, a move that could severely disrupt businesses.Shivendra Singh,…
