England’s previous Test win in Australia had come at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2011. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: England finally exorcised their Australian demons, ending an 18-match winless streak Down Under with a dramatic four-wicket victory in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. The result not only restored…
Akshaye Khanna grabs attention not only for his riveting role in ‘Dhurandhar’ but also for his surprising withdrawal from ‘Drishyam 3’. After securing a commitment, he seemingly vanished right before filming commenced, forcing the producers to find a replacement. On a positive note, Arshad Warsi praised Khanna’s exceptional talent and his refusal to conform to…
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh high court declined permission for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) of a 16-year-old rape survivor who is 29-weeks pregnant after she expressed her wish to give birth to the child.“The victim has categorically denied consent for termination of pregnancy and wants to continue with the pregnancy as she has solemnised marriage with…
FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.To ensure that India remains an attractive and investor-friendly destination, the government reviews the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) policy…
The win was England’s first Test success in Australia since January 2011, ending a run of 16 losses and two draws. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Staring at a clean sweep, England finally found a way to fight back, winning their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years with a gutsy four-wicket victory in a…
Acclaimed underground filmmaker Amos Poe, known for pioneering punk cinema with ‘The Blank Generation,’ has passed away at 76 on Christmas Day. His wife, Claudia Summers, confirmed his death following a battle with stage 4 colon cancer. TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Amos Poe, the famed filmmaker behind projects such as ‘Subway Riders’,…
NEW DELHI: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday criticised the Congress for opposing the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgaar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VB-G RAM-G), alleging that the party’s objection stemmed from discomfort with the word “Ram” in the legislation’s name.Speaking to reporters, Thakur took a swipe at the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress, describing…
MUMBAI: India’s forex reserves jumped by $4.4 billion to $693.3 billion during the week ended Dec 19, Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall kitty had increased by $1.7 billion to $689 billion in the previous week.For the week ended Dec 19, foreign currency assets increased by $1.6 billion to $559 billion, data showed. Source…
The five-match series against India earlier this year ended in a 2-2 draw, marking Shubman Gill’s first assignment as Test captain. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Batting legend Alastair Cook said England’s 2-2 home Test series draw against Shubman Gill-led India came against “not a great Indian side”, raising concerns over the team’s preparation for the…
In a groundbreaking turn of events, Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ is generating significant buzz across the United States, rivaling Prabhas’s ‘The Raja Saab.’ Although advance bookings opened later for Vijay’s film, its tracking indicates a stronger performance. Traditionally overshadowed by Rajinikanth, Vijay is carving out his own niche and even making strides in…
