Following his arrest by Patna Police in connection with a 1995 case, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav said he was unsure about what lay ahead or where he was being taken. The arrest came after high drama at his Patna residence, where police arrived to take him into custody.Speaking to reporters, Yadav said he was unwell…
Matthew Breetzke (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Matthew Breetzke has announced his arrival on the international stage in sensational fashion, etching his name into the record books. The 26-year-old South African opener has become the first player in men’s ODI history to score fifty-plus runs in each of his first five innings, going past former India…
Hollywood star, Alan Ritchson has been cleared of criminal charges after video of his physical altercation with his neighbour went viral online. The actor was in the headlines over the weekend when video footage captured him getting into a physical altercation with his neighbour, Ronnie Taylor in their Brentwood community. The two men were seen…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India unveiled on Wednesday its most comprehensive reforms in over a decade, aimed at countering US-driven headwinds and expanding credit to companies, while deepening capital market activity. Banks can now finance mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs more freely, while limits on loans against shares and listed debt securities have been raised.Central…
Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in Indian cricket history by claiming their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka on Saturday at the KSCA Stadium in Hubli. A historic season, marked by grit and determination, saw J&K outplay favourites and fellow underdogs alike, proving that persistence and strategy can triumph over legacy.The final…
India likely to join US-led Pax Silica alliance (IANS) NEW DELHI: India is likely to formally join the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, amid efforts by New Delhi and Washington to finalise a proposed trade deal and advance other initiatives to strengthen ties.Pax Silica is an initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient…
Inflation at a benign 2.2 per cent and growth at 8.0 per cent in H1:2025-26 present a rare goldilocks period, said RBI. RBI monetary policy: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in the December meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). While most…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged—and their love story feels like something straight out of a modern-day fairy tale. What started in 2023 with the NFL star’s playful but unsuccessful attempt to give Taylor a friendship bracelet quickly grew into one of the most buzzed-about romances in recent memory. From viral game-day appearances…
Shakib al Hasan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Out-of-favour Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that physical fatigue led him to deliberately chuck during an English County match for Surrey — a decision that eventually resulted in his ban from bowling. The left-arm spinner was barred from bowling in all competitions under the England and…
SRINAGAR: Hope blooms in Srinagar’s Tulip Garden. Some cancer-struck kids just came back with rich pickings.The children were brought to the garden along Dal Lake on Monday from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) as part of the hospital’s immunotherapy efforts — strengthening the immune system with hope, optimism and positivity. The children numbered around…
