NEW DELHI: India and China are set to resume direct passenger flights by the end of October 2025, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday, marking a significant step towards restoring normalcy in bilateral ties.In a press release, the MEA said both sides have been holding technical-level discussions since earlier this year on restarting…
BENGALURU: For those who are preparing to pack their bags to watch the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal in any of the 11 American cities that will host the World Cup 2026 matches, the Americans are determined to make it football’s best ever showpiece event. Awaiting the fans are fast-tracked visas…
Gold prices surged by Rs 1,914 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid improving sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, PTI reported.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery climbed by Rs 1,914, or 1.32 per cent, to…
Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 is currently going through a phase of internal recalibration. After the exits of Kiara Advani and Vikrant Massey, the makers are reassessing key roles in the film as they work toward stabilising the long-awaited third instalment of the iconic franchise.Sources now indicate that Farhan Akhtar has initiated conversations with Rajat Bedi…
Hrithik Roshan recently shared a deeply personal note on fatherhood while posting a throwback picture with his sons Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan. The photo shows the trio soaking up the sun on a yacht, but it was Hrithik’s long caption that struck a chord with fans online. Hrithik’s girlfriend Saba Azad and ex-wife Sussanne…
Women’s safety remains one of India’s most urgent and complex public policy challenges in 2025, cutting across domestic, public, and increasingly digital spaces. Despite decades of legislative reform, expanded policing frameworks, and growing public awareness, violence against women continues to persist in multiple forms, ranging from domestic abuse and sexual assault to trafficking, cyber harassment,…
Harbhajan Singh arrives for the BCCI Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rolled out a landmark incentive scheme to financially reward domestic cricketers for playing more matches in a season. The decision was taken…
Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure sectors slowed to a two-month low of 4 per cent in January, according to official data released on Friday, reflecting weakness across most key industries. The growth rate stood at 5.1 per cent in January 2025 and 4.7 per cent in December 2025, PTI reported.Crude oil and natural gas…
Pakistan team with Rashid Khan (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan has been grieving a personal tragedy after the death of his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari, last week. The 26-year-old star cricketer, who is currently leading Afghanistan in the ongoing tri-series in Sharjah, received an outpouring of support from across the…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced the formation of a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the “cash-at-home” controversy.The panel will include senior advocate PV Acharya of the Karnataka high Court as the jurist member. SC judge Aravind Kumar, Madras HC Chief Justice Manindra Mohan…
