NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for national selection after his five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Friday.Nabi returned figures of 5/54 in 23 overs as Jammu and Kashmir bowled Karnataka out for 293 to secure…
The clean chit for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia by a Delhi court in the politically charged excise policy case on Friday is the latest legal reprieve for Opposition leaders in the country, providing a fresh impetus to the Opposition’s narrative that the BJP government has selectively and deliberately targeted…
For many travellers, securing a US visa has long been a hurdle. One of the things that can easily derail anyone’s most carefully laid travel plans. In recent years, shifting policies, tighter scrutiny, and evolving interview standards have only heightened the uncertainty. Applicants often walk into consulates with all their required documents, confirmed tickets, and…
R Ashwin shushes Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has defended young India batter Abhishek Sharma after former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir labelled him “just a slogger” during the T20 World Cup. Amir’s remark came after Abhishek was dismissed for three consecutive ducks in the group stage, questioning his technique and suggesting he lacked…
Gold prices traded in a narrow band on Friday, holding near elevated levels as domestic futures showed mild gains while retail markets reflected mixed trends across cities. Bullion sentiment remained supported by firm global cues even as some centres saw minor corrections.As of 15:19, gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) indicated steady momentum….
With a Delhi court exonerating her in the alleged liquor policy case, former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha now finds herself at a political crossroads yet again, months ahead of the launch of her new party. “Satyameva Jayate,” Kavitha said shortly after the order, thanking the judiciary “for seeing through the web of…
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has been in the news lately, but this time for his personal loss. Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida this morning (February 27, 2026) after prolonged illness. He was battling advanced-stage liver cancer and he was on ventilator support for a few days, as per…
Hardik Pandya plays a shot (PTI Photo) India won their Super 8 match against Zimbabwe in Chennai by 72 runs. All-rounder Hardik Pandya said it was ‘it was a good game to continue the rhythm’ as India aim for a semi-final spot.India batted first, and the top-order players gave a strong start. India keep T20…
Travelling is always fun, but can be stressful too at times, especially when you are travelling abroad. While some countries ease you in gently, many add to the shock value too. Just like India that can both overwhelm, scare, and surprise foreign visitors.A foreign traveler was recently on a 15-day journey through Delhi, Jaipur and…
Abhishek Sharma, right, and Zimbabwe’s Dion Myers (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain and batting legend Sunil Gavaskar admitted he was taken aback — not by a six or a daring stroke — but by a defensive shot from Abhishek Sharma during India’s emphatic win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Go…