Stampede at Kolkata pandal during Durga Puja claimed 19 lives. NEW DELHI: It begins with a rumour, feeds on panic and ends in tragedy. A stampede can turn a celebration into chaos within minutes, leaving thousands gathered in joy struggling to find a way out. In a tightly packed crowd, even a small disturbance can…
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina (Image: REUTERS) Elena Rybakina has added another milestone to an outstanding 2026 season, securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career after defeating compatriot Yulia Putintseva in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday.The Kazakh eased past Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the WTA…
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering increasing the number of teams in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) from next year to provide more opportunities for women cricketers.BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will discuss the expansion after many players missed out…
Maharashtra SSC, HSC time table 2027 expected soon The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is expected to release the time table for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class 10 and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 board examinations 2027 soon.According to the tentative schedule, the HSC written examinations will be…
SC questioned the Centre over pharma companies pricing medicines at over 1,000% of cost, saying the industry can’t “run amok” in the name of free market. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said banks must be held accountable for compensating victims of digital fraud, stressing that they should act as a “protective umbrella” for…
Sujeet Kalkal (Image credit: X) Sujeet Kalkal’s wait for a World Championships medal continued as the Indian wrestler suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the men’s 65kg quarterfinals on Thursday. Sujeet lost 3-3 on criteria to Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiev, bringing his 24-match winning streak to an end.The defeat was a major setback for Sujeet, who had…
Lasith Malinga (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Mumbai Indians have announced that Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson will leave their roles in the men’s team coaching staff. The franchise thanked the three coaches for their contributions and wished them well for the future.“Mumbai Indians thank Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson for their contributions,”…
BEL Probationary Engineer recruitment 2026 Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has invited online applications for 350 Probationary Engineer posts in Electronics and Mechanical disciplines. The recruitment notification released on October 28, 2026, and the online registration process has started.Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, bel-india.in. The last date to submit the application form and…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday reiterated the opposition’s demand for voting using ballot paper despite the party’s lacklustre performance in the Karnataka MLC elections, which were held using ballot papers.Reacting to the Karnataka MLC results, Kharge said the opposition would not give up its demand for ballot paper voting simply because BJP…
Renato Moicano reacts after defeating Jalin Turner during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena. (Reuters) Renato Moicano was scheduled to fight Brian Ortega at UFC 326 in March. Ortega withdrew with injuries. The rematch was booked for UFC 331 in September, only for Ortega to pull out again, this time with a cut above his left…
