Local Hindus and Muslims also joined the celebrations, with people lighting firecrackers. NEW DELHI: Thousands of earthen lamps lit up Srinagar’s iconic Lal Chowk on Sunday evening as tourists and local residents came together to celebrate Diwali around the city’s historic clock tower, popularly known as Ghanta Ghar.Dozens of tourists gathered at the clock tower…
Kimi Antonelli has conquered Formula 1, but the fight for the next biggest prize is far from over. With the 2026 Drivers’ Championship already decided, the spotlight shifts to an intriguing four-way battle for second place as Formula 1 arrives at Interlagos for Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.Just 16 points separate Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Air Quality Index stood at 371, in the ‘very poor’ category, on Sunday evening as people stepped out to celebrate DiwaliThe national capital witnessed a further deterioration in air quality as firecracker emissions added to the existing pollution burden. Several residents took to social media platform X to report a smoky smell…
Kavem Hodge (Image: IANS) Kavem Hodge put West Indies firmly in the driver’s seat with a commanding unbeaten century as the visitors tightened their grip on the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sunday. Backed by valuable contributions from Kevin Wickham and Brandon King, Hodge guided West Indies to 345/3 at stumps…
PM Modi visits LK Advani’s residence on his birthday NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani at his residence to greet him on his birthday, as the veteran BJP leader entered his 100th year.The Bharatiya Janata Party also organised a havan at its headquarters to mark…
Anuj Shrivatri (Photo by ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Anuj Shrivatri of Madhya Pradesh became India’s 100th chess Grandmaster on Sunday, completing the title requirements by winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship. The result also made him the first Grandmaster from his state.Shrivatri, born in 2004, began the tournament with a loss. He…
India Captain Lakshya Raichandani (Image: IANS) India Under-19 captain Lakshya Raichandani admitted his side failed to put up a competitive total after Pakistan pulled off a remarkable three-wicket victory in their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup Group A clash in Oman on Sunday. Despite Arjun Rajput’s fighting century, India could not capitalise on a promising…
Bhiwani’s Parul Dahiya secures AIR 15 in NDA after three unsuccessful SSB attempts ROHTAK: Turning repeated setbacks into stepping stones to success, 19-year-old Parul Dahiya from Kural Bass village in Bhiwani district has secured All-India Rank (AIR) 15 in the girls’ category in the recently announced National Defence Academy (NDA) examination. The achievement marks a…
NEW DELHI: Two days before the India release of her memoir, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Sunday described it as “not a political book but a personal one,” emphasising that she wanted to portray her family “honestly,” as people she knew and loved.“This is not a political book, it’s a personal one. Much has been…
Pakistan Under-19 pulled off a memorable three-wicket victory over arch-rivals India in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, with captain Hamza Zahoor producing a composed century to guide his side home in a tense chase at Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday.Chasing 209, Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 63/5, with India’s bowlers threatening…
