The Adelaide Oval stadium. (Image: X) Eight defeats and a draw — that was India’s record in Tests Down Under when they embarked on another tour of Australia in late 1977.India had been touring Australia since independence, playing their first Test there in November 1947, which they lost by an innings and 226 runs. The…
NEW DELHI: India’s dominant showing in the recent series against New Zealand underlined why the defending champions are expected to be among the toughest teams to beat at the T20 World Cup starting February 7, former Australia cricketer-turned-coach Michael Klinger said. According to Klinger, India’s aggressive top-order core makes them arguably the strongest side heading…
Jawaharlal Nehru University has rusticated five PhD students, including four office-bearers of the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU), after a proctorial inquiry found them guilty of vandalising Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) access gates at the Dr B R Ambedkar Central Library on November 21, 2025.The students, Kizhakoot Gopika Babu, Aditi Mishra, Sunil Yadav, Danish Ali and…
KASARAGOD: Fresh parole to a convict in Kerala’s Periya double-murder case reignited political outrage, with Congress-headed opposition boycotting the assembly on Monday after the speaker blocked an urgent debate over repeated releases of prisoners.The case involves the 2019 political killing of Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal in Periya, a village in Kasaragod district…
PM Modi and Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India, months after Washington imposed steep tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian goods, including penalties linked to New Delhi’s purchase of Russian crude. Announcing the agreement on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said…
Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan Despite the turbulence that has marked India’s transition under a new management group led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, especially in Tests and to some extent in ODIs, the shortest format has remained a sanctuary. Even with structural changes and high-profile retirements, India’s T20I juggernaut has barely slowed since lifting…
Former India captain Rohit Sharma expressed gratitude after being conferred the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, describing it as a special moment for himself and his family while reaffirming his commitment to winning matches for India.Terming the recognition a very special moment, Rohit thanked the Government of India and everyone who…
Agniveer Bharti registration window to open soon The Army Agniveer Bharti of the Indian Army will start applications today, 3 February 2026. The applicants are invited to apply to the posts by visiting the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, and registering themselves. The participants will be eligible to participate irrespective of 8th, 10th, or 12th class successfully…
“Not for tourism”: VHP International President backs ban on non-hindus’ entry into temples LUCKNOW: VHP demanded Monday a ban on entry of non-Hindus at major temples in UP, including Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi and Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, widening a simmering national debate over religious sanctity and public access.VHP national…
PM Modi-Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough India–US trade deal, unveiling a sharp cut in tariffs on Indian exports to 18% and signalling a fresh momentum in bilateral economic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the announcement, calling it a boost for cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies.The deal comes…
