BJP candidate Debangshu Panda celebrates at Falta, in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP won the Falta assembly constituency repoll in West Bengal, with its candidate Debangshu Panda securing over one lakh more votes than his closest rival as counting was held on Sunday for the repoll which took…
Engalnd captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which begins on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New Zealand…
Tyson Fury (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) MANCHESTER: Tyson Fury is returning to the ring after announcing on Sunday that he will step out of retirement.The former heavyweight world champion confirmed his comeback in a post on social media, which sets up the prospect of a long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua.“2026 is that year. Return…
For generations, Harvard University was more than a university, it was a symbol. A citadel of knowledge where breakthroughs were expected, where prestige was assumed, and where scientific leadership was never in doubt. But symbols, as history shows, are never permanent. The latest CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025 has shaken that assumption. Harvard, the perennial leader,…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally started the process to replace its old fleet of VIP transport aircraft by issuing a ‘request for information’ (RFI) for 4-6 new Long Range Business Jets (LRBJs) that are meant for secure, rapid and reliable transportation of the military leadership and govt dignitaries.The RFI, which is…
MUMBAI: India’s Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and allrounder Shardul Thakur will all miss the Mumbai versus Delhi Ranji Trophy match – the last league match of the tournament – at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s BKC facility from January 29 to February 1 due to injuries and illness, TOI has learnt.Pant has been…
Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen (Image credit: IPL/KKR) KKR rely on explosive batting and spin strength, but pace concerns and leadership questions remainStrength : A battery of power hitters could give KKR the edge this season, with Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi all capable of…
Bournemouth’s Evanilson, and Eli Junior Kroupi celebrate (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback on Saturday as they were beaten 2-1 at the Emirates by Bournemouth, handing Manchester City renewed belief in the race at the top of the table.Bournemouth struck first in the 17th minute when Junior Kroupi pounced…
High Commissioner of India to Kenya Adarsh Swaika met Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia W Mudavadi on Monday, with both sides agreeing to convene the Kenya-India Joint Commission for Cooperation in New Delhi as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.According to…
Mohammed Shami and Ajit Agarkar New Delhi: In the ongoing domestic season, Mohammed Shami has already sent down over 200 overs for Bengal. He has played the Ranji Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and is currently playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Even though he continues to stay on the sidelines for the national team, the…
