NEW DELHI: Just days after refusing to step down following the Trinamool Congress’ crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee appears to have quietly acknowledged the end of her government.The West Bengal chief minister’s bio on X now describes her as “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during the second leg of the Champions League playoff soccer match between Real Madrid and Benfica in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo) PARIS: Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for…
The IDF confirmed killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a large-scale airstrike in Tehran, ending his decades-long rule. Iran acknowledged his death and announced interim leadership arrangements. Iran appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as interim Supreme Leader after Khamenei died in US–Israeli strikes. A senior cleric and Guardian Council member, he now leads Iran…
Daily horoscope for 26 June 2023 reveals a mix of blessings and challenges across the zodiac signs. While some may experience moments of upset and arrogance, others will be blessed with increased financial liquidity and career advancements. Read below to find out more…Aries Daily Horoscope PredictionToday, you might find yourself affected by the negative influence…
Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs DC (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant endured a frustrating start to his opening experiment as Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday, with a bizarre run-out cutting short his innings.The incident unfolded in the third over when…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wait for an India debut continued during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, where India suffered a surprise 2-0 whitewash under new captain Shreyas Iyer.The teenage batting sensation was widely expected to get his first international cap, with fans and experts repeatedly calling for his inclusion. However,…
The BCCI has announced the full schedule for IPL 2026. The 19th edition of the tournament will begin on March 28, with the final scheduled to be played on May 31. The last league match will take place on May 24. A total of 74 matches will be played this season, with each team playing…
Vinod Kambli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli made an emotional appearance at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium during Mumbai Indians’ final IPL 2026 match, with videos of him struggling to walk quickly going viral on social media. Kambli, once regarded as one of India’s brightest batting talents, was seen being supported by two as…
ABA data shows Harvard Law JD class of 2028 with record Black student numbers. (Getty Images) Harvard Law School has seen a significant rise in Black student enrollment for its 2028 J.D. class, according to data released by the American Bar Association (ABA). The school enrolled 50 Black students, more than double the number from…
Protest disrupts Wijk aan Zee tournament in Netherlands (Photo by @NLRebellion on X) NEW DELHI: The Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, witnessed an unprecedented disruption after climate activists dumped 2,025 kilograms of coal at the main entrance, delaying the opening of one of chess’s most prestigious events. The protest targeted…
