The Ayyappa awaits: Sabarimala supreme’s sanctum nears Supreme Court’s final verdict Before dawn breaks over the dense forests of Pathanamthitta, the chants begin. Barefoot men in black or blue dhotis, having observed 41 days of vratham, climb the 18 sacred steps with irumudi on their heads and a single name on their lips. Ayyappa! For…
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay a three-day visit to India beginning this week, Ottawa said in an official announcement. Carney will spend two days in Mumbai before arriving in New Delhi on March 2 for a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi that is expected to further cement the relationship that…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s heartwarming gesture for young fan (Screengrab/X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to face the in-form Punjab Kings at their home ground in Mullanpur, arriving on the back of a brilliant century against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite the surge in confidence, he has remained grounded and humble.In a video shared by the Rajasthan Royals on social…
NEW DELHI: Light combat aircraft (LCA) manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has denied reports of a crash involving a Tejas fighter earlier this month. Issuing a clarification on X on Monday, the defence PSU said, “There has been no reported crash of an LCA Tejas. The event in question was a minor technical incident on…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: With already a mountain of records to his name, Virat Kohli added yet another milestone to his glittering career during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday.Kohli became the batter involved in the most 50-plus partnerships in…
Centre announces reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs NEW DELHI: The Centre has created a separate category for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The new provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, age…
Mullanpur: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer, left, with headcoach Ricky Ponting (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting lavished praise on captain Shreyas Iyer after the PBKS skipper produced a sensational unbeaten century to keep the franchise alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Punjab ended their six-match losing streak with a commanding seven-wicket…
Lionel Messi added yet another historic chapter to his legendary career on Wednesday, becoming only the second men’s footballer to score 900 goals in official matches. The landmark moment came during Inter Miami CF’s 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.Despite Messi’s early strike, Inter Miami were knocked…
The Supreme Court passed an “extraordinary order” directing the Calcutta high court to appoint serving and retired judicial officers as Electoral Registration Officers to adjudicate claims and objections in West Bengal’s SIR process, with administrative and security support from state authorities. The Centre criticised Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after around 10 Indian…
Sakibul Gani. (Image: Agencies) Sakibul Gani has suddenly become a name everyone is talking about. Playing against Arunachal Pradesh at the JSCA Oval in Ranchi, the Bihar batter produced a stunning 32-ball hundred that sent the record books spinning.The opening day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 turned into something truly extraordinary. Gani’s explosive 128…
