NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals cruised to a comfortable six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, thanks to a breathtaking knock by teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Chasing 202, the 15-year-old smashed a stunning 78 off just 26 balls, including seven sixes, helping his team finish the chase in just 18 overs. While most teenagers his age are…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Pic Credit: Ronaldo’s X Handle) Cristiano Ronaldo made a strong return for Al-Nassr in their 5-2 win over Al-Najma in the Saudi Pro League on April 3. The Portuguese star had been out for nearly a month due to a hamstring injury. Despite the break, he looked sharp on the field. He also…
The ‘Ramayana’ teaser, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, has sparked debate. Actor Vindu Dara Singh, son of the iconic Hanuman, praised its visuals but cautioned against deviating from Ramanand Sagar’s beloved version. He stressed that audience acceptance hinges on faithfulness to the original narrative, warning that excessive creative liberties could lead to rejection. The film boasts impressive…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday jabbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the government’s failure to prevent Washington from according Islamabad a key role in mediating between the United States and Iran.This comes after US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad to lead crucial talks with an Iranian delegation aimed at stabilising…
The race is on to save one of NASA’s most important space telescopes from a looming 90 per cent re-entry risk. Currently trapped in a ‘death spiral’ caused by increased solar activity, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has fallen to an altitude of 400 kilometres. To save the Swift spacecraft from a fiery crash, NASA…
The Emirati citizens and society have been suffering the consequences of the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. From missile attacks to loss of civilians, the UAE authorities have been headfirst tackling all issues, existing or developing, to ensure normalcy and safety for its residents in times of distress. Now, police across the UAE have launched…
KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Baharampur’s political weight cannot be understood without its past. Established in 1757 following the Battle of Plassey, the town became one of the earliest administrative and military bases of the East India Company in India. Over time, it evolved into a commercial hub drawing European trading interests, including the Dutch and the French.This…
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
The US Justice Department has labelled AI firm Anthropic a national security risk, rejecting its free speech claims in a lawsuit. The Pentagon argues Anthropic’s refusal to allow ‘any lawful use’ of its AI models poses a sabotage risk during combat. This dispute, stemming from contract disagreements over AI usage, could cost Anthropic billions, while…
India has not imported crude oil from Iran since mid-2019, after the United States withdrew sanctions waivers. (AI image) Will India get access to Iran crude oil after over 6 years? Amid the raging Middle-East conflict and rising oil prices, the Donald Trump administration has announced a temporary relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil. This…
