Bangladesh’s exit from the ICC T20 World Cup has triggered big financial setbacks for the BCB. The board stands to lose USD 5 lakh in participation fees, along with sponsorship revenue. Also, ICC annual funding of Rs 247 crore, forming nearly 60% of its budget, will be reduced, while prospects of a bilateral series with […]
Ratha Saptami celebrations began with spiritual fervor at Dwaraka Tirumala Temple in Eluru district of AP today. Devotees witnessed the Suryaprabha Vahana Seva in the morning, while Chandraprabha Vahana Seva is scheduled for the evening. Temple authorities ensured smooth arrangements as priests distributed prasadam, allowing pilgrims to participate peacefully.
Under Guwahati lights, India face New Zealand in a high-stakes third T20 at Barsapara Stadium tonight. Leading 2-0, India aim to seal the 5-match series early, riding momentum. The Kiwis, cornered but dangerous, must strike back to stay alive, setting the stage for a tense, fast-paced contest between bat and ball with pressure, and implications […]
A 23-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Chandra Bhoumik, was burnt to death inside a garage in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, raising fears over minority safety. Eyewitnesses say assailants poured petrol on the shutter and set it alight while he slept. Chanchal, from Cumilla, was the family’s sole breadwinner and had worked at the garage for years.
Delhi Capitals-women halted RCB’s flying run in WPL 2026 with a dominant all-round performance last night. After skittling RCB out for a modest 109, Delhi chased down the target comfortably in 15.4 overs with just three wickets lost. The convincing win lifted Delhi Capitals to second place, handing RCB their first loss after five straight […]
Producer Dil Raju is set to return to Bollywood with a high-profile project after previous Hindi ventures underperformed. Moving away from remakes, he is developing an original story aimed at a pan-India audience. Talks with a major Bollywood star are underway, signaling his determination to make a strong comeback in Hindi cinema.
Ratha Saptami was celebrated across southern states as devotees marked the Sun’s northward journey, signalling harvest hopes. Tirumala witnessed hugee footfall as pilgrims gathered for Lord Venkateswara’s darshan today. Heavy inflow of vehicles led to km-long queues at the Alipiri checkpoint, reflecting the festival’s spiritual significance across the region.
Balakrishna will reunite with director Gopichand Malineni for a new project after shelving an earlier plan due to budget issues. Malineni later pitched a fresh story, which impressed the actor and received immediate approval. With the script locked, the film is expected to go on floors in March 2026, raising expectations after ‘Veera Simha Reddy.’
A special CBI court in Raipur has overturned a 2024 order discharging former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in the 2017 sex CD case linked to alleged defamation of ex-minister Rajesh Munnat. The court also rejected appeals by other accused, allowing the long-running, politically sensitive case to proceed.
India voted against a UNHRC resolution criticising Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, prompting Tehran to thank New Delhi for its support. The resolution, adopted with 25 votes in favour, extended mandates of rights monitoring bodies and called for investigations. India later issued a travel advisory for citizens in Iran.