Fakhar Zaman has received a show cause notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following his comments regarding Babar Azam’s exclusion from the squad. In a post on ‘X’, Zaman compared Babar’s situation to that of Virat Kohli, arguing against sidelining key players. The PCB has requested an explanation from Zaman, while assistant coach Azhar […]
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has outperformed Delhi University (DU) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, remaining in the 601-800 band for the 6th consecutive year. BHU achieved higher scores in teaching and research quality, while both DU and JNU fell to the 801-1000 band.
Indian stock markets pared the early gains to settle in the negative territory on Tuesday. Sensex shed 152.93 points or 0.19% to settle at 81,820.12. Similarly, Nifty ended at 25,057.35, down 70.60 points or 0.28%. In broader markets, smallcap stocks outperformed the benchmarks, with Smallcap index ending higher by 1.11%. Midcap, too, ended higher by […]
A 22-year-old man, Ankur, was fatally stabbed in northeast Delhi after he and his brother advised a biker to drive safely. The attack occurred when the biker stopped, leading three men to assault the brothers. Ankur sustained multiple stab wounds and was declared dead at the hospital, while his brother Himanshu was injured. Police are […]
Actress Rashmika Mandanna, a victim of a deepfake video, has been appointed as the National Ambassador for Cyber Safety by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre under the Ministry of Home Affairs. She expressed her commitment to raising awareness about cybercrime, emphasizing its pervasive threat and the need for collective action to safeguard digital spaces and […]
Rajasthan’s Sanskrit medium schools will greet students with “Supravatam” and “Namaskaram” instead of traditional greetings like “Good Morning.” The initiative, led by Minister Madan Dilawar, aims to immerse students in Sanskrit culture, supported by a revamped curriculum and dress codes. Mobile phone use is banned, and schools will integrate technology.
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday claimed that Governor CP Radhakrishnan had nominated 7 individuals to the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with their names published by the state govt. This information comes as the court has reserved its decision regarding a challenge against the governor for delaying appointments to vacant positions for 4 years.
Hours before the ECI announces the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly poll schedule, CM Hemant Soren urged PM Modi to clear ₹1.36 lakh crore in pending coal dues. Soren stated that Jharkhand is not seeking a special budget but rather its rightful dues, which he believes are hindering the state’s development. He highlighted ongoing non-payment by […]
India and the United States have finalized a significant Rs 32,000 crore agreement for 31 Predator drones, aimed at strengthening the Indian Armed Forces’ capabilities. The deal includes establishing a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facility in India. Signed under a govt-to-govt framework with US defense firm General Atomics, the agreement marks a pivotal moment in […]
The Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended the fourth suspect in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique on Tuesday. The arrested individual, 23-year-old Harishkumar Balakram, was detained in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly providing financial support and coordinating logistics.
Opposition MPs, including Kalyan Banerjee and Gaurav Gogoi, walked out of a joint committee meeting on the Waqf Bill, citing derogatory remarks made by a BJP member. After nearly an hour, they returned, though BJP members accused them of disrespecting committee chairman Jagadambika Pal. This marks the second consecutive day of walkouts by opposition members […]
Producer Sandeep Singh has announced the sequel, Fauji 2, set to premiere on October 15 on Doordarshan. This new installment, featuring Vicky Jain and Gauahar Khan, aims to celebrate soldiers’ sacrifices while introducing a fresh narrative and cast. With music by Sonu Nigam and direction by Abhinav Pareek and Nishant Chandrashekhar, fans eagerly anticipate Shah […]
India has finalized a deal to acquire 31 Predator drones from US defense firm General Atomics, with the agreement signed under a govt-to-govt framework on Tuesday. The Indian Navy will receive 15 Sea Guardian drones, while the Indian Air Force and Army will each get 8 Sky Guardian drones. The ₹32,000 crore deal includes establishing […]
TMC MP Saket Gokhale demanded clarity from the Centre regarding jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s status after Canada accused Indian agents of collaborating with his gang against pro-Khalistan figures. He noted that Bishnoi’s role in the India-Canada standoff appears increasingly complex. Gokhale questioned why the govt opposes moving Bishnoi for investigations.
Fried chicken pulao is an easy, hearty dish perfect for gatherings. Begin by boiling chicken with water, bay leaf, salt, and ginger-garlic paste. Marinate the cooked chicken with spices and fry until crispy. In a separate pan, sauté onions, tomatoes, and spices, then mix in the chicken broth. Add soaked rice and fried chicken, cover, […]