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Lockie Ferguson Exclusive: Still Surprised Dhoni Left a Sh*t Ball in World Cup

Six years on, MS Dhoni's leave at the 2019 World Cup semi-final still bemuses Lockie Ferguson.

A Case Filed against Aniruddhacharya Alleging Derogatory Statements Regarding Women

They were proclaimed to have been involved with multiple relationships.

Queen Mxima's Fashion Moment in Suriname: The Mix of Cultures

During the emotionally heavy trip, where King Willem-Alexander apologized for the role of the Netherlands in slavery, descendants of enslaved peo

Trump tariffs narrow US trade deficit to five-year low: White House

Washington: The US trade deficit narrowed to its smallest level since mid-2020, shrinking by more than 35 per cent from a year earlier, according

Heavy Smog Blankets Delhi As Air Quality Nears 'Severe', Airport Issues Advisory

Residents of Delhi woke up to smog on Saturday, with the air quality nearing the severe category. According to data from the Central Pollution Co

Indigo Airline back on track; resumes operations across 138 destinations, operates around 2050 flights

Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: 'I believe that everything happens for a reason, people change...'

Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic figures of the Hollywood, inspired people with her wise words. Her one of the quotes 'I believe that every

Hyderabad: HC questions police role in land ownership disputes

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, December 12, questioned the authority of the police to determine ownership of disputed lands, obse

Mirwaiz urges government to stop arresting people and relocate Kashmiri prisoners back to jails in J&K

Mirwaiz said these people are being even when they have moved on and were not involved associated with any form of violence for decades now.

U.S. Envoy Witkoff will travel to Berlin to meet with Zelenskyy and European leaders

Witkoff will also meet with his counterparts from France, Britain and Germany on Sunday (December 14, 2025) and Monday (December 15, 2025), the o

US Aims for International Gaza Force Deployment Early Next Year

The U.S. Central Command will host a conference in Doha on December 16 with partner nations to plan the International Stabilization Force for Gaz

Pakistans ties with Nordic states touch new low as Norway envoy served demarche

This would be the first time in recent years that Pakistan has served a demarche to an European envoy. European envoys are generally given red ca

Cabinet ministers absent, Upper House adjourned

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Friday saw an unusual brief adjournment as no cabinet minister was present in the House when the session began. The

UN Expert Warns Pakistan Over Imran Khan's Detention Conditions Amid Political Turmoil

Imran Khan's detention has become a focal point of Pakistan's deep political divisions following his removal from office in April 2022 and the su

Donald Trump's USD 100000 H-1B visa fee faces legal challenge from these US states due to...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, whose office is leading the case, said the administration lacked authority to impose the fee.

Trump Diverted Billions In Military Funds To Support Immigration: Report

The Trump administration diverted more than $2 billion from US military funds in 2025 to support immigration enforcement operations, weakening mi

100 promises, zero action

With polls round the corner, the disconnect between raja and praja is stark. While politicians talk bird parks, golf courses, world-class project

'European Buses Have Nothing On Indian Buses': Canadian Man Praises India's $15 Sleeper Rides

Canadian traveller Justin said Indian sleeper buses were better than the European counterparts, owing to the host of amenities provided.

Fighting continues between Thailand, Cambodia after Trump claim of ceasefire

Cambodia stated Thai forces continued bombing Saturday morning, hours after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire. Thailand countered,

Voting should be made a breeze for the elderly

Some of the committees recommendations to make voting more senior-friendly strike a chord

US senators seek to overturn Trump rule hitting Indian H-1B spouses

Washington: A group of influential US senators have introduved a legislation in the Senate to overturn a Trump administration rule that ends auto

Apex court stays Kerala HC order on Munambam land

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Kerala High Courts finding that over 400 acres of land in Munambam in Ernakulam district is not

Allu Arjun Praises Dhurandhar's Lead Cast Performance

Directed by Aditya Dhar, 'Dhurandhar' follows the story of an Indian spy named Hamza who deeply infiltrates Pakistan to join Rehman Dakait's gang

Operations to hunt terrorists in Jammu forests

SRI NAGAR: After a series of encounters and brief gunfights in the forest belts of Jammu region in the last six months, security forces have laun

US briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Biden era

America briefly halted sharing vital intelligence with Israel. This action stemmed from concerns over civilian casualties and alleged mistreatmen

Telangana HC clears roadblock for Akhanda 2 ticket price hike

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court Division Bench has temporarily lifted the restrictions on increasing movie ticket prices, clearing a major hu

US plan sees Ukraine joining EU in 2027, official tells AFP

A new US plan suggests Ukraine could join the European Union by January 2027. This proposal also includes Ukraine ceding land to Russia. European

Trump's order targeting state AI laws faces political and legal hurdles

President Trump's order to challenge state AI laws faces significant opposition. States aim to protect their regulatory rights. The administratio

Police post built with stones thrown at cops during Sambhal clash opens

LUCKNOW: A newly constructed police post was inaugurated on Friday, just 100 metres away from the residences of Samajwadi Partys Sambhal MP Zia-u

Trump wears cowboy hat gifted by Miracle on Ice hockey team, jokes with legends at Oval Office

Inside Bigg Boss 19 Winner Gaurav Khannas Birthday Bash

Visuals from the birthday party show many in attendance, including Bigg Boss 19 fame Pranit More, Mridul Tiwari, Ashnoor Kaur, Abhishek Bajaj, Am

Messi fever grips Kolkata as fans throng airport, streets to catch glimpse of football legend, watch viral video

Messi, along with teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, landed in Kolkata at 1:30 AM IST. Fans, eager to catch a glimpse of the former Barce

US Forces Raided Ship Headed To Iran From China In Indian Ocean: Report

A US special operations team in the Indian Ocean raided a ship headed to Iran from China last month and seized military-related articles, the Wal

Did Pak PM Gatecrash Putin's Closed-Door Meeting? A Fact Check

Shehbaz Sharif met Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Pea

Single regulator to replace UGC, AICTE & NCTE

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Friday cleared a proposal to set up a single higher education regulator to replace multiple bodies such as the Un

Delhi Notifies New Legislation To Regulate Fees In Private Schools

The Delhi government has notified the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fee) Act, 2025, bringing into effect a n

'Skilled Talent Drives Us Forward': 20 US States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing the

US Nonprofit Sues to Block Trumps White House Ballroom Project

Preservationists have long criticised the project, arguing that it alters the historic character of the White House and that the administration f

IndiGo issues BIG update on passenger refunds and compensation, plans Rs 500 crore payout to....

The airline said it is currently identifying flights where customers were severely impacted and stranded between December 3 and 5, and all such c

US House of Representatives introduce resolution to end Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on India

Washington DC: Three members of the US House of Representatives on Friday (local time) introduced a resolution aimed at terminating President Don

US lawmaker demands details on Trump's decision to sell Nvidia H200 chips to China

A U.S. lawmaker has asked the Commerce Secretary for details on a recent decision allowing Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to China. This move m

Viral Video Shows Bengaluru Auto Driver Reassuring Female Passenger With Safety Note

A female passenger travelling at midnight in a Rapido auto in Bengaluru shared a video highlighting what she believed was a reassuring gesture.

Iran Detains Nobel-Prize Winner In Brutal Arrest

Iranian security forces on Friday detained the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi along with at least eight other activists in an arr

Breaking News Live Updates: UP BJP to begin state president nominations today, new chief likely on Sunday

US president's new Air Force One jet from Boeing delayed again

The United States Air Force faces another year-long delay for its new Air Force One jets. Boeing now expects to deliver the first of two speciali

Good News for Uttar Pradesh residents: Amroha set to get 2 km long bypass over Ganga river, construction to start by...

The initiative, taken by MP Kanwar Singh Tanwar, has been given the green light by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

Trump sued by preservationists seeking reviews and congressional approval for ballroom project

Preservationists have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump. They seek to halt his White House ballroom project. The group wants multipl

T.N. Fair Price Shops Employees Union stage protest seeking better wages and pension benefits

Speaker to examine e-cigarette allegations in Lok Sabha, says Congress MP Tariq Anwar

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will investigate claims of e-cigarette use within Parliament. BJP MP Anurag Thakur alleged a TMC MP smoked an e-cigare

Morning Digest: India, China hold fresh talks, both sides say positive progress in ties; House Democrats release selection of photos from estate of Jeffrey Epstein, and more

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US lifts sanctions on Brazil judge targeted by Trump

America has lifted sanctions on a top Brazilian judge. This move comes after a shift in US policy towards Brazil. President Lula da Silva welcome

FIFA World Cup 2026: High demand for tickets despite fans slamming prices

Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup

3 US Lawmakers Move Resolution to End Trumps 50% Tariffs on India

The lawmakers called the measures illegal and harmful to American workers, consumers, and bilateral ties

Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Renew Ceasefire After Border Clashes: Trump

Following a week of deadly border clashes that have killed at least 20 and displaced around half a million people, US President Donald Trump on F

3 US Lawmakers Introduce Resolution To End Trump's 50% Tariffs On India

Three members of the US House of Representatives on Friday introduced a resolution aimed at terminating President Donald Trump's national emergen

Leaning toward Warsh or Hassett to lead Fed, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump has been critical of the Fed and its chair, Jerome Powell, for not making dramatic cuts to interest rates

Iran Detains Nobel-Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi in 'Brutal' Arrest

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it was deeply concerned by today's brutal arrest of Mohammadi, calling on Iran to immediately clarify her wher

King Charles III shares positive health news-here's King Charles III's cancer treatment latest update

King Charles the Third has shared positive news about his cancer recovery. His treatment will be reduced next year. This milestone comes after ea

From Jama Masjid pulpit, Mirwaiz seeks end to practice of arresting leaders in decades-old cases

His appeal came days after two senior separatist leaders, JKLF faction head Javed Ahmad Mirand Islamic Students League member Shakeel Ahmad Baksh

Meet Eternz, the startup fixing India's fragmented jewellery market

From chaotic marketplaces to AI-powered curation, Eternz wants to become the Nykaa of jewellery by bringing trust, personalisation, and 250+ veri

Welfare measures and distributed growth behind Tamil Nadus economic growth, says Industries Min TRB Rajaa

Trump: Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Renew Truce After Deadly Clashes

Trump announced the agreement via social media following calls with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane

Blueprints for a revival | Indigo is finding modern champions

From reintroducing theIndigoferaplant to West Bengal, to experiments with dyeing stone, and even a perfume in the offing, Indias blue gold is str

Infosys seeks monetary and equitable relief in antitrust dispute against Cognizant, in new filing

Cognizants anti-competitive conduct is causing significant financial harm to Infosys

GOP chairman threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress in Epstein inquiry

Contempt is one of U.S. lawmakers' politically messiest and, until recent years, least-used powers

Nuclear & Insurance overhaul: Centre clears major reform Bills

The Union Cabinet has given a green light to transformative policy adjustments. Notably, this includes an overhaul of atomic energy regulations a

The annual Christmas Pantomime kicks off in city for a cause

When is the Heisman Trophy Ceremony 2025? Here's the date, time, and streaming details of the Heisman Ceremony

College football's top individual award will be presented on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Heisman Trophy ceremony airs at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can

Can check airfares but deregulation must for growth: Naidu

'Real-Term Rise In Air Ticket Prices Negative'

Mridangam exponent K.V. Prasad and bharatanatyam exponent G. Narendra honoured

During the inauguration of the 69th Margazhi Mela, while Mr. Prasad was conferred the title Sangeetha Choodamani, Mr. Narendra was given the titl

AI Express eyes IndiGo pilots, its own aviators up in arms

Air India Express pilots are protesting the recruitment of new A320 captains, fearing reduced flying hours and pay. Around 100 pilots have writte

PM Modi To Address Rally In West Bengal On December 20 Amid SIR Row

With the 2026 Assembly elections approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit West Bengal On December 20. During his visit to Bengal

BJP leader Amarinder Singh calls BJP rigid, praises Congresss flexibility

Punjab is a different area. Look at it, everywhere the BJP is pulling through, why not in Punjab? See previous elections, how many seats have som

Divine power of proper worship

India voices concern over damage to Preah Vihear temple complex, urges Cambodia, Thailand to return to path of peace

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: India today voiced concern over the damage to the Preah Vihear temple complex in the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border clashes

Marketing analytics- a new era beckons!

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in To succeed in this competitive world, any organization needs to embrace the latest in marketing. Marketin

NCLAT directs Chronos to renew bank guarantee for IL&FS BKC property acquisition

Until the appeal is decided, the tribunal has also barred IL&FS from creating third-party rights on the property.

Indigo Files Incompetence, Cover-Ups and a Brutal Reality check for India

Lt Col Ankit Sharma ankit.cloudnine@gmail.com IndiGo, Indias largest domestic airline, plunged into its worst operational crisis in years. What b

FSD declares Priyagold biscuits unsafe

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 12: The Food Safety Department in Anantnag today declared Priyagold Butter Delite biscuits unsafe for consu

Rakesh appointed co-chair of FICCI J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 12: FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) today announced the appointment of Rakesh Bha

This Hidma's bow & arrow shoots at straw targets

Month-Long Bastar Olympics Conclude Today

8th Pay Commission The Fitment anticipation

Dheeraj Jandial dtoudhm@gmail.com Finally, the long wait for a confirmed pay revision may soon turn into reality as discussions around the Fitmen

AOI Gangyal delegation calls on Comm/Secy I&C

* Pleads not to allow hospitals in Ind Zone Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 12: A delegation of Association of Industries (AOI), Gangyal led b

Trinamool accuses BJP of enabling violence against Bengali-speaking people in Odishas Malkangiri

Tensions flared in Odishas Malkangiri district between tribal and Bengal-speaking populations, with an armed mob allegedly torching houses in the

Karur stampede case: Something going wrong in Madras HC, says SC

The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Madras High Court's handling of the Karur stampede case, stating something is going wrong i

Landman Season 2 Episode 5 Release Time, Schedule, How to Watch: Global streaming timings, runtime, story

Landman Season 2 Episode 5 releases on December 14, 2025, streaming on Paramount+. New episodes air weekly on Sundays. Learn Landman Season 2 Epi

IndiaChina talks in Beijing signal improved ties after ModiXi meet

India stressed early resolution of pending export-control issues, while both sides highlighted the strategic guidance of their leaders

Cabinet approves India-Oman trade pact; may be signed during PMs Oman visit on Dec 17-18

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a free trade agreement between India and Oman, which is expected to be signed during Prim

Outcome of Census 2027 will serve as new compass for development: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Dec 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the outcome of the Census 2027 will serve as the new compass for development, mir

Rahul Gandhi asks for air pollution debate in Lok Sabha, govt agrees

Rahul Gandhi has demanded a Lok Sabha debate on the severe air pollution plaguing Indian cities, urging the government to present a concrete plan