The Times of India

A packed Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium created an unforgettable atmosphere as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand battled China's top seeds in the BWF World Championships semi-finals. Chants, dhols and unwavering support drove the Indian pair throughout their 64-minute contest. Though the eventual bronze medallists fell short, Delhi's passionate crowd emerged as one of the tournament's defining stories.

Gautam Gambhir shares an unconventional idea for the future of Test cricket and explains how the format could remain relevant in the modern game.

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reflect on their World Championships loss, the importance of patience, lessons from the campaign and their focus on the Asian Games.

Gautam Gambhir opens up ahead of the 2nd Test on Kuldeep Yadav, Indias five-bowler strategy, young players, Test match wickets and the teams approach to winning in Colombo.

The BJP is preparing a dedicated Gen Z outreach programme as India's young voters become a major political force. A team led by Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani and Vinod Tawde will focus on engaging young Indians and understanding their aspirations and concerns. The move comes as Rahul Gandhi prepares for his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Pune, focusing on paper leaks, exam irregularities and education fees. The BJP has attacked the event as 'Paise Ki Goonj', while Congress has rejected the allegat

Iran has issued a shocking new warning to the United States as Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami reportedly announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a U.S. soldier, with the reward reportedly rising to $60,000 if carried out by an Iranian woman.The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, despite no known deployment of U.S. ground troops inside Iran. Hatami also warned that U.S. forces no longer have permission to enter the Persian Gulf, Gulf of

The Brahmos missile has emerged as Indias most potent strike weapon, proven decisively during Operation Sindoor when it crippled Pakistani air bases and forced fighters to remain grounded. Flying at nearly three times the speed of sound, hugging terrain to evade radar and presenting a low radar cross section, the missile is exceptionally hard to intercept. This combat record has translated into strong export demand. The Philippines became the first foreign customer in 2022, acquiring the shoreba

North Korea is reportedly expanding its military support for Russia with a new wave of troops that includes around 400 drone operators, according to Ukrainian intelligence. With roughly 8,500 North Korean troops already in Russia, Kyiv fears the new contingent could help Russia conduct drone reconnaissance and attacks against targets inside Ukraine.The reported deployment comes as Russia and North Korea deepen their military partnership and as Ukraine faces growing pressure on its air-defense ca

I have served as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India for 12 to 14 years because I was elected. Manan Mishra represents 25 lakh lawyers; he will not step down simply, Mishra said. The lawyers demanding his resignation also sought the implementation of an Advocate Protection Act and questioned the proposed increase in registration fees at State Bar Councils.

The U.S.-Canada trade relationship has taken a dramatic turn. The United States and Canada have failed to reach a new trade agreement, with Washington announcing 50% tariffs on some Canadian imports. A senior White House official said the new Section 338 tariffs, covering around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, would take effect just after midnight on Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations and warned that Canada would retaliate dollar for dollar. The a

The BJP has condemned the Congress party's decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. This move is seen by the BJP as undermining the national song's significance and legacy. The party passed a resolution to protect the honor and national character of the complete Vande Mataram. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also attacked the Congress Working Committee's resolution as anti-national.

Tensions erupted between ABVP and NSUI members outside a Pune university hostel. Police detained several individuals following the Friday evening clash near the campus. A case was registered against NSUI and Youth Congress workers for alleged assault. This incident occurred before Rahul Gandhi's scheduled 'Chhatron ki Goonj' event. The event aims to discuss women's experiences and challenges in India.

Rahul Dravid advocates for a well-balanced strategy for aspiring cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He points out the crucial role of red-ball cricket alongside white-ball fixtures in a player's development. Such diverse training is anticipated to aid Sooryavanshi's growth. Dravid encourages patience as the youngster starts his professional path, reaffirming the sport's dedication to cultivating future Test cricket players.

A major leadership shake-up could be brewing inside the U.S. Army. The Wall Street Journal has reported that U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down by the end of the year, citing people familiar with the matter. The report says Driscolls possible departure comes after months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscolls exit would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed secretary. The reported development comes after a series of major leadership changes