Just under eight minutes after lifting off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully returned to Earth, having launched four astronauts — including India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla — into space aboard the Crew Dragon capsule. Shukla, now the second Indian to travel to space, is part of Axiom […]
On Day 5 of the first Test between India and England, the visitors found themselves in deep trouble as England surged ahead with a dominant opening partnership. With the hosts reaching 181/0 before rain interrupted play post-lunch, the chances of an Indian comeback seemed to fade. England eventually chased down the remaining runs to win […]
New Delhi:Amid mounting backlash over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has finally addressed the controversy. The trailer, released on Sunday, drew sharp reactions online, especially in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, which escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. […]
Following India’s dismal performance in the first Test against England at Headingley, young fast bowler Harshit Rana has been released from the squad, sources confirmed on Wednesday. Originally added as a backup option for the Leeds match, Rana did not make the trip to Birmingham for the second Test, which begins on July 4. The […]
Tehran:Iran has partially reopened its airspace, specifically over the eastern region of the country, following a ceasefire agreement with Israel that brought an end to 12 days of intense conflict. The Iranian airspace had been closed since June 13, after Israel launched a major aerial offensive, prompting retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran. State media reported […]
Leeds:England ended Day 4 of the first Test against India at 21 without loss, chasing a challenging target of 371 runs set by the visitors at Headingley. Openers Zak Crawley (12*) and Ben Duckett (9*) remained unbeaten at stumps, giving the hosts a steady start in their pursuit. Earlier in the day, India suffered a […]
Doha:Several Gulf nations — including Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq — temporarily closed their airspace late Monday following Iran’s missile strike on the US-operated Al Udeid air base in Qatar, prompting widespread flight disruptions across the region. The Gulf region, home to multiple US military installations, is facing heightened tensions after Iran
Chennai:Popular Tamil and Telugu actor Srikanth has been sent to judicial custody until July 7 in connection with a drug-related case, following his arrest by Chennai police. The actor was questioned for several hours at the Nungambakkam Police Station before being formally arrested. According to police sources, Srikanth is accused of purchasing and consuming cocaine, […]
Mumbai:In a deeply disturbing incident, a 60-year-old cancer patient, identified as Yashoda Gaikwad, was found lying atop a heap of garbage in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony. She alleges that she was abandoned there by her own grandson. The case surfaced on Saturday morning when Mumbai Police discovered the woman in a severely weakened condition near a […]
Washington/Doha:US President Donald Trump said there would be no military retaliation against Iran following its missile strike on the US-operated Al Udeid air base in Qatar. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Trump thanked Iran for providing early notice of the attack, which helped avoid casualties. “I want to thank Iran for […]
