India’s Smriti Mandhana (PTI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Delhi Capitals to finally go all the way in the 2026 Women’s Premier League, while also tipping Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana to dominate the batting charts this season. Chopra believes DC’s consistent presence in the finals over the last three editions…
Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks plays the Colorado Avalanche (Credit: Getty Images) The ongoing struggles of the Vancouver Canucks have placed their franchise cornerstone firmly in the NHL news cycle. As losses pile up and postseason hopes appear increasingly fragile. As external pressure has mounted regarding the long-term future of captain Quinn Hughes.While Vancouver…
Nishikant Dubey (File photo) NEW DELHI: Lokpal has dismissed the allegation of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey possessing disproportionate assets as “frivolous and vexatious”, slamming the complainant, former IPS officer and activist Amitabh Thakur, for indulging in “whataboutery” during the case’s proceedings.The Lokpal, headed by former Supreme Court judge AM Khanwilkar, found Thakur’s charge, made in…
India’s merchandise trade deficit is likely to ease marginally in August 2025, supported by a rise in gold imports ahead of the festive and wedding season, according to a report by Union Bank of India.The report estimated the deficit at $26.1 billion in August, compared with $27.4 billion in July, noting, “Merchandise trade deficit likely…
Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson (Getty Images and Instagram) Drake Maye walks into Sunday Night Football carrying more than momentum. He brings calm, confidence, and a season that has reshaped how New England views its future. As the Patriots prepare for a high-stakes road test against the Baltimore Ravens, the spotlight stretches beyond the…
NEW DELHI: A day after Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam by holding that delay in trial and long incarceration cannot be the sole ground to grant relief, another bench of the court on Tuesday held that an accused has fundamental right to speedy trial and it is…
Enforcement Directorate raids targeted Malayalam actors Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a major Bhutan car smuggling case. Searches spanned multiple locations, including residences and car dealerships, investigating illegal luxury car imports via forged documents. The probe also involves FEMA violations and suspected hawala transactions, with Mammootty’s Chennai property also reportedly searched. The Enforcement Directorate…
On January 6, 2026, months after granting conditional approval to start an MBBS course, the National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew permission for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, following a regulatory process punctuated by inspections, complaints and, eventually, political and public unrest.At its core, the…
In the ongoing Iran war, the United States and Israel have together lost more than two dozen aircraft along with several high-value military systems, including advanced radar networks and key assets, as Iran’s strikes begin to mount both operational and reputational costs for Washington.In just 21 days of conflict, Iran is assessed to have shot…
Iga Swiatek (Image Via Getty) Iga Swiatek is heading into the 2026 Miami Open, but things do not look fully smooth for her right now. Just days after her Indian Wells exit, the Polish star opened up about the challenges she is facing in Florida. From tough weather to limited court time, her preparation has…