Ready with plan to tackle Bumrah, says Sam Konstas

Melbourne: Few years ago, Christmas Eve meant playing backyard cricket with his brother. But now, 19-year-old Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world’s most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the Boxing Day Test against India. The five-match series is evenly poised at 1-1. “I do have a plan for Bumrah but […]
Kumar Vishwas’ ‘Ramayana’ swipe at Shatrughan, Sonakshi Sinha sparks row

Meerut : Poet Kumar Vishwas has sparked a fresh controversy with remarks that many see as a veiled jibe at actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and his daughter, actress Sonakshi Sinha. Speaking at a poetry event in Meerut, Vishwas, without taking names, said, “Apne bachhon ko Sita Ji ki behnon aur Bhagwan Ram ke bhaiyon ke naam […]
“Essential to nurture talent of youth, responsibility lies with country’s education system”: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that to take the country forward, it is essential to nurture the potential of youth talent and for this, the responsibility lies with the country’s education system. The Prime Minister distributed 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “To take […]
AP Dhillon performs with Karan Aujla in Mumbai amid feud with Diljit Dosanjh

Mumbai : After making fans go gaga on December 21 during his Mumbai concert, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla took the city by storm yet again when he surprised fans by inviting fellow Punjabi singer AP Dhillon on stage during his concert on Sunday. The performance was also attended by B-town celebs including Karan Johar and […]
Pooja Bhatt marks 8 years of sobriety: Gratitude, gravitas, grace

New Delhi: Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt on Monday marked eight years of sobriety, saying she is grateful towards life. The ’90s star, known for films such as “Daddy”, “Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin” and “Sadak”, shared the life update on her official Instagram page. Bhatt shared her selfie, which she captioned as: “8 years sober today. […]
‘Mali’ touched my heart: Padmini Kolhapure

Dehradun: Bollywood actress Padmini Kolhapure sat among the public here on Sunday and watched the film ‘Mali’, made on the theme of environment and mental health, and said it touched her heart. Interacting with the audience after a special screening of the film held at the ‘Silver City’ multiplex here, Kolhapure said, “This film has […]
PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits, says, “Development of country happens through its youth”

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed more than 71,000 appointment letters to newly appointed recruits through video conferencing. Addressing the occasion, PM Modi extended wishes to the new recruits. “I have had many professional discussions with the youth of India in Kuwait. After coming here, my first program is with the youth […]
2 Police personnel injured as joint team of UP and Punjab police gun down 3 Khalistani terrorists in encounter

Pilibhit: Two police constables were injured in an encounter with three ‘khalistani terrorists’ who had been involved in the Gurdaspur police station grenade attack in Punjab. The suspects opened fire during the police operation, leading to a heavy exchange of gunfire that critically injured all three terrorists, said UP police officials . SP Avinash Pandey […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Charan Singh

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to former prime minister Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, describing him as a true well-wisher of the poor and farmers. In a post on X, Modi said Singh’s dedication and spirit of service to the country will continue to inspire everyone. Born in 1902 […]
3 khalistani terrorists encountered in joint UP-Punjab police operation; arms seized

Chandigarh : The Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police successfully carried out a joint operation, leading to an encounter with three members of a Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module. The suspects fired at the police party during the operation, which took place in the Puranpur area of Pilibhit district. The three ‘terrorists’, believed […]