Divya Deshmukh stuns higher-ranked Chinese player Jiner Zhu
BATUMI (GEORGIA): Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh pulled off a major upset by defeating second seed Jiner Zhu of China in the first game of the pre-quarterfinals at the FIDE World Women’s Chess Cup on Wednesday. Refreshed after the tournament’s first rest day, Divya displayed remarkable composure and strategy to outplay the significantly higher-rated Zhu. […]
Root returns to No.1 in Test rankings; Australian bowlers lead the charts
DUBAI: England’s star batter Joe Root has regained the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test Rankings, just a week after losing it. His match-winning knocks of 104 and 40 in the third Test against India at Lord’s, which England won by 22 runs, marked the start of his eighth stint at the top. […]
After achieving instant stardom in India, Suryavanshi now finds himself in the spotlight in England
BECKENHAM: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s insatiable hunger for runs is quickly turning him into a sensation in England. The 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar is not just piling up runs, but also winning hearts—signing autographs, posing for selfies, and even drawing fans from hours away just for a glimpse. After skyrocketing to fame in India with a record-breaking […]
ICC AGM: Two-Tier Test Format, T20 World Cup Expansion on Agenda
SINGAPORE: Key discussions around a proposed two-tier Test structure, expansion of the T20 World Cup, and ratification of new member nations are expected to take center stage during the four-day Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Cricket Council (ICC), beginning Thursday. With the 2025–2027 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle already underway, deliberations on introducing […]
Railway Ministry approves survey for doubling of 77.96 km Jammu-Katra Rail Line
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved the final location survey for doubling the 77.96 km railway line between Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, a move aimed at enhancing connectivity and easing travel for pilgrims, officials announced on Wednesday. “The survey will span a length of 77.96 km and is estimated to […]
CBI Helped Bring Back 134 Fugitives from Abroad in Last 5 Years: Officials
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully brought back 134 fugitives from abroad over the past five years—almost twice the number repatriated in the entire decade from 2010 to 2019, according to officials. This sharp rise in returns has been achieved through close coordination with Interpol, Indian diplomatic missions, and state and […]
“It’s a Physically Intense Role”: Salman Khan on ‘Battle of Galwan’
MUMBAI,: Superstar Salman Khan is pouring his heart and soul into his upcoming war drama “Battle of Galwan” as he said it is one of the most physically demanding films he’s ever taken on in his career. The much-anticipated film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict between India and China and is helmed […]
Sunny Deol sports a clean-shaven look while posing at Baralacha La Pass
Manali: After wrapping up the shoot of Border 2, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol took off on a refreshing getaway to the breathtaking terrains of Himachal Pradesh. On Wednesday, Sunny treated fans to glimpses of his serene mountain retreat by sharing photos from Baralacha La Pass on Instagram. Sporting a clean-shaven look, the actor posed against […]
Ishaan Khatter’s Homebound to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
Mumbai: Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, has been officially selected for the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, where it will be showcased in the Gala Presentations category. Sharing the news on Instagram, producer Karan Johar wrote, “#Homebound has been officially selected for the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (@tiff_net) […]
“God bless your little angel”: Kareena, Neetu Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra extend heartfelt wishes to Sidharth and Kiara on arrival of baby girl
Mumbai: Heartfelt congratulations have been pouring in for star couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani following the announcement of the birth of their baby girl. On Wednesday morning, the couple took to Instagram to share the joyful news, writing,“Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl. KIARA […]
