Navi Mumbai: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Thursday described qualifying for the Women’s World Cup semifinals as “a big relief,” as the team bounced back from three successive defeats after starting the tournament as one of the favourites. India became the last team to qualify for the semifinals, joining Australia, South Africa, and England, following a…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus fire incident in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. “Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh,” Modi said in a post on X. At least 20 people were killed…
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): Twenty people were feared killed when a Volvo bus caught fire and turned into ashes after it hit a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool in the early hours of Friday. The bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru had 40 people on board. “At around 3, a Volvo bus of Kaveri was going…
Prayagraj (UP): A 54-year-old journalist was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near a hotel here, police said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya told PTI that the victim, identified as Laxmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu, a journalist by profession, succumbed to his injuries. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Pushkar Verma said Singh…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the people of Bihar will never forget the “misdeeds of Jungle Raj”, an apparent reference to the RJD rule, and dubbed the opposition alliance as a “lathbandhan” (a coalition of criminals), whose leaders are out on bail. Interacting with young BJP workers through the NaMo App,…
Navi Mumbai: India qualified for the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup after scintillating hundreds by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set up a commanding 53-run win over New Zealand via DLS Method here on Thursday. Asked to bat first, India posted an imposing 340 for three after the contest was reduced to 49 overs…
New Delhi: The world witnessed the Indian Navy’s strength during Operation Sindoor as its deterrent posture forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, hailing the force’s combat readiness. In an address to the top naval commanders, Singh said Operation Sindoor was a symbol of…
While the world looks up, India looks within. As global powers crowd the heavens with satellites, sensors, and space weapons, India has quietly chosen a more intelligent path—developing missile systems that see, think, and strike without any satellite support. In doing so, India isn’t racing anyone—it’s redefining what it means to be truly independent in…
The debate over the “Blueprint for Revival” of Hyderabad cricket has sparked strong reactions. While some believe the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) can still be reformed, others argue it has outlived its credibility. In the spirit of open discussion, we carry this rebuttal from Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) General Secretary Dharma Guruva Reddy, who challenges…
The Constitution of India is the world’s largest and most comprehensive democratic document. It would be an injustice to history to attribute it to a single individual. The journey of Constitution-making, which began in 1919 and stretched until 1949, involved numerous minds, perspectives, and ideological differences. The roles of Benegal Narsing Rau, who drafted the…
