Politics off, cricket on: Over to the great game

No seats available despite a capacity of 132,000. Hotels so expensive that fans try to make a run on hospital beds. Request from Virat Kohli: Don't ask me for tickets. And every time Babar Azam's phone buzzes, someone is asking if they can somehow be let into the ground.

Israel wants 1.1 mn out of north Gaza in 24 hrs as assault looms

Palestinians began a mass exodus from northern Gaza on Friday after Israel's military told some 1.1 million people to evacuate toward the southern part of the besieged territory, an unprecedented order ahead of an expected ground invasion against the ruling Hamas militant group.

SC wants fresh medical report in abortion case

The Supreme Court on Friday called for a fresh medical report to indicate the foetal health and medical condition of a married woman, who stood firm on her plea for immediate termination of her 26-week pregnancy, a day after the 27-year-old mother of two was advised by the court to reconsider her decision.

'Terror hurts all': Modi calls for peace amid crisis in West Asia

The world has started to realise that terrorism in any part of the world, in any manifestation or for any reason is an act against humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, as he called for peace and brotherhood against the backdrop of a fierce conflict raging in West Asia that has killed thousands.

War In Gaza Is Israel's Moment Of Reckoning

The scale, audacity, and barbarism of Hamas' immense attacks have generated anger within Israel, causing the latter to launch its military retaliation. How the Israel-Hamas hostilities will play out remains unclear, but one can be certain of two things: Israel's pounding of Gaza will not end Palestinian resistance; and Hamas and its allies will not be able to overwhelm Israel. A stalemate soaked in more blood than before may return to close this round of violence.

Sikkim Lake Still At Risk Of GLOFl, Floods: Experts

The risk of another glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) downstream of South Lhonak lake in Sikkim is still real, glaciologists and experts warned, recommending that the glacier should be monitored effectively.

Palestinians Rush To Buy Food As Israeli Siege Begins To Bite

At least 1,417 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the fighting began on Saturday, surpassing the toll in Israel that is now near 1,300

Dropped In 2011, Rohit Making Up For Lost Time At World Cups

The India skipper has come a long way, adding new records to his tally as he aims to lead the team to the biggest prize of all

Aamir Almost Quit Movies, Has Been In Therapy For 2 Years

A ctor Aamir Khan has revealed that after feeling irritated about prioritising work over family, he decided to take a break from films. "Around 2.5 years ago, I realised that I was so lost in my passion that I hadn't given enough time to my relationships.

It's a coup! The buzz is all about Salman Khan's next film

Earlier this year, actor Salman Khan sent his fans into a frenzy when he stepped out in a buzz cut. We've now heard that it's part of his transformation for his next, which will feature Khan in the role of a paramilitary officer, according to a source.

Dhanush-Aishwaryaa are not getting back; no chance of reconciliation

The speculations surrounding the possibility of a reconciliation between filmmaker Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and actor Dhanush have been put to rest. After months of rumours and hopes for the estranged couple to rekindle their relationship, it is now confirmed that they are surely not getting back together.

'HERE TO SEE VIRAT KOHLI AND THE IND-PAK MATCH!'

IShowSpeed talks about his India visit and his love for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli

For Pakistan in India, some dua & mohabbat too

Pakistan are in uncharted territory, and that's saying something considering they have toured India 14 times since Independence, this being their fifth World Cup.

Infosys, HCL cut FY24 growth forecast

HCL revenue inched up 0.8% sequentially and 4.6% from the year-ago period

Gaza likely to run out of fuel in hours: ICRC

WITHOUT ELECTRICITY, HOSPITALS RISK TURNING INTO MORGUES, THE ICRC REGIONAL DIRECTOR SAID.

OBC narrative pips welfarism

Caste census, OBC quota gain centre stage in campaigns in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh. Results will have implications for 2024 polls

Record spike in aerosols in Hindu Kush region: Study

The Hindu Kush-Plateau Himalaya-Tibetan region has been witnessing an alarming increase in aerosol levels that could be driving increased temperatures, altering rainfall patterns, accelerating glacier retreat and initiating changes in the hydrological cycle in the region, a new analysis by the Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro) Physical Research Laboratory has shown.

Unemployment rate is at its lowest level in last 6 yrs: PM

A recent survey has suggested that employment creation in India has reached a new height and the unemployment rate in the country is at its lowest level in six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

EAM gets Z category security over latest Khalistani posters

The Union ministry of home affairs has upgraded the security of external affairs minister S Jaishankar to Z category, people familiar with the matter said, over new posters put up by Khalistani groups in Canada that carry the images of the minister, along with those of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in calling for their assassination.

'India committed to ensuring parity in diplomatic presence with Canada'

India on Thursday said it will push ahead with a proposal for parity in diplomatic presence with Canada amid a row over the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, even as it dismissed Ottawa's contention that the move is not in line with the Vienna Convention.

Rail fracture may be behind Buxar accident, say officials

The derailment of the North East Express in Bihar's Buxar district on Wednesday night, which killed four people and left 30 others injured, may have been caused by a rail fracture, two officials aware of the investigation said on Thursday.

Ayodhya mosque will be named after the Prophet, design finalised

A proposed mosque coming up in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh will be named after Prophet Muhammad, umbrella body of mosques announced on Thursday after a meeting of clerics in Mumbai.

'BJP snatched rights given by Cong govt'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Madhya Pradesh did not work for the welfare of the people during its 18 years of rule in the state but started announcing a slew of schemes 18 months before the assembly elections, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday.

Political exigencies no reason to speed up money bill case: Centre

Political exigencies cannot be a reason to speed up the Constitution bench hearing of a clutch of petitions that seek the court to determine the subjects and objective of a draft legislation for justifying its passage as a money bill, obviating the need of Rajya Sabha oversight, the Union government submitted in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Monuments in Mehrauli ready to be reopened

Three historical monuments at Mehrauli Archaeological Park are set to be opened later this month as the curtain rises on the first restoration project undertaken by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) after the Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena visited the site in February this year.

Govt sets in motion work on city's first e-waste park

In April 2021, the Delhi government announced that it would set up the country's first electronic waste (e-waste) park. That project has now been set in motion, officials aware of the matter said.

Anchors haven't gone out of fashion

One-day cricket may be spoken of as some kind of an imposter in this T20 era, but the one important aspect this rainy-day sporting entertainment invented more than half a century ago has retained is the batting anchor.

Shots ring out, grenade threat in night op at Pragati Maidan

THE TWO ACCUSED WERE WANTED IN TWO TARGETED KILLINGS, INCLUDING THE MURDER OF CONG LEADER BALJINDER SINGH IN MOGA

AT 16.4°C, DELHI'S MIN TEMP LOWEST FOR FIRST HALF OF OCT SINCE 1962

Winter continued to make early inroads into the national capital on Thursday, when the minimum temperature fell to 16.4°C, a three-degree drop from the previous day and the lowest the city's mercury has been in the first half of October in 61 years, showed data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Tracks fault led to Buxar accident: Early probe

The derailment of the North East Express in Bihar's Buxar district on Wednesday night, which killed four people and left 30 injured, may have been caused by a rail fracture, two officials aware of the investigation said on Thursday.