Lionel Messi (Image credit: PTI) NW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated stop in Kolkata during the G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025 descended into disorder on Saturday, as poor crowd management and security lapses overshadowed what was meant to be a landmark event for Indian football fans. Thousands packed the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the doubling of the 104 km Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway line in Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs 2,192 crore.The project will expand the Indian Railways network across four districts and improve connectivity to important destinations such as Rajgir, Nalanda and…
NEW DELHI: Investigations into the murder of businessman Ratan Kumar in south Delhi’s Chattarpur Enclave on Nov 30 has revealed that five to six assailants shot him 69 times while he was heading for his dairy.Police suspect the hit job was ordered by two gangsters based abroad at the behest of the family of a…
Lucknow: To realise the vision of a ‘Developed Uttar Pradesh by 2047′, the state govt is formulating a concrete plan involving three core areas: holistic development, economic leadership, and cultural renaissance. “These can only be achieved through increased economic activity, creative power, and a young and healthy population. Targeting artificial intelligence, green energy, and agriculture…
Sanjay Malhotra’s remarks assume significance at a time when the Donald Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports. (AI image) RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday flagged trade and tariff related risks to India’s growth story, while expressing confidence about the resilience of the economy. In his monetary policy review statement, RBI governor…
MUMBAI: The Sainis from Malad know about premature births. Their first-born, now four, was born prematurely at 25 weeks of pregnancy and weighed 550 gm. Yet, their second daughter, who was also born at 25 weeks of gestation on June 30, stunned them as she weighed only 350 gm.“She weighed less than an apple &…
DGCA chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai receiving ICAO Council President Certificate from ICAO president Salvatore Sciacchitano in Montreal NEW DELHI: United Nations’ specialised aviation agency — International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) — on Tuesday conferred the ICAO Council President Certificate on the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). DGCA chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai received the…
Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said he was pleased after being named in India’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.Suryakumar Yadav will captain the 15-member squad for the tournament. Shubman Gill, the T20I vice-captain, was left out due to fitness and form concerns, while Axar Patel has…
Cheteshwar Pujara of India (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most dependable and respected Test batsmen, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. Sharing the news on X, formerly Twitter, Pujara reflected on the pride and emotion of representing his country. “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem,…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan plays a shot during the second T20 cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan stooped to a new low after he was caught smiling and clapping upon hearing Pakistani fans make obscene remarks about Jasprit Bumrah during the…
