Members of Rampur’s Team Leonine in action MEERUT: In Rampur, a city better known for its royal past, a group of young men has turned remnants of that history into something else. Disused courtyards, locked playgrounds and Nawabi-era structures aren’t tourist spots – they’re practice grounds. For nearly two decades, a group of self-taught athletes…
Tom Moody, Desert Vipers Director of Cricket, believes the ILT20’s biggest success lies in accelerating UAE’s domestic talent. He stressed that smart auctions are about needs, not wants, highlighted the evolution of coaching with changing players, and urged cricket’s governing bodies to protect Test cricket amid franchise growth — even if that means exploring four-day…
Andre Russell (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction has triggered a wave of reactions online, especially after an old assurance from the franchise resurfaced on social media. Fans have been quick to point out that the team has gone back on its…
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi addresses a press conference, in Patna. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In response to a question on whether Aadhaar card will be considered in the national Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after Supreme Court relief in Bihar SIR, Chief Election…
Gold jewellery worth Rs 1.65 crore and silver articles weighing 3 kg were seized from the residence of Suresh (name withheld) during an Income Tax Department search in November 2019. The Assessing Officer (AO) added the value to Suresh’s income as unexplained investment under Section 69 of the Income Tax Act, citing discrepancies between invoices,…
Pakistan has admitted to having an agreement with the United States that allows the use of drones within its territory, TOLOnews reported, citing Afghan and diplomatic sources. The acknowledgment, made during the latest round of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Turkey.According to TOLOnews, the Pakistani delegation said it “cannot break” the agreement with Washington that authorises…
US recruiter explains why F-1, OPT, and H-1B visa holders face barriers in landing full-time jobs A Reddit post from a US-based recruiter recently went viral for sharing the struggles visa holders face in the US job market. It explains why F-1 students, OPT participants, and H-1B workers often get rejected before their skills or…
Hardik Pandya (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: India suffered a massive setback ahead of the blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, with star all-rounder Hardik Pandya ruled out of the summit clash.Pandya, regarded as one of India’s biggest match-winners in pressure situations, has a proven track…
Lucknow: Members of Kayastha community in Lucknow celebrated ‘Yam Dwitiya’ with traditional fervour on Thursday, honouring their principal deity, Lord Chitragupt, with a special ‘kalam dawat’ (pen and ink-pot) and ‘shastra’ (weapon) pujan.The collective ceremony, organised by Kayastha Foundation Trust at Shri Chitragupt Dham, Jhoolelal Vatika, was marked by devotion and a call for community…
NEW DELHI: Uranium contamination in Delhi’s groundwater has emerged as an alarming concern. The capital is now third in the country, after Punjab and Haryana, in percentage of samples breaching the permissible limit. According to the latest Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025 submitted by Central Ground Water Board, 13-15% of the analysed samples in…
