Rahul Gandhi with Lalu Prasad (File Photo) NEW DELHI: In a light-hearted remark, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday joked that “talks are on” with RJD chief Lalu Prasad regarding his earlier suggestion that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha should get married.The 55-year-old made the comment at a press conference in…
NEW DELHI: Ram Shankar Bind, the 20-year-old arrested for attempting to scale the wall of the Parliament complex in Delhi, has been released after questioning by central agencies, his family said on Sunday.Bind, a native of Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district, was detained on Friday morning after security personnel stopped him as he tried to climb…
Cheteshwar Pujara in action on day five of the 4th Test Match vs Australia in Brisbane (Images via Getty Images) Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, leaves behind a career celebrated for its patience, courage and resilience. Among the many innings that defined him, his 56 off 211…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has institutionalised attempts to steal votes in Bihar through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and is working in favour of the BJP.“In Bihar, SIR is an institutionalised way for vote…
India’s Cheteshwar Pujara (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most dependable Test batters of the modern era, announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday. The 37-year-old, who last played for India in 2023, brought the curtains down on a career that spanned 103 Tests, yielding 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60….
Lance Morris (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australian fast bowler Lance Morris will be sidelined for 12 months following back surgery, ruling him out of contention for the upcoming Ashes series.The 27-year-old paceman, who has been on the fringe of the Australian team, was initially selected for the ongoing one-day series against South Africa.Go Beyond…
Shreyas Iyer – (X cricbuzz) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has weighed in on the speculation around India’s next ODI captain and cleared the air on rumours linking Shreyas Iyer to the role. Despite Iyer’s impressive recent performances, he was not included in India’s Asia Cup squad, which sparked chatter about his future in the…
Rashid Khan of Afghanistan (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images) Afghanistan on Sunday unveiled their 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to be played from September 9 to 28 across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Rashid Khan will captain the side, bringing his experience and leadership to a team looking to make an impact on…
NOIDA: A 26-year-old woman, allegedly tortured and set on fire by her husband and in-laws over dowry eight years into her marriage, died after battling severe burns for hours earlier this week in Greater Noida’s Sirsa village.Police said her husband, Vipin, was taken into custody on Thursday, while her mother-in-law, father-in-law and brother-in-law, also accused…
DEHRADUN/HALDWANI/ALMORA/RUDRAPUR: In Uttarakhand, each monsoon brings devastation-roads wash away, homes collapse, and there is widespread destruction. This year, the monsoons have been particularly harsh, as the disasters at Dharali, Tharali, Harsil and Syanachatti show. Amid this annual havoc, children are among the most vulnerable, forced to study in crumbling govt schools despite crores being sanctioned…