NEW DELHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Thursday the Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching strikes on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor, when Pakistan requested a halt to kinetic actions. Speaking at the Naval Investiture Ceremony, Admiral Tripathi said, “Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and…
Delhi Capitals Mitchell Starc, with captain Axar Patel, left, and Mohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Injuries have already begun to reshape plans for several teams ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with a number of key players unavailable at the start. Among the biggest concerns are the absences of Australian fast bowlers Mitchell Starc,…
Conflicting narratives have emerged between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump claimed “very good” and “productive” talks with Tehran after announcing a temporary pause in planned strikes on the region’s energy infrastructure. However, Iranian authorities denied any direct negotiations, accusing Washington of using diplomacy as a cover to “buy time” for military…
Khadga Prassad Oli. (AP photo) A government-backed inquiry in Nepal has recommended prosecuting former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and senior officials over the deadly September 2025 uprising, according to a leaked report.The protests, triggered by a brief social media ban but fuelled by deep economic discontent, left at least 77 people dead. Nineteen of…
An anonymous handwritten letter has given fresh momentum to a 13-year-old investigation into a devastating house fire in Harlow, England, that killed a mother and her five children. Police say the letter contains “a number of details” that could be crucial in solving the case, but they are urging the writer to come forward so…
AI-generated representational image. NEW DELHI: A 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and her body was stuffed inside a double-bed storage box at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in outer Delhi’s Mangolpuri.A 22-year-old resident of Mangolpuri, Deepak, with whom the woman was allegedly in a relationship, along with two of his relatives, was arrested.A PCR call…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL/CSK) NEW DELHI: The monkey was finally off Sanju Samson’s shoulders. Emotions ran high for the wicketkeeper-batter as teammates surrounded him with high-fives, hugs, and celebrations. Samson, however, looked calm and content, flashing a big smile after playing a key role in Chennai Super Kings’ first win of IPL 2026.Samson, who…
Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has received 33 complaints of sexual harassment against its coaches and administrative staff over the past ten years, indicating that more female athletes are coming forward to report such issues. Out of them, a significantly higher number of 25 complaints were…
NEW DELHI: Months after a high-stakes assembly election, politics in Bihar is once again heating up following chief minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to resign from the top job for a Rajya Sabha seat.According to reports, Nitish is likely to submit his resignation as CM and vacate his official residence on April 14.Janata Dal (United) working…
File Pic: Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on the weather as Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of IPL 2026 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with rain threatening to disrupt proceedings. The day is expected to begin under mostly cloudy skies, with light morning…