Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir (X-BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer has insisted he is ready to embrace the challenges of leading the national T20I side, saying he always believed the opportunity would come after consistent performances for both his IPL franchise and the country. Iyer, who was appointed India’s new T20I captain in place of…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two major highway infrastructure projects worth a combined Rs 14,114.81 crore, including a Rs 6,969.67 crore tunnel project in Delhi aimed at easing congestion and a Rs 7,145.14 crore greenfield highway corridor in Uttar Pradesh.Announcing the decisions, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet Committee on Economic…
A viral photo of an African Jacana bird appearing to have eight legs has captivated social media. Wildlife photographer Neal Cooper captured the stunning image, revealing a remarkable parental behavior. The male Jacana, the primary caregiver, tucks his unusually long-legged chicks under his wings for protection, creating the illusion of extra limbs. This fascinating display…
A viral video shows Preity Zinta being asked to remove her sunglasses during a routine security check at Mumbai airport, drawing praise online for “no VIP treatment.” Dressed in a red tracksuit, Preity is set to return to cinema with Batwara 1947 (August 14) and Vibe (September 18, 2026). Preity Zinta made her way through…
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) today, July 1, announced the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2026 results, along with the list of top rank holders in Engineering and Agriculture and Pharmacy streams. The examination was conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, on behalf…
Extreme heatwave sets records across Europe: The continent continues to experience extreme summer heat as temperatures have surged well above normal seasonal levels across several countries. Thermometers in parts of France and Spain have climbed above 40°C, with prolonged heat and little relief even during the night. Authorities have reported heat-related deaths in France amid…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India (Getty Images) Ravichandran Ashwin has once again defended his views on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s role in the Indian squad, insisting there is nothing wrong with the teenage batter spending time on the bench and contributing to the team by carrying drinks during matches. The former India off-spinner had earlier backed the team…
It is clear that Russia continues to be India’s single most important crude supplier and remains at the core of the country’s import strategy. (AI image) The US-Iran war has pushed India’s crude oil imports from Russia to an all-time high – beyond levels seen when Russian crude was available at big discounts in the…
Hair loss affects more than 80 per cent of men, and for those who are on camera for a living, the pressure to address it can feel even more intense. These twelve celebrity men have spoken openly about their hair transplant journeys, and in doing so have helped chip away at the stigma that stops…
Ahead of UPTET 2026, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the UPESSC to hold a separate Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for in-service teachers, saying they should receive adequate opportunities to prove their eligibility. He also reviewed examination preparations and ordered strict measures to ensure transparency, security and smooth arrangements for nearly 20 lakh…