Frankly, was it really necessary in the middle of a fratricidal war for External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to travel to Abu Dhabi for a one-on-one with the sheikh on April 12?Or, for National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to follow up on April 26? Or, for PM Narendra Modi to follow through today? There are no easy answers, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Rajat Patidar blasted an unbeaten 93 off 33 balls, before the bowlers ripped through Gujarat Titans' batting as Royal Challengers Bengaluru won Qualifier 1 to reach their second consecutive IPL final.
Former India coach Rahul Dravid has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's idea of moving Indian cricket away from 'superstar culture'.
A court in Mumbai has remanded Mohammad Salim Dola, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, to Narcotics Control Bureau custody until May 8 in connection with a 2023 drug seizure case.
Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, extending their lead in the title race.
'If there is one motto in my family, it is to make people laugh. My father only wants to make people laugh.'
Ronda Rousey ended her MMA career with a 17-second armbar victory over Gina Carano, securing an emotional farewell and the closure she sought after years away from the sport.
An assistant sub inspector of police and a government clerk were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Chhattisgarh in separate incidents of alleged bribery.
World champion D Gukesh is set to compete in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, facing a strong field including Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. The event, held in Oslo, features top players in both Open and Women's sections, with India having four representatives.
Al-Ahli, despite playing with ten men, secured a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain their Asian Champions League Elite title at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi concluded without a joint statement due to disagreements over the West Asia conflict, with Iran blaming the UAE for the lack of consensus. India, as the host, issued a chair's statement highlighting the differing views.
Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated league leaders Diamond Harbour FC 2-1 in an Indian Football League match, with goals from Brandon Vanlalremdika and David Castaneda. Diamond Harbour played with 10 men for most of the match after an early red card.
A woman Maoist leader carrying a bounty of Rs 15 lakh was arrested in Kolkata, while another red rebel surrendered before the police, a senior officer said.
Alia Bhatt will grace the prestigious Cannes film festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, and she shares a chic glimpse of her journey to the French Riviera.
A Delhi court has dismissed the bail application of Al-Falah chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui in a Rs 493-crore money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, saying that the allegations against him are 'grave in nature'.
According to Indeed's Mother's Day 2026 Survey, 83 per cent Indian women said they had chosen not to apply for a job because the role felt difficult to manage alongside caregiving responsibilities.
With Carlos Alcaraz out, the French Open men's singles draw is wide open. Clay-court specialists and rising stars are vying for the title at Roland Garros.
A white dress may be synonymous with weddings, but it's way too good to be saved just for the aisle.
A Delhi court has granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) a two-day transit remand to transport drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola to Mumbai. Dola was apprehended in Turkiye under 'Operation Global-Hunt' and is wanted in connection with multiple narcotics trafficking cases.
Endangered hoolock gibbon uses bridge over railway line in Jorhat sanctuary.
East Bengal FC secured their first Indian Super League title, ending a 22-year drought with a 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi, sparking jubilant celebrations among fans.
Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.
Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session lower, reversing intraday gains due to late-session selling in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The decline was primarily driven by the Indian rupee hitting a new record low against the US dollar and elevated global crude oil prices, compounded by geopolitical uncertainties.
Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of United Kingdom as they are still some time away from getting fully match-fit, sources in BCCI said.
A traffic police ASI was injured in Delhi's Shahdara after a car driver allegedly hit him and dragged him for nearly 100 metres while he clung to the vehicle's wipers.
Jannat Zubair Rehmani's feed is proof that subtle is overrated. With her film, Glory on OTT, and her fashion game shining just as bright, Jannat is fully in her metallic era serving gold, silver and everything in between like it's second nature.
Forty years ago a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine tore itself apart during a failed test, triggering the worst violent release of radioactive debris into the atmosphere.
Alia Bhatt made waves at Cannes 2026, not just for her stunning outfits but also for her classy response to trolls.
From proven champions seeking to cement their legacy to hungry contenders chasing a maiden major crown, Roland Garros opens its gates to a field brimming with intrigue.
A summary of the concluding matches of the Premier League season on Sunday.
The Indian Test team selection meeting in Guwahati will likely involve discussions about Rishabh Pant's future as vice-captain, Jasprit Bumrah's workload, and Suryakumar Yadav's form.
Congress chief whip Jairam Ramesh has filed a privilege notice against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for allegedly making derogatory remarks about a parliamentary committee, claiming he lowered the dignity of Parliament.
An NIA court has convicted and sentenced two men to imprisonment for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Punjab's Moga at the instigation of Sikhs for Justice general counsel and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and requests for more documentation.'
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.
The CBI revisited the crime scene in North 24 Parganas as part of its investigation into the death of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The agency is using advanced 3D scanners to reconstruct the events leading to Rath's death.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal played out a 1-1 draw in a dramatic Indian Super League Kolkata derby, with Jason Cummings scoring a late equaliser to deny East Bengal a historic win.
The CBI arrested a court reader in Tis Hazari court for allegedly demanding a bribe from a lawyer to facilitate the bail of her client.
Venkatesh Iyer discusses his role within the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team, his motivation despite limited playing time, and his experiences with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He also praises Dinesh Karthik and Rajat Patidar.
The Red Fort attracted 5 per cent of domestic tourists in FY25.
