Cricket magnifies the joy in the City of Joy. And with the stadium illuminated in World Cup colours, it seems to have lit up the soul of Kolkata.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the Sangh focuses on individual development to build a strong society and nation, rather than practicing Hindutva politics. He emphasized the importance of unity, devotion to the motherland, and the need for women's equal participation in governance.
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Lucknow Super Giants revealed a bold new logo on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 IPL season, swapping their familiar blue colours for a striking shade of red in a fresh new look.
'If this region destabilises, then we are not far away. This region should not destabilise.'
The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely ending a relationship does not automatically constitute instigation for abetment of suicide, while granting bail to a man accused of abetting his former partner's suicide.
Former Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu sharply criticises Rahul Gandhi for being out of touch and failing to address corruption within the Punjab Congress, potentially jeopardizing the party's future in the state.
BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.
Galgotias University issued an apology after falsely presenting a Chinese-manufactured robotic dog as their own innovation at the India AI Impact Summit, sparking controversy and leading to their removal from the event.
'We need to give Pakistan something serious to think about on its eastern front -- that is the only way to actually help Afghanistan right now.'
In several parts of the world, access to proper sanitation remains a serious challenge. Many communities still lack household toilets or safe waste disposal systems, often due to water shortages, economic hardship or limited infrastructure.
The pace at which Priyanka's Ercell fights off her enemies and secures her family into a bunker, you would forget you are in a Hollywood thriller, notes Divya Nair.
Zimbabwe all-rounder Ryan Burl acknowledges the challenge of facing India at home in the T20 World Cup but hopes to capitalize on the pressure of a must-win game for both teams.
Spinner Keshav Maharaj stressed the importance of adapting quickly to conditions as South Africa prepares for a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against the West Indies.
India and West Indies clash in a high-stakes virtual quarter-final on Sunday, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who will turn 45 later this year, will be available for CSK for IPL 2026 starting next month, a top franchise source confirmed.
Sri Lanka could play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and avoid India, as ICC clarifies knockout venue logistics.
India should only focus on winning their match T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday without worrying about the net run rate, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that refusing marriage based on a 'kundali' mismatch after establishing a physical relationship can attract legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically Section 69, addressing sexual intercourse obtained through deceptive means.
'People don't believe that a 15-year-old girl subjected to sexual intercourse within a marriage is a victim of rape.'
'It is too early to conclude that there will be a bloodbath, that there will be no jobs, and that there will be civil unrest.' 'Let's calm down.' 'AI is a tool, it is not a weapon, it is not a virus.'
Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar reports a sustained decline in militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the army's readiness to respond to any misadventures by Pakistan and its support for terrorist activities.
West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer emphasises maximising scoring opportunities over solely hitting sixes in their crucial T20 World Cup clash against South Africa.
'Kya bana diya hai mujhe? Allah maaf kare.'
It is said that in Chennai, fans do not watch cricket -- they analyse and debate it and even outthink the experts. Cricket here is savoured like their favourite dish -- a hot bowl of rasam.
The Muslim Students Federation (MSF) is calling for a boycott of 'Kerala Story 2' and questioning the Students Federation of India's (SFI) planned beef fest as a form of protest against the film, citing concerns about hurting religious sentiments.
Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.
India's loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup Super 8s has sparked outrage among fans, who are questioning Coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to bench Axar Patel in favour of Washington Sundar.
'The real #KeralaStory is how pork, beef and fish coexist with vegetarian sadya and all of them live in harmony.'
There are moments in Assi when you will get scared, when you will get angry, when you will feel helpless... when you will realise the enormity of the crime.
The statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present.
The deal shifts the US posture towards India from hostile to neutral, and that matters for growth, points out T T Ram Mohan.
Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.
The Canadian government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana Hussain, a Pakistan-born businessman accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, due to misrepresentation on his citizenship application.
Government schemes such as the PM E-Drive initiative, with allocations of around Rs 2,000 crore for charging points deployment, are helping accelerate rollout
'My argument was straightforward: If the Constitution allows this reservation and SC/ST and OBC candidates are already getting reservation in private institutions -- backed by Constitution Bench orders -- then not extending the same to EWS candidates directly violates the 103rd Amendment and Article 14, which guarantees the right to equality.'
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.
India is already a heavyweight in global farm trade in pockets such as rice exports, but experts are urging a pivot from a subsidy- and procurement-driven mindset to a productivity and nutrition strategy that still shields farmers from volatility.
'Look at what kind of sites the child is visiting, what kind of games they are playing and then tell them about the pitfalls.' 'After the child sleeps, parents can check the history of sites visited and block sites that could be dangerous or inappropriate.'
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