Ian Botham delivered the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata, emphasising the importance of Test cricket and praising Virat Kohli's dedication to the format.
Police in Meerut have located a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Kharkhauda area. Eight individuals have been detained in connection with her disappearance, according to authorities.
This is just one of the things you can experience in the Mahindra museum -- The Museum of Living History -- whose sleek, immersive design made Rediff's Mayur Sanap feel he was walking into a Tron movie. Except, instead of neon blue tones, the dominant colour everywhere was Mahindra's signature red which made the space feel bold and dramatic.
India would confront a more entrenched China, a less dependable United States, and a regional order increasingly shaped by great-power bargaining over which it exercises limited influence, notes Amberish K Diwanji.
"Chai, chai!" How often we have heard that call. If May 21, International Tea Day needs a celebration, it ought to be in India. Tea is woven into the rhythm of our lives.
A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.
Esther Anil has quietly built one of the coolest fashion aesthetics among young stars right now.
With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.
'On the day of the results itself, Vijay personally requested Rahul Gandhi for support from the Congress.'
Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, stemming from a past rivalry and a previous murder case.
India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the UN Security Council, highlighting civilian deaths and injuries in Afghanistan caused by cross-border violence by Pakistani military forces, accusing Pakistan of 'heinous acts' and 'systematic genocide'.
Novak Djokovic has confirmed long-time friend and compatriot Viktor Troicki as his head coach ahead of next week's French Open.
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has moved to an ashram on the outskirts of Patna to continue his political activities ahead of the next assembly elections. He criticised Nitish Kumar and urged voters to prioritise their own interests.
'If Congress had aligned with the TVK before the election, we would have won almost a two-thirds majority.'
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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a tense phone call over the future course of the war on Iran, with Washington favouring a deal instead of resuming strikes, according to US media reports.
Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has posted a heartfelt message on social media proclaiming his love for his country and wishing the World Cup squad well at the tournament without him.
The Tamil Nadu cabinet will be expanded with the inclusion of two Congress MLAs in the C Joseph Vijay-led ministry, marking the national party's return to government in Tamil Nadu after decades.
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, securing their first major trophy since 1996, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers.
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A property dispute in Delhi's Shakurpur area turned fatal, resulting in the death of an uncle and injuries to his nephew. Police are investigating the incident.
Shares of Parle Industries Ltd surged by 5% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
On a tense night when KKR's season was hanging in the balance, Manish Pandey answered every critic in the best possible way -- a man-of-the match performance in a must-win clash against Mumbai Indians.
Three suspected bank robbers under police custody were killed in Peshawar, Pakistan, after unidentified gunmen attacked the police escort team. The suspects were being taken to identify crime scenes when the ambush occurred, resulting in a shootout and a subsequent search operation for the attackers.
Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya lamented poor fielding and batting after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR's Rovman Powell praised the pitch, comparing it to Caribbean wickets.
A sub-inspector in Mathura has been transferred and an inquiry ordered after videos surfaced showing him allegedly misbehaving with a minor boy and a youth. The incident sparked public outcry and prompted a departmental investigation.
Delhi police have arrested two men, including the husband, in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly fell from a building in Inderpuri. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and violence leading up to her death.
Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, triggered by a past rivalry and suspicions of harbouring individuals involved in a previous murder case.
The United States and Iran could be set to announce an agreement soon to achieve a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia, as reported by Saudi state media Al Arabiya on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.
A 51-year-old man died and his nephew was seriously injured in a violent altercation allegedly linked to a property dispute in Delhi's Subhash Place area.
Punjab Police have dismantled an international drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 10 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kg of heroin. The suspects were linked to a Dubai-based smuggler and trafficked narcotics in Punjab and Delhi.
The Congress party will join the Tamil Nadu cabinet after a 59-year hiatus, with two of its MLAs set to be sworn in as ministers.
A 24-year-old delivery partner has been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually assaulting a cow on a roadside, an incident that came to light after a video went viral on social media, prompting police to take suo motu action.
The Indian rupee depreciated 16 paise to settle at a fresh lifetime low of 96.86 against the US dollar, marking its ninth consecutive session of decline, driven by elevated global crude prices and a strong dollar.
With Uttar Pradesh assembly elections approaching, an analyst suggests the BJP is in a strong position. Meanwhile, Punjab's political landscape is described as fluid with mixed public satisfaction towards the ruling AAP.
Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. shares his emotional response to being included in the FIFA World Cup squad, expressing gratitude for the support he received during his journey.
Mumbai Police's 1930 cyber helpline has successfully intercepted and frozen over 101 crore defrauded from citizens in the last five months, preventing significant financial losses.
India's eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, primarily boosted by strong performances in steel, cement, and electricity production, according to government data.
The Environment Ministry's expert appraisal committee (EAC) has cleared the expansion of the Magadh opencast coal mine in Jharkhand, operated by Central Coalfields Limited, despite pending court cases regarding alleged encroachment of forest land.
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