Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu after allegedly attacking and injuring two police personnel. An investigation is underway to apprehend the escapees.
The US government, under President Trump, justifies the intervention as a security necessity rather than a resource grab. The primary official reasons include: narco-terrorism charges, national security and migration crisis.
A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.
FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.
Sunil Gavaskar praises Abhishek Sharma's half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his improved composure and learning from previous setbacks.
David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.
David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.
President Droupadi Murmu will fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station. She will also attend the IAF's mega firepower demonstration 'Vayu Shakti' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'
An elderly Muslim man was allegedly assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans after offering namaz near a temple in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, raising concerns about communal harmony and prompting a police investigation.
BJP MLA Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit voices concerns over young couples entering love marriages or live-in relationships without parental consent, advocating for legal safeguards to ensure parental involvement and social stability.
Ten months after her father's death in the Pahalgam terror attack, Asawari Jagdale is still waiting for the Maharashtra government to fulfill its promise of a state job. Despite assurances and follow-ups, the family faces financial hardship as they await the promised employment.
Kagiso Rabada discusses South Africa's successful cricket campaign, emphasizing the importance of team performance over individual statistics and highlighting the contributions of key players like Lungi Ngidi and Corbin Bosch.
Four Indian medical students injured in a stabbing attack at a Russian university are reported to be stable and recovering well. The attacker, a 15-year-old, is also hospitalized.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter. One of the deceased is believed to be a notorious JeM commander, Saifullah, who had been active in the region for five years.
Kanpur Police solved a robbery case leading to the discovery of a large hawala network. Six people were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal financial activities.
Mumbai City FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in their ISL opener at the Mumbai Football Arena, with an own goal by Pritam Kotal proving decisive in a tightly-contested clash.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a 'white-collar' terror module, revealing that doctors arrested in the case had been radicalized since 2016 and formed a new terror organization named 'Ansar Interim' to carry out subversive activities.
The Telangana police on December 16 stated that Sajid Akram, one of the accused in the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia, was originally from Hyderabad, contrary to earlier reports that had identified the attackers as being of Pakistani origin.
Pakistan's chances of reaching the T20 World Cup semifinals depend on a dominant win against Sri Lanka and a significant victory for England against New Zealand. The team's batting woes and reliance on individual performances pose a challenge.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India began in Mumbai with a jog and a tribute, setting the stage for strategic talks with Prime Minister Modi to strengthen the India-France partnership.
Though it revisits a terrifying period of Brazilian history, The Secret Agent just skims over the surface of the darkness, not losing its pace, colour, music and a sense of optimism, observes Deepa Gahlot.
East Bengal FC secured a commanding 3-0 victory against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League match, fueled by a second-half double from Youssef Ezzejari and a late goal by Miguel Ferreira.
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka but failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals due to a lower net run rate than New Zealand, who advanced from Group 2 alongside England.
BNP's Gayeshwar Chandra Roy secured a victory in Dhaka-3 constituency.
Liverpool secured a dominant win over West Ham, while other Premier League matches saw Brentford edge Burnley in a seven-goal thriller and Everton secure a late victory against Newcastle.
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.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to prevent discrimination and violence against citizens from the northeast and other regions, stating that identifying persons on grounds of race, region, sex, and caste would be a regressive step.
South Africa has established a strong advantage in the tournament by playing a majority of their matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, turning the stadium into a fortress.
Ricky Ponting is of the opinion that the Indian team should be focusing on playing their best XI rather than trying to get the matchups right, when they face Zimbabwe in their next Super Eight clash on Thursday in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.
South Africa, already qualified for the Super Eights, will face the United Arab Emirates in their final Group D fixture of the T20 World Cup. South Africa would expect big-hitting youngster Dewald Brevis to regain his form against a struggling United Arab Emirates.
A study suggests that brief, intense, intermittent exercise might be more effective in treating panic disorder, compared to standard care which involves psychotherapy sessions.
The BJP in Himachal Pradesh has demanded a thorough probe into the detention of a Delhi Police team and alleged misuse of the chief minister's office after a standoff between the two police forces.
Shami grabs three but J&K need 131 more to take first innings lead
Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the T20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super 8s, in Colombo, on Sunday.
Tejal Hasanbis's impactful half-century and Prema Rawat's leg-spin helped India A defeat Bangladesh A by 46 runs in the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars final.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel is facing political complications as opposition leader Yair Lapid threatens to boycott his parliamentary address unless the Supreme Court chief is invited, adhering to standard protocol.
Mitchell Santner's captain's knock and Rachin Ravindra's bowling brilliance led New Zealand to a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, pushing them closer to the semifinals.
Pakistan's Punjab government has warned citizens against providing charity to banned organizations such as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), stating that those who do so will face terrorism charges.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the must-win match against Zimbabwe on Thursday?
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