Category: Events

File photo NEW DELHI: Former Punjab chief minister and senior BJP leader Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday met Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president and Union health minister JP Nadda in New Delhi, days after his public criticism of the party’s decision to appoint Kewal Singh Dhillon as Punjab BJP chief.The meetings...

Suryakumar Yadav, Ashwin Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the selectors’ decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I setup, calling it a “landmark” and “ruthless” call and suggesting that the World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s T20I squads...

(Photo credit: CJP/X) NEW DELHI: Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) gathered for the first time at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday, taking the social media campaign off screens and into its biggest real-world test.The participants mostly students, young professionals, and some schoolchildren accompanied by parents, assembled in the city’s designated protest...

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals (Credit: Getty Images) With 2026 winding down Connor McDavid is still one of the most recognizable names in the NHL and his love of luxury cars is still a topic of conversation. The captain of the Edmonton Oilers has made a...

NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday took a veiled swipe at the CJP protest, saying that “some people sitting abroad think they can dictate the direction of India’s youth,” further alleging that it is pushing them into “negative politics.“Addressing an Intellectuals Meet in Ranchi, Nabin said, “Today’s youth wants to work for...

CHENNAI: Over 300 members of the AIADMK officially joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday at the party headquarters in Panaiyur near Chennai, citing their inability to serve the public effectively under AIADMK leadership.Among those who joined TVK were former AIADMK minister Vellamandi Natarajan, Anna Trade Union Federation State Secretary Kamalakkannan, former AIADMK MLA from...

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed claims circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging a “leak,” advance access, or “sale” of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper.In a post on X, the NTA said it had noted “certain messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming a ‘leak,’...

Mirra Andreeva. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Mirra Andreeva is one of the brightest young stars in women’s tennis. The 19-year-old Russian has enjoyed a breakthrough rise on the WTA Tour. She has reached the French Open 2026 final. She has delivered impressive performances at Grand Slams and WTA 1000 events. These wins have made...

K Annamalai CHENNAI: ‘We the Leaders’ movement, launched by the former BJP Tamil Nadu state president K Annamalai on Friday after resigning from the party, has garnered more than 13 lakh members within just 24 hours of its rollout. Taking to the social media platform X, the former IPS officer-turned-politician expressed profound gratitude for the...

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Former England spinner Graeme Swann backed teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to feature in India’s T20I series against Ireland, calling him “the box-office man of the moment” and saying his inclusion in India’s squad is good for world cricket.Sooryavanshi, who was named in India’s squads for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England...