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IPL 2026, RR vs DC: Will Mitchell Starc play today? Munaf Patel drops big hint

Mitchell Starc (Video grab) NEW DELHI: There is finally some good news for Delhi Capitals ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals — and it revolves around the much-anticipated return of Mitchell Starc.Delhi’s bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that the left-arm quick is available for selection after recovering from injury, though stopped...

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From school to PG, girls now outnumber boys

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130660881,imgsize-1637327,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-05-01t054556.jpg" alt="From school to PG, girls now outnumber boys" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo NEW DELHI: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven — from near parity in school...

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Sunjay Kapur’s assets frozen till ‘doubts settled’

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130659715,imgsize-15020,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-3.jpg" alt="Sunjay Kapur’s assets frozen till ‘doubts settled’" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo NEW DELHI: The onus of disproving suspicions about the legitimacy of late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s purported will lies on his wife Priya Kapur, Delhi high court said Thursday, directing that his Rs 30,000-crore estate be frozen until all...

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‘Don’t count Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s age’: Dhawan’s bold India debut statement

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has thrown his weight behind teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that performances at the highest level should matter more than age.Dhawan was full of praise for the youngster’s fearless approach, especially against top-quality bowlers, highlighting how rare such confidence is at such an early...

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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from June to August for 2nd straight year

NEW DELHI: For the second successive year, Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, organised by ministry of external affairs in coordination with Chinese govt, will take place from June to Aug 2026. The Yatra had been reopened by China last year amid signs of improvement in bilateral ties, following completion of the troop disengagement process in eastern Ladakh.This...

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Bangladesh summons Indian envoy to protest remarks by Assam CM Himanta Sarma

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday summoned acting Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe and protested the remarks made by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and stressed avoiding comments that might hurt bilateral ties.Director General (South Asia) Ishrat Jahan conveyed Dhaka’s position to the acting Indian high commissioner during a meeting at the ministry of...

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To foil West Bengal post-poll unrest, EC to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130657735,imgsize-1490097,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-05-01t035300.jpg" alt="To foil West Bengal post-poll unrest, Election Commission to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel" title=" Security personnel on patrol in Raiganj ahead of Bengal poll results ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Security personnel on patrol in Raiganj ahead of Bengal poll results NEW DELHI: Even before counting takes place, the Election Commission is preparing for the...

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West bengal elections: CM Mamata Banerjee claims bid to open EVMs, EC says boxes secure

<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130657596,imgsize-677941,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-2026-05-01t034650.jpg" alt="West bengal elections: CM Mamata Banerjee claims bid to open EVMs, EC says boxes secure" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo KOLKATA: Central Kolkata’s Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, the designated countingcentre for seven north andeast Kolkata assembly constituencies, witnessed a confrontation between Trinamool Congress and BJP lateThursday after CM MamataBanerjee’s party allegedtampering...

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You can’t force 15-year-old to become mom, Supreme Court tells AIIMS

File photo NEW DELHI: Taking exception to AIIMS-Delhi repeatedly seeking reconsideration of its order for termination of a 15-year-old’s 30-week pregnancy, citing health hazards for her and the foetus, Supreme Court on Thursday said govt must respect a citizen’s autonomy of choice as a minor can’t be burdened with motherhood and life-long stigma.A bench of...

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