2025
‘Freedom of speech can’t be applied selectively’: MEA responds to violent protests against ‘Emergency’ movie in UK
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) expressed concern over violent disruptions targeting screenings of the movie ‘Emergency’ in the United Kingdom, reiterating that it expects the government to ensure accountability for those disrupting lawful activities. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have also seen several reports on how the film, Emergency, which was…
Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh Receive Khel Ratna From President Droupadi Murmu
Manu Bhaker and D Gukesh provided a sprinkling of stardust but it was the para-athletes who walked away with the most boisterous applause when President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the National Sports Awards in a regal ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. Double Olympic-medallist Bhaker, 18-year-old chess world champion Gukesh, men’s hockey…
India Squad Announcement For Champions Trophy: Mohammed Shami Returns, Big Stars Miss Out
Team India announced the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the ODI series against England on Saturday, with captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressing a press conference. The biggest talking point came in the form of Shubman Gill being named as the vice-captain of the side. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah…
Sachin Tendulkar Reveals His Only ‘Special Request’ To BCCI For Farewell Match At Wankhede
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar revealed, “Before the series for my last match was announced, I reached out to the BCCI with one request: I wanted my final match to be held in Mumbai for a very special reason. Despite playing cricket for nearly 30 years-24 of them for India-my mother had never seen me play…
1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma Joins Elite List As India Beat England 7 Wickets
Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock as India defeated England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series in Kolkata. Chasing 133, India easily dominated the game and took 1-0 lead. Abhishek Sharma played a fiery knock 79 off 34 balls while Sanju Samson hits 26 off 20 balls as India chased…
Saif Ali Khan Records Statement With Cops, Narrates January 16 Horror | Read
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who suffered stab injuries after an intruder entered his Mumbai home for an apparent burglary on January 16, recorded his statement with the Bandra police on Thursday. Recalling the incident, Mr Khan said that he and his actor wife Kareena Kapoor Khan were in their bedroom on the 11th floor of…
8 Dead In Explosion At Maharashtra Ordnance Factory, Blast Heard 5 km Away
Mumbai: A massive blast ripped through an ordnance factory near Nagpur this morning, killing eight workers and injuring seven others. The blast occurred in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed the deaths at an event in the afternoon. “In Bhandara, at the ordnance factory, a major mishap has taken place, resulting…
J&K: Mystery deaths in Rajouri could be due to poisoning
NEW DELHI/JAMMU: The mystery illness and deaths of as many as 17 people in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri district could be due to toxins (poisonous substances). Union minister Jitendra Singh, who was in Kathua to inaugurate a bridge, confirmed this on Thursday, while adding that investigation is on to identify the type of toxin. “Initial…
