Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: It was Coronation Day for Shubman Gill on Saturday, as the 25-year-old was officially appointed the captain of India’s Test team. The announcement came as the BCCI revealed a new-look squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.India enter a new era in red-ball cricket…
TIRUPATI: A video of a Muslim driver offering namaz at the Hindu pilgrimage town of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh has gone viral, prompting a sharp backlash and sparking political controversy. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday near the Purohita Sangham area, when the driver — accompanying a group of Hindu pilgrims from Tamil Nadu offered…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala — eight days ahead of its usual schedule. This marks the earliest onset since 2009, when the monsoon reached the southern state on 23 May.Typically, the monsoon hits Kerala by 1 June and then gradually covers the rest of…
NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday night shot dead a Pakistani intruder who was attempting to cross into Indian territory in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. According to a BSF statement, troops spotted a suspicious individual approaching the border fence after crossing the International Border. When challenged, the intruder ignored warnings and continued advancing,…
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: As India prepares to name a new Test captain while unveiling the squad for the crucial five-match series in England, former wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has thrown his support behind Shubman Gill. In contrast, ex-chief selector Kiran More believes KL Rahul is the better option to lead…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday rejected a plea by an Army officer seeking CCTV footage and booking details from a hotel as evidence for his allegations that his wife was having an affair with another officer.The court of Vaibhav Pratap Singh, civil judge, Patiala House Court, upheld the woman’sright to privacy, noting that…
It’s a case that’s got all of Australia and a fair bit of the world completely hooked. Erin Patterson, a woman from the quiet town of Leongatha in Victoria, is at the center of a chilling trial.Why? She’s accused of serving a homemade lunch that killed three of her relatives and nearly claimed a fourth.Here’s…
BHOPAL: Three childhood friends were killed and a fourth critically injured when their speeding SUV slammed into a tree and then an electric pole in Khajuri on Bhopal-Indore Highway in the wee hours of Friday.The collision was so severe that the car nearly split in two. Three of the occupants – Pankaj Sisodia, 25, Preet…
Donald Trump (left), and Tim Cook US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) Apple is free to build factories in India, but warned that if it does so, the company will face tariffs when selling its products in the United States.Trump made these comments on Friday while signing executive orders related to nuclear…
In the tragic turn of events, actor Mukul Dev, who is well known for his work in both television, Bollywood, and regional cinema, has passed away. The actor who was highly lauded for his versatility, breathed his last at the age of 54. According to the Ians report, the actor passed away Friday night, and…
