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May 18, 2025

Pakistan govt assures to rebuild Muridke's JuD hqrs destroyed in Indian air strike

PAKISTAN government has assured to rebuild the mosques -- the JuD headquarters -- at Muridke destroyed in the Indian strike, the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League said on Saturday.

1 min

Centre proposes extension of Ranbir canal on Chenab to maximise water use after suspension of Indus Treaty

THE government is considering plans to increase the length of the Ranbir canal on the Chenab river as part of its efforts to maximise the use of water that India will get after putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam attack, officials said.

1 min

India all set to take lead in shaping upcoming 6G: Jyotiraditya Scindia

UNION Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said on Saturday that India is at the forefront of the rapidly advancing global telecom revolution under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

1 min

World listens to language of love only when one has power: RSS

RASHTRIYA Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat emphasised the need for power in delivering messages of peace and harmony, stating that \"the world listens to the language of love only when one has power\".

1 min

People nowadays don't stand for truth due to deteriorating 'character of society', says SC

DUE to deteriorating character of society, people nowadays are not ready to stand for truth, the Supreme Court has observed as it asked the Maharashtra government why it was relying on a large number of witnesses for oral testimony in the 2017 Bhiwandi corporator murder case.

1 min

Tharoor & Kanimozhi among 7 MPs set to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

OPPOSITION leaders Shashi Tharoor and Kanimozhi will join members of the ruling alliance, including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Sanjay Jha, in leading seven all-party delegations to key partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.

1 min

Urban Street Lighting: Transition and Efficiency

TRANSITIONING Urban Street Lighting to Solar Technology will bring in more energy efficiency and sustainability.

2 mins

Tom Cruise wants to make a Bollywood movie

HOLLYWOOD legend Tom Cruise, who is releasing the final part of his 'Mission: Impossible' franchise in India, is in love with Hindi cinema, and has also expressed his wish to make a Hindi film.

1 min

Obesity silent tsunami of India's disease burden, say experts

OBESITY has emerged as one of the most urgent and under-recognised health crises in India, with experts warning that it now functions as a silent tsunami sweeping through the population.

2 mins

Indian biotech companies actively developing mRNA-based vaccines, therapeutics: DBT

THE Indian biotech companies are actively developing mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics, said a team of scientists at the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

1 min

Pakistan has become threat to humanity: Owaisi on message to world as all-party delegation member

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said on Saturday that Pakistan with its long history of sponsoring terrorism has become a threat to humanity, affirming that this will be the heart of his message to the international community as a member of all-party delegations the government is sending to world capitals.

3 mins

BSCL will be a lighthouse for other aspiring cities in Odisha: Usha Padhee

“BHUBANESWAR Smart City Limited (BSCL) will be a replica for other cities of Odisha — a lighthouse to other aspiring cities,” said Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, while chairing the 3rd meeting of the Empowered Committee on Asset Management of BSCL at Kharavel Bhavan on Saturday.

1 min

12th edition of 'Art of Giving' Day celebrated worldwide

THE 12th edition of the International Art of Giving Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the globe today.

1 min

CM Majhi, LoP Patnaik laud Neeraj Chopra for breaching 90m mark in javelin throw

ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated Neeraj Chopra for his maiden javelin throw of over 90 metres in an international event in Doha.

1 min

Focus on Odisha's development, not renaming our schemes: BJD to BJP

OPPOSITION Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday came down heavily on the 11-month-old BJP government in Odisha and expressed concern over the prevailing political and economic situation in the state.

1 min

Odisha prepares for grand celebrations marking one year of Mohan Majhi Govt

THE Odisha government is set to celebrate the first anniversary of the Mohan Majhi-led administration with a grand three-day program from June 11 to 13, spanning the state, district, and block levels.

2 mins

State cold storage policy gains momentum; Padhee urges entrepreneurs to register early to avail govt aid

IN a significant push to boost Odisha’s agricultural infrastructure, Principal Secretary of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on Saturday urged entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the state's new cold storage policy by registering early on the GO-SUGAM portal.

1 min

Operation Sindoor has strengthened India's anti-terror resolve: CM Majhi

Tiranga Yatra, a unique initiative to honour the success of 'Operation Sindoor': Oram

1 min

Fire breaks out at biscuit factory in Cuttack

A fire broke out in a biscuit factory in Jagatpur Industrial area in Cuttack district on Saturday, a fire officer said.

1 min

Works Minister Harichandan urges timely project delivery during Mayurbhanj visit

\"ACCELERATED execution of infrastructure projects is vital to public welfare,\" said Odisha's Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Saturday, as he chaired a high-level review meeting during his two-day visit to Mayurbhanj district.

1 min

Puri Jagannath temple urges devotees not to consume 'Mahaprasad' on dining tables

THE Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday appealed to devotees to show the highest respect to 'Mahaprasad', the sacred cooked offering to Lord Jagannath, and to refrain from consuming it while seated at dining tables.

1 min

Orissa High Court announces summer vacation schedule; vacation benches to hear urgent cases

THE Orissa High Court will remain closed for its annual summer vacation from May 19 to June 16, according to an official notification issued on Saturday.

1 min

AICC appoints 30 office bearers for Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee

THE All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday appointed 30 office bearers for its Odisha unit, three months after senior leader Bhakta Charan Das took charge as the state party chief.

1 min

Odisha to invest ₹6 crore in palm tree plantation to curb lightning deaths

IN a strategic move to reduce lightning-related fatalities and bolster environmental resilience, the Odisha government has announced a ?6 crore investment in palm tree plantations across the state for the current fiscal year.

1 min

Odisha govt to regulate private ambulance services for improved healthcare accessibility

IN a major step towards enhancing emergency medical transport services, the Odisha government on Saturday announced plans to regulate private ambulance services across the state. The decision follows a crucial meeting led by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Commerce & Transport Department, and Aswathy S, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department.

1 min

Vedanta empowers women-led microenterprises in tribal-dominated Kalahandi

IN a step to promote rural entrepreneurship, Vedanta, India's largest aluminium producer, has extended crucial support to the self-help groups (SHGs) in Gunpur village, located in tribal-dominated Kalahandi district.

1 min

Labour Minister Singhkhuntia orders immediate labour card issuance

\"THE people's government will not allow any labourer to be left behind,\" asserted Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia during a surprise visit to Nayapalli Labour Haat on Saturday.

1 min

TSPC sub-zonal 'commander' among two held in Ranchi

TWO members, including a sub-zonal commander of Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), a Maoist splinter group, were arrested in Jharkhand's Ranchi district, police said on Saturday.

1 min

EC Vivek Joshi inspects EVMs, poll preparations in Motihari

AS part of his ongoing four-day Bihar tour, Election Commissioner, Dr. Vivek Joshi, reached Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran, on Saturday to review preparations for the 2025 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.

1 min

Himanta & Scindia hold meeting to boost Assam's development

ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the outcome of a high-level review meeting with the Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and senior officials from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and the state government.

1 min

Light & sound show resumes at Samaleswari temple

THE light and sound show at the 16th century Samaleswari temple in Western Sambalpur city has resumed after six months, an official said.

1 min

Anti-hijacking mock exercise successfully conducted at Rourkela Airport

A full-scale Anti-hijacking mock exercise was successfully conducted at Rourkela Airport on Friday by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP).

1 min

Man sentenced to 25 years in jail for sexually assaulting multiple boys of his village

A man was sentenced to 25 years in jail by a court in Jharsuguda district on Saturday for sexually assaulting multiple boys.

1 min

Farmer electrocuted by wild boar poaching trap in Cuttack

A 60-year-old farmer was electrocuted after coming into contact with a live electric wire allegedly laid to trap wild boars in Kushapangi village under Banki in Cuttack district on Saturday.

1 min

JSW Steel inaugurates new corporate office in Barbil

JSW Steel's Odisha Mining Division marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new corporate office near Barbil town on Saturday.

1 min

Nagaland CM calls for balanced & inclusive legal system

NAGALAND Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday called for a balanced and inclusive legal system that serves all sections of society, particularly rural and marginalised communities.

1 min

Bengal officer’s suspension vindicates BJP's stand on electoral fraud, claims Malviya

THE suspension of an officer involved in the electoral process in West Bengal for his inappropriate behaviour vindicated the BJP's allegations of electoral fraud in the state, the BYP's Information Technology cell Chief and the party's central observer for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, said on Saturday.

1 min

Nestlé bets big amid tariff gamble

FACED with President Donald Trump's tariffs, consumer goods giants face a tough choice: raise prices to protect margins or absorb higher costs and risk profitability.

2 mins

New chancellor, old constraints

FRIEDRICH Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to drop the \"in-waiting\" qualifier from his title as German chancellor.

3 mins

Russia’s Growing Outreach in South Asia

Amid global upheaval, Russia is positioning itself as a stabilizing force and pragmatic partner across South Asia, says Baidya Bikash Basu

4 mins

High blood pressure? Dark chocolate, tea may help: Study

If you are finding it hard to control hypertension or high blood pressure then eating dark chocolate, grapes, or drinking tea may help you, according to a study.

1 min

Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Centre over exclusion from all-party delegation

SHIV Sena (UBT) has strongly criticised the Central government for excluding its representatives from the recently announced all-party delegation set to visit foreign nations and brief global leaders on India's stance in the wake of rising tensions with Pakistan.

1 min

CBSE asks schools to set up 'sugar boards' for students' sugar intake

THE CBSE has directed affiliated schools to establish \"sugar boards\" to monitor and reduce sugar intake of children, according to officials.

1 min

Responsibility of all to refrain from creating confusion over Op Sindoor's success: Naqvi

SENIOR BJP leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said it is everybody's responsibility to refrain from trying to create any confusion over the success of Operation Sindoor.

1 min

Himachal prison dept ranks second among small states in delivering justice, says report

THE Himachal Pradesh Department of Prisons & Correctional Services has secured the second position among small states for delivering justice, according to a report by the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025.

1 min

Can't help economies of nations working against India, says VP

Janta Ki Kahani

1 min

Tharoor picked to lead delegation on Operation Sindoor Congress says govt 'playing games'

THE Congress on Saturday accused the government of \"playing games\" with a \"mischievous mindset\" by announcing names of heads of diplomatic outreach delegations after Operation Sindoor other than the four given by the party.

2 mins

Informing Pakistan about target of Operation Sindoor was crime: Rahul on Jaishankar's 'admission'

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at the government for \"informing\" Pakistan about targeting terror infrastructure as part of Operation Sindoor, saying it was a crime and asking who had authorised it.

1 min

SC order on retrospective environmental nod step forward but gaps remain: Experts

POLICY experts on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision barring the government from granting retrospective environmental clearances but warned that loopholes in environmental laws still exist, and citizens must stay alert to protect their constitutional rights.

1 min

Honoured to represent India: Sule on all-party delegation

IN a significant diplomatic initiative following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22, the Government of India has announced that it will send multiple all-party delegations of Members of Parliament (MPs) to key countries around the world.

1 min

After Congress snub, Tharoor thanks Centre for key role in India's diplomatic delegation

CONGRESS MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he was \"honoured\" to be chosen by the Government of India to lead one of the all-party delegations travelling to key world capitals in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that when national interest is involved, he would \"not be found wanting.”

1 min

No deputy speaker in eight state assemblies, says think tank report

Amid a debate over the absence of a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha, data compiled by a think tank shows eight state assemblies not having anyone in the position, with Jharkhand not electing one for more than 20 years.

1 min

BJP quizzes Cong over not nominating Tharoor for delegation on Op Sindoor

THE BJP on Saturday questioned the Congress’ choice of leaders for diplomatic outreach delegations abroad for conveying India's message following Operation Sindoor, wondering if it did not nominate party MP Shashi Tharoor because he outshone the high command.

1 min

KK Birla group sugar companies register rise in fourth quarter net profit

Post-tax profits of K K Birla sugar companies - Avadh Sugar and Magadh Sugar - registered an increase during the fourth quarter of 2024-25.

1 min

Minister Puri: HPCL empowers 28 startups with ₹ 27 Cr investment

HINDUSTAN Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) is fueling the Indian startup ecosystem, and has invested Rs 27 crore to empower 28 startups to date, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Saturday.

1 min

DPIIT, GEAPP partner to boost opportunities for clean energy startups in India: Official

THE Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to enhance opportunities for clean energy startups in India, Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Saturday.

1 min

GeM empowers over 1.85 lakh women-led MSMEs, 31,005 startups: Piyush Goyal

THE Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) has empowered 1,85,408 women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and 31,005 DPIIT-recognised startups, while redefining public procurement through transparency, efficiency and inclusion, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said on Saturday.

1 min

Global economic data, easing India-Pakistan tensions to drive market mood next week

For the Indian stock market, the upcoming week, from May 19 to 23, is expected to be driven by key global economic data releases and the continued positive impact of easing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.

1 min

FPIs pump in ₹ 8,831 crore into Indian equities, highest single-day inflow since March

ForEIGN Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued their buying streak in Indian equities for the third straight session on Friday, mopping up shares worth Rs 8,831.1 crore -- the highest single-day inflow since March 27, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) released on Saturday.

1 min

Dredging Corp plans to tap biz opportunities in foreign markets, says CEO Dubey

DREDGING Corporation of India (DCI) is keen to tap business opportunities in the Middle East, South East Asia and South Asian markets, its MD and CEO Durgesh Kumar Dubey said.

1 min

India to showcase power sector achievements at BRICS energy ministers' meet

INDIA is prepared to highlight its progress in the power and energy sector at the upcoming BRICS 'Energy Ministers’ Meeting’, which will take place in Brazil on May 19, the Ministry of Power said on Saturday.

1 min

Centre to launch digital platform for e-filing in trade remedy investigations

THE government on Saturday said it is developing a digital platform to enable the electronic submission of documents in trade remedy investigations.

1 min

NIA arrests two ISIS sleeper cell members linked to 2023 Pune terror conspiracy

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two absconding operatives of the banned terrorist outfit ISIS, who were part of a sleeper module involved in the fabrication and testing of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Pune, Maharashtra.

1 min

They landed in hell after abandoning Hindutva: Shinde mocks SS (UBT)

N IN a swipe at Uddhav Thackeray-led

1 min

CM joins ‘Tiranga Yatra’, says all citizens are united j in national interest

CITIZENS across Chhattisgarh took out Tiranga Yatras' on Saturday to honour the armed forces and celebrate the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, with CM Sai joining one such rally.

1 min

TN Govt throws weight behind officials in ED’s ₹1,000 cr TASMAC scam probe

TAMIL Nadu Excise Minister S Muthusamy on Saturday alleged the Enforcement Directorate harassed state government officials in the probe over its allegation of a scam in state-run TASMAC and violated procedures mandated by the Supreme Court.

1 min

CM Sidda to officials: Strive to achieve first place in GST collection nationwide

KARNATAKA currently holds the second position in the country in GST collection, and efforts must be made to secure the top position in the coming days, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday.

2 mins

Necessary to expose Pakistan’s real face to the world: Dalwai on all party delegations

SENIOR Maharashtra Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Saturday welcomed the central government! ative on constituting an all-party parliamentary delegation that will visit major global partner nations, — including member countries of the United Nations Security Council, to share information about India's anti-terrorism policies, military actions, and ‘Operation Sindoor'.

1 min

Integrated AYUSH colleges to be set up in every division of UP, says Adityanath

UTTAR Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed officials to establish integrated AYUSH colleges in every division of the state, where all its systems - including Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy -- are made available on a single campus.

1 min

Kerala Vigilance books ED official as prime accused in alleged graft case

THE Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) of Kerala has registered a First Information Report (FIR) naming an Enforcement Directorate (ED) official as the prime accused in a high-profile alleged corruption case that has already seen three arrests.

1 min

Three-time MLA Pradeep Kumar new private secy to CM Vijayan

SENIOR CPI(M) leader and a former MLA Pradeep Kumar has been appointed as the new private secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

1 min

No hearing in defamation case against RaGa in UP court due to lawyers’ workshop

HEARING in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a Sultanpur court could not be held on Saturday due to a workshop of lawyers.

1 min

MP Govt teacher dismissed for praying for Pak soldiers during ‘Operation Sindoor’

A government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district has been dismissed from service after allegedly posting a video on social media in which she prayed for the safety of Pakistani soldiers during India’s recently conducted ‘Operation Sindoor’.

1 min

Good diplomacy to explain world about India’s zero tolerance against terrorism, welcomes CM Fadnavis

“This will help to clearly explain India's stand and the reality of the war to the world. The visit of an all-party delegation will also be helpful to tell the world that Pakistan is a terrorist state”

1 min

Delhi Police recovers 76 lost mobile phones via CEIR portal in month-long drive

DELHI Police has recovered 76 lost mobile phones in a month-long drive using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, which helps trace and block lost or stolen devices, officials said on Saturday.

1 min

Sexual harassment case against ex-WFI chief: Court summons minor complainant

A Delhi court on Saturday summoned a wrestler who had accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment when she was a minor.

1 min

DDA opens membership for golf course in Dwarka, fee starts at ₹6 lakh

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has opened membership for its golf course located in Sector 24 in of Dwarka, the land-owning agency said.

1 min

Rain, dust storm in Delhi; gusty winds and more showers likely

A dust storm followed by rain was witnessed in parts of Delhi on Saturday, with the weather department predicting gusty winds and more showers in the coming hours.

1 min

Committed to complete pending work left behind by previous regime: Delhi CM

THE BJP government in Delhi is committed to complete the pending work left behind by the previous regime in the public interest, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday.

1 min

Parvesh promises early launch of Master Plan 2041; convinces farmers to end protest

DELHI Master Plan 2041 will be implemented very soon bringing a new wave of development, including in 48 villages, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said on Saturday.

1 min

DU to roll out uniform seniority policy for teachers to streamline promotions, appointments

DELHI University is set to implement a uniform policy to determine the seniority of college teachers, aiming to eliminate ambiguity and streamline faculty appointments and internal governance.

1 min

Dissatisfied with AAP, 13 MCD councillors float new political outfit

AAP alleges BJP behind defections

1 min

Delhi: DoE issues guidelines to strengthen verification of school-based internships

THE Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued fresh directions to strengthen the verification process for school-based internships during summer and autumn breaks to ensure students gain meaningful experience in vocational courses, officials said.

1 min

Severe Midwest weather leaves 9 dead in Kentucky

STORM systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people Killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky.

1 min

Leftist unity without ideological clarity can be counter-productive: Nepal PM

NEPAL'S Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday cautioned that uniting leftist forces without a shared ideological foundation could be detrimental to the communist movement.

1 min

Microsoft says it provided AI to Israeli military for war but denies use to harm people in Gaza

MICROSOFT acknowledged Thursday that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza and aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages.

2 mins

As political theatre took centre stage in Turkiye, war went on in Ukraine, Kyiv has few options

SINCE US-brokered talks began in March, Ukraine's strategy has been to convince the Trump administration that Vladimir Putin is unreliable, and that Kyiv is serious about peace.

1 min

Israel launches new military operation in Gaza to pressure Hamas to release hostages

ISRAEL has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages, the defence minister said Saturday, following days of intensive strikes across the territory that killed hundreds of people.

1 min

Iraqi President, UN chief discuss regional peace, upcoming Arab League Summit

IRAQI President Abdul Latif Rashid met with visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Baghdad to discuss advancing regional peace and the upcoming 34th Arab League Summit.

1 min

India willing to cut 100 pc tariffs; trade deal with New Delhi soon, says Trump

INDIA is willing to cut 100 per cent tariffs on American goods, US President Donald Trump claimed once again while saying that a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington is coming soon.

1 min

Praggnanandhaa wins Superbet Classic after a tough tiebreak

GRANDMASTER R Praggnanandhaa defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to win his first-ever tournament on the Grand Chess Tour by showcasing his supremacy in the Superbet Classic here.

1 min

Foreign entities welcome to invest, will make shooting league more viewer-friendly: NRAI president Kalikesh

THE National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is not averse to foreign entities buying stakes in the franchise-based Shooting League of India, said its president Kalikesh Singh Deo following a meeting of the federation to take key decisions on the event.

1 min

Struggling Delhi Capital take on formidable Gujarat Titans in reverse leg IPL game

SHAKEN by the abrupt suspension of their previous match due to the India-Pakistan conflict, a struggling Delhi Capitals will look to regroup and address bowling concerns when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a reverse-leg IPL clash here on Sunday to keep their playoff hopes alive.

1 min

India start as favourites in SAFF U19 summit clash against B'desh

A rampaging India will start as clear favourites to lift the trophy when they face familiar rivals Bangladesh in the SAFF U19 Championship summit clash here on Sunday.

1 min

Diksha shoots 70, rises to tied fourth in Dutch Ladies Open

INDIAN golfer Diksha Dagar, who finished late in the first round for a 1-under 71, was back early on the second day and shot 2under 70 to get into the top five of the Dutch Ladies Open here.

1 min

Gill, Pant look good for India captaincy; do not burden Bumrah with leadership role: Shastri

FORMER India coach Ravi Shastri says Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant are ideal candidates to captain India in the Test format, given that they have age on their side and already have the experience of leading IPL sides.

1 min

Punjab eye playoff spot as RR seek pride in final home game

PUNJAB Kings will look to renew their bid for a playoff berth with another commanding performance here on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals, who have failed to rise above mediocrity despite possessing the resources this season.

1 min

With 90m monkey off his back, Neeraj says aiming to throw farther now

RELIEVED, happy but a touch disappointed too, Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra said now that he is done breaching the 90m mark, he would be striving to go farther as his body is more or less free of the niggles that plagued him in the past few years.