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‘BCCI controls the ICC’: Simon Harmer on SA’s WTC final win and global cricket balance
South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to win the WTC final at Lord’s last year, their first major red-ball crown since returning to cricket in 1991-92.
Vijay’s schoolteacher recalls an ‘obedient, honest and helpful’ boy as he gears up to be Tamil Nadu CM
Vijay's schoolteacher, Vasantha, recently said that the actor-politician has always been a shy, private person. She added that he has, nonetheless, been quite altruistic as well.
DMK failed to send the right message. And Vijay was the beneficiary
The puzzle is not why the DMK was punished but why competent governance produced a punishment of this magnitude
‘Legal heirs can be impleaded’: Supreme Court says medical negligence case doesn’t end with doctor’s death
The Supreme Court ruling is limited to clarifying that the case can continue, and that any compensation, if awarded, can be recovered from the estate of the deceased doctor, not from his legal heirs personally.
Pune Inc | From mountain chill to made-in-India innovation: Startup ‘prints’ warmth into lightweight jackets
Suryudey’s printed heated jackets use conductive ink technology to create lightweight, flexible wearable electronics for all-season use.
Dinesh Karthik on why he ranks RCB’s IPL win ‘right up there’ with 2007 T20 World Cup triumph
Speaking about the emotional weight of the triumph, Dinesh Karthik said winning the IPL title with RCB “just pips” winning it with MI.
Who are Gauravi Kumari and Sawai Padmanabh Singh? Jaipur royals who made viral debut at Met Gala 2026
Gauravi Kumari and Sawai Padmanabh Singh turned heads at the Met Gala in ensembles by Prabal Gurung, rooted in Rajasthani heritage. Their appearance quickly went viral, sparking curiosity about their lineage and lives.
Mamata Banerjee and the price of staying in the game
In West Bengal, the electoral math has shifted, but the deeper question remains: Why is a woman’s grip on power still framed as an act of defiance rather than a right of leadership?
Pixxel, Sarvam to launch India’s first orbital data centre satellite for AI training
As part of the partnership, Pixxel said it will design, build, launch, and operate the Pathfinder satellite while Sarvam will handle AI model training and inference.
From Sarkar to CM? How Vijay’s ‘biggest’ role came true in real life
In 2018, Vijay played a political outsider who took on Tamil Nadu's establishment and won. On Monday, the actor did it without a script.
Knowledge Nugget: What is the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)?
The OGAI has been constituted as a unified regulator for the online gaming sector in India. What are its key responsibilities? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, also learn about the National Sports Governance Act.
P B Mehta writes: BJP’s triumph is a testament to its political energy, but it carries a shadow for Indian democracy
Congress might exult in the fact that all its INDIA bloc rivals have fallen away. But Congress is nowhere near even putting up a minimal resistance and is no match for the BJP’s ruthlessness
Khadia upset breaks BJP’s hold in ‘gadh’ that saw its rise
While the party retains 160 seats in 190-ward Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, the 'historic loss' in Khadia reveals a'chink in its armour'.
Cybercrime undermines ‘Digital Bharat’: Punjab and Haryana High Court denies pre-arrest bail in illegal call centre case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court was hearing the pre-arrest bail of a man allegedly involved in defrauding Indians and foreign nationals through a call centre.
From Bengal, there are questions for the TMC and Mamata Banerjee – and the Modi-Shah BJP
With victory in Bengal, the NDA is now in power across east, west, and much of north India. Beyond the electoral politics of the moment, the 2026 West Bengal election also marks a deeper inflection point for the ruling party and the Opposition
JEE Main BArch and BPlanning: Session 2 final answer key out at jeemain.nta.nic.in; result soon
The final answer key is now available on the official JEE Main website and has been prepared after reviewing the objections raised by candidates against the provisional key.
Operation Sindoor prime example of technological warfare and nation’s readiness: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
The defence minister emphasised that the government has placed defence research at the centre of its priorities.
ICAI announces CA exam schedule for September-November cycle 2026
Candidates will be able to submit their online examination forms from July 6, 2026, by logging into the CA Self-Service Portal (SSP) at eservices.icai.org.
Jamnagar TADA court convicts 12 in 1993 arms smuggling case linked to Mumbai serial blasts
While 12 were convicted, the special TADA court acquitted 17 others after a 33-year-long trial in 1993 arms smuggling case linked to Dawood Ibrahim.
With Left losing Kerala, India has no communist government for the first time since 1977: trajectory of the decline
West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura have had communist governments in the past. Here is a brief history of how they came to power and their more recent decline.
Patriot worldwide box office collection day 3: Mammootty-Mohanlal’s film dips in India, but overseas earnings propel it to Rs 64 cr
Patriot worldwide box office collection day 3: Mammootty and Mohanlal's reunion continues to slow down in India, but its overseas earnings have made it the third fastest Malayalam film to cross the Rs 50 crore milestone globally.
New Jio 4G Feature Phone Recharge Plans 2026: Check benefits, validity for Rs 123, Rs 234, and Rs 369 packs
Jio has revamped its feature phone plans, and added a low-cost plan, a Rs 21 option with limited validity.
BREAKINGPuducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: CM N Rangaswamy hopes for another term as exit polls predict AINRC win
Puducherry Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Puducherry Assembly Election 2026 counting begins May 4 at 8:00 am. After a record 91.23% turnout, exit polls project a lead for the NRC-led NDA over the Congress-DMK alliance.
China This Week | Why a tiny African nation matters to China on Taiwan, Meta-Manus deal and Pakistan’s submarine
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers the one African nation that continues to support Taiwan diplomatically, tech-related controversies, and a milestone in China-Pakistan defence ties.
World’s top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2026: India ranks below Nepal and Pakistan
The world’s top 10 best and worst countries for press freedom in 2026: For the first time ever, more than half of the countries assessed fall into the 'difficult' or 'very serious' category.
West Bengal Election Results 2026 Date, Time: When will counting of votes begin for Bengal polls?
West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 Date, Time: The results of the WB Assembly elections will be declared on May 4, with vote counting scheduled to begin in the morning.
GSPC, GSPL merge into Gujarat Gas; entity to be renamed Gujarat Energy Limited
Apart from consolidation of energy businesses, gas transmission business demerged as GSPL Transmission Limited (GTL), to be listed on stock exchanges soon
Pune on my plate: Forget pre-made scoops, this outlet churns fresh ‘New Zealand style’ fruit ice cream on the spot
Flurry Chills, started by Hiten Sawlani, 24, has recently been drawing a young crowd for this innovative concept.
‘Not worried at all about remittances’ due to West Asia war: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta
India received $132 billion of remittances in 2024-25, with the figure standing at $108 billion in the first three quarters of 2025-26.
From spin-hitter to finisher: Why Shivam Dube is struggling at CSK in IPL 2026
Shivam Dube couldn’t master the finisher’s role in RCB and RR, but with MS Dhoni yet to play, he is evolving himself from the aaru saamy into a role far from his comfort zone.