23 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli becomes third-highest run-scorer across formats, surpasses Ricky Ponting

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has broken Ricky Ponting's record of 27,483 runs in international cricket. With this, he has become the third-highest run-scorer across formats.

Shreyas Iyer's 21st ODI fifty helps India beat Pakistan: Stats

Shreyas Iyer played another solid knock, this time against Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.

India claim their third win over Pakistan in Champions Trophy

India hammered Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Virat Kohli slams 51st ODI century, fourth against Pakistan: Stats

Indian legend Virat Kohli has slammed his record-extending 51st century in ODI cricket.

India's refusal to play in Pakistan disappoints PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi voiced his disappointment over India opting for a neutral venue for their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy matches.

How Chinelle Henry's range-hitting helped UP Warriorz beat DC

West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry has taken the Women's Premier League (WPL) by storm in her debut season.

Virat Kohli becomes fastest to 14,000 ODI runs, breaks records 

Run Machine Virat Kohli continues to set records in international cricket.

Hardik Pandya races to 200 international wickets, attains this feat

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has added another feather to his cap. He has become only the sixth Indian to score 4,000 runs and take 200 wickets in international cricket.

Kuldeep Yadav races to 300 wickets across formats: Stats

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has reached a major milestone in his cricketing career by taking his 300th international wicket.

Rohit Sharma completes 9,000 ODI runs as opener: Key stats

Rohit Sharma has attained a massive milestone in ODIs. The Indian cricket team skipper has surpassed 9,000 runs in ODIs as an opener.

Virat Kohli surpasses Azharuddin to become India's top ODI fielder

Legend Virat Kohli has created history by becoming India's most successful fielder in ODI cricket.

Champions Trophy: India restrict Pakistan to 241 in Dubai

India restricted Pakistan to 241 in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter in Dubai.

This stock turns ₹1L investment into ₹9.5cr in 25 years!

The Indian stock market has been a goldmine for multibagger stocks, greatly boosting the wealth of long-term investors.

SEBI's latest move should help start-ups raise more funds

In a major overhaul of its regulations, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering broadening the investor base for angel funds.

'Lost its innocence': Paresh Rawal criticizes 'Phir Hera Pheri'

In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, veteran actor Paresh Rawal expressed his disappointment with Phir Hera Pheri, the sequel to Priyadarshan's critically acclaimed Hera Pheri.

Mithali Raj hails Chinelle Henry's match-winning 62 against Delhi Capitals

Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj has praised West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry for her brilliant performance in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL).

FPIs withdraw ₹23,710cr from Indian equities in February

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out a whopping ₹23,710 crore from Indian equities in February 2025.

Pope Francis sends message from hospital, Vatican gives health update

Pope Francis, who is currently hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia and chronic bronchitis, has sent a message of gratitude from his hospital bed.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan's Saud Shakeel slams his fourth ODI fifty

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel played a terrific, yet sluggish knock against India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Ignore Musk's work review mail: Kash Patel tells FBI employees 

FBI Director Kash Patel has asked the bureau's employees to ignore a recent work review email announced by Elon Musk.

Venkatesh's 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' to premiere on ZEE5 on this date

The hit Telugu film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Venkatesh Daggubati and Meenakshi Chaudhary, is all set for its OTT release on ZEE5.

Who is Purnima Devi Barman, featured on TIME's list

Assam-based wildlife biologist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman has made it to TIME's Women of the Year 2025 list. She is the only Indian woman to be honored with the recognition for her remarkable contributions to conservation.

Nasser Hussain blames England's ODI imbalance on Ben Stokes's absence

Former England cricket captain, Nasser Hussain, has blamed the recent defeat of the English team in the ongoing Champions Trophy on the absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Jasprit Bumrah receives ICC awards from Jay Shah in Dubai

India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was spotted at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ahead of India's Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.

Bengal reports its 4th suspected GBS death this year

West Bengal has witnessed its fourth suspected GBS (Guillain Barre Syndrome) death this year.

Meta to hire engineers, AI specialists for upcoming Bengaluru office

Meta, the tech conglomerate formerly known as Facebook, is poised to expand its footprint in India with a new office in Bengaluru.

'Where ignorance is...': Tharoor's cryptic post amid reports of rift

Amid reports of a rift with his party, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor shared a cryptic post on X, formerly Twitter.

'Dew made life easier' - Inglis after Australia's record triumph 

Australia's star cricketer Josh Inglis has admitted that dew played a huge part in his team's recent win over England.

Atishi becomes Delhi's 1st woman Leader of Opposition

In a historic first, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.

Priyamani's 'Officer on Duty' may arrive on Netflix in March

Netflix has acquired the OTT rights of Kunchacko Boban and Priyamani's Malayalam film Officer on Duty, which was released on February 20.

Assam Rifles seize 622.5kg explosives, apprehend 3 in Mizoram

The Assam Rifles have seized a huge cache of explosives and arrested three persons on the outskirts of Aizawl, Mizoram.

Modi to let select women take over X, Instagram accounts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a unique initiative for International Women's Day on March 8.

Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra hails Australia's historic victory over England

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has praised Australia for their historic victory against England in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: UK-born Inglis reflects on his century vs England

Australia's Josh Inglis, who was born and raised in the UK, has said he feels no sympathy for the English team after his spectacular performance in the ICC Champions Trophy.

India lose yet another toss, set unique record in ODIs

India's cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, set an unfortunate record in ODIs without bowling a ball, in their Champions Trophy game against arch-rivals Pakistan.

India and UK to resume free trade agreement talks tomorrow

India and the United Kingdom will resume negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) tomorrow, after an eight-month hiatus.

'My performance...': Aamir blames himself for 'Laal Singh Chaddha' failure

At a recent event, Aamir Khan accepted that his "a bit too high" performance in Laal Singh Chaddha caused the film to flop at the box office.

Pakistan and Bangladesh resume direct trade after 54 years

For the first time since their separation in 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway paid $26.8B in taxes last year

Warren Buffett, the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has disclosed that his company paid a mind-boggling $26.8 billion in taxes to the US government in 2024.

Champions Trophy: Mohammed Shami goes off field with injury scare

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami was forced to leave the field due to an ankle injury, in the ongoing high-stakes match against Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2025: What's changing, why Centre withdrew draft

The central government has decided to revise the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after widespread protests from lawyers and objections from the Bar Council of India (BCI).

PCB chairman addresses Indian anthem blunder at Gaddafi Stadium

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has addressed the recent blunder where the Indian national anthem was mistakenly played during the Australia-England match in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

Guru Randhawa suffers injury on 'Shaunki Sardar' sets, hospitalized

Renowned Punjabi singer and actor, Guru Randhawa, has been hospitalized after he was injured on the set of his upcoming film Shaunki Sardar.

Team Pakistan is nowhere near India's league: Sanjay Manjrekar

As the cricketing world looks forward to the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has given his two cents.

Wayanad landslide victims protest against delayed rehabilitation

Tensions flared in Chooralmala, Wayanad, as police intervened in a protest march led by landslide victims marching to the landslide-hit areas.

Mohammed Shami bowls joint-longest over by an Indian in ODIs

Star fast bowler Mohammed Shami has set an unwanted record by bowling the joint-longest over in ODIs for the Indian cricket team.

'Did nothing, was fired': Musk mocks ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal

Elon Musk, the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump's administration, has publicly criticized Parag Agrawal's tenure as CEO of X (formerly Twitter).

'Developed thick skin'—Saba on constant trolling over relationship with Hrithik

Actor-singer Saba Azad has spoken about how she deals with online trolling, specifically over her longtime relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan.

Bengaluru: Congress leader hacked to death, police suspect gang rivalry

A local Congress leader was brutally murdered in central Bengaluru in the wee hours of Sunday.

Munawar Faruqui's 'Hafta Vasooli' accused of promoting vulgarity, hurting sentiments

Stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui is in legal trouble over his new show Hafta Vasooli.

Pakistan: University issues notice to Hindu students for Holi celebrations

The Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi, Pakistan has faced criticism for serving a show-cause notice to its Hindu students who celebrated the festival of Holi on campus.

Bajaj Allianz becomes first insurer offering Bima-ASBA: What is it?

In a major leap for the insurance sector, Bajaj Allianz Life has become the first company to introduce the Bima-ASBA facility.

Champions Trophy: Jos Buttler rues dew factor following Australia thrashing 

Australia set a new record in the Champions Trophy, pulling off an incredible run-chase against England at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

'Midas touch': Viineet Kumar defends Rashmika's casting in 'Chhaava'

In an interview with Zoom, Viineet Kumar Siingh came to the rescue of his Chhaava co-star Rashmika Mandanna who has been facing criticism over her casting.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan elect to bat against India in Dubai

The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India match in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is finally upon us in Dubai.

You can now interact with Grok chatbot using voice commands

Elon Musk has unveiled a new voice facility for Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI.

This groundbreaking blood test could revolutionize cancer treatment

A revolutionary blood test, which is being trialed at The Christie hospital in Manchester, UK could change the way we treat cancer.

'Felt bad': Zoya says 'The Archies' cast was 'almost bullied'

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has defended the young actors of her film, The Archies, who were trolled online for their performances.

Decoding the highest individual scores in ICC Champions Trophy

In what was a historic match between England and Australia, several records were scripted including Australia owing the record for the highest-successful run chase in ICC Champions Trophy history.

Decoding highest successful chases on Pakistan soil in ODIs

Australia made history with a stunning victory over England in the ongoing Champions Trophy in Lahore.

NAACP Image Awards—'The Six Triple Eight,' Keke Palmer win big

The 56th NAACP Image Awards concluded on Saturday night (US time) and saw Tyler Perry's The Six Triple Eight win the Outstanding Motion Picture.

Champions Trophy: Key player battles in New Zealand-Bangladesh clash 

The New Zealand cricket team will take on Bangladesh in the third match of Group A in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025..

Attention investors! Look out for these IPOs this week

The primary market in India will see the launch of new initial public offerings (IPOs) in the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment this week.

Decoding highest team totals in ICC Champions Trophy history

Australia scripted history after beating England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy clash at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

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Offer free data access for academic research: Researchers urge X

A group of researchers from Saarland University in Germany, has called for unrestricted access to data from social media platform X.

NZ, Bangladesh gear up for crucial Champions Trophy clash: Preview 

New Zealand and Bangladesh will lock horns in the third match of Group A at the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Trump seeks compensation from Ukraine for US aid

United States President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to recover money from the billions of dollars in aid given to Ukraine amid its war with Russia.

'Justify work or lose job': Musk warns US government staff

Elon Musk, an advisor to President Donald Trump and executive of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has warned all US federal employees. He said they have to justify their work or lose their jobs.

'Toaster': Why Patralekhaa didn't act in debut production with Rajkummar

Actor Patralekhaa is starting a new journey as a producer with the film Toaster.

You might soon avail water taxis on Yamuna in Delhi

The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) has proposed an innovative Yamuna water taxi project in Delhi.

UP: Man dies, 100 injured in bee attack at university

A 74-year-old man died after he was attacked by a swarm of bees at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) campus in Meerut.

Revisting highest successful run chases vs England in ODI cricket 

Australia have set a new record for the highest successful run chase in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Delhi's minimum temperature drops to 10.3°C; rain expected next week

The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a chilly Sunday morning as the minimum temperature fell to 10.3°C, two degrees below the seasonal average.

Word of the Day: Fumble

The word "fumble" is a verb that means to handle something clumsily or to struggle awkwardly with a task.

Word of the Day: Tweak

The word "tweak" is a verb that means to make small adjustments or fine-tune something for improvement.

Word of the Day: Bungle

The word "bungle" is a verb that means to mess something up in a clumsy or careless way.

US suspends scholarship for students at historically Black colleges

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, a federal program to support students from underserved and rural areas at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Aamir credits 'piracy' for making him a 'star' in China

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan recently credited piracy for his unexpected rise to fame in China.

Why Mercedes-Benz has recalled E-Class, C-Class cars in India

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for its E-Class and C-Class models in India over a software glitch in the engine control unit (ECU).

Revisiting the highest successful chases by Australia in ODIs

Australia have registered the highest successful run chase in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy.

FBI chief Kash Patel to be named ATF acting director

Kash Patel, the newly confirmed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, is reportedly poised to become the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

'RRR' writer eyes Vicky for upcoming film on Maharana Pratap

RRR and Baahubali writer V Vijayendra Prasad has revealed that he wants actor Vicky Kaushal to headline his next period drama.

'Mahabharata' adaptation, children's content: Aamir Khan reveals ambitious plans

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan recently revealed his desire to make his dream project, a big-screen adaptation of the epic mythological tale Mahabharata, a reality.

Decoding the highest successful run chases in Champions Trophy history

Australia scripted history with their win over England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Top 8 Indian firms lose ₹1.65L crore in market valuation

Eight of India's top 10 most valued firms saw a massive drop in their cumulative market valuation last week, losing ₹1.65 lakh crore in total.

Champions Trophy, India vs Pakistan: Pitch report and weather conditions

The much-anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on February 23.

Musk's xAI may have fudged Grok 3's AI benchmark results

Elon Musk's AI firm, xAI, has been accused by an OpenAI employee of releasing deceptive benchmark results for Grok 3.

'Cracked the story'—Sooraj Barjatya on 'age-appropriate' romantic drama with Salman

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya has spoken about his anticipated film with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Pope Francis's health deteriorates, remains in critical condition

Pope Francis is in critical condition after a long asthmatic respiratory crisis, the Vatican has said.

Netanyahu delays Palestinian prisoners' release over 'humiliating ceremonies'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a delay in the release of Palestinian prisoners, a key component of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Will Kunal Kemmu direct 'Go Goa Gone 2'? He reveals

Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who has been a part of cult comedy hits like Go Goa Gone, Dhol, and the Golmaal series, has said he would love to direct the sequel of Go Goa Gone.

Independent Spirit Awards: 'Anora,' 'Girls Will Be Girls' win honors

The indie romantic comedy, Anora, swept the 40th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday night (US time).

'Never felt such love': OpenAI's Sam Altman welcomes first child

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has welcomed his first child into the world.

8 trapped in Telangana tunnel collapse, rescue operations underway

Eight workers, including two engineers and two machine operators, were trapped after a section of the roof collapsed at the under-construction Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Saturday.

Trump questions alleged USAID funding to India again

United States President Donald Trump has once again questioned the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) decision to give $18 million in funding to help with India's elections.

Word of the Day: Refurbish

The word "refurbish" is a verb that means to renovate, restore, or improve something to make it look new or function better.

Asensio and Rashford help Aston Villa down Chelsea 2-1: Stats

Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Chelsea 2-1 at home. Marco Asensio scored twice in the second half.

How Theo James prepared for dual roles in 'The Monkey'

The Monkey, a unique blend of comedy and horror, has recently been released in theaters.

What's next for 'Hawkeye'? Producer hints at potential S02

Marvel Studios's Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, recently teased a second season for the hit series Hawkeye.

WPL: Grace Harris's hat-trick helps UP Warriorz beat Delhi Capitals

Star all-rounder Grace Harris scripted history by taking a hat-trick in the Women's Premier League (WPL). She became only the third bowler to attain this feat in the league's history.

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Rahul Dravid, son Anvay bat together in club cricket

Rahul Dravid, one of the greatest Indian batters, recently batted together with his son Anvay in a club cricket match.

CT: Alex Carey stars in Australia's record-breaking win over England 

Alex Carey starred in Australia's record-breaking win against England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore.

Australia hammer England, register highest successful run-chase in Champions Trophy

Australia have scripted history after beating England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Josh Inglis becomes fourth Australian with centuries across formats: Stats  

Australia's Josh Inglis slammed a historic century against England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter a Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Glenn Maxwell completes 1,500 ODI runs in Asia: Stats 

Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell has crossed the 1,500-run landmark in ODIs in Asia.

Matthew Short smashes his second ODI fifty: Key stats

Australia's Matthew Short smashed a quickfire fifty against England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Mark Wood dismisses Steve Smith for fourth time in ODIs 

England's Mark Wood bowled a hostile first spell in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter against Australia at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Manchester United hold Everton 2-2 in dramatic Premier League clash

Everton and Manchester United played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Premier League clash at Goodison Park.

Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill defends India-Pakistan cricket rivalry

India's vice-captain and star batsman Shubman Gill has defended the importance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry.

Rishabh Pant misses India's training session due to viral illness

Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant missed the team's training session on February 22, owing to a viral fever. The news was confirmed by vice-captain Shubman Gill.

Francisco Comesana stuns Alexander Zverev at Rio Open: Key stats

Argentina's world number 86, Francisco Comesana delivered a stunning performance at the Rio Open on Friday.

WPL: Amanjot Kaur relishes her match-winning knock against RCB

Amanjot Kaur, the next big thing in Indian cricket, guided Mumbai Indians to a nail-biting win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on February 21.

Champions Trophy: Australia's Ben Dwarshuis takes three wickets against England

Seamer Ben Dwarshuis was the pick of Australia's bowlers against England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Champions Trophy: Travis Head gets to this ODI milestone 

Travis Head scripted a major milestone in Australia's first match against England in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

England register highest team total in Champions Trophy, set records

England have unlocked a new achievement by recording the highest team total in ICC Champions Trophy history.

Rohit Shetty to direct John in Rakesh Maria's biopic: Report

Rohit Shetty, famous for his action-packed police dramas like Singham and Sooryavanshi, is reportedly set to direct a biopic on Rakesh Maria, one of India's most revered police officers.

Why Umar Akmal has slammed former skipper Babar Azam's leadership

Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal has publicly slammed Babar Azam, who earlier led the side across formats.

Shaktikanta Das appointed Principal Secretary to PM Modi

Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as Principal Secretary 2 to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.

Hamas releases 5 Israeli hostages under fragile ceasefire

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has released five of six Israeli hostages who were slated to be released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel.

Champions Trophy: Jonathan Trott highlights SA20's impact in Afghanistan's loss 

Afghanistan, who were seen a potential surprise package in the ongoing Champions Trophy, were handed a crushing defeat by South Africa by 107 runs in Karachi.

Joe Root slams first ODI fifty against Australia since 2018

Star England batter Joe Root has completed his 41st half-century in ODI cricket.

Viineet Kumar Siingh wants 'Mukkabaaz' to re-release in theaters

In a recent interaction with OTTplay, actor Viineet Kumar Siingh revealed that he wants his 2018 film Mukkabaaz to be re-released in theaters.

Ammonia level rises in Yamuna, may hit water supply

The ammonia concentration in the Yamuna River has shot up to nearly 8 parts per million (ppm) in the last two days.

Champions Trophy: AB de Villiers backs India to beat Pakistan 

The upcoming India versus Pakistan match in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy will be played on February 23 in Dubai.

5 Indian billionaires among biggest wealth losers of 2025 

The world's richest people have experienced a major shift in their fortunes since the start of 2025, with most of them losing significant net worth.

Murder on cruise, multiple suspects—What to expect from 'Housefull 5'

The much-anticipated comedy film Housefull 5 will see Akshay Kumar in a leading role, along with an ensemble cast.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan hire 'special coach' before India clash

Pakistan have roped in former cricketer Mudassar Nazar, as they gear up for a do-or-die clash against India in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.

Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 32 years in prison

Hadi Matar, the man convicted for attempting to murder renowned author Salman Rushdie, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison.

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton reflects on his maiden ODI century

South African wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton made his debut in the ICC Champions Trophy memorable with a match-winning century against Afghanistan.

Filmmaker N Lingusamy to make 'Mahabharata'-based project on ₹700cr budget

Filmmaker N Lingusamy, known for movies such as Aanandham and Anjaan, has revealed his plans to work on a two-part film based on Mahabharata, primarily focusing on Arjuna and Abhimanyu.

Champions Trophy: Wassan criticizes Gambhir for benching Pant in ODIs

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has slammed head coach Gautam Gambhir for keeping Rishabh Pant on the bench in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

Indian anthem mistakenly played in Lahore during England-Australia CT clash

In a bizarre incident, India's National Anthem was erroneously played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium just minutes before the Australia versus England ICC Champions Trophy match on February.

Ben Duckett smashes highest individual score in ICC Champions Trophy

England opener Ben Duckett has completed his third century in ODI cricket.

How much will a Tesla EV cost in India?

Tesla is gearing up for its highly-anticipated entry into the Indian market. However, even with potential import duty reductions, Tesla's most affordable EV is likely to remain beyond the reach of the majority of Indian consumers.

Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, not 'out of danger'

Pope Francis, 88, is currently fighting pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

India protests Erdogan's Kashmir remarks during Pakistan visit

India has protested formally to the Turkish ambassador in New Delhi over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir.

India considers lower tariffs on US products under trade deal

As part of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), India is considering lowering import duties on select US products.

'There's a huge gap'—Bhumi on gender pay disparity in Bollywood

Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar recently spoke about gender pay disparity in the industry.

Who's Adam Schiff, whose remarks on Kash Patel angered Musk

United States Senator Adam Schiff has been making headlines lately for his vocal opposition to Kash Patel's appointment as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director.

Champions Trophy: Yuvraj backs Rohit Sharma ahead of India-Pakistan showdown

Ahead of the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has thrown his weight behind skipper Rohit Sharma.

Trump considers tariffs against countries taxing US tech companies

US President Donald Trump has signed a memo directing his administration to consider tariffs on countries that impose taxes and regulations on American tech giants.

US may cut Ukraine's access to Starlink over minerals: Report

Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starlink internet service may be at risk due to a disagreement over critical minerals with the United States.

'Incredible actor': Divya Dutta defends 'Chhaava' co-star Rashmika amid criticism

Actor Divya Dutta has defended her co-star Rashmika Mandanna after she was criticized for her performance in the historical action film Chhaava.

2 held for bomb threat to Maharashtra Deputy CM's car

Two men from Deulgaon Mahi village in Buldhana district have been arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch for allegedly sending threatening emails about a bomb attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's car.

Joe Root becomes first English batter with 20,500 international runs

England batter Joe Root has completed 20,500 runs in international cricket.

Boat launches smart bluetooth tracker for Android users at ₹1,300

Boat has expanded its smart device portfolio with the launch of Boat TAG, a BLE tracker designed exclusively for Android users.

Hamas returns Shiri Bibas's remains after body mix-up

The Palestinian group Hamas has returned the remains of Israeli captive Shiri Bibas to her family after an initial misidentification incident.

Rani Mukerji may join Chiranjeevi in Srikanth Odela's next: Report

Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji (46) is reportedly being eyed for a pivotal role in an upcoming untitled Telugu action film.

Trump questions $21M USAID fund for 'voter turnout' in India

United States President Donald Trump has publicly slammed the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) decision to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India. The funding has since been scrapped by his administration.

Indian-origin Ruby Dhalla disqualified from Canada PM race

Ruby Dhalla, an Indo-Canadian politician, has been disqualified from the leadership race of Canada's Liberal Party. This decision effectively ends her bid to become the country's next prime minister.

India-UK to resume free trade agreement talks after year-long pause

India and the United Kingdom are set to resume negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a year-long hiatus.

Presenting bowlers with fifers in IND-PAK ODI games in UAE

An all-round India dominated Bangladesh in their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener, winning by six wickets.

iOS 18.4 to introduce 'Priority Notifications' feature: What it is

Apple has unveiled the first developer beta for iOS 18.4, introducing a new feature called "Priority Notifications."

New bat coronavirus found in China can infect humans: Study

Chinese scientists have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that could infect humans.

Ajay to begin filming for 'Drishyam 3' in August: Report

Ajay Devgn, who first won hearts as Vijay Salgaonkar in the 2015 thriller Drishyam, is set to reprise his role in the third part of the franchise.

Iran threatens to 'raze Tel Aviv to ground,' Israel responds

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point after a tit-for-tat exchange of threats between Iran and Israel.

Trump says Apple to invest 'hundreds of billions' in US

US President Donald Trump has announced that tech giant Apple is gearing up for a massive investment in the US.

'Odela 2' teaser—Divine and devil clash in Tamannaah Bhatia's thriller

The much-awaited teaser of Tamannaah Bhatia's upcoming film, Odela 2, was released at the Maha Kumbh on Saturday.

Andhra Pradesh woos Tesla for EV manufacturing unit

Andhra Pradesh is stepping up its efforts to woo Elon Musk's Tesla, to set up an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing unit in the state.

Teja Sajja's 'Mirai' delayed; check new release date

Teja Sajja, the star of Prasanth Varma's blockbuster film HanuMan, is gearing up for his action-adventure movie titled Mirai.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Record-breaking 60 crore devotees expected by Shivratri

The ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is expected to shatter all previous records with an estimated 60 crore devotees expected to attend by February 26. The date marks the last "snan" (holy bath) on Maha Shivratri.

Batters with 50-plus scores in Indo-Pak ODI clashes in Dubai

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will face arch-rival Pakistan in their second match of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Ford recalls over 240,000 SUVs over seatbelt issues

Ford Motor has recalled more than 240,000 SUVs over the risk of potentially insecure seatbelts.

Bowlers with best figures in India-Pakistan Champions Trophy games

The much-awaited India versus Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on February 23 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Boney Kapoor to remake Marathi hit 'Baipan Bhari Deva'

Renowned producer Boney Kapoor has reportedly acquired the South Indian remake rights of the 2023 Marathi blockbuster Baipan Bhari Deva.

Aadhaar can help tackle deepfake scams. Nandan Nilekani explains how

Infosys co-founder and chairman, Nandan Nilekani, has proposed Aadhaar as a possible solution to the increasing menace of deepfake scams.

'The Apprentice' director accused of 'aggressively groping' A-list actor

Ali Abbasi, the director of Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice, has parted ways with his US representatives at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Entertainment 360.

OpenAI bans suspected malicious users in China and North Korea

OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) firm, has terminated a number of user accounts from China and North Korea.

Stalin's 'beehive' warning to Centre after Pradhan's letter over NEP

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has escalated the ongoing row with the central government over the National Education Policy (NEP) and its controversial trilingual language policy.

Here's how much AR Rahman is charging for 'RC 16'

Acclaimed music composer AR Rahman is reportedly charging a whopping amount for his work on the upcoming sports drama, tentatively titled RC16.

Zomato, Jio Financial Services to join Nifty50 index in March

Food delivery gaint Zomato and financial services firm Jio Financial Services will join the Nifty50 index.

Batters with 90-plus scores in India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clashes

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see a mouth-watering clash between cricketing giants India and Pakistan.

Vision Pro headset to finally get Apple Intelligence features

Apple is finally bringing its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into the Vision Pro, as part of the upcoming visionOS 2.4 update.

Who is Alexis Wilkins? FBI director Kash Patel's girlfriend

Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday in the presence of his family and girlfriend.

Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman amid Pentagon shakeup

In a major shakeup, President Donald Trump has sacked the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Q Brown Jr, as part of a larger restructuring in the Department of Defense.

Presenting 300-plus totals in India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy games

The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash in the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy will take place on February 23.

'Spider-Man 4' delayed to avoid clash with Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

The release date for the upcoming untitled Spider-Man movie, starring Tom Holland and directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, has been pushed a week ahead.

New FBI Director Kash Patel's family hails from Gujarat village

Indian-American Kash Patel has been confirmed by the United States Senate as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Maruti Suzuki pulls the plug on Ciaz sedan: Here's why

Maruti Suzuki will retire the Ciaz sedan by April 2025, Autocar India has reported.

'Mere Husband Ki Biwi' opens poorly, collects ₹1.5cr

The Bollywood film Mere Husband Ki Biwi, starring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles, has had a disappointing start at the box office.

Decoding Virat Kohli's stellar feats vs Pakistan in ICC events

The cricketing world is excited for the India-Pakistan clash in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Apple ends cloud data encryption in UK amid 'backdoor' controversy

Apple has announced the discontinuation of its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature in the United Kingdom.

'Ramayana': Yash begins filming, prepares for epic war scenes

Kannada superstar Yash has reportedly started shooting for his part as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's much-anticipated mythological drama, Ramayana.

Hackers steal $1.4B from Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

In a shocking development, popular cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has become the victim of the largest crypto theft in history.

Jason Momoa may return for 'Dune: Messiah': Report

Jason Momoa may reprise his role as Duncan Idaho in the third installment of the Dune trilogy, currently titled Dune: Messiah, reported industry insider Jeff Sneider.

Why Congress MLAs spent night inside Rajasthan Assembly

Six Congress MLAs in Rajasthan were suspended from the rest of the Budget Session on Friday.

Musk's Grok AI chatbot suggests he, Trump deserve death penalty

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is looking into an incident where its Grok AI chatbot suggested that both Musk and US President Donald Trump deserved the death penalty.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Key player battles in India-Pakistan clash 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will see one of cricket's fiercest rivalries come alive as India take on Pakistan on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez-Ben Affleck officially divorced: A timeline of their relationship

Hollywood A-listers Jennifer Lopez (55) and Ben Affleck (52) are officially divorced, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge confirmed on Friday.

NVIDIA confirms its flagship GPUs have a 'rare' manufacturing defect

NVIDIA has confirmed a manufacturing defect in some of its latest RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, and RTX 5070 Ti graphics chips.

Indian-American Kash Patel sworn in as 9th FBI director

Indian-American Kash Patel has been sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Champions Trophy, Confident India to face arch-nemesis Pakistan: Preview

The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will finally take place on February 23 in Dubai.

Word of the Day: Obscure

The word "obscure" can function as both an adjective and a verb.

'Mother India,' 'DDLJ' to be screened at the Academy Museum

In a historic first for Indian cinema, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles will host Emotion in Colour: A Kaleidoscope of Indian Cinema.

Why Rashmika Mandanna failed to impress as Yesubai in 'Chhaava'

Rashmika Mandanna, who recently played Maharani Yesubai Bhonsale in the historical drama Chhaava, has been getting flak for her performance.