Explosion at US embassy in Oslo. An explosion struck the consular section entrance of the United States Embassy in Norway capital Oslo in the early hours of Sunday, police said, adding that no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.The blast occurred at around 1.00 am local time (5.30 am IST), according to…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli looked in ominous touch once again as he tore into the Gujarat Titans bowling attack during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday.The RCB stalwart hammered 43 off just 25 deliveries before…
BJP activists protest against Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal’s remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan outside Congress Bhavan, in Pune. (PTI photo) History does not always stay in textbooks. Sometimes, it returns framed on a wall. In Malegaon, a portrait of the 18th-century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, briefly placed inside the office of…
Dolly Parton, the late singer-songwriter born in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, penned the song in 1973. It came out the following year as the second single off her 13th solo studio album, ‘Jolene’, according to Genius. The track hit the top of the Billboard Hot Country Chart on two separate occasions, with its 1982…
Jofra Archer struck with the first ball of the second innings to equal a record held by Mohammed Shami during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Opening the bowling for Rajasthan Royals, Archer bowled KKR opener Tim Seifert for a golden duck with the first delivery of…
Today calls for tact as you encounter minor hurdles in your professional life. Be judicious about sharing your ideas and avoid escalations with colleagues. When dealing with friends or loved ones, strive for clear and composed conversations to mitigate any confusion. Financially speaking, it’s wise to avoid any transactions that involve lending or borrowing and…
Koneru Humpy (Photo by Lennart Ootes/FIDE). NEW DELHI: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Citing a “Level 3” travel advisory and escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
While many cricket fans dream of becoming a cricketer one day, only a few are able to realise the dream. And, siblings becoming professional cricketers is all the more rare!From the “ice and fire” of the Waugh twins to the raw, emotional “Baroda-to-World-Cup” journey of the Pandya brothers, here we list some families that proved…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude after surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru‘s record to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Addressing the NDA leaders’ meeting, the Prime Minister described his tenure as a “spiritual practice” that was not solitary but a “collective yagya”.Here are the top quotes from his address. You have all…
