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HYDERABAD - After reports went rife that they were Pakistani, Indian police have said that the men have an Indian background. They have also emphasized that there is no link between India and the radicalization of Sajid Akram, one of

ABU DHABI -Young stars Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma became the highest-priced uncapped players in Indian Premier League history as Chennai Super Kings went all out for young Indian talent at the mini auction for the 2026 edition at Etihad

Photo: ANI DHARAMSALA-India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted that he is searching for runs from his bat but maintained that he remains confident of returning to his best and breaking the lean patch. In India’s seven-wicket win over South Africa at the HPCA

Photo: Wikipedia WASHINGTON, DC -China’s role in Sri Lanka’s port infrastructure has been cited in a US Senate hearing as a cautionary example of Beijing’s overseas financing practices, with lawmakers warning that such projects can undermine sovereignty and strategic independence in

NEW DELHI-Fresh off guiding Inter Miami to the 48th trophy of his illustrious career, Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi embarked on a high-profile three-day “GOAT Tour” across India, accompanied by longtime teammate Luis Suarez and fellow World Cup winner

NEW DELHI -The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on December 12 approved the proposal to conduct the Census of India 2027 at an estimated cost of Rs 11,718.24 crore. Significantly, it will include questions on caste. Census 2027 will

NEW CHANDIGARH- India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur described the naming of a stand in her honor ahead of the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium as a ‘special moment’, adding that all her hard work and

NEW DELHI- The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 satellite of the US on December 15. The BlueBird 6 communications satellite, developed by the US-based AST SpaceMobile, will be launched on board India’s most powerful rocket, LVM3. It

NEW DELHI - India’s growing defense ambitions are again in focus as Adani Defense and other major arms makers deepen engagement with Russia even as they seek closer ties with Western partners, according to Reuters. At least half a dozen

HYDERABAD-Telangana Rising Global Summit made history as 3,000 drones formed the world’s longest airborne sentence. The new Guinness World Record was created at the concluding session of the two-day event at the upcoming Bharat Future City on the night of December

NEW DELHI-Raising a hard-hitting issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha on December 5, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha from Punjab demanded immediate government intervention to protect millions of delivery boys who he said are “gig workers.” He also demanded the

NEW DELHI -As the political-military situation deteriorates in Pakistan and faces persistent security threats from Afghanistan, Balochistan, and other non-state actors, along with political instability, several reports and experts now claim that Pakistan cannot politically afford to eliminate former Prime Minister Imran Khan, despite persistent

CUTTACK- Hardik Pandya’s all-round performance and the cumulative efforts by the bowlers handed India a 101-run victory in the first T20 against South Africa here at the Barabati Stadium. With this commanding win, the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the five-game series, starting their T20

NEW DELHI-At least 25 people were killed after a fire swept through a popular nightclub in North Goa’s Arpora around midnight on December 6, in what officials described as one of the deadliest such incidents the state has seen in

HYDERABAD p, government officials said. The high-profile road along the US Consulate General is set to be called 'Donald Trump Avenue'. The state government has also decided to name the upcoming greenfield radial road connecting the Nehru Outer Ring Road at Raviryal

NEW DELHI -Low-cost carrier IndiGo has so far processed refunds totaling Rs 610 crore after the government issued strict directives to the airline requiring that all refunds to passengers for cancelled or severely delayed flights be completed by December 7. Dedicated support cells have been

VISAKHAPATNAM-Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, under scrutiny following the recent Test series defeat to South Africa, delivered a fiery rebuttal to critics after India clinched the ODI series 2–1 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the Proteas in the third

NEW DELHI Air passengers traveling with IndiGo across the country on December 5 faced severe inconvenience, confusion, and distress as widespread flight cancellations resulted in long delays and a sudden, sharp rise in ticket prices. The operational crisis, which has been escalating

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin an array of curated gifts, including a copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in Russian,  GI-tagged fine Assam tea and Kashmir’s famous saffron, among other objects that

NEW DELHI- Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 5 assured India of uninterrupted fuel supplies as part of a broader push to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Addressing a joint press meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here, President Putin said: "We are

NEW DELHI- Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a special gesture by personally receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at the airport tarmac on December 4, marking the beginning of the Russian leader's two-day State Visit to India. The two leaders warmly hugged

HYDERABAD- Hardik Pandya’s comeback triggered such an overwhelming fan frenzy that organizers had no choice but to shift the Baroda–Gujarat SMAT fixture to a high-capacity stadium. The match, originally scheduled here at the Gymkhana Ground, was relocated to the Rajiv Gandhi

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — The 90 mark has been breached, with the rupee sliding to a historic low against the US dollar on December 3. The currency dipped past 90 in early trade, marking the weakest level India has

NEW DELHI- At 37, Virat Kohli’s bat has delivered a resounding, two-century message, definitively quashing recent debates about his enduring class. With back-to-back hundreds—135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur—against South Africa, the former India captain has showcased his competitive

ISLAMABAD – Days of swirling rumours about Imran Khan’s health and mounting anger among his supporters finally pushed the government to relent and allow his sister, Uzma Khanum, a brief visit inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. Khanum emerged from the meeting on December 2

NEW DELHI -India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy with an expected growth of 6.7 per cent in 2025-26, driven by higher private consumption and buoyant government expenditure on infrastructure projects, according to the economic outlook report released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation

NEW DELHI- Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on December 2 acknowledged that India faces pressure from the United States over its purchases of Russian oil but affirmed that Moscow respects New Delhi's sovereign national interests. Peskov's remarks come just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for the

COLOMBO -Under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', Indian rescue officials have intensified relief operations in disaster-hit Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to battle harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian officials are working in coordination with the Sri Lanka Air

RANCHI- Virat Kohli returned to action with a bang, scoring a century in the first ODI against South Africa, and said his usual routine of physical fitness and visualization helped him perform at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, here. India put

India-West News Desk MUMBAI - The chemistry within the Indian cricket team's One Day International squad appears to be in turmoil, with reports suggesting an icy relationship between coach Gautam Gambhir and star batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. This internal discord,

MUMBAI- Filmmaker Rohit Shetty has released a teaser that playfully mocks the very thing he’s most famous for: his “crash-packed action movies.” The fresh new teaser opens inside Rohit’s office, where he’s seen mid-rant, visibly agitated and pacing. “Gaadi, train…… sab crash

HYDERABAD-As many as 983 people have been caught for driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the special weekend drive in the limits of Hyderabad and Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, police said on November 30. While 552 drivers were apprehended during

NEW DELHI- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on November 25 issued fresh directions to airlines, making annual fatigue-management training compulsory for pilots, cabin crew, and other staff involved in planning crew schedules. The move comes amid growing concern over rising duty hours

NEW DELHI- Unverified reports circulating on Afghan media about the death of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have triggered political unrest across Pakistan and prompted Indian intelligence agencies to place security forces on high alert. Khan’s son Kasim Khan publicly demanded proof of

KATHMANDU-Nepal's Central Bank has brought new 100-rupee-denominated currency notes that showcase the disputed lands of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura, claimed by both Nepal and India, into circulation starting November 27. Five years after the Himalayan republic revised its political map to include these disputed

NEW DELHI -India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant admitted that the team "did not play good cricket" in the recently concluded two-game Test series against South Africa and apologized to the fans for not being able to "live up to their expectations". India

MUMBAI- Social media influencer Orry, who was called for interrogation by Mumbai's Anti-Narcotics Cell, has been reported to not cooperate in the investigation. The Mumbai Crime Branch has said that the social media influencer did not reveal much during questioning. He consistently stated that

MUMBAI- Former India captain Rohit Sharma — the man who lifted the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy in 2024 — has been named the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This appointment represents

GLASGOW – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state, Gujarat and the city of  Ahmedabadhas officially been confirmed as the host city for the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030. This will be the second time that India will host the Commonwealth Games

GUWAHATI- South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad gave an honest and striking explanation for his team's late declaration: they wanted India to "spend as much time on their feet" as possible and be forced into a long, exhausting chase in the waning

NEW DELHI- The Taj Palace’s dome silhouetted against a night sky shrouded in flames and smoke became one of the defining visuals of that November night, 17 years ago, which marked a new chapter in terror and the Indian citizens’

PATNA- Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on November 20, marking a historic milestone in state politics. Along with him, 26 ministers were inducted into the newly formed cabinet of the NDA government. The

MUMBAI- Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana marryiis ng music composer Palaash Muchhal on November 23 this year. The union has turned heads, with even Prime Minister Narendra Modi writing to wish and bless the couple and their respective families. He wrote, “As they start

PATNA-Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on November 20, at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ceremony as the chief guest. The Bihar government is expecting over

NEW DELHI- The country’s media and entertainment sector is projected to cross $100 billion by 2030, the government announced on November 15. This sector has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest-growing industries, primarily powered by digital innovation, strong youth-driven demand,

NEW DELHI-Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 18 told a top Kremlin aide that he is looking forward to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in India, next month. Modi said this to Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the Russian President and Chairman

NEW DELHI-India has now emerged as the world’s sixth largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents, out of which more than 55 per cent are by resident Indian innovators, a sharp departure from the earlier trend of innovators depending on foreign institutions for research, mentorship,

NEW DELHI-Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, on November 16 levelled serious allegations of being humiliated and physically intimidated, which compelled her to leave behind her "crying parents and sisters" and depart. Rohini posted in Hindi (loosely translated),

SRINAGAR-A day after his identity was confirmed by matching DNA with his mother, security forces on November 14, demolished the house of Dr. Umar Nabi, the prime accused in the Delhi blast in which 12 people were killed and many

HYDERABAD-A Hyderabad family lost 18 of its members in the horrific bus accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia, which claimed the lives of 45 Umra pilgrims from this southern city. Three generations of the family of Shaikh Naseeruddin, a retired railway employee, lost their