On Maharashtra Day, celebrated on May 1, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared a heartfelt tribute to the state he calls home, expressing gratitude, pride, and a deep personal connection to Maharashtra and its people. Akshay Kumar’s Maharashtra Day message Akshay Kumar, currently hosting the quiz reality show ‘Wheel of Fortune’, opened up about what Maharashtra…
Ludhiana: A major fire gutted a plastic factory in a residential pocket of Khanna on Sunday morning, forcing neighbours to flee their homes and sparking fresh allegations of illegal industrial operations in the township.The blaze, fuelled by stockpiles of flammable plastic, erupted around 7am on Kabza Factory Road. While multiple fire crews managed to contain…
A young historian’s find in Berlin has unearthed a thousand-year-old Greek coin. This bronze artifact from Ilion or Troy dates back to 281-261 BC. Representative Image | Image Credit: Google Gemini Where others are lost in the virtual cacophony, Jerome, an enthusiastic young historian with big plans for himself, is suddenly faced with something quite…
Hyderabad: More than 14 years after a retired employee of the Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd (HAL) was booked in a criminal case for allegedly approving a sub-standard drug, the Telangana High Court has quashed all charges against him and even imposed a fine on the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for implicating him without enough…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates after taking a DC wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a performance for the ages, not only powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing win over Delhi Capitals but also storming to the top of the Purple Cap standings in IPL 2026. His sensational spell of 3…
Ahmedabad: The city crime branch on Thursday arrested a 31-year-old man who had been absconding for nearly two years in connection with a murder case registered at Vatva police station here.The accused, identified as Jayrajsinh Chauhan, was wanted in an offence registered in 2024 under sections related to murder, robbery, assault and criminal intimidation. Police…
China’s space mission (AP image) China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its space programme, according to the state’s Manned Space Agency.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency said that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud have passed multiple rounds of selection and will soon travel to China for training. One of…
Panaji: State govt has reshuffled portfolios among five senior IAS officers with immediate effect, the department of personnel said in a notification.Michael D’Souza will serve as secretary for animal husbandry and veterinary services with additional charge of the protocol and museum departments. Nikhil Dessai has been given the agriculture portfolio and has also been assigned…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, right, and Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI photo) Matheesha Pathirana’s much-anticipated return will have to wait, as Kolkata Knight Riders left the Sri Lankan pacer out of the playing XI for their crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium.Despite being available, KKR opted for…
Sunil Narine and Rinku Singh (Agency Image) Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a nerve-shredding Super Over win against Lucknow Super Giants after both teams finished tied on 155 in regulation time at Lucknow on Sunday.The contest swung wildly across 40 overs, but Sunil Narine once again proved to be KKR’s trusted match-winner in the most…
