Rinku Singh leads KKR’s run chase against RR at Eden. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their long wait for a victory in IPL 2026, edging past Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tense finish at Eden Gardens on Sunday. A composed unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh guided KKR…
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab on Sunday alleged large-scale rigging and cartelisation in the Rs 90 crore Vikhroli FoB tender. Parab also claimed irregularities in tenders for other projects such as the BKC–Chunabhatti connector.In a letter to metropolitan commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee, Parab demanded his immediate intervention to scrap the tenders. Mukherjee said he…
NEW DELHI: An industry committee has recommended a nationwide shift to smart prepaid metering for domestic piped natural gas (PNG), calling it a “critical and forward-looking reform” for the sector.In a report submitted recently to Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), the committee said the shift is essential to address long-standing challenges such as…
A Punjabi TV host in Canada has been sentenced to 5.5 years in jail for importing drugs from the US. A 47-year-old woman who worked as a Punjabi radio and TV host in Canada for the past 10 years has been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison after she was caught red-handed while smuggling meth…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions straining global oil supplies, the government has said that it is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability across the country and is closely monitoring maritime safety in the Middle East.Reassuring citizens, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said there has been no disruption in household LPG supply. “Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain…
Akshay Kumar teams up with Wamiqa Gabbi in Priyadarshan’s horror‑comedy Bhooth Bangla, defending her against comparisons with Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif and praising her distinct journey in cinema. Wamiqa hits back at such labels with humour, while the film, co‑starring Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Jisshu Sengupta and Tabu, has grossed around Rs 35 crore…
Why AI-driven job uncertainty is pushing young graduates toward graduate school despite a stable economy. (Getty Images) As artificial intelligence reshapes hiring patterns and disrupts traditional entry-level roles, a growing number of young graduates are rethinking their next career move. Instead of immediately entering the workforce, many are opting to return to classrooms, viewing higher…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first vs Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarhon on Sunday.In a big change for LSG, Manimaran Siddharth came in and Digvesh Rathi missed out from the playing XI. While Punjab Kings made no…
PM Modi’s ‘Jhalmuri break in Jhargram’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a candid jhalmuri break amid the hustle, bustle and political heat of West Bengal, where the BJP, led by him, is mounting a strong challenge to Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year incumbency.After concluding his address in Jhargram, PM Modi walked up to…
Billy Crystal recounted two hilarious, yet wholesome, encounters with the late comedy legend Milton Berle. During a live TV taping, Berle, after improvising a hilarious set when cameras failed, playfully slapped Crystal. Weeks later, at Spago, Berle again surprised Crystal with a similar slap after a memorable Jerry Lewis impression, leaving Crystal with unforgettable stories….
