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Siddaramaiah to join Rahul Gandhiโ€™s Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar

Siddaramaiah to join Rahul Gandhiโ€™s Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced he will join Congress leader Rahul Gandhiโ€™s ongoing โ€˜Voter Adhikar Yatraโ€™ in Bihar on August 29, aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities in the stateโ€™s electoral rolls ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections. ย  โ€œRahul Gandhi ji took out a yatra in Bihar. I am going to join it on August 29th,โ€ Siddaramaiah told reporters. ย  The 16-day yatra, now on its sixth day, has so far covered over 1,300 km across 20 districts and is expected to conclude in Patna on September 1. Congress leaders have termed the exercise as a response to…
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Lionel Messi’s Argentina to tour India for a FIFA friendly game in November 2025

Lionel Messi’s Argentina to tour India for a FIFA friendly game in November 2025

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, in all probability, will tour India for a friendly game in November 2025. Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed in an official statement on Saturday (August 23). The opponents of Argentina in India are yet to be determined. New Delhi: Lionel Messi's Argentina is set to tour India later this year in November. They will be arriving in Kerala for a friendly match, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed on Saturday (August 23). However, their opponents in India are yet to be confirmed. It is not clear yet if Messi will travel with the squad for the…
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Tourist bus with several Indian tourists onboard crashes on New York highway, 5 killed

Tourist bus with several Indian tourists onboard crashes on New York highway, 5 killed

New York bus crash: Several Indians were among 54 people onboard the tour bus, which crashed on a New York highway. New York: A tour bus carrying 54 passengers, including several Indians, crashed and rolled over on its side on an interstate highway in New York on Friday, killing five people and injuring many others, authorities said. How the crash happened The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 pm (local time) on the eastbound side of Interstate 90 in Pembroke, about 40 km east of Buffalo. According to state police Maj Andre Ray, the driver apparently became distracted, lost control of…
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Govinda, wife Sunita headed for divorce?

Govinda, wife Sunita headed for divorce?

Bollywood Superstar Govindaโ€™s wife, Sunita Ahuja, came into the limelight as she recently became vocal about the coupleโ€™s divorce rumours. Now, the fresh media reports suggest that Sunita has filed for divorce on the basis of โ€˜adultery, cruelty, and desertionโ€™ from Govinda in the Bandra Family Court. ย  The media reports claim that Sunita has accused Govinda of engaging in extramarital affairs, with specific allegations pointing to his conduct with co-stars and industry associates. The couple, who married in 1987 and have two children, have faced rumours of discord in the past, too. ย  Govinda was summoned by the court…
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Former cricketer backs India to win Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s fearless captaincy

Former cricketer backs India to win Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s fearless captaincy

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced earlier this week, with Surya being named the captain while Shubman Gill was appointed his deputy. Despite a couple of key names missing from the team, the squad is strong and Virender Sehwag believes India can win the tournament. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is backing Team India to win the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 in Dubai. He believes that the team has done well under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy so far and that his fearless leadership will come to the fore in the UAE. For…
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Trump appoints Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India | Who is he?

Trump appoints Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India | Who is he?

Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on November 30, 1986, Sergio Gor's original last name was Gorokhovsky. In 1999, he and his family emigrated to Los Angeles, where he attended school. Later, he moved to George Washington University. Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) appointed close political aide Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India, and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Gor is currently the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and will remain in this role until his confirmation. As a director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor and his…
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SA20 season 4’s playoffs venues announced, Cape Town’s Newlands to host final, check details

SA20 season 4’s playoffs venues announced, Cape Town’s Newlands to host final, check details

Cape Town hosted the final between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the Durban Super Giants in the second edition of the SA20. The venue will be hosting the final in the fourth edition, with playoff matches to take place at different venues. New Delhi: Cape Town's Newlands will be hosting the SA20 season four final as the organisers announced the venues for all the playoff matches for the upcoming edition of the tournament. SA20 will get underway on Boxing Day, December 26, with all six teams looking to put their best foot forward.ย  The playoffs will take place in Durban,…
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32 in 5 balls! Sam Cook bowls most expensive set in the Hundred as Sam Curran goes on a rampage – WATCH

32 in 5 balls! Sam Cook bowls most expensive set in the Hundred as Sam Curran goes on a rampage – WATCH

Trent Rockets were bossing the game at the 60-ball mark when the Oval Invincibles needed 102 runs off the 40 balls. However, the visitors didn't know what hit them in the 15 balls as Curran and Jordan Cox handed them a pasting, scoring 64 runs in that period to completely take the game away. London: Trent Rockets pacer Sam Cook conceded the most expensive set in the men's Hundred history after Sam Curran plundered him for 32 off the over at the Oval on Thursday, August 21. From needing 102 runs off 40 deliveries, the equation came down to 51…
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Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj register historic record against Australia during ODI series Down Under

Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj register historic record against Australia during ODI series Down Under

Lungi Ngidi put up a bowling masterclass as he took a five-wicket haul in the second ODI against Australia. Meanwhile, Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have achieved a historic feat with their brilliant performances Down Under. New Delhi: Lungi Ngidi put up a strong show with the ball in the second ODI as South Africa made light work of Australia in Mackay with a huge 84-run win. Ngidi took his second five-wicket haul in ODI cricket and helped the Proteas defend 277 with ease in a series-securing win against the Aussies. Ngidi took wickets of Marnus Labuschagne, the well-set Josh Inglis,…
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Hong Kong announce squad for preparatory tour camp ahead of Asia Cup

Hong Kong announce squad for preparatory tour camp ahead of Asia Cup

Hong Kong have qualified for their fifth Men's Asia Cup after beating Nepal in the third-place playoff in the ACC Premier Cup 2024. Hong Kong have announced their squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the tournament as they fine-tune their preparations for the regional tournament. New Delhi: Cricket Hong Kong on Friday announced their squad for the preparatory camp ahead of the Men's T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. Hong Kong will be doing their final preparations in tune-up for the Asia Cup, the tournament which gets underway on September 9.ย  The board announced a 20-member squad for the…
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