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Ravi Ashwin clarifies his remarks on Dewald Brevis after CSK’s statement on signing Proteas star

Ravi Ashwin clarifies his remarks on Dewald Brevis after CSK’s statement on signing Proteas star

Ravi Ashwin had stated that Chennai Super Kings were "ready to pay" more to Dewald Brevis than the stipulated amount to sign the Proteas star as an injury replacement during the Indian Premier League 2025. Ashwin has now clarified his remarks, following a statement from CSK that denied the claims. New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravi Ashwin has clarified his remarks on Dewald Brevis following the Chennai Super Kings statement on signing the Proteas star. CSK had denied Ashwin's claims that the franchise was "ready to pay" more to Brevis than the stipulated amount for signing him as an…
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Trump claims ‘big progress’ on Russia after meeting Putin in Alaska

Trump claims ‘big progress’ on Russia after meeting Putin in Alaska

US President Donald Trump claims "big progress" on Russia after meeting Putin, but no agreement on ending the Ukraine conflict, with European leaders set to join discussions at the White House. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump posted a brief but intriguing message on his Truth Social account on Sunday, claiming significant progress had been made on Russia. "Big progress on Russia, stay tuned," Trump wrote, without offering any additional details. This post comes just a day after his high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which lasted for over three hours. No agreement on Ukraine, but discussions…
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Mann’s AAP govt using state like ATM: Punjab BJP leaders

Mann’s AAP govt using state like ATM: Punjab BJP leaders

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders of Punjab blamed the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led-government of of handing over the reins of the state to the Delhi AAP leaders. Aam Aadmi Party leaders such as Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, who have been "rejected" by the people of Delhi, are being treated as "guests" in Punjab where they are calling the shots for the Mann government, alleges BJP. ย  The Punjab BJP on Sunday held a thanksgiving rally after the AAP government withdrew its land pooling policy in the face of mounting pressure from farmer bodies and opposition parties. Addressing the…
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Trailer of โ€˜The Bengal Filesโ€™ released amid controversy

Trailer of โ€˜The Bengal Filesโ€™ released amid controversy

After the slew of controversy during the trailer launch of โ€˜The Bengal Filesโ€™ in Kolkata, the director Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the much-awaited trailer of the film. ย  Two-time National Award winner Vivek Agnihotri is returning to the big screens after his superhit film, โ€˜The Kashmir Filesโ€™, which starred Anupam Kher in the lead role. ย  His new film focuses on the alleged 'Hindu Genocide' during the Direct Action Day in 1946. It explores communal violence in undivided Bengal during the 1940s. The film also covers the Noakhali riots of 1946. ย  The trailer starts with a monologue about Bengal…
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Pakistan coach Mike Hesson opens up on Babar Azam’s absence from Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson opens up on Babar Azam’s absence from Asia Cup 2025

Babar Azam was overlooked as Pakistan announced their squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and also for the T20I tri-series against the UAE and Afghanistan preceding the regional tournament. Pakistan coach Mike Hesson opened up on the absence of Babar for the tournament. New Delhi: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were the major absentees as Pakistan announced their squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and for the tri-series in the UAE that precedes the regional tournament.ย  Babar and Rizwan's strike rates have been a cause of concern. They have not been part of the recent three T20I series for the…
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BJP slams Rahul Gandhi with ‘Samvidhan Badnam yatra’ slander

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi with ‘Samvidhan Badnam yatra’ slander

In the ongoing tussel of allegations and counter allegations, BJP leader CR Kesavan ย slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra' in Bihar, terming it a "Samvidhan Badnam Yatra" . Congress announced this Yatra two days ago amid a flurry of accusations against Election Commission and BJP. The leadership of both the parties is engaged in countering each other over accusations which began since EC initiated Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls ahead of Assembly elections in Bihar. While NDA and BJP in particular contends this was necessary to cleanse what they term as 'infiltrators'(outsiders), Congress is apprehensive of foul…
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Hollywood pressure to oppose Israel ruined โ€˜Snow Whiteโ€™: Gal Gadot

Hollywood pressure to oppose Israel ruined โ€˜Snow Whiteโ€™: Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot stoked a major controversy during a recent interview when she blamed the โ€œpressure on celebrities to speak out against Israelโ€ as the reason behind the box office failure of Disneyโ€˜s live-action โ€˜Snow Whiteโ€™. Mounted on a budget of over $250 million, 'Snow White' barely grossed $200 million worldwide, leading to massive losses for Disney.ย  ย  โ€œI really enjoyed filming that movie, I really had fun,โ€ said the โ€˜Wonder Womanโ€™ actor during an appearance on Israeli TV show โ€˜The A Talksโ€™ that aired Thursday.ย  ย  While the film was widely criticised for its drab storytelling and performances, it was…
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Pakistan players who played in Asia Cup 2022 and are part of squad for upcoming tournament

Pakistan players who played in Asia Cup 2022 and are part of squad for upcoming tournament

Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are the major absentees from the squad. Meanwhile, here is a list of players who were part of Pakistan's squad for the Asia Cup 2022 and are in the team for the upcoming edition of the event. New Delhi: Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 as they gear up for the regional tournament in the UAE. Salman Ali Agha, who was appointed T20I captain earlier this year, will be leading the 17-member squad for the Asia Cup…
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Mass shooting at New York City restaurant, 3 feared dead, 8 wounded

Mass shooting at New York City restaurant, 3 feared dead, 8 wounded

A shooting in New York City restaurant has reportedly left 3 dead and 8 wounded. Suspect is said to be on the run. New Delhi: At least three people were killed and eight others injured after multiple gunmen opened fire inside a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning, according to reports. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights.ย  The fatal victims, according to various media reports, have been identified as three men, aged 27, 35, and one of unknown age. The other eight victims, ranging in age…
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Rahul kicks off Bihar Yatra, says nation knows EC is compromised

Rahul kicks off Bihar Yatra, says nation knows EC is compromised

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that it is โ€œstealingโ€ elections in collaboration with the BJP and warning that the INDIA bloc would not allow the latest โ€œconspiracyโ€ to succeed in the forthcoming Bihar Assembly polls. ย  Launching his 1,300-km โ€˜Voter Adhikar Yatraโ€™ from Sasaram, Gandhi claimed the practice of manipulating electoral rolls through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists had become the new instrument for subverting democracy. โ€œIn the whole country, assembly and Lok Sabha elections are being stolen and their latest conspiracy is to delete and add…
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