Queensland will host the Socceroos’ homecoming series against Brazil in September. The first of the two friendlies will be at Brisbane’s Lang Park on September 25, and the second at Townsville on September 29. Premier David Crisafulli said the state was eager to host the Socceroos’ first home games after the World Cup. “Traditionally these…
NEW DELHI: Seeking to allay public fears over ethanol-blended fuel, petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri Thursday said a “make-believe” narrative had been unleashed on social media over the past few days.Addressing a press conference, the minister said the reduction in mileage of an E20-fuelled vehicle is “minor”. “It is well established that when you have…
Kanpur: Delivering the powerful message that “dacoits no longer arrive on horseback; they now come through mobile phones,” the Kanpur Police Commissionerate on Saturday premiered its 40-minute cyber crime awareness film, Silent Crimes: Not Just a Film, But a Wake-Up Call, with Bollywood actor Annu Kapoor urging people to remain vigilant against online fraud.Kapoor, who…
Axar Patel (left) and Washington Sundar added unbeaten 102 runs for the fifth wicket in the first ODI against England. (BCCI | X) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: All-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar successfully guided Team India to a 259-run chase in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The six-wicket victory…
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan has showered praise on ‘Lock Upp Season 2’ contestant Madhuri Grover, further calling her “a legend”. After a fiery promo from the reality show featuring Madhuri went viral on social media, Farah took to her social media account on Monday morning and reshared a video originally posted by Madhuri’s husband, entrepreneur Ashneer…
GURGAON: In one of the most high-profile and sensational police encounters in Haryana in recent years, four alleged shooters linked to fugitive gangster Deepak Nandal were killed and a fifth was critically injured after a fierce gun battle with the Gurgaon Police Crime Branch in Sushant Lok Phase-2 on Thursday evening. Three policemen also sustained…
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay turned heads in Chennai not just by flagging off an anti-drug awareness marathon, but by actively running the full 6 km distance. Proving his exceptional fitness at 53, the ‘Jana Nayagan’ star led thousands of participants, including ministers and volunteers, under the theme…
Wout van Aert will miss next month’s Tour de France because of an elbow injury, a big blow to his team leader Jonas Vingegaard’s ambition to challenge Tadej Pogacar at cycling’s biggest race. Team Visma | Lease a Bike said in a statement on Wednesday that the Belgian rider was “still dealing with the effects…
Australia’s new ambassador in Washington says he will “robustly” push back on the Trump administration’s “extremely disappointing” new tariff proposal and may recruit Australian businesses to help take up the fight. Greg Moriarty also conceded the US’s military shipbuilding program was “not where they want it to be”, but he had been reassured by strong…
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson gets caught up in UNC GM Michael Lombardi’s administrative leave drama.(Image via Getty Images) The University of North Carolina’s team, the Tar Heels, has been in the news ever since they appointed former NFL coach, Bill Belichick, as the team’s head coach. Bill Belichick’s controversial relationship with 24 year old…