Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympics and announced plans for a nationwide talent identification programme aimed at building a stronger pipeline of athletes for the Games.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi said India must not only seek…
CJI Kant said the blockade war must stop, groups must sit together, abjure violence, and cooperate with each other so that the supply of essential commodities and medicines are not disrupted. NEW DELHI: Blockading NHs in Manipur by ethnic groups to inconvenience opponents is common but the Supreme Court on Friday took serious note of…
Bruce Willis shared a touching moment with his daughter Tallulah Willis at her wedding to musician Justin Acee.The entire Willis family gathered for the wedding on August 8, at the family home in Hailey, Idaho. Joining the happy couple were mom Demi Moore, sisters Rumer and Scout and their celeb friends. With them, on the…
Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso (Image: X) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor and is regarded as the co-founder of Cubism and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.He spent his life experimenting with new forms of art and ideas and is known for constantly reinventing his style,…
Aryna Sabalenka (Getty Images) Aryna Sabalenka has never had trouble speaking her mind. That quality has made her compelling to watch and, at times, costly off the court. After losing the 2025 French Open final to Coco Gauff, Sabalenka walked into the press room and said things she would later regret. Now, in a candid…
PM Modi addressing nation on 80th Independence Day NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort in Delhi as India celebrated its 80th Independence Day.Click here for live updatesIn a special first, National Song “Vande Mataram” was played for the first time at the…
PM Modi wore a striking maroon Bandhani turban featuring yellow, green and white patterns for Independence day. NEW DELHI: To mark India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Red Fort on Saturday wearing a striking red tie-and-dye turban with a long trailing end, as he delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day…
Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Zoya Hasan’s Independence Day address was cancelled NEW DELHI: Hours before Jawaharlal Nehru University professor emerita Zoya Hasan was to address students as the chief guest at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya’s annual Independence Day function, two school security personnel reportedly arrived at her doorstep to inform her that her address had been…
Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya de Silva (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) As India prepare to play their landmark 600th Test, the setting could hardly be more fitting. The first Test against Sri Lanka, beginning on Saturday, coincides with India’s 80th Independence Day and will be played at Galle International Stadium, itself celebrating a milestone by…
Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets. Image via: NBA Dennis Schröder is on the move again. The Cleveland Cavaliers sent the veteran guard and cash to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday in exchange for Tre Mann, a straight guard swap that doubles as a cap-clearing move for Cleveland and a backcourt reinforcement for Charlotte. It’s Schröder’s…