IPL 2025: With Hardik Pandya ineligible to lead MI in opening match vs CSK. Will Rohit Sharma return as skipper?

IPL 2025: With the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season scheduled to begin at Eden Gardens on March 22 as Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya will miss his side’s opening match. According to the schedule, the five-time …

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Third batch of illegal Indian immigrants from US land in Amritsar

A US aircraft carrying the third batch of illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, Punjab, on Sunday, (February 16). There were reportedly 112 Indians onboard the third flight. “The plane landed at the airport at 10:03 pm,” sources told news agency PTI. “Of the 112 deportees, 44 are from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, 31 from …

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Stalin condemns Dharmendra Pradhan for his alleged NEP, 3-language policy rider for funds | India News

CHENNAI: Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday accused Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of “blackmail” for allegedly taking a stand that Tamil Nadu would not be provided funds till such time it accepted the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three language formula. Tagging a video clip of Pradhan speaking to reporters in Varanasi …

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Political turmoil and resignations: Justice department faces unprecedented challenges under new administration

Pam Bondi‘s Senate confirmation hearing pledge of an apolitical justice department has been challenged by recent actions under the Trump administration.The department’s recent directives have raised eyebrows, including requests for FBI agent identities involved in the Capitol riot investigation, legal action against a state attorney general who had previously ruled against Donald Trump, and the …

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Bridgerton Season 4 is coming: Netflix unveils first look

Netflix has released details and images for Bridgerton Season 4, offering a first look at Benedict Bridgerton’s romantic journey. Played by Luke Thompson, Benedict will step into the spotlight as the show’s central character, navigating love and societal expectations. A cinderella-inspired love story The new season follows Benedict as he encounters a mysterious “Lady in …

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Justice department faces political turmoil as Donald Trump’s allies assert control

WASHINGTON: Attorney general Pam Bondi had insisted at her Senate confirmation hearing that as attorney general, her Justice Department would not “play politics.” Yet in the month since the Trump administration took over the building, a succession of actions has raised concerns the department is doing exactly that. Top officials have demanded the names of …

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Shikhar Dhawan’s heartbreak—two years without seeing son Zoravar—reveals ’has been difficult, but…’

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has often spoken about his longing to meet his son, Zorovar, following his separation from his ex-wife, Aesha Mukherjee, in October 2023. But in a recent interview with ANI, Dhawan revealed that he has been blocked from all virtual communication with his son. Shikhar Dhawan stated that he has not …

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‘Baseless and malicious’: Ex-CEC clarifies after Elon Musk-led DOGE cancels ‘voter turnout’ funding | India News

NEW DELHI: Former chief election commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi dismissed claims that a US agency funded efforts to raise voter turnout in India, calling the reports “baseless” and “malicious.” His response follows an announcement by the US department of government efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, which claimed to have cancelled $21 million in funding …

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Indian Army retaliates to Pakistani firing across LoC in J&K’s Poonch sector

The Indian Army on Sunday opened a retaliatory fire across the Line of Control at Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector at the Pakistani troops after the latter opened small arms fire on Indian post, reported ANI. According to the details, the incident occurred at around 11 am on 16 February. No casualty was reported on …

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