Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that bilateral trade between Russia and India could reach $100 billion in the coming years, underscoring Moscow’s ambition to deepen its strategic and economic partnership with New Delhi. The Russian president also highlighted the ongoing construction of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, signalling to the possibility of new India-Russia…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket appealing enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin argued that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket extends far beyond India and is an issue faced by the global game.His comments come at…
NEW DELHI: K Annamalai launched a “political movement” after quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, calling upon those passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join.“Let’s step up, take action, and be the change. Join here to begin our political movement!,” former Tamil Nadu BJP chief said in a post on X.The…
A small mistake at an ATM, a traveller already miles away, and a stranger choosing to spend his entire day off on the road. That is the story from Kerala that has now been making rounds online, not because it is dramatic, but because it unfolded in such a simple and unexpected way that it…
UAE opens door to regulated sports betting with first licensed online platform / Image – File The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step in developing its regulated gaming industry by licensing its first online sports wagering and internet gaming platform, marking a major milestone in a sector that has rapidly evolved since the…
Newly released video has revealed the extent of damage caused by a fire aboard the USS Gerald R Ford, US Navy’s newest aircraft carrier. The fire broke out in March while the carrier was deployed in the Red Sea.The footage was obtained by CNN, which shows a blackened compartment, melted fittings and heavily damaged berthing…
Confucius (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotations remain relevant because they describe a habit that seems almost timeless. The words attributed to Confucius do exactly that. Long before social media, television debates or modern politics existed, Confucius was reflecting on something that still feels familiar today: people often find it easier to point out faults in others…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) A ticketing error on FIFA’s website has left dozens of football fans unexpectedly receiving free tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The issue occurred during the checkout process and resulted in some supporters being allocated tickets at no cost. FIFA has now confirmed the mistake and is asking…
Unite8 Sports’ Bavesh Janavlekar is upbeat ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Special arrangement) In 2002, backed by Abdulrahman Bukhatir, Ten Sports made a splash in the sub-continent’s broadcast market with the FIFA World Cup. Numerous other properties followed and the company built a strong subscriber base in competition to ESPN Star Sports.Before its…
MUMBAI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on June 8 for a fitness assessment ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit injured his hamstring during the IPL and was picked for the ODIs, subject to fitness clearance.“Yes, Rohit is supposed…