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"The future is Indian": Finnish President Alexander Stubb hails New Delhi's rise in "transition of the world order"

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has asserted that the global trajectory is shifting significantly towards New Delhi, declaring that "the future is Indian" due to the country's demographic and economic strength.... read..

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Ranveer Singh aka 'Lyari ka Badshah' leads darker mission in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'; trailer out

The official trailer of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' (Dhurandhar 2) dropped today (March 7), offering audiences their first full look at the next chapter of director Aditya Dhar's expanding spy thriller universe.... read..

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India among few nations that can speak to all sides in global conflicts: Finnish President Stubb

Calling India one of the few countries capable of engaging with all sides in global conflicts, Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Saturday said New Delhi's pragmatic foreign policy places it in a unique diplomatic position amid escalating geopolitical t... read..

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Fortis Hospital Kalyan Introduces Kalyan's First Next-gen Surgical Visualization System for Advanced Neuro & Spine Surgery

Strengthening its commitment to advanced surgical care, Fortis Hospital Kalyan has introduced the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S, a next-generation surgical visualization system designed to enhance precision in complex neurosurgical and neuro-spine procedures.... read..

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"India's respect growing globally": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde hits back at Rahul Gandhi

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde slammed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the United States allowed a waiver for India to purchase Russian oil amid the escalating We... read..

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Altercation reported between police and MP Medha Kulkarni amid row over Pandava-era stepwell in Pune

Tension prevailed in Manchar of Pune district after an altercation (light pushing and pulling) reportedly broke out between police personnel of Pune rural police and Rajya Sabha BJP MP Medha Kulkarni during her visit to a Pandava-era stepwell site on Frid... read..

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"I'm sitting here with a stick in my hand": Gadkari takes swipe at 'petroleum lobby', stresses green energy projects

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday took a swipe at the "petroleum lobby" while addressing a green energy-related programme in Pune, asserting that no one can influence him and warning of strict action against those not ... read..

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Karan Aujla announces special return concert to Mumbai after Holi show backlash

Days after teasing a comeback concert, Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla is set to return to Mumbai for an electrifying concert, reigniting excitement among fans.... read..

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'Dhurandhar 2' trailer to be out on March 7, fans excited

The wait is finally over! The trailer for Aditya Dhar's upcoming film 'Dhurandhar 2' is set to release on March 7.... read..

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'Chhaap Tilak' from 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2' released; Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr bring fresh romance to screen

The musical celebrations around the upcoming romantic comedy 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2' have officially begun.... read..

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16th Finance Commission proposals long-term positive for states: CRISIL Ratings

The recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission (FC), which emphasise reducing revenue deficits and boosting growth-oriented capital spending, are expected to support the fiscal health of states in the long term, according to a report by CRISIL Ratings... read..

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"Participated in Operation Sindoor": Su-30MKI crash Pilot's father shares "common dream" for the country

Ravindra Duragkar, the father of deceased Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar in the Su-30MKI crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong on Friday, reminisced about his son's last memories with him, and expressed pride over his service to the nation.... read..

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"Nothing short of extraordinary": Gavaskar hails Bethell's counter-attacking ton against India in T20WC semifinal

Following India's win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar hailed Jacob Bethell's counter-attacking century, saying that his knock was "nothing short of extraordinary" and the batter has proven he belongs to ... read..

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Mumbai Indians unveil new jersey ahead of IPL 2026

The Mumbai Indians (MI), the five-time champions, unveiled their new jersey ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026.... read..

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"I'm nothing without you...": Khushi Kapoor pens heartfelt birthday wish for elder sister Janhvi

Actor Khushi Kapoor has penned down a heartfelt note, extending birthday wishes to her elder sister Janhvi Kapoor.... read..

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Anupam Kher celebrates 500th show of 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai', says "I stand on stage with the same excitement..."

Actor Anupam Kher has expressed deep gratitude, having marked a milestone in his theatrical journey by performing the 500th show of his autobiographical play 'Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai' in Jaipur on Thursday night.... read..

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"A concept no one has made": Actor-director Omguru opens up on his short film 'Mind Game'

Spiritual leader and actor-director Omguru opened up about his latest short film 'Mind Game', highlighting how it has created an impression across several international film festivals.... read..

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"Never resorted to cheap PR tactics": Yami Gautam on "accidentally" liking viral Instagram post trolling Kriti Sanon's best actor win

Actor Kriti Sanon's Best Actress win for 'Tere Ishk Mein' at the recently held Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai sparked debate among cinema buffs, with many arguing that Yami Gautam's performance in 'Haq' was more deserving of the honour.... read..

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'Aspirants Season 3' trailer brings back past ambitions against power

The much-awaited trailer for the upcoming third season of 'Aspirants' is finally unveiled, taking audiences into a new phase where past ambitions intersect with present responsibility, as a rivalry born in Mukherjee Nagar resurfaces in positions of power.... read..

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Devendra Fadnavis, Piyush Goyal, Anurag Thakur praise India's T20 WC semifinal win over England

Multiple politcal leaders, including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur lauded Team India's seven-run win over England in a thrilling semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2026, on Thursday a... read..

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T20 WC: Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coaches highlight India's bowling struggles in semifinal against England

Suryakumar Yadav's childhood cricket coach Ashok Aswalkar and Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach Kapil Pandey highlighted India's struggles with the ball against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. Even though India secured the victory, ... read..

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Airport spotting: Saif, Kareena jet off with kids Taimur, Jeh in style

Bollywood power couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan rarely fail to impress with their impeccable fashion sense. No matter what they wear, they pull it off effortlessly.... read..

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"He's a genuine match-winner": Ravi Shastri praises Sanju Samson after India's T20 WC semifinal win

Former Indian cricketer and India's men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri has unveiled what he believes is the key factor behind Sanju Samson's recent success at the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, following a string of low scores that he faced earl... read..

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Maharashtra Budget: Focus on pilgrimage sites, tourism boost among key initiatives

The Maharashtra government, in the state Budget has made several important announcements aimed at promoting tourism, religious, and cultural development.... read..

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T20WC: Suryakumar hails Bumrah's "special bowling performance", Sanju's knock as India trounce England in semifinal

Following his side's nail-biting win over England in the semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav hailed Sanju Samson's scintillating knock and Jasprit Bumrah's four-over spell of just 33 runs and a wicket in such a high-scoring... read..

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T20 World Cup: Records tumble in Mumbai as India beat England to enter final

India pulled off a close victory over England in the semi-final clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday and entered the final for the second consecutive time.... read..

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"Phenomenal player, will have one hell of a career for England": Brook on centurion Bethell after Wankhede T20WC thriller

Following his side's loss to India in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup, England skipper Harry Brook hailed young batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell's fighting century, calling it a "phenomenal" effort and adding that he should be proud of his heroics ove... read..

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"India will bring the trophy home": BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Devajit Saikia, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed confidence that the Indian team will clinch the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, saying the side is well placed to repeat its historic success in Barbados in 2024.... read..

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"One more match, then I'll feel light": Samson speaks on self-doubt, form loss, after valiant 89 in T20WC semifinal

Following his India's win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal on Thursday night, opener Sanju Samson, who yet again impressed with a fine 89 in 42 balls, after an unbeaten 97* against West Indies at Kolkata, spoke on battling self-doubt due being ... read..

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"He's also trying to find a way out, we all are with him": Sanju Samson on Abhishek Sharma's form

India entered the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating England by seven runs in the semi-final held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, and the Player of the Match, Sanju Samson, made sure to cheer up the struggling batter ... read..

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"All credit goes to Bumrah": Samson after India defeat England by seven runs to reach finals of T20WC

Indian opener Sanju Samson expressed delight after delivering a match-winning performance against England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, stating that he wanted to make the most of the form he carried into the kn... read..

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"We will win this cup here in India": IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal after semi-final win over England

India defeated England by seven runs in the semi-final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, and the former Indian women's cricketer Diana Edulji and IPL Chairman Arun Singh Dhumal congratulated the Men I... read..

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T20 WC: Samson reflects on battle with Archer after semi-final heroics

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up about his on-field battle with England pacer Jofra Archer during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, saying he had specifically prepared to face the fast bowler after past encounters where Archer had tr... read..

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Cricket fraternity hails India for reaching T20WC final

The cricketing fraternity heaped praise on the defending championsTeam India, after their thrilling seven-run victory over England in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday night, with many highlighting the team's intent, batting firepower and... read..

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Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrate Team India's win

Celebrations erupted across the country after Team India registered a thrilling win against England in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.... read..

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T20 WC: Bethell proves his mettle yet again on big stages, becomes England's 4th all-format centurion

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell continued to prove his mettle at big stages with a scintillating, lone warrior century against India in a hard-fought semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, which the Three Lions lost by seven runs. He also b... read..

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Maharashtra budget: Farm loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh announced; focus on infra, green energy

Maharashtra Chief Minister and state Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced a farm loan waiver scheme under which eligible farmers with overdue crop loans will receive relief of up to Rs 2 lakh.... read..

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"I made a big mistake dropping Samson": Harry Brook after England's semi-final exit in T20 WC

England captain Harry Brook admitted that crucial fielding lapses, including dropping Sanju Samson's catch, proved costly as his side went down to India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final.... read..

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T20 WC: Brook hails Bethell's heroic ton, tactical batting against spinners in England's loss in semi-final vs India

England captain Harry Brook praised the game awareness and tactical approach shown by centurion Jacob Bethell during England's run chase against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, highlighting how the young batter targeted favourable "match-... read..

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T20 World Cup: "Bumrah is arguably the best of all time at the minute," Brook hails Indian pacer after loss in Semis

England suffered a seven-run defeat in the semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and the England skipper Harry Brook called Jasprit Bumrah 'the best of all time'.... read..

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Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauds Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah after India's T20 WC semifinal win over England

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed Team India's win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. He lauded Sanju Samson's fifty and also credited Jasprit Bumrah for breaking England's momentu... read..

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"If India continues to perform like this, no one can stop them": Devajit Saikia after Men in Blue's T20 WC semifinal win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Team India's performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal win over England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. He said if the Men in Blue continue to perform like th... read..

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T20 WC: Harbhajan Singh praises Bumrah, Hardik's bowling in thrilling semifinal win for India

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh hailed Team India's win against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday. He credited the bowling efforts of Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, but also acknowledged that there could have been a better... read..

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Bears dominate opening trade, Nifty down 109 pts; Sensex slips 356 pts amid crude concerns

The bearish dominance returned to the Indian stock markets on Friday's opening session as both benchmark indices opened in the red, with rising crude oil prices continuing to influence investor sentiment.... read..

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"Shows why he's called 'Yorker King'": Axar Patel hails Jasprit Bumrah after India's semifinal win

Indian cricketer Axar Patel hailed ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah after for his brilliant spell against England, helping India clinch a thrilling seven-run win in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Praising his teammate, ... read..

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"Measures will be taken so no one dares violate our sovereignty again": Consul General of Iran in Mumbai Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh

Following the killing of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Consul General of Iran in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has asserted that the Iranian nation remains united "like a clenched fist" in its resolute defence against forei... read..

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"We're lucky that a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah plays for India": Irfan Pathan

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan commended Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's match-winning bowling effort in the India vs England T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Pathan said that India is lucky that a bowler like Jas... read..

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T20 WC: Varun Chakaravarthy registers unwanted bowling record against England

India entered the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating England by seven runs in the semi-final held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, and the Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recorded an unwanted record during th... read..

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"Always tried not to make mistakes": Pilot's father after Su-30 crash in Karbi Anglong of Assam

Ravindra Duragkar, the father of Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who died in the Su-30MKI crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong remembered his son on Friday as a dedicated officer who was deeply committed to his country.... read..

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"Axar is filling Jadeja's void well": Gavaskar hails all-rounder brilliant catch during T20WC semifinal

After India's win over England in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar spoke on all-rounder Axar Patel's fantastic fielding effort, saying that he is filling in the void left by Ravindra Jadeja well and will be one of... read..

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"It's like having a genie": Faf du Plessis heaps praise on Jasprit Bumrah after his heroics against England in T20 WC semifinal

Former South Africa player Faf du Plessis heaped praise on ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah after the bowler's heroics helped Team India secure a seven-run win over England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at Mumbai's Wankhede. Du Plessis sai... read..

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