Ravichandran Ashwin. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: After former India captain Kapil Dev voiced his dissatisfaction over Ravichandran Ashwin not being given a grand farewell, the recently-retired player reckons otherwise, saying he doesn’t believe in grand farewell ceremonies. Ashwin stunned the cricketing world midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by announcing his retirement from international cricket at…
Canada has officially ended the practice of flagpoling for work and study permits at its ports of entry. Effective from December 23 at 11.59 pm ET, foreign nationals holding temporary resident status in Canada must submit renewal applications through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) instead of re-entering Canada after briefly leaving for expedited immigration…
NEW DELHI: A person died and at least 20 were rescued after a tourist boat capsized off Calangute beach in North Goa on Wednesday.A life saver said he saved 13 people from the boat but couldn’t confirm the exact number of passengers on board.“A boat capsized at the Calangute beach…We rescued 13 people in the…
Virat Kohli. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: With the Boxing Day Test set to begin at iconic MCG on Thursday, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who seeks to overcome his recent batting struggles in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In his recent five innings, Kohli’s performance has been inconsistent, with scores fluctuating between 5,…
Harrowing footage capturing the aftermath of the jet crash near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday is doing rounds on social media. Kazakh rescuers have released bodycam footage showing the wreckage and firefighters rushing towards the flight to extinguish fire at the accident spot. The country’s authorities said that the jet was carrying…
The appointment of Sriram Krishnan as a Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence in the White House has ignited a heated debate among political factions, particularly in the Trump-supporting Make America Great Again (MAGA) base. The uproar, which combines critiques of Krishnan’s policies, broader immigration reform, and allegations of betrayal of conservative ideals, underscores the…
Sweater worn by Luigi Mangione sells out (Picture credit: AP) A burgundy sweater worn by Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has unexpectedly become a viral fashion sensation. Mangione, 26, made his first court appearance on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder and…
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is at a crucial point, tied at 1-1, as India prepares for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Numerous selection challenges have emerged following the drawn third Test at the Gabba.Ravichandran Ashwin’s unexpected retirement after the Gabba Test has created a significant gap in the Indian squad. His tactical acumen and exceptional…
Manipur CM N Biren Singh (File photo/ANI) NEW DELHI: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday said only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could save the state entangled in ethnic violence as it believed in the “idea of living together”.“Only BJP can save Manipur…BJP leaders have a high sense of nationalism and social justice….
Pope during his annual Christmas address (Reuters photo) Pope Francis on Wednesday called for an end to violence and the pursuit of peace across conflict zones worldwide.The 88-year-old pontiff was delivering his annual Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” message, addressing the faithful gathered at St. Peter’s square in the Vatican. The Pope described the situation in…
