Mithun Manhas, a former Delhi captain with 9,714 first class runs, has been elected unopposed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the 94th Annual General Meeting in Mumbai on September 28. He succeeds Roger Binny, who stepped down after reaching the BCCI’s upper age limit of 70….
Kaziranga University was rocked by unrest on Saturday night after a derogatory remark about late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg sparked anger among students. The incident drew swift condemnation from Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along, who apologised publicly, while police restored calm on campus and the university suspended the student involved pending inquiry. How the incident…
Mizoram has finally connected to India’s vast rail grid, an event marked by the inaugural run of passenger and freight services from Sairang. The launch of a Rajdhani Express to Delhi and new routes to major eastern cities signals a new era of mobility for the state. With freight operations starting immediately, the state anticipates…
Gujarat University has launched six UGC approved online degree programmes with a distinctive feature, free Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) electives. This initiative not only widens access to higher education across India and beyond but also guarantees that crucial cultural learning remains entirely cost free, from study material to certification. Applications are open until 7 October…
Sankarshan Thakur, a formidable figure in Indian journalism and the celebrated editor of The Telegraph, died on Monday at 63. His death followed a prolonged illness, according to sources close to his family. As a distinguished political reporter, author, and columnist, Thakur’s four-decade career profoundly influenced the media landscape, offering incisive analysis during pivotal moments…
Justice has finally reached the family of a security guard who lost his life after a brutal workplace attack more than a decade ago. The Karnataka High Court has overturned an earlier ruling and granted significantly higher compensation, recognising the chain of responsibility among multiple employers involved in the metro construction project. On January 20,…
Weeks of speculation around the Malik family have turned into headlines about strained ties, candid revelations, and public defences. Now, music composer Anu Malik has stepped forward, addressing the conversation with warmth and reassurance, even as nephew Amaal Mallik’s recent interviews added fresh layers to a long-discussed issue. A public show of unity In a…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has sharpened his offensive against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, blending economic criticism with attacks on leadership style and questions over electoral fairness. His latest remarks highlight an approach that seeks to challenge both government performance and the credibility of its institutional conduct. Economic barbs and the “real data” challenge Kharge directly…
Dhruv Rathee introduces AI Fiesta, a platform that unifies top AI chatbots like ChatGPT 5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, DeepSeek, Claude Sonnet 4, Perplexity Sonar Pro, and Grok 4 in one accessible hub. The launch promises premium capabilities at a fraction of the typical cost. Seamless AI conversations and streamlined workflow With AI Fiesta, users can…
Kerala is on alert after a sudden cluster of rare “brain-eating amoeba” infections in Kozhikode, including the death of a 9-year-old girl. Officials are racing to trace exposures, test water sources, and guide communities as more details emerge. A 9-year-old girl from Thamarassery died on August 14, a day after being admitted with fever to…
