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NEW DELHI: The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday denied reports claiming that it had directed edits to the blockbuster Hindi film Dhurandhar, asserting that no instructions were issued by the government to mute words or revise dialogues.Responding to reports that the Ranveer Singh–starrer’s theatrical cut was altered following ministry intervention, the I&B…
India are the defending champions (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: A total of 20 teams will compete in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, which gets underway on February 7. India are the defending champions, having won the 2024 T20 World Cup title by seven runs after defeating South Africa in the final.The 20 teams are…
Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices approaching record levels after a strong two-week rally driven by optimism that the global economy may avoid a worst-case fallout from the US-Iran conflict.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trade and was on track to surpass its January record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Iceland’s famous black sand beach has always felt a little unreal. Dark as charcoal and framed by cliffs. Pounded by Atlantic waves that don’t play nicely. For years, travellers have stood on the shore at Reynisfjara Beach, staring at its basalt columns and snapping photos that barely look real. It’s one of those places that…
Sawai Man Singh stadium (Special Arrangements) JAIPUR: In a significant development resolving the prolonged standoff over venue safety and liability concerns, Rajasthan Royals officials, led by chairperson Ranjit Barthakur, have met with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The discussions have resulted in a mutual consensus, paving the way for the franchise to host a…
31-year-old Sukhwinder Sidhu, an Indian-origin trucker in Ontario, pleaded guilty before the trial of the August 2023 crash is scheduled to begin this month. Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul was killed in the crash as Sidhu’s speeding truck crashed into the back of several vehicles, including Paul’s. It was a multiple-vehicle pileup caused by Sidhu,…
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by an individual challenging the modern gas crematorium established at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, in a matter earlier dismissed by the Madras High Court.During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India described Isha’s service as “pious work” and suggested that an…
Marriage has always been a space where tradition meets emotion, and sometimes, it also meets the unexpected. Across history, marriages have been shaped by politics, love, money, and even superstition. In the modern age, that same impulse to connect and belong has taken some unusual forms—especially when people felt a deep emotional bond with non‑living…
A month into the Middle East conflict, global crude markets remain under strain, with prices rising nearly 50% since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering a strong response from Tehran. Oil prices had earlier surged to as high as $119 per barrel amid heightened tensions involving Iran, before…
File Pic: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya with teammate Suryakumar Yadav. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: When Mumbai Indians take the field against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener on Sunday, they won’t just be chasing a win — they will be scripting history. The five-time champions are set to become the first franchise…
