From Gaza to Bahawalpur: How Pak is following Hamas, Hezbollah playbook

AB de Villiers reveals his initial dislike for Virat Kohli

AB de Villiers revealed his initial dislike for Virat Kohli stemmed from their fierce competitiveness on the field. This transformed into a deep friendship when they became teammates at RCB in the IPL. Their partnership became legendary, marked by record-breaking runs and a mutual understanding that transcended the game, forging a bond of brotherhood.

Stung in the line of duty: CRPF sniffer dog dies after bee attack in anti-maoist op

Watch: Paris locals fight armed men kidnapping CEO’s pregnant daughter and her child

In Paris, the pregnant daughter of a crypto executive and her child were targeted in a kidnapping attempt. Masked assailants attacked, but locals intervened, thwarting the abduction. The victims sustained minor injuries, and the attackers fled in a fake delivery van.

TMC MLA Tapas Saha dies of brain haemorrhage at Kolkata hospital

Trinamool Congress MLA Tapas Saha, representing Tehatta constituency in Nadia district, passed away at a Kolkata hospital due to a brain haemorrhage at the age of 66. Saha was admitted to the hospital after collapsing on Tuesday, but his condition deteriorated.

18 Haryana schools record 0% pass rate in Class 12 boards examination

The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) has flagged 100 underperforming schools, including 18 with a zero percent pass rate in the Class 12 board exams, to the Directorate of Education. The HBSE chairman, Dr. Pawan Kumar, emphasized the need for teacher training and engagement with students and parents to address the causes of the poor results and improve performance.

Neeraj Chopra speaks on relationship with Arshad Nadeem

Neeraj Chopra addressed his relationship with Arshad Nadeem. He mentioned the impact of India-Pakistan relations on their interactions. Chopra is set to compete in the Doha Diamond League. He will face strong competition from Anderson Peters and Jakub Vadlejch. Kishore Jena, another Indian athlete, will also participate. Chopra aims to reclaim the Doha DL title, having won it in 2023.

Nifty50 crosses 25,000; BSE Sensex up over 1,200 points

​Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday afternoon after a volatile first half on hopes of an early trade deal with the US.

Stock market: Nifty50 crosses 25,000; BSE Sensex up over 1,200 points

​Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday afternoon after a volatile first half. While Nifty50 crossed the 25,000 mark, BSE Sensex went above 82,600.

Backlash for support to Pak: Indians cancel trips to Turkey

Following public outcry and boycott calls against Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their stance during recent India-Pakistan tensions, travel bookings have plummeted. Major platforms like MakeMyTrip and Cleartrip report significant booking drops and cancellation surges.

At 91, retired oil executive gets PhD & D Litt from Andhra University

At 91, Dr. NS Dhanam continues his lifelong pursuit of knowledge, recently earning a D.Litt. from Vietnam National University after a PhD at 81. A former corporate leader, he turned to academics post-retirement. Passionate about philosophy and scriptures, he stays physically and mentally active in Bengaluru, emphasizing the importance of learning and fitness throughout life

‘Speak in Marathi or we won’t pay’: Quarrel over pizza delivery turns into language row

A pizza delivery dispute occurred in Bhandup. It involved Vaidehi Pathak and delivery boy Rohit Lavera. The argument started over pizza quality. It then shifted to the use of Marathi language. Pathak insisted Lavera speak Marathi. Lavera, a native of Haryana, refused. MNS intervened, and Lavera apologized. Police have registered a non-cognisable offence and are investigating the matter.

Gold rate today: Gold prices down Rs 7,900 per 10 grams from record highs

Gold rate today: Gold and silver prices faced a decline in the Multi Commodity Exchange. Safe haven demand decreased due to US-China trade discussions. Experts suggest precious metal prices will remain volatile.

IPL 2025 playoffs scenarios explained: Who needs to do what to qualify

Following a brief interruption, the IPL is set to resume on May 17, with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants vying for the final playoff spot. MI and DC are in a strong position, while KKR and LSG face an uphill battle. Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been eliminated from contention.

Muslim man allowed to have multiple wives if he can treat them equally: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has stated that Muslim men can marry more than once if they treat all wives equally, referencing Quranic permission for polygamy under specific conditions. This ruling came during a case involving Furkan, accused of bigamy and rape for marrying without disclosing his existing wife. The court dismissed the charges, acknowledging Muslim law allows multiple wives, and ordered further investigation while protecting Furkan from coercive action.