Entertainment

[ad_1] RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said India has "non-violence" in nature, but if someone "turns to evil", teaching a lesson is also a religion.Bhagwat's remark comes as the nation seethes over the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, by the Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22."Non-violence is our nature, our value... But some people will not change, no matter what you do, they will keep troubling the world, so what to do about it? ... Non-violence is our religion. Teaching a lesson to hooligans is also our religion. We never insult or harm our neighbours. But still, if someone turns to evil, what is the other option? The duty of the king is to protect the people, the king must perform his duty," […]

[ad_1] Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma NEW DELHI: If we compare the spin attacks of Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), DC would certainly have the upper hand, thanks to their spin arsenal, which includes Kuldeep Yadav, captain Axar Patel, and the young Vipraj Nigam.Also visit: IPL Live ScoreOn the other hand, RCB have leg-spinner Suyash Sharma and left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Delhi Capitals will enter the highly anticipated clash against RCB on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi with a power-packed spin attack. However, considering the impact of Krunal and Suyash — the way they have turned things around for RCB this season with their lines, lengths, and mind games — RCB will surely pose a serious challenge.Who's that IPL player?Sitting in third place on the points […]

[ad_1] Royal Enfield has finally launched the new Hunter 350 motorcycle in the Indian market. This is the first update the bike has received since its launch and gets cosmetic enhancements, additional features, mechanical changes and a few more. Interested customers can book the bike online or by visiting their nearest dealership, deliveries are expected to begin soon.The bike is offered in three variants - Base priced at Rs 1.5 lakh, Mid-priced at Rs 1.76 lakh and Top priced at Rs 1.81 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). The Base trim is offered in a single colour option - factory black. The mid-spec trim is offered in two colour options - Rio White and Dapper Grey and the top-spec is offered in three colours - Tokyo Black, London Red and Rebel Blue.Talking about the visual differences, the bike looks largely the same […]

[ad_1] Arjun Tendulkar and Yograj Singh (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar is once again making headlines. After Yograj Singh’s bold prediction that Arjun could become the "next Chris Gayle" if he focuses more on his batting, a recent moment has added more fuel to the growing excitement around the young cricketer.The Mumbai Indians all-rounder was seen working closely with Zaheer Khan at a practice session. In a video shared by Lucknow Super Giants' official social media handles, the caption of the post reads, "Lessons today, legends tomorrow."Watch:Earlier, Yograj Singh, former cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, said in an interview that Arjun should shift his focus towards batting rather than bowling. He added that if Arjun trained under Yuvraj for three months, he could transform into a player with the explosive batting power of Chris Gayle.Arjun, 25, has already […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the remote border villages of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, life has once again taken a cautious turn. Following the terror attack in Pahalgam which killed 26 and sent shockwaves across the Union territory, residents living along the Line of Control (LoC) have begun cleaning and preparing their underground bunkers — a stark reminder of the volatility that once defined daily life here.The bunkers, popularly known as "Modi bunkers" are being stacked with essentials like blankets and bedding, with villagers bracing for the worst.What are 'Modi bunkers'?"Modi bunker” is an informal term used to describe the underground bunkers constructed along the Line of Control (LoC) to protect civilians from cross-border shelling. These bunkers, built in large numbers during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second tenure, were part of a major government initiative to enhance the safety […]

[ad_1] Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (right) and US President Donald Trump (AP photo) After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday to criticise Russian President Vladimir Putin for recent attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine. "There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days," Trump wrote. "It makes me think that maybe he doesn't want to stop the war, he's just tapping me along, and has to be dealt with differently, through 'Banking' or 'Secondary Sanctions?' Too many people are dying!!!" Trump further suggested that Putin "has to be dealt with differently," potentially by imposing additional sanctions targeting Moscow. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said Saturday that during a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Friday, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India and Gujarat Titans batter Shubman Gill has put an end to persistent rumours about his personal life, calling the speculation around his relationships "ridiculous." Speaking to Hollywood Reporter India, the 25-year-old clarified that he has been single for over three years and is unfazed by the constant gossip.Also visit: IPL Live Score"I've been single for over three years, and so many speculations and rumours link me with different people. Sometimes, it's so ridiculous because I haven't even met the person in my life. It's bizarre," Gill said, addressing the ongoing chatter surrounding his private life.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Focused solely on his career, Gill explained that his busy cricketing schedule leaves him little room for relationships. "We're on the road for about 300 days a year. There’s hardly any time to […]

[ad_1] Russia is ready to hold peace talks with Ukraine "without preconditions", President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. This came after US President Donald Trump lashed out at Putin saying "maybe he doesn't want to stop the war.""During yesterday's talks with Trump's envoy Witkoff, Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. He added that Putin had repeated the same several times in the past.Meanwhile, Russia confirmed that all Ukrainian troops have been forced out of parts of Kursk region. “The complete defeat of our enemy along Kursk’s border region creates the right conditions for further successes for our troops and in other important areas of the front,” Putin said.However, Ukrainian officials denied any such development saying, “The statements of representatives of the high command of the aggressor […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India has successfully lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty in the decade spanning from 2011-12 to 2022-23, according to the World Bank's latest "Poverty & Equity Brief."The report reveals that extreme poverty, defined as living on less than USD 2.15 per day, fell from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% in 2022-23. This significant reduction marks the country’s success in pulling 171 million people above the extreme poverty line. "Over the past decade, India has significantly reduced poverty. Extreme poverty (living on less than $2.15 per day) fell from 16.2 percent in 2011-12 to 2.3 percent in 2022-23, lifting 171 million people above this line. Rural extreme poverty dropped from 18.4 percent to 2.8 percent, and urban from 10.7 percent to 1.1 percent, narrowing the rural-urban gap from 7.7 to 1.7 percentage points—a 16 percent annual […]

[ad_1] Today’s top stories cover major developments in politics, international relations and sports. Tensions rise along LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack, meanwhile Sukanta Majumdar and Omar Abdullah reject Pakistan’s "neutral investigation" offer into the attack. Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas rocked by deadly blast. Trump and Zelenskyy meet ahead of Pope Francis' funeral. Ravi Shastri names IPL youngsters set for international cricket.Villagers in border areas clean underground bunkers as tensions rise along LoC after Pahalgam terror attackFollowing the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions have heightened along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, prompting border villagers to clean and prepare their underground bunkers amid rising fears of escalation."The people had forgotten the bunkers. The bunkers are being cleaned again now. There is an atmosphere of fear, but we hope harmony will prevail in […]