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[ad_1] KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Astrologer Greenstone Lobo has made a bold prediction, suggesting that KL Rahul will replace Rishabh Pant in India's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Lobo also highlighted young players who could step in for the retired Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, strengthening India’s future lineup.The 2026 T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from February to March 2026, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. India, the defending champions after their victory over South Africa in the previous edition, are expected to field a rejuvenated squad, with new talent ready to shine on the world stage. "I'm going to talk about some future superstars who could break into the Indian cricket squad — players who are currently showcasing their skills in the IPL. We'll start with the top […]

[ad_1] Locals of Pahalgam hold candle march for terror attack victims demanding justice (Screengrab/PTI) In a heartfelt show of solidarity and condemnation, residents of Srinagar gathered on Tuesday for a candlelight march, mourning the loss of innocent lives in the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam.The protest, held at the city’s Mecca Market area, drew people from various walks of life who came together to denounce the violence and express their grief.Fayaz Ahmad Bhatt, General Secretary of Mecca Market, voiced the collective sentiment of the gathering, stating, "We condemn this attack against humanity."Meanwhile, over 20 people, primarily tourists, were killed on Tuesday in a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley area of Pahalgam, located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police told news agency AFP.Gunshots were reportedly heard in the Valley — a popular tourist destination often referred […]

[ad_1] <p><em>FBI Director Kash Patel (via Getty Images)</em></p><p><em><br></em></p> Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel has come under scrutiny for his frequent use of government planes for travel that seems to mix official business with personal interests—such as high-profile sporting events and excursions to his girlfriend's hometown. Since becoming FBI Director on February 21, Patel, 45, has accumulated a travel schedule that includes Nashville and Long Island, raising questions about the intersection of professional duty and personal convenience.Kash Patel under scrutiny for taking FBI jets to NHL gamesKash Patel made at least three round-trip flights from Washington to Nashville, Tennessee, on Department of Justice-owned Gulfstream jets, The New York Times reported. Nashville is home to 26-year-old country singer Alexis Wilkins, Kash Patel's reported girlfriend. He also flew to Long Island on a DOJ Boeing 757 on April 6—to watch Washington […]

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s batting order has taken a surprising turn in IPL 2025, marking a rare shift from his usual role as a dynamic top or middle-order batter. In Delhi Capitals’ recent clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Pant walked in at No. 7 — a position he hadn’t batted in across his last 113 IPL innings. This was only the third time in his entire IPL career that he batted so low, with the previous two occasions occurring back in his debut season in 2016.The move, however, failed to bear fruit. Pant was bowled for a golden duck by Mukesh Kumar, capping off a disappointing outing as LSG wrapped up their innings at 159 for 6.Mukesh Kumar, who cleaned up Pant with a sharp delivery, was Delhi’s standout bowler. He returned with figures of […]

[ad_1] File photo of BJP leader Nishikant Dubey NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Tuesday condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey remark criticising the top court and the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, over the issue of the new Waqf law. The SCBA issued a resolution and urged the Attorney General of India to grant consent for initiating contempt proceedings against Dubey for protecting the dignity of CJI Khanna."This statement is not only defamatory but also amounts to contempt of the Supreme Court. This attack on the Supreme Court, as an Institution, and qua the Chief Justice of India Mr. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, as an individual, is unacceptable and must be dealt with in accordance with the law," said the SCBA.Earlier, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking contempt proceedings against Dubey for his remarks […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk clarified a fan’s post on X, correcting the identity of his son in a photo shared by Eva McMillan. Musk, pointed out that the child dining with him was Kai, not Griffin, as McMillan had assumed in her post. The image, capturing a tender moment between Musk and his son, had initially been described as featuring Musk with his "oldest son," prompting the billionaire’s quick response to set the record straight.The post ignited a flurry of reactions on X, with users noting the striking resemblance between Musk and Kai, particularly in their intense gaze, while another referenced Walter Isaacson’s biography, which highlights Kai’s technical curiosity and frequent presence at SpaceX rocket launches.Musk’s family, detailed in a People magazine article, includes 14 children with four women, which if often said to be a reflection of his personal mission […]

[ad_1] Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has expressed deep disappointment over the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) Ombudsman’s directive to remove his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.The former cricketer did not hold back his emotions, calling the situation “heartbreaking” and a “complete disgrace to the sport.”"It pains me deeply to say this, but I sometimes regret having played cricket. It’s heartbreaking to see individuals with little to no understanding of the game now in positions to teach and lead. It’s a complete disgrace to the sport," he told IANS.Azharuddin, who served as HCA president from September 2019 to September 2023, said he intends to take legal action and urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to step in.PollShould the BCCI intervene in this situation involving Azharuddin?"I am determined to pursue legal action […]

[ad_1] VISAKHAPATNAM: For people of Andhra Pradesh, the visit of US Vice-President J D Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to India was more than just a formal diplomatic engagement; it felt like a heartfelt homecoming.As Usha was seen dressing her children in traditional Indian attire during their visit to landmarks such as the Akshardham temple Monday, many Telugu people felt an immediate, personal connection. Some even described JD Vance’s India visit as akin to visiting his in-laws’ place. Meanwhile, amid the Vance family’s visit, revenue officials in AP started inquiries into Usha’s links to various parts of the state, including her 96-year-old grandmother, Professor Santhamma, who stays in Visakhapatnam. Santhamma said she was unaware of Usha’s visit till revenue officials from West Godavari arrived at her home to seek details about her relationship with the US Second Lady.PollDo you […]

[ad_1] AHMEDABAD: In an unusual case, a man filed a police complaint against himself after his daughter died in a road accident. The incident took place early Sunday morning near the Prantij toll plaza. The complaint was filed on Monday, where the complainant, accused, and witness is the same person whose daughter died.The complainant, Pappu Yogi, 34, is a farmer from Bharatsinhjika Ghoda village in Devgarh, Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. He was travelling with his family and relatives from Mumbai to his native village when the accident occurred during the early hours on Sunday.According to the complaint filed with Prantij police by Pappu, “Around 1:30am on Sunday, while I was driving near Prantij toll plaza, I was blinded by lights from oncoming vehicles. I lost control of the car and it overturned.”Pappu was travelling with his wife Kanta, daughters Pooja […]

[ad_1] Imagine returning home after a long day - expecting peace, only to be met by horror. In a Delhi flat, police uncovered the dismembered, remains of Shraddha Walkar, stuffed into a fridge by her live-in partner. In Meerut, Saurabh Rajput’s body was exhumed from a cement-filled drum - another grotesque betrayal within four walls once called “home.” These are not fictional crime thrillers, but terrifying truths - mirroring a dark pattern: Indian homes becoming crime scenes, and intimate partners turning executioners.Recent months have seen both husbands and wives become perpetrators and victims in a string of brutal killings from a YouTube influencer’s wife and her accomplice murdering her spouse in Haryana to a live-in partner’s deadly rage in Delhi’s Munirka. Experts trace this rise to a volatile mix of financial and dowry disputes, infidelity, substance-fuelled aggression and untreated mental-health […]