Top News

But Stokes said he had no concerns about Joe Root’s failure to make three figures in Australia in the past. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Skipper Ben Stokes hailed Joe Root as England’s greatest batsman Wednesday and backed him to fire in the Ashes against Australia, while hyping up his team’s vaunted pace attack.England’s record run-scorer…

Is US President Donald Trump softening his stance on an aggressive push for H-1B visa reforms? The Republican leader, in a recent interview, appeared to do so as he recognised the need to import foreign talent to America. In a conversation with Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Tuesday (local time), he defended the value…

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun bought three Tesla Model Ys earlier this year and tore them down piece by piece—a bold move to crack the code behind Elon Musk’s bestselling electric SUV. Speaking to a packed crowd at the Beijing National Convention Center this week, the 55-year-old executive revealed his team meticulously studied every component to…

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) began on Monday in Belém, Brazil, bringing together around 50,000 participants from more than 190 countries, including diplomats, policymakers, and climate experts, for the 11-day event in the Amazon region.However, the opening day was disrupted by heavy rain that caused flooding in several parts of the city,…

Veteran actor Dharmendra has been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday. The doctor treating the Bollywood legend said that his family has decided to take him home for treatment. “Dharmendra ji was discharged from the hospital around 7.30 am. He will be treated at home as the family has decided to give him treatment…

Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested three potential replacements for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as the franchise faces the reported departures of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals. The players Ashwin believes CSK could target ahead of the IPL 2026 auction in…

Actor Govinda has been hospitalised after reportedly collapsing at his Juhu residence late last night. The 61-year-old actor, was rushed to CritiCare Hospital in suburban Mumbai, his longtime legal advisor and close friend Lalit Bindal confirmed.“He fainted in the evening and called me. I brought him CritiCare hospital. He is under observation and undergoing tests,”…

The UK government has updated its travel advisory for British nationals following Monday’s deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort area, which claimed 12 lives and left several others injured.In its latest guidance, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advised British citizens in Delhi to remain cautious and follow instructions from local authorities.“There has…

Jaire Alexander steps away from NFL (Getty Images) Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander has decided to step away from football to focus on his mental and physical well-being, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. The move has taken many by surprise, coming less than two weeks after his trade from the Baltimore Ravens to…

Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal NEW DELHI: India and the US may be nearing a bilateral trade deal with further rounds of talks unlikely, amid assertions that govt wants the outcome to be balanced and equitable. “We are working for a good trade deal in the interest of India. We want a fair, equitable,…