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Rajat Patidar to lead Central Zone's Duleep Trophy title defence; Rinku Singh named vice-captain

India, Aug. 1 -- Rajat Patidar will continue as captain of defending champions Central Zone in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, with India batter Rinku Singh appointed as his deputy for the red-ball tournam... Read More


Salman Khan's authenticity connects to Gen-Z: Duo behind 'Bhai Ke Dohe' collection of the actor's tweets

India, Aug. 1 -- Actor Salman Khan's tweets and Insta captions are a goldmine of quirk, wit and his signature style that the internet can't help but be fascinated by. Be it his 'It's done bro' caption... Read More


US passport slips to lowest rank in a decade, overtaken by more than 30 countries. Check full list here

India, Aug. 1 -- The US passport has slipped to its lowest position in a decade, ranking 10th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index as countries across Asia and Europe continue to widen visa-free travel a... Read More


I-94 crash in Chicago: One killed, several injured in wrong-way collision; scary videos emerge as traffic increases

India, Aug. 1 -- According to Illinois State Police, a wrong-way collision on Interstate 94 on Chicago's South Side on Friday night resulted in one death and numerous injuries. Videos and photos circ... Read More


J&K CM announces rRs.r10 lakh ex-gratia for kin of migrant labourers killed in Kulgam terror attack

Srinagar, Aug. 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs.10 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the next of kin of two migrant... Read More


What new military plans does the US have against Iran? Electricity cutoff proposal among plans under consideration

India, Aug. 1 -- The United States is considering a new phase of military operations against Iran that could include strikes on energy infrastructure and a proposal to disrupt electricity across Tehra... Read More


Bhiwani boxers Preeti Pawar, Jasmine Lamboria win CWG golds

Gurugram, Aug. 1 -- Haryana's Bhiwani boxing legacy shone once again on the global stage on Saturday as Preeti Pawar clinched the gold medal in the women's 54kg event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in... Read More


Cabinet approves rRs.r84,084-crore 'Samudra Manthan' scheme for offshore energy exploration

India, Aug. 1 -- The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved Samudra Manthan, a Rs.84,084 crore national offshore exploration scheme that aims to boost depleting domes... Read More


Hilton systems down: Website, app issues cause trouble for customers checking-in at hotels; 'lobbies are full'

India, Aug. 1 -- Hilton systems appeared to be down on Friday, July 31. At the time of writing, Downdetector logged about 1000 people complaining about issues with the Hilton hotels and resorts system... Read More


Gavin Newsom sparks another row after explosive affair details, 'This isn't real transparency'

India, Aug. 1 -- Gavin Newsom's purported "release" of his long-anticipated tax returns has been criticized as a mockery of transparency, as the governor discreetly provided the documents to selected ... Read More