Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional five-wicket haul against England at Lord’s earned him a place on the Honours Boards. His performance helped restrict England’s first innings total. In response, India faced early batting setbacks but recovered to reach 145/3, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant forging a steady partnership. The series remains evenly poised at 1-1.
Dulquer Salmaan, the versatile actor, confesses that criticism about his craft often hits home, motivating him to pursue more challenging roles. This revelation came during the promotional campaign for his eagerly awaited film ‘Kaantha’, which delves into the life of the legendary MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
Renowned classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at 91 in Mirzapur. The Padma Vibhushan awardee was a pride of the Banaras gharana. He enriched Indian art and culture. Prime Minister Modi expressed deep condolences. Mishra was a proposer for Modi in 2014. His last rites will be performed at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch has successfully dismantled a Syrian gang involved in extorting funds from mosques by falsely claiming to be Gaza conflict victims. Ali Meghat Alzahar, a Syrian national and key member, was arrested for allegedly using tourist visa to collect money for lavish lifestyle. Authorities are investigating the flow of funds and purpose.
Actress Piya Valecha experienced a profound spiritual awakening during her first visit to Ujjain’s Mahakal Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Thamma’ has achieved a career-best opening of Rs 24 crore, proving audiences crave compelling content beyond sequels and star vehicles during Diwali. The actor expressed immense joy, calling it a dream come true to have his film resonate with families during the festive season, challenging the notion that only big-budget films succeed.
Delhi has witnessed a significant decrease in overall crime during the first half of 2025, following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s assumption of administration. There’s an 8.38% reduction in registered cases compared to 2024, with serious offenses like robbery and kidnapping also declining. Notably, rape and POSCO cases have seen a 10% decrease, alongside a drop…
Kerala is grappling with a significant surge in Naegleria Fowleri infections, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” with 69 confirmed cases and 19 fatalities reported. Unlike previous outbreaks linked to single water sources, recent cases are isolated, complicating containment efforts. Prevention through avoiding warm, stagnant freshwater and maintaining water hygiene remains crucial, as treatment outcomes…
Arivazhagan’s electrifying performance of “Potta Pulla” on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5 moved special guest S. P. Charan, son of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Charan lauded it as one of the season’s best, praising Arivazhagan’s raw emotion and perfect pitch.
