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Mitchell Starc Unavailable for Remainder of IPL 2025 Season

New Delhi : Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has opted out of the remainder of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season and will not return to complete his campaign with the Delhi Capitals (DC). The decision comes in the wake of heightened regional tensions near the India-Pakistan border, which reportedly influenced his choice to…

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Rajnath Singh to Visit Bhuj Airbase, Meet Bravehearts

New Delhi, May 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit the Bhuj Air Force Station in Gujarat on Friday, where he will interact with officers and jawans, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening the morale of the armed forces. During his visit, the Defence Minister will also pay homage to the victims of…

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Putin Shakes Up Kremlin: Appoints New Deputy Chief of Russian Security Council

Moscow, May 16: Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Army General Oleg Salyukov as the Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, according to an official decree released by the government on Thursday. As part of this leadership change, Salyukov will step down from his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, a position…

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Manav Rachna International Schools Celebrate Academic Brilliance with Exceptional CBSE 2025 Results Across 5 Cities

Faridabad, 16 May 2025: Manav Rachna International Schools (MRIS) have once again made their mark by delivering stellar results in the CBSE Grade X and XII Board Examinations 2025, reaffirming their position as pioneers in holistic education. With campuses across Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Mohali, and Ludhiana, the results highlight the strength of the MRIS teaching-learning…

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After Trump’s ‘Apple Not in India’ Claim, Sources Say ‘Apple Will Realise Soon’

US President Donald Trump’s remark urging Apple CEO Tim Cook to avoid manufacturing in India has been downplayed by government sources, who reaffirmed the country’s growing relevance in the global smartphone production landscape. The comment — “I don’t want you building in India,” reportedly made during a call between Trump and Cook — sparked concern,…

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Ravi Shastri Breaks Silence on Virat Kohli’s Test Retirement Plans

New Delhi : Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has confirmed that Virat Kohli reached out to him just a week before announcing his retirement from Test cricket, offering a rare insight into the mindset of one of India’s greatest modern-day cricketers. Speaking on Thursday, Shastri revealed that while the decision did surprise him, the…

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Praggnanandhaa Defeats Wesley So to Claim Sole Lead at Superbet Classic

New Delhi : Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa delivered a commanding performance in the eighth round of the Superbet Classic in Bucharest, Romania, defeating Filipino-American GM Wesley So to take sole lead ahead of the final round. This crucial win not only ended Praggnanandhaa’s run of seven consecutive draws but also placed him in pole position…

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Turkey’s Support to Pakistan Prompts Jamia to Suspend MoUs

New Delhi : Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia has announced the immediate suspension of all Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions affiliated with the Government of Turkey. The move comes amid rising diplomatic tensions, with Turkey recently voicing support for Pakistan on matters that India considers sensitive and internal. In an official statement…

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Indian Govt Strips Turkish Firm Celebi of Airport Security Clearance

New Delhi : The Government of India has revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground handling company Çelebi Airport Services India Private Limited with immediate effect. The decision was formalized through an order issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), which stated that the clearance had been withdrawn in the interest of national…

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Delhi: Four-storey building in Bihari Colony tilts, municipal corporation vacates occupants

New Delhi , May 16 : Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials have vacated the occupants of a four-storey building in Bihari Colony, Shahdara, after finding out that the building has tilted. Officials have also issued notices for vacating the occupants in the adjacent buildings as well. The MCD has decided to take similar actions…

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