August 12, 2026

New Delhi : The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from…

Missouri : Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his impressive run at the Sinquefield Cup, defeating World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round to move into a share of the early lead, according to ESPN.…

Darwin : Australia have announced their playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, with veteran seamer Josh Hazlewood preferred over Scott Boland as the hosts reunite their pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and…

Bengaluru : Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev emphasised the importance of passion and self-belief while speaking at the launch event of the Bangalore Blasters for the inaugural JITO Premier League. Addressing the gathering, Kapil said having…

Los Angeles : The remake of the 1981 supernatural thriller 'Possession', starring Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner, is set to hit theatres on June 11, 2027, reported Variety. Paramount has scheduled the film for a theatrical release next…

New Delhi : Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has backed actor Piyush Mishra in his criticism of veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, escalating a war of words that began over Shah's comments on Bollywood celebrities' silence during student…

Mumbai : Shriya Pilgaonkar has completed shooting for 'Baara Number', directed by actor-filmmaker Vir Das. Reflecting on her experience working on the project, Shriya in a press note, "I've just wrapped Baara Number, and shooting a…

Los Angeles: The trailer of Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson-starrer 'Verity' was released on Tuesday. Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel of the same name, the upcoming film takes audiences into a world filled with "secrets,…

Hong Kong: Space is a critical domain for China's military war machine, the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Indeed, China is Asia's undisputed space champion, and it is increasingly alarming the USA with its rapidly expanding…

Maryland : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his claims of full control over the Strait of Hormuz while also warning Tehran against any actions that could see a strong response. He made the remarks while speaking…

New York : As the Independence Day celebrations kick off with fervor and enthusiasm across the world, while celebrating the enduring bonds of friendship, the American states of New York and New Jersey have proclaimed August 15, 2026, as…

Minnesota : US state primary elections on Tuesday delivered major victories and crushing defeats, with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth handing Trump-backed Mike Lindell a primary loss in the Republican governor's race, while in…

New Delhi : Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, is set to achieve another significant milestone with the rollout of the first rake comprising 19 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on Wednesday. The Ministry of Railways…

Rawalakot : The situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) remains tense, with a political activist from Rawalakot raising questions about recent elections, ongoing protests, and supply disruptions. At the same time, Jammu and…

NEW DELHI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in Jaipur to attend the two-day meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, being held under India’s BRICS presidency. The meeting will begin at 11:15 a.m. on…

NEW DELHI; Delhi and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to witness cloudy skies and intermittent rainfall on Wednesday, providing some respite from humid weather conditions. According to weather forecasts, the…

NEW DELHI : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed that those involved in food adulteration be booked under the stringent anti-organised crime law, the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA),…

NEW DELHIl: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called upon people across the country to mark Hariyali Amavasya on August 12 by planting saplings, with members of the Vriksh Mitra…

NEW DELHI : Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday called upon Members of Parliament from Karnataka and Kerala to step up efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), urging them to strengthen public awareness, administrative…

NEW DELHI: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched an investigation into an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi after the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude variation of around 300 feet during cruise on August…