Rishabh Pant, one of the costliest players in the IPL 2025 auction at Rs 27 crore, drew sharp criticism on Tuesday after his puzzling decision to bat at No.7 during Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) eight-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC). Pant walked in with only two balls remaining in the innings and was dismissed for a duck, leaving fans and experts baffled over the logic behind his late arrival at the crease. Batting first, LSG could only post 159 for 6. The decision to promote Abdul Sam

KL Rahul’s return to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday was anything but routine. The former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain came back not in blue and gold, but wearing the Delhi Capitals (DC) jersey—a shift that carried with it not just tactical implications but emotional undertones that were hard to ignore. In the lead-up to this IPL 2025 fixture between DC and LSG, one subplot stood out—the tense relationshi

The Andhra Pradesh liquor scam is gaining renewed attention as CID investigations intensify. After MP Vijayasai Reddy’s explosive testimony, which implicated Raj Kasireddy and MP Midhun Reddy, the heat has turned on the latter. Just a day after Sai Reddy’s shocking claims, Midhun Reddy arrived at the Vijayawada Commissioner of Police office for questioning. The scam involves allegations of liquor brand licensing fraud, illicit packaging, and large-scale cash-only trans

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Australian pace ace Mitchell Starc made headlines once again—this time not for a verbal duel, but for a show of mutual respect following an IPL 2025 clash between the Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. The pair’s post-match moment quickly went viral, with fans delighted to see the competitive spirit of international cricket giving way to sportsmanship. Earlier this year, Jaiswal and Starc were at the center of an animated exchange during the Bo

The national capital is once again witnessing a political showdown, this time over a critical issue—electricity supply. Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, blaming the recent wave of power outages on the alleged mismanagement by the BJP-led administration. Kejriwal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration over what he

A political war of words broke out in Delhi on April 5, 2025, between the BJP and AAP following the petition filed by Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, who challenged the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Supreme Court. Khan, a prominent member of AAP and former Chairman of the Delhi Waqf Board, has raised concerns that the Bill limits religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, introduces arbitrary executive interference, and threatens minority rights in managing religious and charitable institution

The Delhi Assembly’s ongoing budget session has brought to light troubling statistics regarding the capital's employment initiatives. In a detailed response to questions raised by members of the Assembly, the Directorate of Employment disclosed that between 2019 and 2024, only two job placements were made through the Delhi government's online employment portals. Both appointments occurred in 2024, reflecting a stark failure in the intended function of these platforms. The city h

The University of Delhi (DU) has released its official UG Admission 2025 information brochure for the 2025-26 academic session. Students seeking admission to various undergraduate programs at Delhi University must apply based on their performance in the CUET (UG) 2025 examination. Interested candidates can visit the official website — ugadmission.uod.ac.in — for detailed information.  

Axar Patel is reportedly set to take over as the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This significant decision follows Axar’s remarkable performance in India's 2025 Champions Trophy triumph, where his all-round skills played a pivotal role in securing the prestigious title. Axar Patel stepped in as DC’s captain during IPL 2024 when Rishabh Pant was suspended for one match due to an over-rate offence. Now, with the franchise

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs were stopped from entering the Delhi Assembly on Thursday after being suspended earlier this week for creating a ruckus in the House. The barricades placed at the entrance road to the Assembly complex prevented them from accessing the premises, further escalating the political standoff between the AAP and BJP in Delhi.Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, condemned the move and accused the BJP-led Delhi government of dictatorial tactics. She to

India has moved closer to next-generation high-speed transportation with the unveiling of its first hyperloop test track. The project, spearheaded by IIT Madras and funded by the Ministry of Railways, has resulted in the construction of a 422-meter-long hyperloop test facility. The development marks a major leap in India’s transportation sector, with hyperloop technology promising to cut travel times between major cities to mere minutes.With the successful completion of the first test t

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — A threatening email targeting a Washington, DC hotel prompted an emergency response from law enforcement Sunday afternoon. DC Police confirmed the threat but provided limited details about the nature of the email. The JW Marriott Hotel, located on the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, became the focal point of a security operation as bomb squad crews were deployed to investigate.

  An American Airlines flight en route from New York City to New Delhi experienced an unexpected diversion on Sunday afternoon when it landed at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci International Airport following a security alert. The incident, which has since been labeled as a “non-credible” concern by the airline, underscores the rigorous protocols that govern air travel safety in today’s dynamic security environment. T

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has accused the Congress of acting as the BJP’s "B team" in the recent Delhi Assembly elections, blaming the party for facilitating the BJP’s return to power in the capital after 27 years. In a series of tweets on Friday, she lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who had earlier criticized her for staying away from the opposition-led INDIA bloc.Mayawati claimed that the Congress’s decision t

Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has accused the newly formed BJP government of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance to women in its first cabinet meeting. In a video posted on X, she criticized the BJP for allegedly deceiving the women of Delhi.In response, newly appointed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta dismissed Atishi’s remarks, stating that the new government would operate on its own terms. "It’s our gove

Delhi New CM:In a historic political shift, Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi in a grand ceremony at the iconic Ramlila Maidan. The event marked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s return to power in the national capital after nearly three decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states were present to witness the oath-taking ceremony. The event, attended by nearly 30,00

A significant political development unfolded today in the national capital as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully orchestrated the swearing-in ceremony of Delhi’s new Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta. This event not only marked BJP’s dominance in Delhi but also witnessed key political figures from Andhra Pradesh in attendance. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party (JSP) president Pawan Kalyan were among the special invitees, reinforcing their polit

The suspense over Delhi’s next Chief Minister is set to end today as the BJP prepares to announce its chosen leader, marking the party’s first CM in Delhi in nearly three decades. Following a landslide victory in the 2024 Delhi Assembly elections, where the BJP won 48 out of 70 seats, the party is now focused on forming the new government. The selection process will begin at noon with the BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting to appoint observers for the MLA meeting scheduled fo

On Monday morning, February 17, 2025, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Delhi and its surrounding areas, sending shockwaves of panic through the capital. The earthquake, recorded at a depth of five kilometers, had its epicenter near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. Several videos circulated online showing the moment the tremors hit, including CCTV footage showing pipes and wires shaking violently.   Despite the tremors lasting only three to

It has been two days since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decade-long rule in the capital. Despite the victory, the BJP has yet to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate, leading to speculation and multiple names circulating as potential choices. Among the front-runners is Parvesh Verma, who gained national attention after defeating AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi se