BCCI Urged to Fast-Track Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Development Amid Fears of Stagnation
India’s cricket establishment has been urged to take proactive steps in managing the development of teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, amid concerns that prolonged exposure to lower-quality domestic cricket could hinder his long-term growth. The 14-year-old Bihar opener has drawn global attention with a series of explosive performances, including a blistering 190 off 84 balls […]
Chitradurga Bus–Truck Crash: Driver Recalls Moments Before Fatal Collision That Killed Five
A devastating road accident in Chitradurga, Karnataka, claimed at least five lives in the early hours of Thursday after a container truck crossed a road divider and rammed into an oncoming bus, police officials said. The bus driver, Rafiq, who survived the crash, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the collision. Speaking to NDTV, […]
Wall Street Trades Flat Near Peaks as Strong US GDP Pushes Bond Yields Higher
New York: US equity markets traded largely flat near record levels on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected economic growth data lifted Treasury yields, while stock movements remained muted amid holiday-thinned trading. The benchmark S&P 500 hovered close to its all-time high touched earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 27 points, or 0.1%, while the […]
US Ends H-1B Lottery, Shifts to Wage-Based Selection; Indian Tech Workers Face Major Impact
Washington: The United States is set to overhaul its H-1B visa allocation system, ending the decades-old random lottery process and replacing it with a wage- and skill-based selection model—a move expected to significantly affect Indian professionals, who form the largest share of H-1B recipients. Under the new rule announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration […]
Malaysia Bars Political Messaging at Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Audio Launch, Security Tightened Ahead of Massive Crowd
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian authorities have imposed strict restrictions on political content at the audio launch of Jana Nayagan, the upcoming film starring Tamil actor Vijay, which is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on December 27. According to Malaysian media reports, the Royal Malaysia Police (Polis Diraja Malaysia – PDRM) has clarified that permission […]
DK Shivakumar Dismisses Leadership Speculation, Says He Is Content as Karnataka Deputy CM
Amid renewed speculation over a power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said he has no plans to meet the party’s central leadership and is satisfied with his current role in the state government. Speaking to the media at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi, Shivakumar dismissed reports suggesting […]
Kedarnath Remains Snowless in December, Raising Climate Concerns in Uttarakhand
The sacred Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is witnessing an unusual winter this year, with no snowfall recorded so far, triggering alarm among environmentalists and local residents. Located in Rudraprayag, Kedarnath is typically buried under five to eight feet of snow by December. However, the shrine and surrounding areas remain dry, a phenomenon experts say reflects […]
Pak Politician Issues Veiled Threat to India Amid Rising Tensions Over Bangladesh
A senior youth leader of Pakistan’s ruling party has sparked controversy after issuing a veiled threat against India while commenting on developments in Bangladesh, further inflaming already sensitive regional dynamics. Kamran Saeed Usmani, a leader of the youth wing of the Pakistan Muslim League, said in a video message that Pakistan would respond if India […]
Ooty Records Sub-Zero Temperature as Cold Wave Intensifies in Nilgiris
The popular hill station of Ooty in Tamil Nadu witnessed an intense cold spell as temperatures dropped to –1 degree Celsius in the Thalaikundha region, marking one of the coldest days of the season in the Nilgiris district. According to a report by ANI, frost conditions have strengthened over the past ten days, affecting daily […]
Kohli, Rohit Silence Retirement Talk With Dominant Returns in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Veteran Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma delivered emphatic performances in their return to domestic cricket, reaffirming their relevance with commanding knocks in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26. With both players in the latter phase of their careers, speculation had grown over whether they should step aside to make way for younger talent. […]