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Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, currently embroiled in a legal tussle with estranged wife Hasin Jahan, took to Instagram to wish his daughter Aaira a heartwarming happy birthday. The post has since gone viral, showcasing the softer side of the fast bowler as he continues to navigate personal challenges off the field. A Father’s Love in Trying Times Despite the emotional toll of an ongoing legal battle that has gripped headlines for years, Shami made sure to mark his daughter’s special day with a public message that tugged at hearts. “Dear daughter, I still remember all those nights when we stayed…

The report, by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration with KPMG, showcased the country’s ambitious vision to become the global medical hub by 2035, rising at a CAGR of 12.3 per cent. The report also outlines a transformative national strategy that integrates India’s clinical expertise with its centuries-old wellness traditions, aiming to make the country the world’s most trusted destination for medical value travel (MVT). It showed that India is emerging as a cost-effective alternative offering both modern surgeries and natural recovery options like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchakarma. India ranks 10th in the Medical…

Chennai: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva’s claim that former chief minister K. Karunanidhi once told him that Congress stalwart K. Kamaraj would get an allergy if he did not sleep in an air-conditioned room has sparked unease between INDIA bloc allies Congress and DMK. While Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai and Congress MP Jothimani condemned the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rajya Sabha MP for his comments, Opposition AIADMK and BJP latched on to his statement to drive a wedge between the two parties. At a DMK public meeting in Perambur 15 July, Siva purportedly said Karunanidhi told him that Kamaraj…

Two days after a realtor was hacked to death in Bengaluru, five people surrendered before the Bharati Nagar police on Thursday in connection with the murder case, in which former minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is also an accused. A court sent the people who surrendered–Kiran, Pradeep, Vimal, Madan, and Samuel–to 10 days’ police custody, an officer said. On Tuesday, more than eight people allegedly killed Shiva Kumar alias Bikla Shivu, a resident of Halasuru, when he was standing outside his home in Halasuru with his driver, Imran, and friend Lokesh. Story continues below this ad The murder allegedly…

The cricketing world has been abuzz with speculation surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the crucial fourth Test against England. However, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate might have inadvertently given away the team’s plans, all but confirming the pace spearhead’s inclusion in the do-or-die encounter. This potential “spill” comes amidst fresh injury concerns for India as they prepare for the Old Trafford clash. Series at a Glance: India Trailing 2-1 The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series has been a captivating battle, with England currently holding a 2-1 lead after a thrilling 22-run victory in the third Test at Lord’s. India had leveled…

Jasprit Bumrah appears set to play in the crucial fourth Test against England, but India faces a fresh injury concern with pacer Arshdeep Singh sustaining a cut on his bowling hand during practice in Manchester on Thursday. Arshdeep, who has not yet made his debut in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, injured himself while attempting to stop a shot from Sai Sudharsan during his follow-through. Following the incident, the medical team immediately began assessing the injury to determine whether stitches would be required. A report by The Indian Express confirmed the news of injury. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate explained…

With the publication of the first draft of the electoral rolls after the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive just a week away, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary addresses the concerns over it, particularly regarding Bihar residents working outside the state, and says special attention should be paid to Kishanganj district. Excerpts from an interview: * Questions have been raised about the timing of the SIR, just months to go for the polls, with the Block Development Officers (BDOs) deployed for the exercise struggling to cover everyone. The EC is doing the SIR with…

New DelhiJul 17, 2025 19:17 IST First published on: Jul 17, 2025 at 18:51 IST Share Days after NDA ally, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), batted for Aadhaar cards to be made a valid document as proof of date of birth in electoral roll revisions, the M K Stalin-led DMK on Thursday made a similar suggestion to the Election Commission (EC). The DMK’s suggestion also comes days after the Supreme Court on July 10, while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, urged the poll body to consider allowing voters to furnish Aadhaar…

Mumbai: A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, speaking in the state legislative council, made an offer to rival Uddhav Thackeray in a lighter vein to join his side, the two leaders had a meeting at Vidhan Bhavan Thursday. The Fadnavis-Thackeray meeting took place inside the chamber of Ram Shinde, the chairman of the state legislative council, who is known to be close to Fadnavis. Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray also took part in the meeting. According to sources, Uddhav Thackeray gifted Fadnavis a book, titled ‘Hindi chi sakti havi ch kashala? (Why should Hindi be compulsory?)’. Show Full Article The…

The Karnataka government has blamed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the stampede that killed 11 people outside Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, noting that the franchise unilaterally announced the victory celebrations after its win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final the previous day.The government, in its June 12 status report to the Karnataka High Court, cited RCB’s social media posts on the celebrations, including a video clip featuring star player Virat Kohli. The report was made public following a direction by the high court on July 8. The state government had urged the court to keep the report in…