Author: Rahul M

India’s flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya and British-Indian singer Jasmin Walia have set social media abuzz after eagle-eyed fans noticed the duo no longer follow each other on Instagram. The digital snub has sparked intense breakup rumours, especially as it comes months after speculation around their alleged romance had reached fever pitch. Despite neither Hardik nor Jasmin ever officially confirming a relationship, their repeated public sightings—especially Jasmin’s visible support during Hardik’s matches—fueled rumours of a budding romance. With their social media activity now pointing toward a possible fallout, the internet has gone into overdrive. Romance Rumours Began After Hardik’s Divorce From…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself at the center of a constitutional conundrum following President Roger Binny’s 70th birthday on July 19. According to the Supreme Court-approved BCCI constitution, no office-bearer is allowed to continue once they hit the age of 70. By that rule, Binny stands disqualified. And yet, the post hasn’t officially been vacated. Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, the designated successor under the current guidelines, is reportedly in a holding pattern, awaiting clarity from the BCCI’s top brass—many of whom were attending the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore until recently. Is Binny Disqualified or…

The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing for hours over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland.Russia now often batters Ukraine with more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. On July 8, Russia unleashed more than 700 drones — a record.Some experts say that number could soon top 1,000 a day.The spike comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has given Russia until early September to…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following a meeting Tuesday at the White House, that will see the U.S. slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there. Trump revealed the broad terms of the agreement on his social media network and said the U.S. and the Philippines would work together militarily. The announcement of a loose framework of a deal comes as the two countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in the face of shifting geopolitics…

IND vs ENG: Liam Dawson is set to make his long-awaited return to England’s Test team in the fourth Test against India, marking his fourth appearance in the format. His last outing came in July 2017 against South Africa, making it a staggering 102 Tests since he last featured in red-ball cricket for England — the seventh-longest gap between caps in Test history. Experience and Depth in Lower Order Dawson’s inclusion strengthens not only England’s spin department with his left-arm orthodox bowling but also adds valuable runs to the lower order. The 34-year-old boasts an impressive first-class record, including 18…

With the fiercely-contested England vs India Test series delicately poised at 2-1 in favour of the hosts, England batter Harry Brook has added spice ahead of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, by suggesting that India’s defensive mindset has only empowered Ben Stokes’ side. Speaking at a press conference on the eve of the match, Brook boldly claimed that India’s conservative tactics—particularly their reluctance to set chaseable targets—have revealed a sense of fear and hesitation in the visitors’ camp. “They were a little bit scared of setting us a total we could potentially get. That played into our favour…

In an era where fitness is as critical as form, Sarfaraz Khan has delivered a powerful message. The 27-year-old Mumbai batter, often in the spotlight for his run-scoring prowess in domestic cricket, is now grabbing headlines for an incredible off-field achievement—shedding a whopping 17 kilograms in just over two months. His dramatic physical transformation has left fans, pundits, and selectors stunned, reigniting conversations around fitness standards in Indian cricket.  pic.twitter.com/zh2L1nMySb — The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) July 21, 2025 From England Snub to Instagram Shock: The Turning Point Sarfaraz, who made his long-awaited Test debut earlier this year against England,…

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will take up the reference made by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 143 of the Constitution, following the apex court’s verdict fixing timelines for the President and Governors to act on Bills passed by state Assemblies.A Constitution bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai will consider the matter. In the Presidential reference made under Article 143(1) of the Constitution, President Murmu had posed 14 questions over the top court’s April 8 verdict. The President sought to know whether the actions of the Governors and President are justiciable and whether such timelines can be imposed…

The then Akali government, led by Surjit Singh Barnala, set up a commission of inquiry under retired Justice Gurnam Singh to find out if the police firing was unwarranted. The commission concluded that several police officers used excessive force to control a situation which could have been avoided from developing.Though the report was submitted in October 1986, it went missing for over a decade only to resurface in 2001 when it was tabled in the Vidhan Sabha. However, while the findings were made public, it is still not publicly known about the action, if any, was taken on the report.What…

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s attorney general’s office said on Monday that it has opened an investigation into El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for alleged mistreatment and human rights violations against Venezuelan migrants. The migrants in question spent months detained in a maximum-security prison in the Central American country after being deported by the United States.Attorney General Tarek William Saab said his office decided to open the probe after some of the migrants informed Venezuelan authorities of the alleged mistreatment. The investigation includes El Salvador’s Justice Minister Gustavo Villatoro and the head of the prison system, Osiris Luna.More than 250…