Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe to make history on Christmas eve
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is scheduled for its closest-ever solar flyby on December 24, 2024, passing within 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface. Traveling at 430,000 mph, the probe will gather data from the corona to understand its extreme heat, aiming to solve the mystery of why it's hotter than the Sun's surface.
Watch: Jurel wins cash reward in India's fielding drill
India's wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel won a cash prize of $300 for his exceptional performance in a fielding drill. The drill, designed to sharpen fielding skills and boost team energy in preparation for the Boxing Day Test against Australia, involved players hitting targets for points. With the series tied 1-1, Team India aims to take the […]
Gukesh reveals Hrithik Roshan's film as his favourite
Eighteen-year-old chess prodigy D Gukesh, the youngest world champion in history, balances his demanding career with a love for movies like "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara" and "About Time." He admires Novak Djokovic's resilience, applying a similar mindset to his own chess battles, including his recent World Championship victory against Ding Liren.
Bangladesh sends India formal note seeking extradition of Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh formally asked India to return ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interim government wants Hasina to face trial. She is accused of mass killings during student protests. An extradition treaty exists between the two nations. Hasina fled to India after protests ended her 15-year rule. The government plans to use the treaty to bring […]
Vinod Kambli admitted to Thane hospital in critical condition
Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli was hospitalised Saturday night following a decline in health. The 52-year-old's condition, though stable, remains critical. This follows a recent public appearance where his health struggles became apparent, prompting support offers from the 1983 World Cup-winning team, conditional on Kambli entering rehab.
The puzzle around Manu Bhaker's name missing from Khel Ratna list
Star shooter Manu Bhaker's omission from the Khel Ratna award nominations has sparked surprise. Neither Manu nor the NRAI applied on her behalf for the prestigious award. Bhaker's two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics made her the first Indian to win muliple medals in the same edition of the Games, besides becoming the first […]
'They forced him to resign': BJP hits back at Congress over Ambedkar row
BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure to support Ambedkar's memorial and questioned their silence on his resignation. He contrasted this with the BJP's efforts to honor Ambedkar, including building a memorial and demanding an apology from Congress for their […]
How a man lost Rs 6.6 lakh to 'Canara Bank KYC link’ sent on WhatsApp
A Mangaluru resident fell victim to a WhatsApp APK scam, losing Rs 6.6 lakh. He received a message in a cricket group, deceptively renamed "Canara Bank," urging him to update KYC details via a link.
Russia reacts to reports of ousted Syrian President wife seeking divorce
Russia denied reports of Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, seeking a divorce and planning to leave Russia for the UK. The Kremlin also dismissed claims of restrictions on Assad's movements, frozen assets, and the family receiving asylum in Russia after the fall of Damascus to rebel forces.
India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Everything you should know
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1 as India and Australia head into the crucial Boxing Day Test at the MCG. India aims to repeat their 2020 victory at this venue, while Australia hopes to regain their historical dominance. Bumrah is nearing 200 Test wickets, and Smith is on the cusp of 10,000 Test runs.