Republic Day 2026: Animal contingent to march on Kartavya Path — Camels, dogs to debut
India’s 2026 Republic Day parade will showcase the Army’s animal contingent, featuring Bactrian camels, Zanskar ponies, raptors, and dogs. This historic display highlights their crucial role in extreme terrains, emphasizing…
Junta leader is declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election
Guinea’s junta leader, Gen Mamdi Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the presidential election with a significant majority, marking the nation’s first vote since a 2021 coup. This election,…
‘Smriti Mandhana might just…’: Former India cricketer drops huge prediction
Former India opener Aakash Chopra backs Delhi Capitals to win the 2026 Women’s Premier League. He also tips Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana to dominate the batting charts and…
Defining moment: India now 4th largest economy; what is ‘Goldilocks’ phase?
India has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy, overtaking Japan, and is projected to challenge Germany for the third spot within the next three years. The government remains confident about…
Huge blow! Rapid weight loss delays Shreyas Iyer’s return to competitive cricket
Shreyas Iyer’s return to competitive cricket has hit a roadblock, with the India ODI vice-captain yet to receive the required clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE).
‘Over-the-top’: China sees red over Salman’s Galwan trailer; cries distortion of ‘facts’
Chinese state media, Global Times, has criticized Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan,’ accusing it of distorting facts about the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. The movie, inspired by the…
Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE import sand from Australia despite their endless deserts
Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand’s smooth grains…
Gold, silver price today: How much these precious metals cost in your city
Silver experienced a record-breaking rally, hitting fresh highs on strong investor demand and global cues, though it saw a dip as investors booked profits. Gold prices remained near record levels…
‘Unsatisfactory’ pitch: Will MCG face ban after demerit point? What ICC rule says
“The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the fourth Ashes Test, has been deemed ‘Unsatisfactory’ with the venue handed one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and…
OTD: Gavaskar’s 236* — a day after overtaking Bradman — rewrote Indian Test history
On this day in 1983, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar etched his name in history with a monumental 236 not out against the West Indies in Chennai. This stellar innings followed…