Old cave of Shri Vaishno Devi to open for pilgrims on Makar Sankranti

KL Rahul faces scrutiny after failing to perform in both innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, impacting India’s performance. Despite his struggles, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate affirmed that head coach Gautam Gambhir backs Rahul to improve. The Indian team will aim for a comeback in the second Test starting October…

The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six at Perth as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction starting in Jeddah on Sunday. There will be INR 641.5 crores cumulatively in the kitty…

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for ‘adaptive defence’ to combat evolving threats like terrorism, cyber attacks, and hybrid warfare. He highlighted the government’s initiatives to strengthen national security, including establishing the Chief of Defence Staff and fostering international defense partnerships. Singh stressed the importance of anticipating future threats and proactively adapting defense…

Jasprit Bumrah, recovering from a lower back injury, has resumed bowling at Bengaluru’s NCA, exciting fans about his return to international cricket. His last appearance was during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he excelled as the top wicket-taker. Bumrah’s focus is now on regaining full fitness for IPL 2025 with Mumbai Indians.

Amit Shah, at a Jharkhand rally, cautioned Rahul Gandhi against promising Muslim reservations, stating it contradicts the Indian Constitution and would impact existing quotas for Dalits and tribals. He criticized Congress’s historical stance on OBC reservations and contrasted it with PM Modi’s initiatives. Shah also targeted the JMM-Congress-RJD alliance, citing corruption allegations.

Critics argue that overseeing Trump’s personal detail of 85 agents is vastly different from managing the Secret Service’s complex operations and vast budget. Curran’s promotion bypasses traditional pathways taken by past directors, raising questions about his readiness to tackle the agency’s systemic challenges.