‘End of an Era’: Viktor Axelsen retires at 32, Lakshya Sen pays emotional tribute | Badminton News

Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…

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Quote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer: “It is perfectly obvious that the whole world is going to hell. The only possible chance that it might not is that we do not attempt to prevent it from doing so.” |

Quote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer (Image source: Wikipedia) Some quotes don’t make things easier. Instead, they ask questions that stick with you long after you read them. J. Robert Oppenheimer said, “It is perfectly obvious that the whole world is going to hell.” The only way it might not happen is if…

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Shatrughan Sinha tells Gulshan Grover ‘you should’ve played Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait’s role in Dhurandhar’: ‘Even I agree’ |

Gulshan Grover, who is currently promoting his upcoming series Matka King, believes that cinema is witnessing a full-circle moment—with trends, characters and storytelling styles from the past making a strong comeback. The actor also shared a recent anecdote from a dinner with industry veterans, including Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan and Shashi Ranjan. He further revealed…

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Cross-border narco-network busted in Jammu; kingpin held | India News

JAMMU: In a major breakthrough, J&K police busted a long-standing narcotics network with alleged cross-border links by arresting notorious gangster and drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmed alias Lau Gujjar, who was also wanted in multiple criminal cases.Senior superintendent of police, Jammu, Joginder Singh told reporters that Gujjar had been supplying narcotics in bulk across the region…

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NHAI asks banks to validate vehicle numbers linked to FASTags

NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…

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Historic! India’s R Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates, sets up World C’ship match against China’s Ju Wenjun | Chess News

R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…

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CBSE DRQ Tier II exam 2026 admit card released: Check direct link to download hall ticket here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit card for the Group A, B and C Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Tier-II examination today, April 15, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam can now download the hall ticket from the official website, cbse.gov.in.The CBSE DRQ Tier-II examination is scheduled to be conducted on…

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Mrunal Thakur says ‘trust was shaken’ on Son of Sardaar 2; scenes with Roshni Walia cut: ‘I didn’t know a senior actor was my husband’ |

Mrunal Thakur is currently busy promoting her Hindi-Telugu release Dacoit: A Love Story, but it’s her candid remarks about Son of Sardaar 2 that have grabbed attention. In a recent interview, the actress admitted she was left disappointed over unexpected casting choices and key scenes with Roshni Walia being edited out. Mrunal Thakur is currently…

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