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NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants have appointed former Australian opening batsman Justin Langer as their new head coach, replacing Andy Flower.This decision has also raised questions about the future of team mentor Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir joined the team as its mentor in the 2022 season.Langer brings valuable coaching experience to the role, having previously served … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi was in uncharted waters as Yamuna continues to flow at 208.62 metres, above the danger mark. However, no changes were recorded in the water levels of the river in the past two hours, an official statement said on Thursday. Here are the key developments: 03:22 Delhi floods: Waterlogged homes, traffic mess, flooded … Read more
NEW DELHI: ‘Chase your dreams, they do come true’ – the golden words came from batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar after he hung up his cricketing boots in 2013. The words seem apt for Mumbai youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal who made his international debut on Wednesday during the opening Test match against the West Indies in Dominica. … Read more
NEW DELHI: Reacting to the Supreme Court’s order terming as “illegal” the third extension given to Enforcement Directorate (ED) Sanjay Kumar Mishra, home minister Amit Shah said that those who were celebrating the decision were “delusional”. “The amendments to the Central Vigilance Commission Act Act, which were duly passed by the Parliament, have been upheld.The … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court defending its decision to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the move had brought “unprecedented stability and progress”.The government said that hosting of G-20 Tourism Working Group meeting at Srinagar in May 2023 was a “watershed event in the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Ehsaan Mazari, the minister in-charge of sports in Pakistan, expressed his disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) stance on the venue for the Asia Cup, saying that they would also demand the same for Babar Azam-led side’s ODI World Cup games in India if Rohit Sharma‘s side doesn’t … Read more
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sachin Pilot hit a conciliatory note on Saturday, saying he was ready to “forgive and forget” his tussle with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot, and move forward together to fight the upcoming assembly polls. Talking to PTI, the firebrand leader said he recently met party president Mallikarjun Kharge who told him … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached assets worth more than Rs 52 crore of arrested AAP leader Manish Sisodia, his wife and some other accused in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to attach among others … Read more
NEW DELHI: At least three people are feared trapped after two floors of an under-construction building collapsed in south Delhi‘s Ambedkar Nagar area on Thursday, police said. Rescue operations are underway. Police and Delhi Fire Services officials are at the spot.About 4.25 pm, the police received information about two floors of a building collapsing at … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Just Stop Oil protesters yet again caused a disruption in a sporting event, this time at Wimbledon, briefly halting the Grigor Dimitrov versus Sho Shimabukuro match on Court 18 on Wednesday.Amid tight security, two protesters managed to sneak in and ran on the court, sprinkling ticker tape rather than paint dust. Last … Read more
NEW DELHI: Wimbledon paid tribute to the legendary Roger Federer as the eight-time champion returned to the prestigious tournament on Tuesday. The Centre Court crowd greeted the Swiss maestro with a prolonged standing ovation, mixed with cheers, as he made his way to the Royal box.Emotionally moved, Federer took his seat alongside his wife Mirka … Read more
NEW DELHI: As Team India touched down in the Caribbean for red and white-ball series against the West Indies, the players including Virat Kohli were seen enjoying a beach volleyball session ahead of their regular practice routines. To overcome the jet lag, the team management decided to give players two-day time and the entire squad … Read more
KHAMMAM: Launching a scathing attack on Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his remote control was with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and described the state’s ruling party as “BJP‘s B-Team” and its new nomenclature, BRS, as ‘BJP Rishtedar Party’.Gandhi alleged that the corruption charges against Rao and his … Read more
NEW DELHI: Two-time champions West Indies failed to qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup in India after suffering a shock seven-wicket defeat against Scotland in a Super Six match of the qualifier in Harare on Saturday. West Indies needed a win against the Scots to keep their slim qualification hopes alive but were bowled out … Read more
Apple Inc‘s market capitalisation on Friday breached the $3 trillion mark again, as investors bet on the iPhone maker’s ability to grow it’s revenue even as it explores new markets such as virtual reality. Shares of Apple, which is also the world’s most valuable listed company, were up 0.9% at $191.4 in morning trading. Apple’s … Read more
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday took a dig at Nitish Kumar by referring to him as “Paltu babu” and asked him to have regard for those who made him chief minister.Addressing a mega rally at Lakhisarai in Munger parliamentary constituency, Shah accused opposition leaders, who had attended the June 23 meeting … Read more
One senior Binance executive has managed to stay out of the global spotlight over the past six years and counting — even now as governments everywhere intensify their crypto clampdown: Yi He.As a co-founder of the besieged digital-currency empire, she’s one of the most powerful players in the $1.2 trillion industry. She also has much … Read more
NEW DELHI: Several states across India are witnessing a major surge in prices of tomato — a kitchen staple in many households — amid the onset of heavy seasonal rains. In some states, the prices of tomato has skyrocketed to over Rs 100 per kg, disturbing household budgets in many states.The Centre, however, has assured … Read more
CHANDIGARH: The trend of leaders from various political parties and social organisations joining the Congress in Haryana continues unabated. More than three dozen village sarpanches and leaders from the BJP, JJP, Aam Aadmi Party, and other parties have joined the Congress, bringing along thousands of workers.All these individuals have expressed their trust in the leadership … Read more
NEW DELHI: India will remove additional duties on eight US products, including chickpeas, lentils and apples, which were imposed in 2019 in response to America’s measure to increase tariffs on certain steel and aluminium products, government sources said.During the recent state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, both countries decided the termination … Read more
NEW DELHI: After concluding his highly successful four-day State visit to the US, PM Modi on Saturday landed in Egypt for a two-day tour in a bid to boost bilateral strategic ties. This is his first visit to the country and the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997. In a special … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sending out a strong message of unity after a grand meeting in Patna, as many as 17 opposition parties on Friday said they will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections together to defeat the BJP. After the meeting, which was hosted by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Patna, the opposition leaders said … Read more
RAIPUR: Union home minister Amit Shah sounded the poll bugle for the November assembly elections in Chhattisgarh on Thursday, claiming that the countdown has begun for the Bhupesh Baghel government, which he alleged was riddled with corruption.Addressing a ‘Dhanyawad’ rally at Pt Ravishankar Stadium in Durg, Shah said that the people of Chhattisgarh have made … Read more
NEW DELHI: From Hollywood actors and singers to politicians and Yoga gurus, prominent personalities from different walks of life joined PM Modi on Wednesday as he led the mega Yoga Day celebrations outside the UN headquarters in New York.Among the people who attended the event were Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Iyengar yoga exponent Deidra Demens, … Read more
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden‘s son Hunter has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon and has reached an agreement with the Justice Department, according to letter filed in US District Court in Delaware. As part of the agreement, made public on Tuesday, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to … Read more
Aisha Pirani, who claims to be Kasauti Zindagi Kay actor Cezanne Khan’s still ‘married’ wife, has filed an FIR on him on grounds of domestic violence and extortion. Aisha spoke to ETimes TV, from the US, and shared details of filing the FIR, her wish to get divorced ‘legally’ as per Muslim law and more.What … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday condemned the ongoing violence in Manipur and appealed to the government, including local administration, police, security forces and central agencies to take every possible step to restore peace immediately.In a statement, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale also urged them to ensure a seamless supply of relief … Read more
MUMBAI: H-1B employees who are laid off in the US have a grace period of only 60 days to find another job, or else they can change their visa status (such as a visitor visa) or return back to their home country – say India. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently broadened … Read more
NEW DELHI: Stating that the agriculture sector is facing several challenges globally due to disruptions in supply chain by pandemic and “geo-political tensions”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged G20 agriculture ministers to deliberate on how to undertake collective action to achieve global food security. He pitched how India’s policy of a fusion of … Read more
The highly anticipated TRP ratings are finally out, not only the viewers but even the makers eagerly wait every week to see which show is doing well and which track grabbed more attention. The first position stays unchanged with Anupamaa. The current track of Anupamaa with Malti Devi is ready to take Anupamaa to America … Read more