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NEW DELHI: Putting his ‘public outburst’ controversy with KL Rahul behind, Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka on Tuesday was all smiles and seen applauding the skipper as he pulled off a fine diving catch in the clash against Delhi Capitals.Keeping his calm, Rahul grabbed a good catch on the second attempt to send DC’s … Read more
MUMBAI: As Canada gears up to launch its ‘Citizenship Week‘ which starts from May 13, Marc Miller, Immigration Minister said, “We have a lot to celebrate this year. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, we welcomed 393,500 new Canadian citizens. We have made significant strides, and we are now processing most new citizenship … Read more
NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of Hamas’s violent rampage through Israel on October 7, National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP), a leading anti-Israel campus organization in the United States, quickly mobilized to promote a “unity intifada” across American colleges. This movement, described in a strategic document obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, aims to … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Campaigning for the fourth Phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13 came to an end on Saturday evening followed by the commencement of a 48-hour silence period. 1717 candidates are in the fray for the lower house of the parliament from 96 constituency across 10 states and Union territories.During the … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable achievement in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans‘ openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have etched their names in the history books. They became the first opening pair to score individual centuries in the same match. This outstanding performance was showcased against the Chennai Super Kings.Both Sudharsan and Gill … Read more
NEW DELHI: Achieving over 600 runs in a single season is a remarkable feat in the thrilling arena of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where every run counts and every boundary receives cheers.Two game stalwarts, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, stand tall at the zenith of this record, each accomplishing the milestone in four separate … Read more
NEW DELHI: A Noida resident recently underwent a terrifying ordeal when two attackers stole her mobile phone amidst a chaotic traffic situation near Parthala Chowk. The incident unfolded in broad daylight as Vanchha Garg was en route to her workplace in Noida Film City.As Garg approached Parthala Chowk amidst heavy traffic, she was accosted by … Read more
NEW DELHI: Terming Indian Medical Association (IMA) president R V Asokan‘s adverse remarks in the Patanjali misleading advertisements case “very, very unacceptable”, the Supreme Court asked, “Your president gave an interview on the eve of the hearing. Why on the eve of hearing?”Expressing displeasure over Asokan’s comments a day before the top court was slated … Read more
LUCKNOW: An FIR has been registered at the Tarbaganj Police Station against Karan Bhushan Singh, the BJP candidate from Kaiserbagh and son of the prominent politician Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, for allegedly breaching the Model Code of Conduct. The accusation extends to some unidentified individuals implicated in the case against Karan Bhushan.SHO Tarabganj, Sumit Kumar, stated … Read more
NEW DELHI: The former chief minister of Punjab and Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi, has sparked controversy with his remarks regarding the recent terror attack in Poonch. In the attack, which took place on Saturday, an Air Force soldier lost his life, and four others sustained injuries. Channi claimed that the incident was a “pre-election … Read more
NEW DELHI: Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player Virat Kohli‘s precision in the field was on full display as his direct-hit dismissed the dangerous Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Shahrukh Khan during the IPL 2024 match in Bengaluru.With his trademark accuracy and athleticism, Kohli showcased why he’s considered one of the best fielders in the game. … Read more
PUNE: IndiGo on Friday announced additional flights between Delhi and Phuket starting from June 1. Responding to the growing demand from business and leisure travellers, the airline is doubling its current frequency from 7 to an impressive 14 flights per week, airline officials said. With the advantage of visa-free entry to Thailand, these additional flights … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recounted the challenges he has set for the Congress and said that the party’s silence in the matter means “there is something fishy”.Addressing a public rally in Gujarat’s Jamnagar, PM Modi said: “It has been 9 days since I have challenged the Congress, and they haven’t given … Read more
Google Search seems to be down for some users globally. People claim that they are unable to access Google search since around 8:20 pm IST. According to DownDetector — the platform that shows problems with online services globally — a limited number of users in India have been affected, with 78 reports at peak time. … Read more
NEW DELHI: “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have extended the temporary suspension of our flights to and from Tel Aviv to May 15, 2024. We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers who have confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel … Read more
NEW DELHI: The national selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will convene in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to meet with BCCI secretary Jay Shah. The purpose of this meeting is to finalize the 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas, although the official announcement may be delayed by a day.Shah, who also … Read more
NEW DELHI: The White House on Sunday emphasized that pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have swept across US universities in recent weeks must remain non-violent, following the arrest of approximately 275 individuals on four different campuses over the weekend.National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, speaking on ABC’s This Week, said, “We certainly respect the right of peaceful … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has joined other Indian cricket stars in expressing concerns about the controversial Impact Player rule. His team recently won back-to-back high-scoring IPL matches where the chasing teams, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, came very close to victory.In their match against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals posted their highest-ever IPL … Read more
NEW DELHI: See the ball and tonk it over the park – Sunil Narine adopts a straightforward approach whenever he hits the crease. The Kolkata Knight Riders’ star opener delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a brilliant 71 runs off 32 balls to provide a strong start for the two-time champions. Narine formed a solid partnership … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on the occasion of Italy‘s 79th anniversary of Liberation Day.In a telephone conversation, PM Modi thanked Meloni for the invite to the G7 Summit, which is scheduled to take place in June this year in Italy’s Puglia. The leaders discussed taking … Read more
NEW DELHI: The electrifying election campaign for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections ended at 5 pm on Wednesday, with top leaders of the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc using all their might to woo voters to their fold.The end of the campaign also marks the commencement of a 48-hour silence period, … Read more
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called out the previous Congress-led UPA government over its “justification” that “it would cost more to attack Pakistan than not attacking it” post the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, in which as many as 166 were killed.Jaishankar said the UPA government decided “not to do anything” after … Read more
Hanuman Jayanti is an important Hindu festival which honours and marks the birthday of Anjali-putr or Anjali’s son, Lord Hanuman. Hanuman ji is worshipped by devotees across the world as they believe he can remove any obstacles from our lives. He is a symbol of strength, selfless devotion and selfless service. Hanuman Jayanti falls on … Read more
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday alleged that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which is a burning issue in West Bengal, is BJP’s game plan to “brand Bengali Hindu migrants as Bangladeshis“.Addressing an election rally in Nadia’s Ranaghat in West Bengal, the TMC national general secretary claimed that if anyone, despite … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma came tantalizingly close to rewriting the record books in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 with a breathtaking display of power-hitting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. The 23-year-old left-handed batter showcased his prowess by smashing six sixes in a blistering innings against Delhi Capitals, … Read more
NEW DELHI: The UN body on climate change on Friday announced a move to unite the arts and entertainment sectors across the globe for transformative climate action for reducing their carbon footprints in sync with the Paris Agreement‘s goal.The move under the global Art Charter for Climate Action (ACCA) aims to bring all related sectors … Read more
NEW DELHI: Ever since Faf du Plessis’ ‘coin flip’ gesture during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad game went viral, fueling the bizarre social media theories of toss-tampering in IPL, the broadcasters on Thursday came up with an unusual move, going full zoom in on the coin during the Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings … Read more
NEW DELHI: A captain’s job in cricket is not only confined to making tactical moves to adjusting field placements and managing the bowling and batting order based on the match’s dynamics. He should also intervene if players from his team engage in a spontaneous altercation or conflict.Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant exhibited a brilliant example … Read more
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer‘s pre-toss ritual of kissing the coin didn’t bring him luck during the IPL 2024 encounter against Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Eden Gardens on Tuesday. Despite his superstitious habit, Iyer found himself on the losing side of the coin toss.This was the third time Iyer did the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head showcased a breathtaking display of power-hitting as he blazed his way to a scintillating century in just 39 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking the fourth fastest century in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In the process, Head also hit the fastest hundred by a … Read more