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A proposed bill in the US Congress has found its resonance in India. Telecom industry body Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), whose members include Airtel, Reliance Jioand Vodafone-Idea, want the the government to adopt a similar bill. So what exactly is this bill? The bill sponsored by US Senators Markwayne Mullin, Mark Kelly and … Read more
NEW DELHI: India on Sunday night described as “fake” and “completely fabricated” a media report which claimed that a “secret memo” was issued by New Delhi in April to take “concrete” measures against certain Sikh separatists including Hardeep Singh Nijjar. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the report is part of a “sustained disinformation … Read more
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan police on Saturday arrested both gunmen who shot dead Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena Chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in Jaipur. DGP Umesh Mishra informed TOI that joint teams of Rajasthan police’s special investigation team (SIT) and Delhi police’s special cell raided a hideout near Chandigarh and apprehended the two shooters, Nitin Fauji … Read more
NEW DELHI: Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra was today expelled from Lok Sabha after the House accepted the recommendations of Ethics Committee‘s probe report on cash-for-query charges against her. The Lok Sabha voted to expel her with a voice vote as the opposition members staged a walk-out after a brief debate over the 495-page report. Trinamool’s … Read more
MUMBAI: Pakistan‘s nuclear weapons programme has always been India-centric and “geared mainly to assuring that this nation will not suffer any strategic disadvantage” vis-a-vis its neighbour, the American embassy in Islamabad reported to the state department in a confidential four-decades-old cable released on Wednesday night.The March 30, 1980 cable, bearing the number “2933” and titled … Read more
BENGALURU: Just weeks after the PMO made India’s space roadmap public in October, Isro appears confident of building the first unit of the space station in just five years. In fact, Isro, whose roadmap for 2047 — 100 years of Indian Independence — has multiple lunar missions planned, is also planning to eventually offer Moon … Read more
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government has ensured that the country has just one flag and Constitution even as members of the treasury and opposition benched clashed over abrogation of Article 370 during a debate in Lok Sabha.Intervening in the debate on J&K Reservation (Amendment) Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) … Read more
BENGALURU: Showing that India can not only send objects to the Moon but also bring them back, ISRO has successfully returned the Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module (PM), initially intended for lunar operations, to Earth‘s orbit after surpassing its lunar mission objectives.This marks another achievement, following the lunar hop by Vikram (lander), showcasing the capability of reigniting … Read more
PM Narendra Modi backs Centre’s anti-corruption drive, claiming voters’ support; warning to parties involved in corruption; ED and other agencies to continue their task; corruption charges against CMs and their family members dismissed as politically motivated; Delhi CM Kejriwal to expect fresh ED summons after elections; close confidants in jail, ex-minister out on bail; serious … Read more
NEW DELHI: All eyes are on the outcome of the fiercely contested electoral battle in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana – which have been dubbed as the semi-finals ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year.The counting of votes in the 4 states will start today at 8am and the Election Commission has ensured … Read more
NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma fireworks followed by an all-round show from the bowlers led by Axar Patel as India eased past Australia in the fourth T20I in Raipur to seal the five-match series on Friday.With the 20-run victory, India took an unassailable 3-1 lead as skipper Suryakumar Yadav bagged his first series … Read more
MUMBAI: The Biden administration has not completely ruled out the possibility of conducting underground nuclear tests if circumstances demand so.This has been made amply clear in the US Department of Energy (DoE) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) report to the US Congress this month.The report, which delves into the details about various aspects … Read more
Today marks 365 days since India assumed the G20 Presidency. It is a moment to reflect, recommit, and rejuvenate the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ As we undertook this responsibility last year, the global landscape grappled with multifaceted challenges: recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, looming climate threats, financial instability, and … Read more
NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell once again showcased his incredible solo act, delivering an unbeaten hundred that propelled Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over India in the third T20I. Maxwell’s remarkable 104 runs off just 48 balls, adorned with 8 boundaries and 8 massive sixes, powered Australia past India’s formidable 222 for 3. Maxwell’s stellar … Read more
NEW DELHI: The ceasefire truce between Hamas and Israel was extended by two days late on Monday just hours before it was set to end, raising hopes for a prolonged humanitarian relief for war-ravaged Gaza Strip but sparking concern in the Israeli military on how it will achieve its goal to ‘eradicate Hamas’. Qatar, which … Read more
Russia has added the spokesman of US tech giant Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country’s interior ministry.Russian state agency Tass and independent news outlet Mediazona first reported on Andy Stone’s inclusion on the list on Sunday, weeks after Russian authorities in October … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal’s house became the epicenter of a violent incident as gunshots rang out in the serene White Rock area of Vancouver, Canada on Saturday.The responsibility for this criminal act has been claimed by none other than infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Taking to Facebook, Bishnoi posted a … Read more
NEW DELHI: A 64-year-old French pilot has received a one-year suspended prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter after being declared guilty of killing a skydiver with his plane’s wing during a jump, CNN reported.The incident happened in July 2018 over the town of Bouloc, close to the city of Toulouse in the country’s southwest, CNN quoted … Read more
NEW DELHI: Young left-handed batter Rinku Singh held his nerves despite losing three wickets in three balls, guiding India to a thrilling last-ball two-wicket win over Australia in the first T20I of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Needing 7 runs off 6 balls, Rinku started off with a four off the first ball … Read more
WASHINGTON: In a growing wrinkle between the US and India, American authorities thwarted a conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The paper, citing “multiple people familiar with the case,” said Washington issued a warning to New Delhi over concerns it was involved in the … Read more
NEW DELHI: In an interesting development, Sam Altman and OpenAI‘s board have opened discussions to bring back the former CEO of the artificial intelligence startup, Bloomberg News reported.The future of OpenAI was thrown into jeopardy after more than 700 of its 770 employees signed a letter on Monday saying they may leave the company for … Read more
Bigg Boss 17 is receiving immense love and popularity for its exciting and entertaining episodes everyday. The latest episode was also filled with excitement and emotions. It was the first ever mid-week eviction of Bigg Boss 17 and Navedgot eliminated from the controversial reality show. Bigg Boss asked the contestants of all three rooms to … Read more
NEW DELHI: The dream of ending their ICC trophy drought remains elusive for Team India as they stumbled at the final hurdle, succumbing to a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday.Rohit Sharma came within reach of becoming the third Indian captain, following Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, to lift the … Read more
A day after he took oath as Maldives president, Mohamed Muizzu asked India in an official communication to pull out its military personnel from the Indian Ocean archipelago. The president’s office said Muizzu requested withdrawal of Indian troops in a meeting with Indian minister Kiren Rijiju, who was in Male for the inauguration of the … Read more
NEW DELHI: In an incident of road rage in the Khayala area of west Delhi, a man reportedly bit and severed a portion of a 56-year-old individual’s finger, as per police reports on Friday. An FIR has been filed against the accused, identified as Umang Taneja, and the police have initiated an investigation.According to the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Having secured a nail-biting semifinal victory, Australia are eagerly anticipating the World Cup summit clash against India in Ahmedabad on Sunday, according to captain Pat Cummins.The three-wicket win against South Africa in the second semifinal on Thursday has propelled Australia into the final, setting the stage for a showdown at the 1.3-lakh capacity … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a historic performance on Wednesday, pace sensation Mohammed Shami etched his name in the annals of 50-over World Cup history, delivering the best-ever bowling figures by an Indian bowler in the tournament.Shami’s extraordinary seven-wicket haul, combined with Virat Kohli‘s record 50th ODI century, stole the limelight as India secured a convincing 70-run … Read more
NEW DELHI: Just days after she was sacked as UK interior minister, Suella Braverman on Tuesday launched a withering attack against prime minister Rishi Sunak saying that “your plan is not working”. She also urged Sunak to change course urgently to avoid election defeat and slammed his record on immigration and anti-Semitism in a three-page … Read more
NEW DELHI: A three-year-old, whose parents were killed in the October 7 attack, is one of the US hostages being held captive by the Hamas in Gaza, reported BCC quoting the White House.President Joe Biden on Sunday raised the issue of hostages, including the child, with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar.As the … Read more
NEW DELHI: India handed Netherlands 160-run mauling to finish the league stage at the ODI World Cup unbeaten with nine wins in as many matches.Centuries from Shreyas Iyer (128 not out) and KL Rahul (102) powered India to 410-4 before utilising a total of nine bowlers, including the part-time contributions of Virat Kohli and Rohit … Read more