The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening Rescue workers and volunteers continued a desperate search for survivors across northern Venezuela on Thursday (local time) after two powerful earthquakes devastated large parts of the country, with the death toll rising to at least 235…
CJI Surya Kant (Source: ANI) NEW DELHI: Giving an interesting twist to the popular belief that 13th century Magna Carta articulated the concept of equality, Chief Justice Surya Kant Thursday said he personally believed that ‘Arthashastra’, authored by legendary 4th century administrator, strategist and thinker Kautilya, conceptualised equality and gave it the foundational value for…
Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A stamped their authority on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, finishing in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle on Thursday.Opting to bat first, the visitors were powered by a fluent century from Sai Sudharsan, who crafted a composed 132…
India’s envoy to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi NEW DELHI/DHAKA: In a decision that underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its diplomatic engagement with Dhaka, India’s new high commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has been accorded status equivalent to Union cabinet minister.Soon after presenting his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday, Trivedi — the first…
NEW DELHI: Amid growing indications that a reshuffle in the Union Cabinet can go in tandem with BJP’s organisational changes, party president Nitin Nabin is learnt to be giving the final touches to his team of office-bearers.BJP sources had earlier indicated the organisational overhaul would be done by month-end, with changes likely to bear relation…
Juairiya Ferdous of Bangladesh bats during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Bangladesh at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. India’s fielding troubles continued in the crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Thursday, with the team putting down four catches inside…
AB de Villiers, Rishabh Pant Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said he was not surprised by Rishabh Pant‘s return to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027, pointing to signs of frustration during Pant’s time with Lucknow Super Giants.Pant returned to Delhi Capitals in a trade involving Kuldeep Yadav, ending a two-season stint…
India has quake warning system for Himalayan region (Photo credit: AP) NEW DELHI: India, like any other country, does not have scientifically proven earthquake prediction technology, but it does have seismic monitoring networks and regional earthquake early warning (EEW) systems in the Himalayan region that can provide a few seconds of advance notice just after…
Pakistan batter Gull Feroza (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan batter Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point after being found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against Australia on Tuesday.Feroza was found to…
New Delhi: Extending major relief to commercial and industrial LPG consumers, govt on Thursday removed all sectoral restrictions on the supply of non-domestic packed liquefied petroleum gas and restored supplies to the levels prevailing before the West Asia conflict began.Govt has also relaxed the supply of bulk LPG, which had been suspended at the onset…