Amit Shah says ‘ready to sit through, take notes and respond to anything’ in Parliament. NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered to sit in Parliament from “3pm today till 3pm the next day” to hear the opposition’s concerns and respond to every point, as the standoff over alleged police excesses against…
India vs Afghanistan: Delhi to host three-match T20I series in September (Agency Image) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed that Afghanistan will host India in a three-match T20I series at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi from September 13 to 17, 2026.The series…
N Chandrasekaran has stepped down as Tata Sons chairman NEW DELHI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced that he would not continue in the post beyond February 20, 2027, when his current tenure is scheduled to end.In a statement, Chandrasekaran attributed his decision to the continuing delay in reaching a resolution on extending…
Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged youngsters to avoid taking shortcuts in life, warning that “a shortcut will cut you short.”He made the remarks while releasing the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital.“I would particularly…
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa continued his strong run in St. Louis as he defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup to move into a share of the lead.The 20-year-old secured the full point after a marathon battle in which neither player was able…
File photo: Former CJI Justice DY Chandrachud (Picture credit: PTI) Former chief justice of India D Y Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute filed by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank, according to a report by Global Arbitration Review, as cited by Bar and Bench.The dispute is being heard…
Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind and urged the “new generation” to draw lessons from Kovind’s writings and experiences.The book, “The Times of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” was released…
India’s Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes India could opt for three spinners in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar potentially getting the nod ahead of uncapped off-spinner Saransh Jain.India will be without the retired Ravichandran Ashwin and injured Washington Sundar…
Tamil Nadu assembly backs 543 Lok Sabha seat freeze Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday moved a special resolution in the state Assembly urging the Centre to permanently retain the Lok Sabha’s strength at 543 seats.Days after convening a meeting of parties supporting his government, including the Congress and the Left parties…
The draft aims to repeal the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: The domestic medical device industry, along with hospitals and healthcare providers, has urged govt to re-examine the Draft Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill, 2026.“The Bill in its present form, does not provide the regulatory foundation required for India’s…