Tributes pour in for former PM Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering his long public life and service to the nation.“Tributes to our former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary….
India will face Afghanistan in the men’s cricket quarter-finals at the Asian Games 2026 (Image: IANS) India will face Afghanistan in the men’s cricket quarter-finals at the Asian Games 2026 after Nepal topped Pool A following a rain-affected washout against Japan in Nisshin on Saturday.The result confirmed the knockout-stage line-up, with Nepal progressing as group…
Congress has held nationwide protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s removal NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday hit back at West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya after the latter said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar deserved the Padma Bhushan for his role in conducting the state’s recent assembly election and revising the voter list.Reacting to…
NEW DELHI: The United States on Saturday said that it was looking to meet India’s massive energy needs, days after US President Donald Trump signed the ‘Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’, which authorises him to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas.“We…
India’s Sawan Barwal reacts after his second place finish in the men’s marathon at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Sawan Barwal scripted history at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday, winning silver in the men’s marathon and ending India’s 44-year wait for a medal in…
Islamabad locked down as PTI prepares for Imran Khan march Leaders of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have vowed to press ahead with nationwide demonstrations demanding his release, as authorities tightened security in Islamabad ahead of the planned march.More than 1,000 shipping containers, many reinforced with spikes, have been placed…
Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi asked the Speaker to issue necessary directions to the concerned authorities. NEW DELHI: Union minister and NDA ally Jitan Ram Manjhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, backing a BJP MP’s request for adequate speaking time for MPs from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities…
Ex-India captain Asunta leads protest against Hockey India officials NEW DELHI: Former India women’s captain Asunta Lakra, along with a group of former national and international players, including Olympians, staged a symbolic one-day protest against Hockey India secretary general Bholanath Singh and other office-bearers outside Gate No. 7 of the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on…
US President Donald Trump on Friday posted a map on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait.”This comes after Trump reportedly rejected Iran’s seven-day framework offer for reopening the strait and resuming negotiations over its nuclear programme.According to The Washington Post, Trump vowed that Iran would never acquire a nuclear bomb, expressed…
Priyank Kharge targets PM Modi amid election commission row NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he shared a video of himself attending a “Bhajan Clubbing” event in Delhi, questioning his response to issues concerning the Election Commission.“PM @narendramodi has time for…