Gulveer Singh, of India, reacts after crossing the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP File Photo) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh won the men’s 10,000m silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday,…
PSBs, RRBs waive ATM fees ahead of 3-day strike NEW DELHI: Public sector banks and regional rural banks have announced their decision to waive ATM charges to ensure hassle-free cash withdrawal by their customers from Sept 28-30 due to the strike called by employee unions.Besides, all branches of state-run banks and RRB will remain open…
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months in most parts of Manipur, several districts of Nagaland, and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. NEW DELHI/ AIZAWL: The home ministry Friday extended the application of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in…
Suruchi Singh, right, and Kamaljeet celebrate after winning Gold medal. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a six-medal haul on a packed Friday at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, highlighted by a historic bronze for Baranica Elangovan in women’s pole vault and a shooting gold from Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet. The day also brought…
NEW DELHI: With coal stocks at thermal power plants stretched, govt is considering allowing the blending of imported coal with domestic supplies to keep critical plants running.Senior officials said discussions with stakeholders were ongoing and a final decision was yet to be taken. If approved, it will be the first time since 2024 that govt…
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in view of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the next two days, spoke to Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Vinod Kumar Suman and directed all concerned districts and departments to take necessary precautionary measures.Dhami directed officials to maintain heightened vigilance in districts under…
Pep Guardiola, the then Manager of Manchester City, poses for a photo with the Premier League title trophy following his team’s victory during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on May 19, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all…
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks at UNGA NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday used the 81st United Nations General Assembly to condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warn against any threat to the safety and sanctity of Mecca.He also defended Pakistan’s new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, while highlighting…
JAMMU: J&K Police have filed a chargesheet against four terrorists, including a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba handler, in a 2022 IED blast case.Two migrant labourers were injured in the explosion below Jaganaloo bridge in Rajouri district on April 19 that year. Kandi police station subsequently registered an FIR under relevant provisions of the IPC, Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
Dommaraju Gukesh of India (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz for FIDE) NEW DELHI: Since becoming world champion two years ago, noise has followed Dommaraju Gukesh almost everywhere, at times making it feel as though he isn’t worthy of the title he rightfully won.But on Friday, when India needed the youngest world champion in history to deliver…