A Canadian woman has been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage while working as an intern at the operational headquarters of the Nato military alliance, Belgian authorities said on Saturday.According to The Associated Press, Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s Office said the investigation was launched after Nato’s security services alerted Belgian military intelligence to potential espionage…
PM Modi addressed 136th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s growing self-reliance in the defence sector, saying the country is continuously strengthening its technological capabilities alongside the courage of its armed forces.Addressing the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has criticised the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma‘s future during India’s ODI series against England, saying the retirement rumours should never have gained traction while the team was still competing.The debate erupted after Rohit’s early dismissal in the second ODI at Cardiff, with reports claiming the…
Rahul Gandhi along with a victim of alleged pellet gun firing during a students protest NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote to Union home minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the “barbaric assault” on students protesting “peacefully” at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on July 20.Calling out the “most shocking” use of “lethal…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying every “misadventure” would invite a response “beyond their imagination”.While addressing the nation on the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, he said, “”Our intention is clear. There will be no talks with Pakistan. If…
PUNE: In a major embarrassment for Indian rowing, and the Army Rowing Node (ARN) in particular, World Cup gold medallist Lakshay has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in an out-of-competition dope test. Lakshay, who combined with Ujjwal Singh to win the lightweight double sculls gold at World Cup III in Switzerland last month, tested…
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav stands atop the statue of former Mauritius Prime Minister Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (PTI photo) PATNA: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) national president Tej Pratap Yadav was on Sunday sent to 14 days’ judicial custody in connection with a case registered over a protest at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan during demonstrations against the alleged…
NEW DELHI: Nepal has eased restrictions on the movement of Indian currency, allowing Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes issued after November 9, 2016. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the permitted notes can be carried into or taken out of Nepal up to a limit of…
India players celebrate (AP) India captain Shreyas Iyer has indicated that the team management is likely to make changes to the playing XI for the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe after pacer Prince Yadav suffered a hamstring injury during the second match of the series. Having already secured the three-match contest with a 2-0…
China issues highest red alert ahad of Typhoon Noul(X videos) China’s national weather authority has issued a red alert, the highest warning in its four-tier typhoon warning system, as Typhoon Noul approaches the country’s southern coastline and is expected to make landfall in Guangdong province.According to the National Meteorological Centre (NMC), Typhoon Noul, the 12th…