3 Indian-flagged oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz NEW DELHI: Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 Indian crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and are now sailing towards India, Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said.The development comes days…
SOP released to conserve sea turtles across 36 islands of Lakshadweep NEW DELHI: The Union environment ministry on Saturday released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), providing a unified and scientifically robust framework for the conservation, monitoring and management of sea turtles across Lakshadweep.All four major species of sea turtles – Green turtles, Hawksbills, Leatherbacks and…
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India made a stunning start to their chase against Afghanistan in the third ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, scoring a record 23 runs in the very first over.Chasing 219 for victory, India began their innings at 5/0 after Afghanistan were penalised…
Rahmanullah Gurbaz kicks ball to boundary (Screengrabs) Cricket briefly gave way to football at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday as Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz produced an unusual moment that left fans amused and concerned in equal measure during the third ODI against India.The incident occurred on the third ball of the third over when…
Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Saturday defended his letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying he has the right, as home minister, to demand transparency from the organisation.Also Read | ‘RSS must register, pay taxes’: Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge writes…
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fans watching the third ODI between India and Afghanistan in Chennai were left surprised when India’s innings began with the score already reading 5/0 before a ball had been bowled.The unusual start was the result of a five-run penalty awarded to India during Afghanistan’s innings after…
Milk prices could see another increase by July Milk prices, which were already raised by 2-3 per cent in May by major dairy companies, could see another increase by July or August if El Niño conditions and a deficient monsoon worsen fodder shortages and impact milk production, according to dairy industry executives.Industry players said poor…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of surrendering to “conspiratorial forces” during the Partition era, claiming that efforts had once been made to separate the whole of Bengal from India and merge it with Pakistan. PM Modi attended Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) celebrations at Tarakeswar in Hooghly district.The Prime…
Pakistan captain Ammad Shakeel Butt (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s struggling hockey team has suffered another setback ahead of the final leg of the FIH Pro League in England, with regular captain Ammad Shakeel Butt set to miss the tour because of visa issues.According to a Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) official, Ammad’s visa application…
US President Donald Trump with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at G7 (AP photo) United States President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on his claim that Italian PM Giorgia Meloni had “begged” him for a selfie, saying she asked him “over and over” for a photo during the G7 summit in France.Trump, apparently miffed by…