NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to ensure that no illegal detention takes place of people “peacefully assembling” amid the crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.It also ordered metro and railway services to function normally, internet facilities to remain “undisturbed as per law”, and the…
Australia’s Matt Renshaw (AP Photo) Matt Renshaw scripted a remarkable turnaround for Australia with a career-best 190 against South Africa in the first Test in Durban, registering the highest individual score by an Australian at the venue.Renshaw surpassed Phillip Hughes’ 160, scored in 2009, to claim the Durban record. His marathon knock also set a…
CJP protests: Neha Bora, National President of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), shouts from a police vehicle after being detained NEW DELHI: AISA leader Neha Bora on Sunday criticised the police crackdown on protesters in Delhi, saying, “we cannot let this become normal,” following massive demonstrations held in national capital on October 10 demanding…
DSGMC chief Harmeet Singh Kalka slams protesters and police over the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib incident NEW DELHI: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara management committee (DSGMC) has criticised protesters for entering Gurdwara Bangla Sahib during October 10 demonstrations in Delhi, saying the incident “hurt Sikh sentiments”.DSGMC president Harmeet Singh Kalka alleged that some protesters had entered the…
Mohammed Shami (Getty Images) Former India cricketer Suresh Raina believes Mohammed Shami could soon return to the national team, following the comeback of his former teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has earned a recall at the age of 36.Raina credited Bhuvneshwar’s discipline, hard work and commitment to his fitness for his return to the Indian side,…
Rajasthan’s regal history, along with its desert landscapes, is best explored when the weather is pleasant and comfortable. Rajasthan is one of the states in India that should not be missed when travelling around the country. The state is packed with culture, history and magnificent architecture, featuring vibrant, colourful cities, local handicrafts and a rich…
‘Extreme selectivity’: India flags UN rights body’s ‘double standards’ over Delhi crackdown (PTI) NEW DELHI: India on Sunday rejected the UN human rights body’s concerns over the security crackdown ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed protest in Delhi, calling them “unwarranted” and an “unacceptable interference” in the country’s internal affairs.In a statement, the…
New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming five-match ODI series against India, with Mitchell Santner named captain.Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra and Tim Seifert are among the players included for the series, which begins on November…
New Delhi: Police personnel in jackets and helmets stood behind barricades, batons in hand, as vehicles crawled towards Delhi. While some were allowed to pass, others were stopped, their drivers and occupants questioned and asked where they were headed. At several entry points, the journey into the capital came with an extra round of scrutiny.One…
CJP’s Ajinkya Shinde announces protests across country NEW DELHI: New CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde has announced a protest in Mumbai against the detention of leaders and protesters across Delhi and other parts of the country, alleging that the government is clamping down on democracy.In a post on X, Shinde said protesters would assemble at T…