Nadda emerges as key negotiator from govt’s side NEW DELHI: As the govt’s main interlocutor with students protesting under the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) banner, Union health minister JP Nadda has been thrust into the limelight, holding talks with them and visiting the injured in hospitals.This is an interesting turn in Nadda’s journey. The former…
Spain stars Fabián Ruiz and Gavi receive bodyweight in tomatoes after World Cup triumph as hometown honours champions/ Image: lospalacios Spain’s World Cup triumph has brought medals, global recognition and record prize money, but for Fabián Ruiz and Gavi, one of the most memorable rewards arrived hundreds of miles from New York New Jersey Stadium.Just…
MPs questioned why the government did not warn owners of non-E20 vehicles about possible mileage loss. NEW DELHI: Members of the parliamentary committee on transport Thursday asked top government officials on why no effort was made to inform owners of non-E20 compliant vehicles about potential mileage loss due to use of 20% ethanol blended petrol…
Gitanjali J Angmo, activist Sonam Wangchuk’swife, called “insincere” the flash protest led by CongressMP Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, has criticised the flash protest led by Congress neta Rahul Gandhi near PM Narendra Modi’s residence on July 21 as “insincere”.“The protest outside the PM’s house lacked sincerity. It would…
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has held talks with former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti as it looks for a new national team coach following Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third straight time.The federation hopes to appoint a new coach within the week as…
Defence Attache to India, Rear Admiral You Jian thanked Indian military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members last year NEW DELHI: China’s newly appointed Defence Attache to India, Rear Admiral You Jian, has thanked the Indian military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members from a cargo ship that caught fire last year, saying Beijing “will…
PM Modi shared a late night video message NEW DELHI: PM Modi late Thursday announced that the Union Cabinet will on Friday discuss a bill to further strengthen the anti-cheating law to ensure stricter punishment to offenders.Hours after ordering the establishment of fast-track courts, in a recorded message posted on social media at midnight, PM…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final may have settled the destination of the trophy,…
India to face 10% US tarrifs The Trump administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, including India, saying the move aims to push trading partners to strengthen enforcement against goods produced using forced labour. India now qualifies for the lower 10% rate after…
SRINAGAR: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah rejected Thursday Union minister JP Nadda’s claim linking “National Conference (NC) and Congress” to a govt job exam leak in the Union territory, pointing out that the fiasco occurred in 2022 under the lieutenant governor’s (LG) administration when his govt was not in place.Omar indicated that Nadda was correct…