Sachin Pilot becomes Congress’s general secretary for Punjab unit NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday appointed Sachin Pilot as the party’s general secretary in-charge of Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, news agency PTI reported.The appointment comes as Congress prepares to strengthen its organisation and political strategy in the state ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.Congress had…
Recent Nepal floods highlight Himalayan vulnerabilities and cascading disaster risks. China’s Yarlung Tsangpo dam project faces scrutiny due to its geologically unstable location. The dam’s operation could influence downstream river flows and water security for India. Chinese scientists have warned about the project’s seismic and landslide risks in the region. India faces managing combined risks…
Brian Lara and Imran Khan Former West Indies captain Brian Lara has become the latest prominent cricket figure to voice support for imprisoned former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, calling for proper medical care and humane treatment for the 1992 World Cup-winning skipper.Lara took to Instagram to express his concern over Khan’s situation, saying he was…
The Bombay High Court considered Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act. (Image for representative purpose only) A couple gifted their son a flat that they had bought in 2005 on the condition that he take care of them. Years later, the Bombay High Court directed the son to vacate the flat. Here’s what the…
PM Modi also interacted with students and fellow passengers during the journey. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by the Delhi Metro on Saturday to Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) to attend the college’s centenary celebrations.PM Modi also interacted with students and fellow passengers during the journey. He is scheduled to address the centenary…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has barely had time to absorb one milestone before another arrives.At 15, the teenage sensation has already played on the biggest domestic stage, broken records in the IPL, made his international debut, starred at the Under-19 World Cup and established himself across T20, List A and first-class…
NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government’s state tourism ad was trolled by the netizens after it failed to include anything that represents Bengal apart from the Howrah bridge.The ad was released on Friday by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari during a public event. “Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari attends the grand unveiling of West Bengal…
Mohan Bhagwat outlines Hinduism’s global role during Canada visit (File photo) NEW DELHI: A day after telling a New York audience that a Hindu who wanted Muslims excluded from India could not remain a Hindu, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat Monday used his first visit to Canada to cast Hindus as builders of an “exemplary society”…
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy (AP Photo) For decades, Italian Formula 1 fans have dreamed of seeing one of their own arrive at Monza with the world championship within reach. In 2026, that wait finally ended. Andrea Kimi Antonelli heads into the Italian Grand Prix as the Formula 1 World Championship leader, becoming…
File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces not to launch strikes against Kyiv for three days as US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Moscow for talks on the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing the Kremlin.Putin is due to hold talks with Witkoff…