NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Tuesday responded to China’s remarks on the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman in Shanghai, saying Beijing’s actions violated international norms and Indian sovereignty.Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen statements made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the arbitrary detention…
West Virginia Board of Education approves closure of 15 schools (Image credit: Canva) The West Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the closure of 15 schools across six counties after a series of votes that reflected mounting fiscal pressures and years of enrollment decline in rural communities. The decision, first reported by WCHS News,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set his sights on one of the most iconic records in T20 history ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season — the legendary 175-run knock by Chris Gayle.After a sensational 2025 that saw him emerge as one of Indian cricket’s brightest young…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi flaunts new Rs 22 lakh car NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to make headlines with his record-breaking performances and growing list of rewards. After a sensational IPL 2025 season, he was gifted a brand-new car for winning the “Striker of the Season” award. The top model of the car costs…
DEHRADUN/KULLU/SRINAGAR: For decades, forest fires in the Himalayas followed a predictable calendar. They started simmering in late spring and early summer, when rising temperatures, dry winds and accumulated leaf litter turned forests combustible. Winter, by contrast, was the season of snow, moisture and relative calm. That rhythm has been breaking for the past few years.This…
Uttar Pradesh government is recruiting 41,424 Home Guards, with applications open from November 18 to December 17, 2025. Applicants need 10th pass, aged 18-30, and must meet physical standards. The selection process includes a written test, physical tests, and document verification. Women get 20% reservation. Additional marks are awarded for NCC and other certifications. The…
India qualify for Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. (Pic credit: AIFF) AHMEDABAD: Even as their seniors have struggled for success of late, the country’s U-17 boys wrote a famous chapter, sealing qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The grade came on the dint of inflicting a 2-1 defeat to an old…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday warned of what he described as an emerging trend of “white-collar terrorism” in the country, saying highly educated individuals were increasingly being found involved in anti-social and anti-national activities.Speaking at the 104th foundation day function of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur,…
NEW DELHI: The conservation of centrally protected Archaeological Survey of India monuments will be opened up soon to the private sector by allowing corporate donors contributing to the ‘National Cultural Fund (NCF)’ to pick up a heritage conservation architect of their choice from an empanelled pool that will be notified by end of this month…
Representative image (AI generated) NEW DELHI: Defence ministry Wednesday signed a contract with a Bengaluru firm for 20 global navigation satellite system jammers with enhanced capability for Navy at a cost of Rs 449 crore with minimum 75% indigenous content.The deal with Accord Software and Systems was signed before defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The…