NEW DELHI: A political row erupted after a video from the Independence Day programme at Congress headquarters showed Congress Parliamentary Party (CCP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi gesturing and engaged in an exchange of comments with party president Mallikarjun Kharge, drawing the attention of others, including Rahul Gandhi, who was standing at some distance.BJP MP Anurag Thakur…
India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) KL Rahul’s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India’s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is “fine now” after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during…
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi chose his Independence Day address Saturday to give a strong indication of of his govt’s intent to revive the Constitution amendment bill to implement one-third reservation for women in Lok Sabha and assemblies, with a 50% jump in their overall strength from 2029, urging all political parties to ensure that…
NEW DELHI: BCI’s controversial decision to bar 2026 law graduates from Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law from being registered as advocate, which it withdrew within hours, brought into focus the regulator’s working which has been headed by senior advocate and BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra for 14 years.A statutory body established under Advocates Act, 1961,…
India beat Wales in the World Cup opener. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India made a confident start to their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 in their opening Pool D match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace, scoring…
Vayu Astra-1 has been validated through high-altitude and desert trials before the company secured the Army contract. NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi, in his I-Day speech on Saturday, stressed that “India must develop indigenous drone and counter-drone systems and take leadership in hypersonic defence technologies”.His statement came a day after the defence ministry on Friday…
Devendra Mahto at Ranchi Sadar Hospital NEW DELHI: Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Mehto is suffering from an electrolyte imbalance, doctors at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi said on Saturday, expressing concern over the health condition of the student leader, who has been on a hunger strike for 15 days.While briefing about Mahto’s health,…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (right) and Chirag Shetty (File photo) NEW DELHI: A recurring shoulder injury has been a source of frustration for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and, at times, irritation for his partner Chirag Shetty, but the Indian doubles pair have no plans to change their aggressive approach as they target a strong showing at their first World…
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday died on Friday. LONDON: Jason Arday, the Black former Cambridge university professor, has been found dead at his home after facing relentless public scrutiny and accusations of being a “DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire”.National Education Union general secretary Daniel Kebede said that Arday had been subjected to a “public…
Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation. NEW DELHI: New Delhi: Indian Army’s assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations for showing “bravery and extraordinary courage” during a counter-insurgency operation…