In the expected amendment, the government is likely to increase the jail. NEW DELHI: The central government will introduce an amendment to the law meant to prevent paper leaks and cheating in public examinations to provide for fast-track courts for paper leak cases.In the expected amendment, the government is also likely to increase the jail…
Steve Smith, left, and Ben Stokes pose for a photo with Ashes Trophy (AP photo) Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has said the board would be open to exploring the possibility of staging the landmark 150th anniversary Ashes Test in India, underlining the growing importance of the Indian market to world cricket. Australia and…
The woman, identified as Rhiya Ahir, remained in front of the van for around 40 minutes. (Image Credit: X, widely circulated by multiple users) MUMBAI: A young woman in a rain-soaked grey hoodie stood with her arms outstretched in front of a police van, refusing to let it move.Inside the vehicle were protesters detained during…
NEW DELHI: The Adani Group has denied any plans to enter the airline business. An Adani Enterprises Limited spokesperson said on Friday: “We would like to categorically deny the recent media reports and market speculation suggesting that Adani Enterprises is planning to launch an airline. These reports are entirely baseless and factually incorrect. Adani Enterprises…
Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi (19) (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a remarkable 17-year career with the national team. The 38-year-old leaves as one of Argentina’s most successful defenders, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles. His final appearance came in Argentina’s…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly pushed executives at Prime Video to overhaul the streaming service Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reportedly pushed executives at Prime Video to overhaul the streaming service and place artificial intelligence at the center of the user experience. According to a report in Reuters, quoting four people with direct knowledge of…
PM Modi promises tougher action in midnight address NEW DELHI: With CJP-led protests over NEET-UG 2026 examination irregularities showing no signs of easing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government would take stricter action against paper leaks.“Friends, I know that paper leaks are not an ordinary matter. For lakhs of students and their…
Arkady Dvorkovich (on left) and Viswanathan Anand (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich has stepped aside from his role after being included in the European Union’s latest sanctions list linked to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The decision means FIDE Deputy President and former world champion Viswanathan Anand will serve…
England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler etched his name further into the record books on Thursday, surpassing Chris Gayle to climb to second on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts during The Hundred 2026 clash between Manchester Super Giants and London Spirit at Lord’s.The landmark came despite Buttler making only 16 off 11…
Wangchuk announced the end of his fast after Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram around midnight and conveyed the government’s assurances. NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Centre that key demands raised by students protesting…