New Delhi: At least 20 Indians, who had gone as support staff to work with the Russian Army, are stuck in that country and efforts are on to seek their early release, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday, reiterating that New Delhi is “deeply committed” to the welfare of all its nationals. The […]
NEW DELHI: In the list of 100 most powerful Indians made by IE, there are a few celebrated sports personalities. Let us have a look at these elite athletes who have made it into the directory alongside BCCI secretary Jay Shah. Jay Shah (BCCI secretary) Ranked-35 The BCCI secretary has not only been instrumental in […]
NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo was handed a one-match ban after he had made an obscene gesture last Sunday in a Saudi Pro League match against al Shabab. The Portuguese talisman will also have to pay a fine of 20,000 Saudi riyals and can’t appeal against the decision, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi […]
New Delhi: Ever woken up at night feeling bloated and with a tight stomach – the classic symptoms of a digestive predicament? Poor lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, and work-life imbalance are some of the major reasons behind digestive issues, while certain medications can also lead to them. For most of us, over-the-counter digestive medications are […]
New Delhi: Responding to Pakistan’s allegations about Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India, exercising its right to reply, said that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters. During the 55th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council, India’s first secretary said Anupama Singh, rejecting Pakistan’s allegations, […]
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested on Thursday morning for allegedly torturing villagers in the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal, has been sent to a 10-day police custody by a local court. Sheikh is accused of alleged sexual atrocities on women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. He was arrested from a […]
Shimla: Cracking the whip in favour of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday disqualified six Congress MLAs who voted for BJP in the recently-held Rajya Sabha election. Pathania said, “Six MLAs, who contested on Congress symbol, attracted provisions of anti-defection law against themselves…I declare that the six people […]
New Delhi: The government has fixed wheat procurement in the range of 300 to 320 lakh metric tonne (LMT) during the 2024-25 Rabi marketing season, according to a Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ministry statement on Thursday. The Centre organised a meeting of state food secretaries to discuss the procurement arrangements for Rabi and […]
Sydney: Star Australian batter Steve Smith reckons that cricket officials should urgently address the issue of pacers consistently bowling bouncers to a leg-side field, as it limits a batter’s ability to hit the ball ‘anywhere in front of the wicket’. The former Australia captain added that a bowler should only be allowed one or two […]
New Delhi: Amid the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of trying to capture power through backdoor by toppling the Congress government in the state. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Congress general secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh said three observers — Bhupesh Baghel, Bhupinder Singh […]