Mamata’s move to replace Guv with CM as chancellor of state varsities evokes mixed response

Mamata’s move to replace Guv with CM as chancellor of state varsities evokes mixed response

Kolkata: The West Bengal cabinet’s nod for introducing a bill in the Assembly that would seek to make Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the chancellor of state universities, replacing the governor, has evoked mixed response from educationists. Some academicians have described the move as an infringement on the autonomy of the educational institutions, while there are […]

Imran Khan gives 6-day ultimatum to Pakistan govt to announce fresh polls

Imran Khan gives 6-day ultimatum to Pakistan govt to announce fresh polls

Islamabad: Ousted prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Thursday gave a six-day deadline to the Shehbaz Sharif government for dissolving provincial assemblies and announcing fresh general elections, warning that if the “imported government” failed to do so, he would return to the capital with the “entire nation”. Addressing a rally of thousands of protesters […]

China says ‘no intention’ to build Solomons military base

China says ‘no intention’ to build Solomons military base

HONIARA: China has “no intention at all” to build a military base in the Solomon Islands, foreign minister Wang Yi said Thursday, dismissing speculation about the purpose of its recent security pact with the island state. The Chinese minister, who was in Honiara at the start of an extensive tour of Pacific island states, said […]

Israeli defence minister to visit India next week

Jerusalem: Israel’s defence minister Benny Gantz will visit India next week during which he will sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) to mark 30 years of bilateral diplomatic and defence ties, his office said on Thursday. India and Israel elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra […]

Fake reviews on E-Commerce platforms under Centre’s radar

New Delhi: To gauge the magnitude of fake reviews on E-Commerce platforms which mislead consumers into buying online services or products and to prepare a roadmap ahead, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) in association with the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) will be holding a virtual meeting on Friday, 27th May, 2022 along […]

On a roll, RCB fancy their chances against Royals in Qualifier 2

Ahmedabad: Rajasthan Royals will need to shake off an ordinary bowling performance in their last outing when they clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore, a team which seems to be peaking at the right time, in the high-stakes IPL Qualifier-2 here on Friday. Having sneaked into the play-offs, RCB are on a roll and a tight […]

Langer hits out at politics in Cricket Australia

Perth: Former Australia coach Justin Langer has slammed the politics in the national cricket board as he opened up on his messy departure from the top job, specifically hitting out at interim chairman Richard Freudenstein. In February, the 51-year-old stepped down as the senior men’s team coach after rejecting a six-month contract extension, having hoped […]