New Delhi: Army chief General M M Naravane on Tuesday said that he was hopeful that the Indian and Chinese militaries will be able to reach an agreement on disengagement and de-escalation of tension in eastern Ladakh. In an address at a seminar, the army chief said senior military commanders of India and China are […]
NEW DELHI: The government has brought films, audiovisuals, news and current affairs content on online platforms under the domain of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday night, content made available by online providers such as Netflix will also come under the ministry. The notification, […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) on Wednesday cancelled its yearly election and formed an ad hoc committee, days after authorities here barred it from holding any polls until it clarified its position on terming Kashmir a disputed territory. On Monday, Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary issued three notices to the […]
Leh: Ladakh Lt Governor R K Mathur has sought Centre’s help to exploit the full economic potential of Pashmina produced in the Union Territory. Mathur raised the issue during a meeting with Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi, an official spokesman said […]
HYDERABAD: Buoyed by the results of Bihar assembly elections, the AIMIM which bagged five seats is now looking to spread its wings to states such as Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Addressing reporters here on Tuesday night, MIM’s president Asaduddin Owaisi said the party will fight for justice inthe eastern state’s Seemanchal region. Reacting to […]
NEW DELHI: Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir and England’s Michael Vaughan have called for Rohit Sharma’s elevation to India’s T20 captaincy with the former national team opener going to the extent of saying that it would be a “shame” if the star batsman does not get the role. Rohit led Mumbai Indians to a fifth IPL title […]
DUBAI: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday acknowledged that it was mentally tough for players to be in the just-concluded Indian Premier League’s bio-bubble and thanked them for showing resolve to make the tournament a success. The IPL came to an end on Tuesday with Mumbai Indians beating Delhi Capitals by five wickets here for […]
KARACHI: The Pakistani selectors on Wednesday dropped veteran allrounder Shoaib Malik and pacer Mohammad Amir from a 35-member squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a combined squad, which includes players for the senior team and the Shaheen’s side. It did not specify which player belongs to which squad. Pakistan […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) on Wednesday cancelled its yearly election and formed an ad hoc committee, days after authorities here barred it from holding any polls until it clarified its position on terming Kashmir a disputed territory. On Monday, Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Choudhary issued three notices to the […]
New Delhi: Gold prices witnessed a muted trend in the national capital on Wednesday, rising marginally by Rs 3 to Rs 50,114 per 10 gram amid choppy global prices, according to HDFC Securities. The precious metal had closed at Rs 50,111 per 10 gram in the previous day. Silver prices rose Rs 451 to Rs […]