In maiden Jammu visit, dozens of delegations meet Alliance

In maiden Jammu visit, dozens of delegations meet Alliance

Jammu: National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah’s residence here saw a flurry of political activities on Saturday, as members of the Gupkar Alliance met in Jammu for the first time since its formation last month. Several delegations met leaders of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), which was formed by seven mainstream political parties for […]

We’re going to win this race for White House: Joe Biden

We’re going to win this race for White House: Joe Biden

Washington: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said that it was “clear and convincing” that he is going to win the closely-fought race for the White House against incumbent Republican President Donald Trump. Biden is on the cusp of being declared as the winner of the November 3 presidential elections, as the 77-year-old former US […]

Armed forces must be ready to combat hybrid threats: IAF chief

Armed forces must be ready to combat hybrid threats: IAF chief

PUNE: Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Saturday said that today’s battle-space is “highly complex and multi-dimensional” with unpredictable security scenarios, and the armed forces have to be prepared for hybrid threats emanating from multiple fronts. He also hailed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Department of […]

UK creates tech hub for more ‘ethical’ business with China

London: The UK government has published guidance it says will help UK firms negotiate the “ethical, legal and commercial” questions they may encounter in China, or when working with Chinese businesses, and safeguard national security concerns. The guidance released by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on Friday sets out key issues […]

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy, feels Gambhir

New Delhi: Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir feels Virat Kohli’s non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability. Known for his straight-talking, the hero of India’s two World title triumphs made it clear that Kohli’s […]

Sports Ministry upgrades six centres to CoE, sanctions Rs 67.32 crore as financial support

NEW DELHI: In an effort to groom talent for future Olympic Games, the Sports Ministry on Saturday approved the upgradation of six facilities in the country to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) and sanctioned Rs 67.32 crore as financial support for four years. The six centres are States Sports Academy, Sarusajai, Guwahati (Rs […]

Australia favourites in upcoming Tests against India but it will be a close contest: Wasim Akram

KARACHI: Pakistan pace great and former captain Wasim Akram has declared Australia the favourites to win the much-anticipated Test series against India in December-January although he foresees a close contest between the two evenly-matched sides. India will head to Australia for three ODIs, as many T20 Internationals and four Tests later this month. The Test […]