After Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that their meeting was about Uttar Pradesh politics. Sanjay Singh had met Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday triggering speculation about an alliance between the two parties for the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls early next year. The meeting […]
Jai Bhim beats The Shawshank Redemption in IMDb Ratings
Jai Bhim, directed by TJ Gnanavel, tells the story of judicial violence faced by a tribal community, and it released on 2 November. Since its release, it has been appreciated by both critics and the audience, evidenced by its IMDb ratings. The audience seemed to love the film so much that […]
Palestine welcomes Belgium’s decision to label Israeli settlements’ products
Palestine on Wednesday welcomed Belgium’s decision to label products of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories, saying it’s a move “in the right direction.” Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye said in a press statement that Belgium’s decision was based on the fact that the Israeli settlements are “contrary to international laws and resolutions,” and […]
Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: Southee takes field after groin treatment
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee took the field for his side in the third session of ongoing Day 1 of the first Test against India after walking off for treatment on his right groin. “Southee was off the field having some treatment on his right groin. Back on the field now,” read […]
PM Modi lays foundation stone of Noida International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The PM was accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia at the project site. “Noida International Airport will be a multi-modal connectivity hub. […]
PMs of Vietnam, Japan witness the signing and exchange of 11 documents
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio held talks on Wednesday at the Prime Minister’s Palace of Japan within the framework of Chinh’s official visit to Japan. During talks, both sides agreed to step up cooperation in socio-economic development in the face of negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Parliament winter session: BJP issues three-line whip to Rajya Sabha MPs for ‘very important business’ on Nov 29
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to its Rajya Sabha MPs, asking them to be present in the House on November 29 for some “very important business”. “All BJP Members in Rajya Sabha are hereby informed that some very important business will be taken up for discussion and passing in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, the […]
Ind vs NZ, 1st Test: Visitors make steady inroad as hosts lose crucial wickets (Tea, Day 1)
New Zealand made slow yet steady progress in the second session of the first Test as India lost the crucial wickets of Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill at the Green Park Stadium on Thursday. At Tea on Day 1, India’s score read 154/4 with Shreyas Iyer (17*) and Ravindra Jadeja (6*) […]
PM Modi to start campaigning for Uttarakhand Assembly polls in December first week: Pralhad Joshi
Ahead of the Uttarakhand Assembly elections, Union Minister and State BJP in-charge Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to start campaigning for the polls in the first week of December. However, Joshi said that the dates are yet to be finalized. During a two-day convention in Dehradun starting […]
Tamil Nadu’s first Impella Heart Recovery Programme at Kauvery Hospital
Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly stops pumping the required oxygen-rich blood to rest of the body. This is an emergency situation that is usually precipitated by a heart attack or acute myocarditis. It is a potentially fatal situation anywhere in the world. If not treated […]
Taliban signs deal with Australian company, may legalize ‘cannabis processing’
The Taliban signed a USD 450,000,000 deal with Australian company Cpharm in the cannabis processing industry in Afghanistan that may lead to the legalized drug trade by the Islamic Emirate. Qari Saeed Khosty, Taliban spokesperson for the Interior Ministry said that the deal has been finalized and its work may start within days, reported Khaama Press. The […]
Indonesia Open: Sindhu sails into quarters after beating Germany’s Yvonne Li
Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday entered the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Open. Sindhu defeated German badminton player Yvonne Li 21-12, 21-18 in 37 minutes to clinch the match. Starting the encounter on a high, Sindhu comfortably took the opening game 21-12 after winning seven straight points at a […]
IAF gets two Mirage 2000 fighters from France to strengthen combat aircraft fleet
Amid tensions on the border, the Indian Air Force has received a boost to its fighter jet fleet as two-second hand Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft have arrived from France at its Gwalior airbase. “The Indian Air Force has received two Mirage 2000 trainer version aircraft from France. The two aircraft […]
Pakistan fails to take action against 26/11 masterminds
Key plotters of the 26/11 have once again escaped arrest upon the advice of ISI officers. According to International Forum for Rights and Security, the raids pinned seven LeT operatives, among them, Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi, whose links to the 26/11 attacks are proved. Earlier, Tariq Khosa, an influential politician in Pakistan published an op-ed in […]
2013 Shakti Mills gang-rape case: Bombay HC sentences 3 accused to life imprisonment
The Bombay High court on Thursday set aside the sentence of death penalty of three accused and sent them to life imprisonment in connection with the 2013 Shakti Mills gang-rape case. A Bench of Justices SS Jadhav and PK Chavan upheld the conviction by the Sessions Court but reduced the sentence to rigorous imprisonment for […]