- India
Panneerselvam’s request for police protection rejected
Chennai: The Greater Chennai police have rejected a request by deposed AIADMK coordinator O. Panneerselvam (OPS) for police protection to enter the party headquarters in the city. The police protection was sought…
- World
Mosquito Fire in California spreads to almost 30,000 acres
Los Angeles: The explosive Mosquito Fire burning in the foothills east of Sacramento, capital city of the western US’ California, grew to 29,585 acres (119.7 square km) on Friday noon, some 60…
- Sports
Australia’s Aaron Finch announces retirement from ODI cricket
Melbourne: Australia white-ball skipper Aaron Finch has announced his retirement from One-day International (ODI) cricket, with the third and final match against New Zealand in Cairns on September 11 being his last…
- India
Gujarat ATS, DRI seize heroin worth Rs 200 cr at Kolkata port
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in a joint operation have seized 39.5 kg of heroin, worth nearly Rs 200 crore in the international market, from…
- World
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
Washington: A US judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, his rival during the 2016 presidential election. On Thursday night, the judge said the suit was not an…
- World
Will endeavour to serve all my people, says King Charles III
London: King Charles the IIIrd said on Friday that he will follow his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in serving the people of the United Kingdom and its territories across the…
- World
Govt employees under Taliban must pass test to gauge knowledge of Islam
Kabul: The Taliban’s Finance Ministry in Afghanistan wants its employees to be more than number crunchers — it’s requiring that everyone in its ranks must pass a test of faith to stay…
- Sports
Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by five wickets
Dubai: Sri Lanka produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Pakistan by five wickets in a Super Four match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on…
- India
Badruddin Ajmal takes a dig at BJP govt over state of education in Assam
Guwahati: Following the recent demolitions of madrasas in Assam, AIUDF chief and Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government in the state.…
- India
Drone show on Netaji’s legacy at India Gate
New Delhi: The Culture Ministry on Friday organised a drone show to showcase the legacy of legendary freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose and celebrate his newly-unveiled grand statue at the India Gate.…
- India
VHP, Bajrang Dal threaten to disrupt Kunal Kamra’s show in Gurugram
Gurugram: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Gurugram Deputy Commissioner demanding cancellation of stand-up comic Kunal Kamra show scheduled at Studio Xo Bar…
- Health
Manuka honey may help cure drug-resistant lung infection
London: A combination of natural manuka honey with a widely used drug can treat a lethal lung infection and greatly reduce side effects of one of the current drugs used for its…
- Business
United Airlines to buy 200 air taxis from electric aviation startup
New York: United Airlines has announced a $15 million investment in electric aviation startup Eve Air Mobility and will purchase 200 electric aircrafts which can seat four passengers and take off and…
- World
Joe Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Washington: US President Joe Biden will be prominent among several high-profile heads of state who are likely to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the White House confirmed on Friday. Biden…
- India
Modi calls up Norway PM, discusses climate-related issues
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store. The leaders discussed bilateral and international issues of mutual interest, including initiatives to…
