- Sports
Kerala govt to appoint 249 sportspersons under sports quota
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday approved the appointment of 249 sports persons to various positions in different departments under the sports quota for the years 2015-2019. The decision was taken by…
- India
Protesting farmers allege medical negligence to fasting leader Dallewal
Chandigarh: Protesting Punjab farmer leaders on Wednesday, January 22, alleged “negligence” on the part of a team of government doctors that has been deputed to provide medical care to fasting farmer leader…
- India
Maha train accident: Passengers pulled emergency chain after spotting sparks
Jalgaon: Panic gripped passengers when sparks flew from the wheels of Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express after brakes were applied ahead of a railway station in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, prompting some of them to…
- Sports
India spin a web to bowl out England for 132 in first T20I
Kolkata: Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was completely ‘at home’, starring with figures of 3/23 as India delivered an exceptional bowling display, skittling out England for 132 in the first T20I at Eden…
- India
SC gives split verdict on Feb 2020 riots accused Tahir Hussain’s interim bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a plea filed by former councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail to campaign for Assembly polls.…
- World
Trump considering to visit Middle East, but ‘not immediately’
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is considering going to the Middle East, but not immediately amid the return of hostages, as he reiterated that the attack on Israel…
- Photos
Photos: Rohit Sharma leads star parade as Ranji Trophy resumes
Mumbai: A rare congregation of stars will be on display when the Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday with big names such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant agreeing to show up for…
- India
Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Hearing deferred again due to lawyers’ strike
Sultanpur: The hearing in the defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was adjourned again due to the continuing strike of lawyers. Plaintiff Vijay Mishra’s counsel Santosh Kumar Pandey said the special…
- India
BJP misusing police to derail AAP campaign: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi: AAP national convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged Wednesday the BJP is using the city police to disrupt his party’s poll campaign and intimidate voters ahead of…
- India
SC extends stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court’s order that permitted a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura. The complex is…
- Andhra Pradesh
Chandrababu Naidu to meet Bill Gates, several global executives in Davos
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to meet Microsoft founder Bill Gates and several other global executives in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday, officials said. On the third day…
- India
BJP protesting Ravan’s insult: Kejriwal on allegations of insulting Ram-Sita
New Delhi: The BJP slammed AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accusing him of misquoting the Ramayan and “insulting” Lord Ram and Sita, with its Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva holding a…
- India
It is BSF’s responsibility to protect the border: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday emphasised that it is the BSF’s responsibility to protect the international boundary and urged locals in Malda district to avoid visiting the border…
- India
Congress questions Modi govt’s approach to Law Commission regarding UCC
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday noted that the 22nd Law Commission wound up without submitting its report on the Uniform Civil Code while the actual composition of the successor panel had…
- Sports
England skipper Buttler backs family presence during tours
Kolkata: As Indian players gear up for reduced time with families during lengthy tours abroad owing to a BCCI diktat, England captain Jos Buttler on Tuesday said having partners and children on…
