The Indian national flag is projected onto a balloon during the 2010 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi. (Reuters File Photo) Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the submission of a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The decision, announced on…
Amid persistent online rumors of a divorce, Bollywood star Govinda and his wife, Ssunita Ahuja, made a powerful statement by appearing together for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai. The couple, dressed in color-coordinated traditional outfits, posed for the media and greeted paparazzi. Their united front was a clear attempt to put to rest the speculation…
Mark Wood has explained how to dismiss Rishabh Pant (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) England pacer Mark Wood has shed light on the challenge of bowling to India’s Rishabh Pant, admitting that the left-hander’s fearless style leaves bowlers with little room for error. Pant, known for his unpredictability and audacious hitting, has built a reputation…
(AI image) NEW DELHI: India in its first countermeasure to US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, announced dedicated outreach programmes in 40 key markets, including the UK, Japan, and South Korea, to boost textile exports, an official said on Wednesday.The targeted push will also cover Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland,…
As the fall semester approaches, several of America’s most selective colleges are making moves that are confusing, stressful, and potentially lucrative. Plagued by severe budget cuts and a sharp decline in international-student enrollment, institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University, Rice University, and Duke University have admitted dozens of students off their wait lists just weeks…
Mark Wood of England named Rohit Sharma as the toughest batter he faced in his career (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has revealed that India batter Rohit Sharma stands out as the most challenging batter he has faced in his career. The 35-year-old pacer, who is renowned for his ability…
AI Image BAREILLY: In the wake of the outrage over a dowry-related murder in Greater Noida, a ‘mahapanchayat’ held in Baghpat has urged parents to gift pistols, daggers and swords to their daughters during ‘kanyadaan’, instead of the traditional dowry of gold, silver and cash. A video of Sunday’s event surfaced on Tuesday, prompting police…
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending the lending period from December 31, 2024 to March 31, 2030 with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore.The restructured scheme aims to benefit 1.15 crore beneficiaries, including 50 lakh new entrants, according…
Anish Bhanwala reacts after winning silver medal at the Asian Shooting Championships. (Image: X) Shooter Anish Bhanwala secured a silver medal in the rapid fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Olympian scored 35 points, finishing just one point behind China’s Su Lianbofan, while Korea’s Lee Jaekyoon…
NEW DELHI: India’s ongoing Artificial Insemination (AI) programme, which enables farmers to choose the gender of their cattle breeds, is not moving at the desired pace due to low semen production, inadequate supply of sex sorted semen and shortage of trained manpower in the country, a parliamentary panel which submitted its report to Parliament during…
