Lt Gen (retired) BS Hooda (File photo) NEW DELHI: Former commander of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, Lt Gen (retired) BS Hooda, on Wednesday alleged that his car was hit by two Punjab Police vehicles escorting a “VIP” in what he called a “deliberate” act. He urged Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and DGP Gaurav…
NEW DELHI: A newly surfaced CCTV footage captured the precise moment the Hyundai i20 exploded near the Red Fort on Monday, sending shockwaves through the congested lanes of Old Delhi.In the clip, shared by news agency ANI, the car is seen suddenly bursting into flames, disintegrating within seconds and sending shards and flames flying across…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday responded to activist Anjali Damania’s demand for his resignation over an alleged Rs 300-crore land deal in Pune, saying he would “use his conscience” before making any decision.A company linked to his son, Parth Pawar is at the centre of the controversy surrounding the purchase…
The finance ministry has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to ramp up lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the agriculture sector while maintaining healthy growth in low-cost deposits and ensuring strong risk management, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.Chairing a performance review meeting with bank chiefs, Department of Financial Services…
GM Rameshbabu Praggnanand split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna kept their campaigns alive at the FIDE World Cup 2025 after all three were forced into tiebreaks following drawn results in their fourth-round classical games on Wednesday. Arjun, playing with white pieces, settled…
Jadeja could potentially reach a rare Test double – a record only held by Kapil Dev among Indians. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) As India gear up to face South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens from Friday, skipper Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will have individual milestones in sight alongside…
Small businesses across the United States that rely on federal contracts and funding are facing a severe cash crunch as the country’s longest-ever government shutdown stretches into its seventh week, forcing owners to cut costs, delay payments, and even consider layoffs, according to AP report.Lawmakers are returning to Washington to vote on a stopgap funding…
Mayank Markande of Kolkata Knight Riders prior to the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on May 07, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Two days before the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline ends, Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) activity has picked up….
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo credit: ANI) EKTA NAGAR (GUJARAT): Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said anyone trying to compromise India’s security will have to pay a price and recalled Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution to merging the erstwhile princely states in India after independence.Adityanath addressed a gathering at Ekta Nagar…
Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara, center, and Pathum Nissanka, left, run between the wickets as Pakistan’s Babar Azam watches during the first ODI match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (AP Photo) As many as eight Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series will return home on…
