NEW DELHI: India may soon adopt stricter rules for power banks carriage onboard aircraft following recent instances worldwide, including one in the country, of lithium-ion batteries catching fire. Last Sunday a passenger’s power bank had caught fire on a Delhi-Dimapur flight when the aircraft was taxiing at the origin. Now, the Indian Directorate General of…
NEW DELHI: Comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafe in Surrey, Canada, was attacked for the third time on Thursday as unidentified gunmen fired multiple shots at the restaurant.Kulvir Sidhu, said to be linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s network, reportedly claimed responsibility in a viral social media post, warning the “general public” to stay away.According to City News…
PM Modi during a victory celebration at the BJP’s Delhi headquarters (AP photo) NEW DELHI: The Bihar election results on Friday upended every forecast and humbled every pollster as Magadh delivered a sweeping mandate to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA. The verdict was so emphatic that it pushed the opposition Mahagathbandhan to the brink of Bihar’s…
Lucknow: The new academic session for undergraduate students of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) will begin on Sep 10. The university is likely to wind up its UG admissions by the first week of Sep.According to university officials, the spot counseling for admission against vacant seats in various UG programmes is scheduled to be held…
AR Rahman is one of the most celebrated composers in the world, and once again, he has set out to make a difference in the world of music. The Academy and National Award-winning music maestro has announced the launch of Rooh-e-Noor, an all-women six-member band led by his daughter, Khatija Rahman.The unique ensemble has been…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya says maintaining a positive mindset has enabled him to return to the field “stronger, bigger and better” after injury setbacks that triggered moments of self-doubt. His comeback from a near two-month break due to a left quadriceps injury played a crucial role in India’s…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan Sahibzada Farhan continues to spark controversy despite ICC warnings. The Pakistan batter, who faced widespread criticism for his gun-firing celebration during the Asia Cup clash against India, has reignited the debate by repeating the act during a recent promotional shoot. Images from the shoot quickly went viral, drawing renewed attention to his…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Saturday doubled the remuneration for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000 per election cycle. The decision also includes an increase in pay for BLO supervisors, whose remuneration has been raised from Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000.“The electoral roll machinery, consisting of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs),…
Coach Sandeep on the left with Daksh Kamra in the middle (Special Arrangement) Ahmedabad: In Varun Chakravarthy, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have the world’s best T20I bowler and a proven performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL). With 100 wickets in 84 IPL matches, Chakravarthy has been a vital cog for KKR in recent years….
Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) organised a review meeting with senior officers and representatives of industrial associations to discuss steps to strengthen investor services, accelerate infrastructure development across industrial areas, optimise land utilisation, and enhance digital systems to improve ease of doing business.The meeting was chaired by the chief executive officer,…
