NEW DELHI: A joint platform of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and ten central trade unions on Monday announced a nationwide protest on August 13 against the proposed 25 percent US tariff and the recently signed India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).In a joint statement, the CTUs-SKM criticised US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat…
Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month, Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday. The governing body stated that…
With Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepping down amid the deadly student-led “GenZ protests,” attention has shifted to Kathmandu’s young mayor, Balendra Shah, as online campaigns promote him as the Himalayan nation’s next leader. Popularly known as “Balen,” the 35-year-old is a rapper-turned-politician who has served as Kathmandu’s 15th mayor since May 2022. He…
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon of Australia (Getty Images) Australia will head into the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground without captain Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon, opting to manage workloads and injuries after securing an unassailable Ashes lead over England.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Cricket Australia…
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill‘s appointment as India’s ODI captain was always a question of when, and not why. The discussions had begun months before the official squad announcement on Saturday (October 4) for the Australia limited overs series.The decision makers got the conviction after seeing the side put up a…
Mohammed Siraj (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes that India pacer Mohammed Siraj’s fearless attitude and unrelenting spirit under pressure make him stand out and pose a serious challenge for any batter.Siraj was the highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded Test series in England, claiming 23 wickets. His performance was instrumental…
NEW DELHI: Gangster Anmol Bishnoi was remanded to 11-day NIA custody after he was deported from US on Wednesday. The fugitive landed in Delhi earlier in the day and is wanted in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique.On the run since 2022, US-based Anmol Bishnoi is the 19th person to be arrested in connection…
Lucknow: If a child’s head appears unusually large, eyes seem protruded, face looks uneven, or veins on scalp are prominent, parents are advised not to ignore the signs as such symptoms could indicate craniosynostosis, a congenital craniofacial disorder in which one or more of the skull bones fuse prematurely, affecting shape of the head and…
Asia Cup set to begin on Tuesday The Asia Cup returns this week with India opening its title defence against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. However, before that, Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong in the tournament opener on Tuesday.Fans have been anticipating details of an official curtain-raiser, usually a staple of…
Lucknow/Bahraich: A five-year-old girl was dragged away and mauled by a wolf in Paragpurwa village of Bahraich on Tuesday night.The forest officials said that the girl was attacked by a wild animal but did not confirm the predator to be a wolf till reports last came in.The girl’s body was recovered from a field nearly…