Ravindra Jadeja mocks Yashasvi Jaiswal in RR nets (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals have begun preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on a lively note, with a light-hearted yet impressive moment from training going viral. 24-year-old opener Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed the spotlight by smashing a huge six off Ravindra Jadeja on the very…
The 7 high-speed rail corridors have been identified with an aim to provide high-speed connectivity across key economic centres. (AI image) Indian Railways is looking to move to a passenger train services model that offers faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience. In that context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget announcement of seven new…
NEW DELHI: India co-sponsored a resolution in UN Security Council that condemned the “egregious” attacks by Iran against Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan and demanded immediate cessation of all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threats of closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The 15-nation Security Council, currently under the presidency of the US, adopted…
What US students seek in safety, cost and support when choosing study abroad destinations US students are increasingly looking beyond domestic borders for higher education, with safety, cost, and political stability emerging as key considerations. A report by Acumen and Voyage reveals that evolving socio-political conditions in the US, alongside concerns about quality of life,…
NEW DELHI: Authorities must take responsibility for every stage of a project, the road transport ministry said in its ‘Guidelines for Prevention and Mitigation of Road Tunnel Collapses’ issued on Thursday, amid a trend of highway authorities finding easy escape for such mishaps by passing the blame on contractors and consultants.As per the guidelines, the…
CBSE R3 Language Mandate For Class 9 Faces Criticism From Parents, Schools And Students NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) new three-language mandate for Class 9 has triggered mounting criticism from parents, students, educators and school bodies across India, with many calling the move rushed, impractical and disconnected from classroom realities.The policy,…
India’s Deepti Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) India received some positive news ahead of the third T20I against Sri Lanka, with off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma declared fit and available for selection. India head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed the update on the eve of the match on Thursday. Deepti had missed the second T20I in Visakhapatnam after…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday stopped short of agreeing with its senior leader Digvijay Singh after he gave example of Rashtriya Swayamseva Sangh (RSS) to call for organisational reforms within Congress.Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, reacting to former Madhya Pradesh chief minister’s remarks said that an organisation known for Godse can not teach anything to a…
Rajkot: India’s KL Rahul, left, and Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate offered a frank assessment after India’s seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI, conceding that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has struggled to make a telling impact despite being given repeated chances, while also pointing out…
Umar Khalid returned to Delhi’s Tihar Jail on 29 December. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday pronounced its verdict on Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and several others, rejecting their bail plea in the Delhi 2020 riots case.A bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel…
