Photo credit: X/@dcciofficial The Union sports ministry has asked the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) to stop using the words “India” or “Indian” in its name and activities, stating that the body is not recognised as a National Sports Federation (NSF).In a communication to DCCI secretary Ravi Kant Chauhan, the ministry said that…
Auqib Nabi’s family members watch Ranji Trophy final (TOI Photo) BARAMULLA: Some 40 km west of Uri, close to the Line of Control, sits Sheeri village. Along the Jhelum Valley road, north west of Srinagar. There, a narrow lane off the main road takes you to the home of cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar. It is…
An associate professor at OP Jindal Global University has been suspended for one semester following a complaint alleging that the faculty member compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Adolf Hitler.The complaint was filed before the Haryana Human Rights Commission by Vishav Bajaj, father of first year undergraduate student Vikhyaat Bajaj.According to PTI, the father alleged…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said nutrition goes beyond food and plays a foundational role in nation-building.Speaking at the inauguration of a ‘Morning Nutrition Programme’ organised by NGO Akshaya Patra Foundation, she said the initiative will provide children with energy and nourishment at the start of the day.“The smiling faces of…
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s chosen successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has issued his first annual letter to shareholders after taking over as chief executive in January, outlining his leadership approach while reaffirming continuity at the conglomerate, AP reported.The letter comes as Berkshire recorded a $4.5 billion write-down related to the value of its investments in Kraft…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shai Hope (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is all set to host a blockbuster clash on Sunday as India take on the West Indies in what has become a virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2026. The stakes couldn’t be higher: win this match, and…
Openers Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan put Pakistan in control with a record opening stand against Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup at Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday.Batting first, Pakistan built a 176-run partnership for the opening wicket, their highest stand for any wicket in T20 World Cup…
H-1B fee under Trump-era rule sparks court fight over executive power Only a small number of U.S. businesses have paid the $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas by a Trump-era presidential proclamation, a development that could reshape ongoing legal challenges over the program that brings skilled foreign workers to the United States. The revelation came…
NEW DELHI: A high-level meeting chaired by home minister Amit Shah in Purnea, Bihar on Friday to examine security-related concerns in border districts of the state, decided that all death cases reported after special intensive revision (SIR) will be thoroughly verified and matching deletions and updates carried out in all official records including aadhaar, driving…
Global financial markets are preparing for heightened volatility after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, triggering fears of wider conflict in the Middle East and potential disruptions to global energy supplies, Reuters reported. Tehran retaliated by launching missiles towards Israel, intensifying concerns among investors and oil producers across the region.President Donald…
