AHMEDABAD: Gujarat high court has issued summons to Bharatiya Janata Party MP from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency, Mukesh Dalal, over two petitions challenging his uncontested victory.The court of Justice JC Doshi issued summons to Dalal, directing him to respond by Aug 9, after the matter came up for hearing on July 25, the lawyer…
NEW DELHI: India secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a seven-wicket win in a rain-curtailed second game in Pallekele on Sunday. Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Suryakumar Yadav showcased their wide array of strokes in a tricky chase of 78 runs in 8 overs after rain forced a…
NEW DELHI: A liquor shop owner in Madhya Pradesh was fined Rs 10,000 for the unauthorised advertisement of his shop. In an apparent attempt to boost sales, the owner had put up a banner 40-50 feet away from his shop saying, “Dindahade English bolna seekhen (learn to speak English during daytime)”, with an arrow pointing…
NEW DELHI: After Manu Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal, the country’s hopes continue to rest on its shooters. Ramita Jindal and Arjun Babuta are set to compete in the finals on the third day of the Paris Olympics, aiming to add to India’s medal tally.Following is…
Former US President Donald Trump lauded the courage of a female Secret Service agent who shielded him during a recent assassination attempt, dismissing critics who questioned her effectiveness due to her stature. Speaking at a rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Trump, praised the agent’s bravery during the harrowing assassination attempt on July 13.“Great bravery was…
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has cautioned taxpayers against making false claims on their income tax returns, such as overstating deductions, understating income, or claiming expenses that are not genuine. These actions are considered offenses that can result in penalties and may delay the processing of refunds.According to the department and the Central Board…
WASHINGTON: The story — possibly apocryphal — goes that when some Democrats in Arkansas realized that Hillary Clinton was much smarter than the man they chose as governor, someone exclaimed, “We’ve elected the wrong Clinton!” No such sentiment is in the offing in the current Republican ecosystem, whose leadership appears to prefer women take a…
NEW DELHI: Rau’s IAS Study Circle coaching centre on Sunday issued a statement after three UPSC aspirants drowned in the flooded basement following the heavy rain in Delhi.“In light of the recent tragic event involving the students of Rajendra Nagar Rau’s IAS Study Circle, Rau’s IAS Study Circle extends its heartfelt condolences to the families…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally reached out to Manu Bhaker on Sunday, congratulating her on her remarkable achievement at the Paris Olympics. Modi praised Bhaker for securing a historic bronze medal in the women’s 10 m air pistol event, marking India’s first medal at the 2024 games.Hailing from Haryana, Manu Bhaker brought immense…
NEW DELHI: Manu Bhaker scripted history on Sunday as she clinched the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, marking a significant milestone for Indian shooting. As it ended a 12-year drought for a shooting medal in the Olympics, a period akin to a prolonged drought in a fertile land,…
