Arvind Kejriwal had written a letter to VK Saxena from Tihar jail urging him to allow Atishi to hoist the flag at the function at Chhatrasal stadium. NEW DELHI: Contrary to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal‘s wish, uncertainty looms over who will hoist the national flag during the Delhi government‘s function on the occasion of Independence…
Former cricketer Basit Ali has emphasized the importance of maintaining stringent security measures as Pakistan prepares to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. This will be the first ICC event in Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World Cup, which the country co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka. Ali highlighted that any security lapses during…
Jaya Bachchan’s candid remarks about her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have once again captured public attention, particularly a video of past interview that has resurfaced on social media. In this interview, Jaya shared her perspective on the dynamics of her relationship with Aishwarya, emphasizing the distinction between a daughter and a daughter-in-law.In a video shared…
World Organ Donation Day, observed annually on August 13, raises awareness about the critical need for organ donors and the impact of organ donation on saving lives. This day emphasizes the importance of registering as an organ donor and educating the public about the life-saving potential of organ and tissue donations. Increased awareness and participation…
NEW DELHI: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s new chief of staff, Josh Kettler, has quit suddenly after barely completing three months. When Kettler was appointed earlier this year, it was said that he was the perfect man to ‘guide him (Harry) through his next phase’ into his future endeavours.‘Josh Kettler is no longer working with…
NEW DELHI: Pramod Bhagat, the reigning Paralympic champion in badminton, has been suspended for 18 months due to violations of the whereabouts clause, as reported by PTI. The suspension is effective immediately, resulting in Bhagat missing the upcoming Paris Paralympics, a significant loss for India’s medal prospects.The whereabouts clause is a crucial aspect of anti-doping…
Pune hospitals were overwhelmed by a sudden spike in swine flu (H1N1) cases, coupled with high incidences of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. PUNE: A sudden surge in swine flu (H1N1) cases, coupled with an already high incidence of dengue, chikungunya and Zika, has left patients scrambling for beds and timely medical care at major hospitals…
In a recent episode of Aapka Apna Zakir, Shraddha Kapoor sought advice from comedian Zakir Khan on a significant life decision—whether or not she should buy a new house. The popular actress shared that her mother often encourages her to live independently, as she has always lived with her family. This has led Shraddha to…
NEW DELHI: The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), an initiative aimed at providing educational opportunities to girls from marginalized communities, are facing significant challenges. These issues, ranging from lack of transparency in fund utilization, teacher shortages, safety concerns, financial mismanagement to infrastructure deficiencies, are threatening the very purpose for which these schools were established.A recent…
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was around 79,500, Nifty50 was near 24,300. At 9:20 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 79,519.54, down 129 points or 0.16%. Nifty50 was at 24,313.20, down 34 points or 0.14%.The Indian stock market closed relatively…
