Iran postpones implementation of strict new hijab law Iran’s National Security Council has postponed the implementation of a new hijab law, originally set for last Friday. The law proposed stricter penalties for women and girls not fully covering their hair, forearms, and lower legs, including fines, prison sentences up to 15 years, and mandatory reporting…
Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) BRISBANE: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be playing first few games of the Vijay Hazare Trophy due to personal reasons but will link up with the Krunal Pandya-led squad towards the later stage of the tournament. It is understood that Hardik has already conveyed his availability schedule to the…
NEW DELHI: Allahabad high court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who landed in controversy after his remark on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday.Yadav appeared before the collegium headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and was asked to put forth his version of the statements made,…
Image via The New York Times Comebacks like this would be etched in the history of the NBA. LeBron made the much-needed comeback during the recent face-off against the Memphis Grizzlies to the Lakers breaking off their jinxed losing streak. The LeBron James-led team went on to register their victory with an overall score of…
NEW DELHI: Ajit faction NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday took a veiled attack on the party president over his exclusion from the new council of ministers and said that after rejecting his demand for a Lok Sabha seat, the party offered Rajya Sabha seat “Am I a toy?”Amid speculation over his “Jahan nahi chaina,…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar expressed his frustration with Mohammed Siraj after he engaged in a mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja during Day 4 of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday.The incident unfolded in the 62nd over when Jadeja took a single off the fourth ball, giving Siraj the strike. It appeared…
Nathon Lyon and Josh Hazlewood (PTI Photo) Josh Hazlewood is likely to be absent for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches due to a right calf strain. The injury occurred during the third Test at the Gabba, as confirmed by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.This injury also prevented Hazlewood from participating in the Brisbane Test, impacting Australia’s…
NEW DELHI: The Gabba Test is poised for a draw as weather conditions predict a 90% chance of rain on Day 5, potentially washing out play. Both India and Australia have fought hard in this gripping contest, but the looming rain threatens to deny cricket fans a conclusive result.As players prepare for the final day…
Union minister Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed the Rajya Sabha during a discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India. He said that both BJP and the Congress had made the amendments to the Constitution during their reign. During his speech, Amit Shah launched a veiled attack on Congress leader…
NEW DELHI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to send notices to around 20 members of parliament (MPs), who were absent during voting on the bill meant for the “one nation, one election” in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, reported a news agency ANI citing sources.The MPs from the BJP were absent in the…
