NEW DELHI: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a “not very lucky” nation on the border front as it faces threats on both external and internal fronts. The defence minister asked the Armymen to stay alert at all times as the enemies “remain always active.”Addressing Army personnel at the Mhow cantonment in…
Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev has alleged that the plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, claiming 38 lives, was shot at by Russia. He further accused Russia of hiding the cause of the plane crash. Aliyev accused Moscow of attempting to conceal the cause of the crash which took place earlier this week, insisting Russia should admit…
NEW DELHI: Officials of the Custom Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) on Sunday seized 2,447 live turtles brought by a PAX in his checked-in luggage. The Trichy Customs officials said that based on intelligence, the officers seized 2447 live turtles. “PAX arrived from Kuala Lumpur in Batik Air flight No. OD 221 on December 29. Further…
The ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award nominees include Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka, Azmatullah Omarzai from Afghanistan, and Sherfane Rutherford from the West Indies. These players have showcased exceptional skills and performances throughout 2024.Wanindu Hasaranga, known for his all-around prowess, consistently took wickets in ODI cricket in 2024, averaging…
NEW DELHI: Nitish Reddy‘s brilliant century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has silenced critics who doubted his ability to excel in Test cricket. The 21-year-old, with 293 runs in six innings at an average of over 58, has shown he belongs at the highest level. His knock of 114 runs was pivotal to India’s…
Marnus Labuschagne (AP Photo) Marnus Labuschagne, Australia’s top scorer, believes India faces a challenging chase due to the pitch’s inconsistent bounce. Deliveries bowled from a back-of-a-length are arriving at stump height, creating difficulties for batsmen.Australia finished day four at 228 for 9 in their second innings, leading India by 333 runs.Contributions from the lower order,…
“Should I say my last words?” was the final message of a passenger who was onboard the ill-fated flight that burst into flames after it skidded off the runway and slammed into a concrete fence on Sunday. According to the News1 agency, the passenger sent a text message to a family member saying that a…
Thousands of Georgians protested outside the parliament on Sunday against the inauguration of president Mikheil Kavelashvili of the Georgian Dream party, as the country’s months-long political crisis reached an unpredictable moment.Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili took the oath of office in a closed-doors ceremony in parliament during a crucial political phase, following the government’s decision to…
A Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning. Authorities cited a collision with birds and adverse weather as the likely causes of the crash, according to news agency AFP.The Boeing 737-800, en route from Bangkok, attempted a landing at 9.03am (local time) when the incident…
Arshdeep Singh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award after a stellar year on the international stage. The nomination recognizes his pivotal role in India’s success, including a memorable performance during their T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. Arshdeep will…
