NEW DELHI: The Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht on Monday issued a ‘tankhah‘ (religious punishment) for Sukhbir Singh Badal, citing the “mistakes” committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and its government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. The punishment includes a directive for Badal to perform as a ‘sewadar‘ (service volunteer) and clean…
Supporters stage a protest over the violence against minorities in Bangladesh, at Sabroom in South Tripura (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Monday condemned the breach of the Bangladesh assistant high commission premises in Agartala, describing the incident as “deeply regrettable” and stressed that diplomatic and consular properties should not…
Former President Donald Trump has selected several Indian-Americans for prominent positions in his prospective administration. These appointments include roles in law enforcement, government efficiency, and health.Trump nominated Kash Patel to head FBITrump nominated Kash Patel to lead the FBI, replacing Christopher Wray, subject to Senate confirmation. Patel, a staunch Trump supporter, has previously expressed his…
Bangladesh has slashed its power imports from Adani Power by half, citing reduced winter demand and ongoing disputes over dues amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, Reuters reported quoting government officials.The supply cut, which began on October 31, came after Adani Power reduced power delivery due to delayed payments. This is part of a…
Gold prices fell Rs 200 to Rs 79,200 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid weak trends in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity closed at Rs 79,400 per 10 grams on Friday. Silver also plummeted Rs 2,200 to Rs…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma received a warm welcome from a fan on day two of the pink-ball warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.In a video that surfaced on social media, the fan chanted “Mumbai cha Raja, Rohit Sharma” as the Indian captain…
Delhi-based socialite and art connoisseur Shalini Passi is set to enter the Bigg Boss 18 house. Known for her distinctive flair and unique fashion sense, Shalini rose to fame with her appearance in Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. The series also features Bhavana Pandey, Maheep Kapoor, Seema Sajdeh, Neelam Kothari Soni, Kalyani Chawla, and Riddhima…
NEW DELHI: The government and opposition parties reached a consensus on Monday to resolve the parliamentary deadlock, with Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju expressing optimism that both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will function smoothly from Tuesday. The breakthrough came during a meeting of floor leaders convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.Leaders from various…
Syrian opposition fighters ride in a truck in Talhiya, Idlib countryside, Syria, Friday, November 29, 2024. (AP) Eight years ago, Russian airstrikes helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad‘s forces push rebels out of Aleppo. This was a significant event in the Syrian civil war, which had mostly been in a deadlock since 2020. Last week, however,…
Rohit Sharma with fans at Manuka Oval in Canberra. (Photo by Saeed khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers draw huge crowds wherever they go and when it comes to superstars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, fans do tend to go berserk for an autograph or a selfie.The stupendous victory in Perth in…
