NEW DELHI: The opening of the Sonamarg tunnel in J&K by PM Narendra Modi is just the beginning of major infrastructure development in the UT that will prove to be a boon for tourism and bring down travel time between Srinagar and Leh. On Monday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari announced the timelines for over…
NEW DELHI: The delayed director general (DG)-level talks between Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), to be held now in the third week of Feb, is likely to focus on resolving the impasse over proposed construction of single-row fence by India to close gaps along Indo-Bangladesh border.BSF recently had to suspend erection…
NEW DELHI: In a tit-for-tat action, India on Monday summoned Bangladesh acting high commissioner, Nural Islam, to discuss the contentious border fencing issue, asking Dhaka to implement past understandings that were meant to prevent any illegal activity at the border.Indian govt conveyed to the official that India has observed all protocols and agreements between the…
NEW DELHI: On the occasion of India Meteorological Department‘s 150th foundation day celebration, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday will launch ‘Mission Mausam‘ with the goal of making the country a ‘weather-ready, climate-smart’ nation.The mission aims at achieving the goal by deploying cutting-edge weather surveillance technologies and systems, implementing high-resolution atmospheric observations, next-generation radars and satellites,…
PRAYAGRAJ: The craze for reels has not just changed the social media game but has also transformed the way devotees take a holy dip at Sangam. As chants of “Jai Shri Ram”, “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Ganga Maiyya” reverberated through the air on the first major snan of Paush Purnima Monday, a troupe of…
PRAYAGRAJ: India is the spiritual heart of the world. Sangam‘s water is cold, but India’s heart is filled with warmth – this is how Pedro James, a yoga practitioner from Brazil, described the hospitality of Maha Kumbh‘s host country.At the Sangam with her friends, Pedro said: “First time in India, I have come to Prayagraj…
NEW DELHI: The Union law ministry on Monday notified the appointment of Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice of Patna HC, as a judge of Supreme Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office. In another order, the govt appointed Justice Ashutosh Kumar, judge of Patna HC, as acting chief justice…
VIJAYAWADA: Cockfight organisers in coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh have raised stakes to a new high this Sankranti. Participants can aim for mega prizes like sports bikes and even SUVs. At Penuguduru village in Kakinada district, a cockfight arena has announced Mahindra Thar for owner of the winning rooster. In Gannavaram, Penamalur, Pedana, and Machilipatnam…
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani accountability court postponed for the third time on Monday the announcement of the long-awaited verdict in a case in which former prime minister Imran Khan has been accused of accepting land as a bribe by misusing his office during his tenure, with his Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party claiming the delay was not…
Jasprit Bumrah‘s bowling prowess has garnered widespread acclaim, exceeding even his own expectations. A former Australian batting star Adam Gilchrist believes that the legendary Don Bradman would not have achieved his remarkable batting average if he had faced a bowler of Bumrah’s caliber.Bumrah’s exceptional performance in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy solidified his reputation. He took…
