Image via: Jeffrey Phelps/MLB Photos via Getty Images Bob Uecker, the beloved broadcaster of the Milwaukee Brewers and a very popular figure in the world of baseball, died at the age of 90 on January 16, 2025. As a player, commentator, and actor, he had an interesting life. He was funny and smart in the…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday introduced strict new norms for players aimed at fostering discipline, unity and a positive team environment, while upholding professional standards and ensuring operational efficiency during tours and series.By promoting unity and enhancing operational efficiency, the BCCI aims to cultivate an environment that…
NEW DELHI: India’s two main indigenous aviation showpieces, the Tejas fighter jets and the Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALHs), which it hopes to export to other countries in large numbers, will not be part of the Republic Day fly-past this year.The IAF on Thursday said “a policy decision” has been taken to not allow single-engine…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued show-cause notices to 29 schools across India for breaching its affiliation bye-laws. According to an official press release, the CBSE conducted unannounced inspections at these schools on December 18 and 19, 2024, to assess compliance with its regulations.Upon reviewing the inspection reports, the board identified significant…
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. (Photo/NYT News Service) After the recent tensions over the Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder plot, the Biden administration looked to sign off on a positive note with India as outgoing ambassador Eric Garcetti Thursday welcomed the conclusion of the Indian probe into the murder-for-hire case, saying the investigation delivered 2 of…
NEW DELHI: The charge d’affaires of the Palestinian embassy in India, Abed Elrazeg Abu Jazer on Thursday pointed out India’s potential to play a major role in providing humanitarian assistance to war-torn Gaza, and also called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s role for a long-term solution. This came after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the schedule of the 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League which will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru square off against Gujarat Giants in opener on February 14.The third edition will have a total of 22 matches across four cities…
Navigating the job market in India has always been a challenging endeavor, but the rapidly changing economic and technological landscape of the 21st century has brought new complexities to the forefront. For job seekers in 2024, these challenges were particularly pronounced, with a sluggish labor market and a lack of movement in employment opportunities. Saif…
Rama went full Romeo, dropping to one knee and serenading Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. At the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama managed to turn what could have been a routine political encounter into a moment straight out of a rom-com. In a move no one saw coming,…
One of Nasa‘s two struck astronauts, Sunita Williams, enjoyed a much needed change of scenery on Thursday, stepping out for her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station over seven months ago. Indian-origin astronaut Williams, the station’s commander, joined Nasa’s Nick Hague to tackle overdue repair tasks outside the station.Plans are in place…
