NEW DELHI: At least four Maoists, including a woman, were killed in an encounter with police on Monday morning in Jharkhand‘s West Singhbhum district, according to officials.The encounter occurred in the Tonto and Goilkera area as part of a police operation targeting Maoist activities in the region. Jharkhand Police spokesperson and IG (Operations), Amol V…
NEW DELHI: Cricket fans are known for their exuberant celebrations in support of their teams, showcasing enthusiasm in every possible way – from waving jerseys, dancing, drumming, and painting their faces in national colors.During the ICC T20 World Cup match between Nepal and Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, one Nepali fan…
NEW DELHI: Hospitality startup Oyo, is looking to raise approximately Rs 1,000 crore ($120 million) in fresh round of funding, primarily from the family offices of prominent Indian corporate executives and stock market experts, as reported by The Economic Times citing people aware of the development.The startup valuation will plummet by 72% from $9 billion…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In a post on X, he said, “Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha! May this special occasion further cement the bonds of harmony and togetherness in our society. May everyone be happy and healthy.”Eid-ul-Adha is one of the most significant Islamic…
Stock market today: The stock markets in India, including the equity, derivative, and SLB segments of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), will remain closed on June 17, 2024, due to the observance of Eid-al-Adha (Bakri Eid). This closure is in accordance with the market holiday calendar provided by the BSE. Similarly, the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX)…
NEW DELHI: Gunshots were heard early Monday morning in the Bandipora district, prompting security forces to cordon off the area and initiate a search operation, according to ANI.The incident occurred in the forest area of Aragam village in Bandipora. Officials reported hearing gunshots in the early hours of Monday, which led to an immediate response…
India to hit nets today in Barbados to prepare for Super 8 tie vs AfghansMIAMI: It’s travel time. The American duty is over for India and now we’re into what matters most –the Super-8 in the West Indies.There wasn’t everything perfect about the US leg – bad pitches, poor outfield, washed out game – but…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan wrapped up their 2024 ICC T20 World Cup journey with a narrow three-wicket win over Ireland in their final Group A match in Florida on Sunday.Captain Babar Azam and his team are facing intense criticism after an unexpected early exit from the tournament. Concerns are also being raised about Babar Azam’s captaincy….
NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 31 off 34 balls, while star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi delivered magnificent bowling figures of 3 for 22, leading Pakistan to a three-wicket victory against Ireland in their final game at the T20 World Cup.Despite the win, Pakistan, already eliminated from the tournament, finished third in…
NEW DELHI: A shooting incident occurred at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, on Saturday night during a Juneteenth celebration, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to six others, including two minors, as reported by authorities.The shooting took place close to 11 p.m., approximately 19 miles (30 kilometers) north of Austin.According…
