NEW DELHI: A man opened fire and seriously wounded two officers inside a police station in Paris on Friday. The shooter managed to grab a weapon during a routine arrest procedure, leading to the harrowing incident, according to sources as reported by AFP.The unfortunate turn of events unfolded as officers had just arrested the man…
NEW DELHI: A report by Economic Advisory Council to the PM has said that minorities are thriving in India, and not just protected, arguing that the share of the majority population has declined in the country between 1950 and 2015.A paper by Shamika Ravi, Abraham Jose and Apurv Kumar Mishra said the share of Hindus…
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday fired the head of the department responsible for his personal protection after two of its officers were detained this week over an alleged assassination plot.Zelenskyy published a decree to “dismiss Sergiy Leonidovich Rud from the post of head of the State Protection Department of Ukraine”.It did not state…
NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli reaffirmed his commitment to quality performance after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a significant 60-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL match in Dharamsala on Thursday.His statement, “For me, it’s still quality over quantity,” served as a succinct response to his detractors. Kohli’s performance was pivotal…
JERUSALEM: Aid groups say two key crossing points into the Gaza Strip have been closed for days by Israel, blocking the flow of much-needed humanitarian aid for the war-devastated Palestinian territory.Fighting broke out on October 7 when Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel, triggering the brutal ongoing military campaign in Gaza.The Rafah…
Dubai is emerging a popular overseas higher education destination for Indian students. In fact, with several prominent universities from the western countries having set up branches in Dubai, some Indians students now prefer to study in Dubai rather than go to traditional destinations such as the US, UK, and Canada, say experts. “Ours is the…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s masterful 92 off 47 balls, paired with Rajat Patidar‘s brisk half-century, propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an imposing total of 241/7 against Punjab Kings in a rain-affected IPL match on Thursday.Punjab Kings’ fielding lapses played into RCB’s hands as Kohli and Patidar seized the opportunity, combining for a quick 72 runs…
NEW DELHI: Achieving over 600 runs in a single season is a remarkable feat in the thrilling arena of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where every run counts and every boundary receives cheers.Two game stalwarts, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, stand tall at the zenith of this record, each accomplishing the milestone in four separate…
NEW DELHI: Yesteryear actress Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, late M Fathima Beevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court, and “Bombay Samachar” owner Hormusji N Cama were among those honored with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. BJP leader O Rajagopal, Ladakh’s spiritual leader Togdan Rinpochey, Tamil actor late “Captain”…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings faced a disappointing start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their crucial encounter at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday.After winning the toss and choosing to field first, Punjab Kings struggled with their fielding, dropping three vital catches in the opening five overs, including two off Virat Kohli.Kohli’s…
