Abhishek Sharma (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Once touted as one of Indian cricket’s brightest young stars, young batter Abhishek Sharma now finds himself under intense scrutiny due to his recent batting struggles at the top of the order. After a promising start to his T20I career marked by a sensational century, Abhishek’s form has dipped…
Kristi Noem with Donald Trump President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his incoming Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, according to two people familiar with the choice.Noem’s appointment signals Trump’s commitment to following through on his immigration pledges. Alongside Noem, key immigration hardliners Stephen Miller and Tom Homan are…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party Ajit Pawar on Tuesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s message of ‘Ek hai toh safe hai’, but dismissed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath‘s ‘Batenge toh katenge’ slogan, terming it ‘inappropriate’ and disconnected with Maharashtra’s ideological heritage.“There is nothing wrong with that (PM Modi’s slogan),…
NEW DELHI: Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray underwent further scrutiny by poll officials on Tuesday, a day after his bags were frisked when his chopper touched down in Yavatmal in poll-bound Maharashtra.A team of poll officials checked Thackeray’s bags ahead of his rally in Latur as the Model Code of Conduct is in effect.In a…
(Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy became a huge talking point in the cricketing world and drew reactions from all quarters. Former England captain Michael Vaughan also voiced his concerns on the matter saying the relations between the two nations are going to get worse.“India…
Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar NEW DELHI: The security at the Ayodhya‘s Ram Mandir has been tightened in the wake of a threat issued by Khalistani terrorist and chief of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. On the threat to attack Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar said that the security arrangements…
YS Sharmila Reddy, Jagan Mohan Reddy (File photo) NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President YS Sharmila has accused brother and YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of encouraging indecent posts against her and her family members on social media. During a press conference on Tuesday, Sharmila condemned the online vitriol, claiming it would cease…
Donald Trump got the Latino vote and now he looks poised to announce the first Latino secretary of state: Marco Rubio. Once mocked as ‘Little Rubio’ by Trump, the former critic is now a firm pro-Trumper whose presence in the inner Trump team will be interesting given his neocon credentials. Positioned as a leading candidate,…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant arrived at the WACA Ground in Perth on Tuesday to begin his training sessions for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.Pant is set to return to action on Australian soil when India faces Australia in the opening Test at Optus Stadium in Perth, starting…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Tuesday responded to allegations of selective frisking by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and said the enforcement agencies were following strict SOPs to ensure level-playing field for all parties. “Aircraft and helicopters of top leaders across political spectrum are checked as part of standard operating procedure…
