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China expert Naveen Srivastava to take over as envoy to Nepal
New Delhi: China expert Naveen Srivastava, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. The IFS officer of 1993 batch is expected to take up the…
Envoys of Slovak Republic, Sudan, Nepal present credentials to President Kovind
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the credentials from the Ambassadors of Slovak Republic, Republic of Sudan and Nepal at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Those who presented their credentials were: Robert Maxian,…
Bribe for visas to Chinese firm, CBI raids premises of PC, Karti Chidambaram
Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today conducted raids at the premises of former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, his son and Lok Sabha MP Karti Chidambaram and five others following allegations, including bribery, to…
Marsh, Thakur’s sterling performances keep DC’s hopes alive in IPL 2022
Mitchell Marsh's 63 off 48 balls and Shardul Thakur's four wickets haul help Delhi Capitals to stay alive in this year's IPL competition after they defeat Punjab Kings by 17 runs
US conducts successful test of ARRW hypersonic weapon
Washington: The United States conducted a successful test of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) hypersonic missile over the weekend, the US Air Force said in a press release. "A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress…
Modi: India, Nepal ties unshakeable like Himalayas, our friendship to benefit humanity
Lumbini: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the relations between India and Nepal are as old and as strong as the Himalayas and the two must take their bilateral ties to as high as the lofty mountains that link the two neighbors, as he…
President Kovind arrives in Jamaica, received by Governor General, PM Andrew Holness
Kingston/New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Jamaica on a four-day state visit. He was received at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Sunday afternoon by Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica,…
Delhi CM Kejriwal announces AAP’s alliance with T20
Kochi, May 16: Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced his party's decision to form a political alliance with Twenty20, a political outfit supported by the Kitex Group, the…
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs
Mumbai: Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs to move to second spot in the points table, here at the Brabourne Stadium, here on Sunday. Trent Boult's two quick strikes put Lucknow on the backfoot early…
Two Sikh traders shot dead in Peshawar, Sikh community protests
Peshawar: In another incident of violence against minorities in Pakistan, two Sikhs were shot dead by unidentified armed men in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Sunday. The Sikh community marched the streets of…
Bhartiya Kisan Union splits
Lucknow: The Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), which has been leading the farmers' movement for more than a year against three farm laws, split on Sunday. At a press conference here, Rajesh Singh Chouhan, leader of the organization, announced to…
India transports 400,000 MT of fuel to Sri Lanka under line of credit
Colombo/New Delhi: India has transported more than 400,000 MT of fuel to Sri Lanka so far, with the latest consignment delivered in Colombo port today, the Indian High Commission said. The fuel was transported under the Indian credit…
Indian shuttlers bring India rare glory, clinch maiden Thomas Cup title
Sports minister Thakur announces Rs. One Crore prize to winning team
10 people killed in US supermarket shooting
New York: At least ten people were killed by a gunman in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York State, local media reported. The gunman wore military-style clothing and body armor with a rifle and opened fire after entering the…
Shreyas Iyer clarifies KKR CEO’s selection comment
Pune, May 14: Shreyas Iyer on Saturday took heat of a burning controversy pertaining to KKR franchise CEO Venky Mysore's alleged involvement in team selection despite having the support staff led by the head coach and team captain. He…
Sheikh Mohamed is new President of UAE, PM Modi extends best wishes
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on being elected as the new President of the United Arab Emirates, and said he is confident that…
Manik Saha to be new Tripura CM after Biplab Deb demits office
Agartala: Manik Saha will take over as the new Chief Minister of Tripura replacing Biplab Kumar Deb resigned on Saturday. Saha a was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party a couple of hours after Deb put in his papers…
Thomas Cup: India storm into maiden final, make history
Bangkok: Indian men's badminton team created history by beating Denmark 3-2 in the Thomas Cup semi-finals here on Friday. With the win, India have made it to their maiden final. Previously, India reached the Thomas Cup semi-final in…
Punjab Kings down Bangalore Royals by 54 runs
Mumbai: Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs to keep their IPL play-offs hope alive here at the Brabourne Stadium on Friday. Scintillating innings by Liam Livingstone (70 off 42) and Jonny Bairstow (66 off 29)…
PM Modi to visit Lumbini on Buddha Purnima, hold talks with Nepal PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Lumbini on May 16 on Buddha Purnima at the invitation of the Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and hold a bilateral meeting with him, the PMO said. This will be Prime…
