‘Not your trash, my trash but our trash’: ex-Pak Soldier’s Son cleanses K2 peak as…
K2 Basecamp (Pakistan): Gazing up from K2 Basecamp, Sajid Ali Sadpara sees Earth's second-highest mountain, his father's final resting place, and a blight of litter on the furthest reaches of the natural world.
Sajid dons a down coverall…
Corporate insolvency plea against Cafe Coffee Day stayed, hearing on Sept 20
Chennai: The Chennai bench of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has stayed the admission of the plea earlier allowed by the Bengaluru bench.
The Chennai bench of the National Company Law Appellate
Tribunal (NCLAT) has stayed…
Enough evidence to charge ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan; cops tell court
NEW DELHI: Opposing arguments of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an accused in the women wresters’ sexual harassment case, Delhi Police on Friday told a city court there is enough evidence to put the outgoing Wrestling Federation of India…
Centre confirms financial crisis at HEC, says it must generate own resources to pay salaries of…
"Salaries of workmen and officers are unpaid for 14 months and 18 months (approximately) respectively," said Minister of State for Heavy Industries Krishan Pal Gurjar.
The future of the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) in Jharkhand’s…
China raises objection to ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’; India says it’s the inspiration…
NEW DELHI: Amid reports suggesting that China objected to the phrase 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' at a G20 meeting as it was in Sanskrit (which is not an official language of the UN), India on Friday said it was the inspiration for the theme of…
Hope I can make you proud as Don: Ranveer Singh pens heartfelt note for Bachchan, SRK
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's banner Excel Entertainment bought the rights to the Bachchan-starrer, which was directed by Chandra Barot.
MUMBAI: As someone who grew up "watching and worshipping" Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan on…
Japan attaches importance to ties with India & Sri Lanka, says envoy
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Ambassador Milinda Moragoda said that India played a significant role in Sri Lanka’s recovery.
NEW DELHI: In an ambassador-level trilateral meeting, India, Japan and Sri Lanka spoke about ways to forge ties that…
J&K’s Sovereignty was ceded completely to Union of India: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court constitution bench hearing pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 for the fifth day on Thursday observed that Jammu and Kashmir’s sovereignty was ceded completely to the Union of India. There are…
Sailor Ekta claims foul play for missing Worlds, coach refutes charges
The issue might snowball into a bigger controversy with parties blaming each other, however, it certainly has deprived sailors of an opportunity to represent their country at the highest level.
CHENNAI: Even as the World Sailing…
Indian athletes no pushovers on world stage anymore, says AFI president
The Athletics Federation of India has named a 28-member team, a heady mix of young and experienced athletes across multiple track and field events.
CHENNAI: Once again Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will spearhead India's…
IOC wants Randhir Singh to continue as OCA acting president
CHENNAI: In a recent directive, the International Olympic Committee has informed Olympic Council of Asia that the suspended president and any official appointed after the election will not have a role in the functioning of the body. In a…
Kerala’s Kattakkada turns into big Flower Pot; Ahead of Onam, barren lands turn flower farms
THIRUVANANATHAPURAM: With vibrant hues of orange and yellow and the fragrance of freshness in the air, the sprawling marigold farms here are a breathtaking visual treat for visitors in Kattakada.
It's hard to believe that these were once…
The life and death of a ‘brave, but mad’ Russian activist Anatoly Berezikov
DAVYDKOVO: During his trial, Anatoly Berezikov repeatedly said he was afraid of "disappearing". Two weeks later, on June 14, he was found dead in his cell in southwest Russia.
Berezikov is the first known critic of the Ukraine conflict…
Chinese Naval warship docks in Colombo port after delay caused by Indian concerns: Report
Despite a briefing by Sri Lanka to Indian officials, the latter remained concerned about the research ship's visit to the island nation.
COLOMBO: A Chinese Navy warship capable of surveillance has docked at the Colombo port, nearly a year…
Severe floods in China’s northern province killed 29 and caused tens of billions of economic…
More than 1.75 million residents have been relocated.
BEIJING: Severe floods in China's northern province of Hebei brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri this month killed at least 29 people and caused billions of dollars in economic…
At least 385 deported Ukraine children returned from Russia: NGO
According to Kyiv, more than 19,000 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia since the February 2022 invasion, with many allegedly placed in institutions and foster homes.
VIENNA: At least 385 Ukrainian children deported to Russia…
Gunmen ambush a bus carrying Syrian soldiers, killing 20 in the country’s east
The Thursday night attack was believed to be carried out by members of the Islamic State group whose sleeper cells in parts of Syria still carry deadly attacks despite their defeat in 2019.
BEIRUT: Gunmen have ambushed a bus carrying…
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried returns to New York as prosecutors push for his incarceration
Prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke Bankman-Fried's bail, claiming he tried to harass a key witness in his fraud case.
NEW YORK: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is returning to New York City for a court hearing Friday that could decide…
Rupee falls 19 paise to 82.85 against US dollar amid losses in local equities
Foreign fund inflows and softening crude prices, however, supported the Indian currency even as investors were awaiting India's industrial output number, to be released later in the day, said analysts
MUMBAI: The rupee depreciated by 19…
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on losses in private banks, weak global trends
The trend in the domestic market remained weak post the RBI monetary policy and the unexpected announcement of reducing cash in the banking system.
MUMBAI: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined for a second straight day on…
