Government sets up committee to create enabling eco-system to boost cruise tourism
MUMBAI: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said the government has set up a high-level committee to create an enabling eco-system for the development of cruise tourism in the country.
The committee comprises government…
Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in car accident at 46
SYDNEY: Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has died after a single-vehicle auto accident near Townsville in northeast Australia. He was 46. Cricket Australia reported Symonds' death on its website on Sunday, citing a police…
McLaren to take over Mercedes team in Formula E
PARIS: McLaren is to join the Formula E world championship from next season by taking over the existing Mercedes team, the British brand announced on Saturday.
The acquisition of Mercedes -- the reigning champions -- is "expected to…
History beckons as India take on formidable Indonesia in Thomas Cup Final
BANGKOK: Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup here on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time.
Given their formidable…
Delhi court grants anticipatory bail to IAS officer in rape case
New Delhi: A Delhi Court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to an IAS officer of Telangana cadre in a rape case. An FIR was registered at Tilak Marg Police Station, New Delhi in 2020 against IAS officer Kalicharan Khartade, after…
Putin warns Finland NATO membership would harm relations
HELSINKI: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his Finnish counterpart Saturday that relations between the two neighbours could be "negatively affected" if Finland follows through with plans to apply for NATO membership.
The Kremlin's…
20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game
MILWAUKEE: Twenty people were injured in two shootings in downtown Milwaukee near an entertainment district where thousands of people had been watching the Bucks play the Celtics in the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinals, authorities…
Pakistan court extends pre-arrest bail of PM Shehbaz Sharif
LAHORE: A Pakistani court here on Saturday extended the pre-arrest bail of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz until May 21 in the Rs 14 billion money laundering case.
The indictment of the…
National Lok Adalat held in Himachal
Shimla: A National Lok Adalat for Pre-Litigation & Pending matters was organized on Saturday on 14th May, 2022 under the patronage of Patron-in-Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq, Chief Justice, High Court of Himachal Pradesh and under…
Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala opened for monthly Pujas
Sabarimala (Kerala): The world-famous Lord Ayyappa temple has been opened for five-day Pujas for the Malayalam month 'Edavam' from May 15 to 19. The Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) of the hill shrine was opened by Melsanthi (head priest)…
Akshay Kumar wishes ‘Prithviraj’ co-star Manushi Chhillar on birthday
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Saturday penned a sweet birthday note for the co-actor of his movie 'Prithviraj' and Miss World Manushi Chhillar on her birthday. Sharing a lovely photo with Manushi, the 'Airlift' actor wrote, "I…
Major Fire breaks out in a cloth shop in Kangra
Kangra: Property worth lakhs of rupees was destroyed in a devastating fire that broke out at a shop in Hospital Gali of the main market of this temple town. However, there was no loss of life in the incident. A local shopkeeper noticed…
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…
Terrorism at its peak in Kashmir, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the killing of Rahul Bhat, a government servant in Jammu and Kashmir and said terror is at its
peak in the union territory. "It is more…
Mundaka Fire: Authorities identify seven of 27 dead bodies, 29 missing
New Delhi: The authorities have identified 7 out of the 27 people
who were killed in a massive fire in Mundaka area of West Delhi on Friday, officials told media. The bodies retrieved by Delhi Police and Fire Department from…
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…
BJP ready for early polls to defeat TRS in Telangana: Amit Shah
Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that his party was ready for early polls in Telangana and to defeat the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in the state, if the TRS government declares the election tomorrow…
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…
Tesla, Twitter shares drop as Elon Musk’s legal issues grow
DETROIT: Shares of Tesla and Twitter have tumbled this week as investors deal with the fallout and potential legal issues surrounding Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his $44 billion bid to buy the social media platform.
Of the two, Musk's…
