Jadeja hands over CSK captaincy back to Dhoni
Mumbai, April 30: After a poor start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday announced that Ravindra Jadeja has decided to step down from captaincy and has requested former…
Harsh Vardhan Shringla retires, Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes charge on Sunday
New Delhi, April 30: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla retires on Saturday after serving at the helm for just over two years, with Foreign Secretary-designate and former Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra set to take charge on…
India sends large consignment of essential medicines to Sri Lanka
Colombo/New Delhi, April 30: India has handed over a large consignment of drugs and other medical supplies to Sri Lanka, which is facing a severe shortage of essential drugs amid an economic downturn. Indian High Commissioner to Sri…
‘Love is in the Air’: Fly and Tie the knot in air
Las Vegas, April 30: As if unburdening the Corona period hangover, a couple feels the love tinge, books air tickets on Southwest Airlines and Tie the knot during the flight in the presence of crew and passengers of American domestic air…
Brazilian prez slams ‘Titanic hero Leonardo for ‘political nosing’
Brasília, April 30: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has hit out at Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, an avid environmentalist, after the latter called out to the youth of the South American nation to vote in the upcoming elections…
Gen Manoj Pande takes over as Army chief
New Delhi, April 30: General Manoj Pande on Saturday took over as the 29th chief of the Indian Army as Gen M.M. Naravane completed his tenure. Gen Pande was the Vice Chief of the Army. He is the first officer from the Corps of Engineers…
Mustard seed production to touch all-time high of 109.50 lakh tons in current year
Thane, Apr 29: In a recent release by Central Organization for Oil Industry & Trade (COOIT) for estimates of mustard seed production for 2021-22 crop year, the Organization has pegged the production to an all-time high of 109.50…
PM inaugurates CMs & CJs conference, underlines judicial reforms
New Delhi, April 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts at Vigyan Bhawan here. He will also address the inaugural session. Chief Justice of…
US moots to ease visa requirements for high-tech specialists from Russia
Washington, April 30: The US presidential administration is studying an opportunity to ease visa requirements for high-tech specialists from Russia to weaken the latter's technological potential, media reported. The White House's…
‘Runway 34’ boasts a successful landing at Box Office
Mumbai, April 29: 'Runway 34' has finally landed. After a hyped-up take off in full throttle, the film has successfully landed meeting expectations as initial critical and audience reviews have been largely positive. Backed by the…
Olympian shooter Tomar loses to Sartaj Tiwana of Lovely Univ.
Bengaluru, April 29 (UNI) A day of mixed action was witnessed at the second edition of Khelo India University Games here on Friday. At the end of the day, Jain was leading the medals tally with 16 golds to their credit. They also won…
Mithali’s biopic to hit silver screens in July
Mumbai, April 29: Ace Indian cricketer Mithali Raj's biopic titled 'Shabaash Mithu' starring Tapasee Pannu is all set to hit the silver screens on July 15. Taking to Twitter, Mithali shared a poster of a film with a caption: "There is…
US, French, German diplomats to discuss Ukraine in Paris on May 7
Washington, April 30: US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit Paris next week to discuss with her counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom coordination of efforts in response to Russia's special…
Sarhad NGO suggests noble use of discarded Loudspeakers
Pune, Apr 29: In a noble concept, the city-based NGO Sarhad has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to donate all the loudspeakers taken off mosques and other religious places recently for enabling 'distance education' in…
Falcon 9 booster successfully carries 53 Starlink mini-satellites into orbit
Washington, April 30: A Falcon 9 booster successfully carried 53 more Starlink mini-communications satellites into low earth orbit,
SpaceX announced. The launch was podcast live and the rocket blasted off on schedule at 5:27 pm…
Delhi govt to aid startups offering alternatives to single-use plastic
New Delhi, April 29: Delhi government announced on Friday that it will provide assistance to the startups working on the alternatives to single-use plastic. Besides, financial assistance will be provided to those as well who are…
India’s peak power demand crosses 207 GW on Friday
Mumbai, April 29: India's power demand touched another high on Friday at 207 GW, as mercury continued to soar higher and higher. The maximum all India power demand touched 207,111 MW at 14:50 hrs today, an all-time high so far,…
Lucknow Super Giants beat Punjab Kings by 20 runs
Pune, April 29: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League match here at the MCA Stadium on Friday. Kagiso Rabada took a four-wicket haul as Kings restricted
Super Giants to…
Lawyers hold candle march for victims of ‘political violence’ in Bengal
New Delhi, April 29: Delhi Lawyers under the banner of 'Lawyer's for Justice' on Friday held a candlelight march expressing their solidarity with families of the victims of 'political violence' in West Bengal under the Mamata…
Punjab: Curfew imposed in Patiala district after violent clashes
Patiala, April 29: District Magistrate Sakshi Sawhney has ordered imposition of curfew in Patiala district till 0600 hours on Saturday in the aftermath of the violent clashes that broke out between groups of two communities on Friday…
