ICC T20 World Cup: Kishan Storm Sinks Pakistan
Colombo: India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs in their high-voltage ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash, delivering a statement performance that underlined the gulf between the two sides on the night. The contest had been clouded in controversy even before the first ball was bowled, with Pakistan initially boycotting the fixture before reversing…
Budget shunned populism, bets on capex to power jobs and growth: PM Modi
New Delhi: Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just-unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used its years in office…
Bill Gates to visit Andhra on Monday, hold talks with CM Naidu: Min Narayana
Amaravati: Microsoft founder Bill Gates will visit Amaravati on February 16 and hold discussions with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence initiatives, Andhra Pradesh minister P Narayana on Sunday. Gates is expected to arrive at the state secretariat here around 10 am on Monday and meet with Naidu,…
US commander flags concern over rising ‘coercion and aggression’ in Indo-Paci
New Delhi: The India-US defence partnership has a unity of purpose to maintain peace through strength, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, said on Sunday even as he complimented the Indian military for displaying restraint during Operation Sindoor. In an interaction with a small group of journalists, Paparo flagged serious concerns…
India Negotiates from Strength, says BJP state’s Chief Spokesperson
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N V Subash has strongly endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bold remarks in a PTI interview, stating that the Prime Minister’s vision reflects the confidence and preparedness of a resurgent India. Reacting to the Prime Minister’s assertion that this year’s Union Budget is not a “now or…
Devotees throng temples on Maha Shivratri in Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh: Devotees carrying milk and fruits thronged temples across Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh on Sunday on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Long queues of devotees were witnessed outside Lord Shiva temples which were decorated for the occasion. Chants of ‘Om Namah Shivay’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’ echoed in the temples across the two states and…
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury served privilege notice over ‘dog in Parliament’ row
New Delhi: Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury, a Rajya Sabha MP, has been served a notice for breach of privilege for bringing a stray into the Parliament complex in her car and for allegedly making derogatory remarks against MPs. The Committee of Privileges of the Rajya Sabha has taken up a complaint against Chowdhury and has…
CCMB Scientists Honoured for Mentorship
Hyderabad: Reinforcing the critical role of mentorship in building a robust scientific ecosystem, the TNQ Inspiring Science Awards (TNQ ISA) has once again recognized young researchers and their mentors for impactful contributions to life sciences research. Instituted in 2016, TNQ ISA celebrates creative and high-quality research carried out by early-career scientists. Over the years, four…
Debate, vote on motion to remove Birla to be taken up on March 9: Rijiju
Tawang: The debate and subsequent vote on the no-confidence motion moved by the opposition against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be taken up on March 9, when the House reassembles after the recess, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said here on Sunday. Rijiju stated that the second part of the Budget Session, scheduled…
Mahashivaratri observed with traditional fervour across Tamil Nadu
Chenna: Lakhs of devotees across Tamil Nadu celebrated Maha Shivaratri with traditional fervour and night-long vigils at Shaivite shrines on Sunday, with major gatherings reported in Chennai, Thanjavur, and Coimbatore. At the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, a diverse crowd of pilgrims, including international tourists and students, queued for hours to offer prayers. A visiting…
