Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela; US to control 65 billion barrels
Washington: President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United States majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves. The deal — which Trump proclaimed as “the biggest oil deal in world history” — will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to…
Shivakumar’s Arrogance Boomerangs
Was it a political faux pas, a reckless gamble—or sheer arrogance? Whatever the answer, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has every reason to regret his decision to re-induct B. Nagendra into his Cabinet. The minister’s resignation on August 28, barely 25 days after being brought back into government, has turned what Shivakumar projected as a…
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat set to address 5000 people at Madison Square today
New York: Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, widely considered the ideological parent of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is scheduled to address about 5,000 members of Indian American groups in the Infosys Theater, located in Madison Square Garden. Titled “Universal Oneness Celebration,” the event is being organized by American Hindus for Engagement and…
FM Sitharaman lands in US for six-day visit for G20 talks and meeting with business leaders
Chicago: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has arrived in the United States for a six-day visit during which she will attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting and engage with business leaders on investment opportunities in India. Sitharaman reached Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Thursday after a three-day visit to Canada. She was…
Why Was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Selected In India U-19 Squad? BCCI Rule Is The Reason
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member India U-19 squad for the home series against Australia, and it included the likes of Aaryavir Sehwag, son of India legend Virender Sehwag, and Anvay Dravid, son of ex-India coach Rahul Dravid. However, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not find a place in…
CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89 per kg in Delhi
New Delhi: Compressed natural gas (CNG), mostly used in autos, cabs, buses, and economy-focused personal cars, will get costlier by Rs 3.89 from August 29, effective 6 am, Indraprastha Gas Limited said on Friday night. The price in Delhi-NCR, where IGL operates, will now stand at Rs 86.98 a kg. IGL, a public sector unit,…
Nepal floods: 404 tourists from Maharashtra stranded but safe; no contact yet with 60 others
Mumbai: As many as 404 people from Maharashtra are stranded but confirmed safe in various parts of Nepal following the devastating flash floods, while 60 tourists are still untraceable, a state government official said on Friday. Further, 105 people from Maharashtra who were in Nepal at the time of the tragedy have reached back in…
Sikkim celebrates ‘Pang Lhabsol’ festival with religious fervour
Gangtok: The ‘Pang Lhabsol’ festival was observed with religious fervour and gaiety across Sikkim on Friday, with Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang taking part in the celebrations at the Tsuklakhang Palace here. The festival commemorates the consecration of Mount Khangchendzonga as the Guardian Deity of Sikkim. In a social media…
India lose in shootout to Belgium, finish 8th in FIH World Cup
Wavre (Belgium): The Indian men’s hockey team went down 3-4 in a shoot-out to co-hosts Belgium after a thrilling draw in regulation time to finish their FIH World Cup campaign in eighth place here on Friday. Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh and Abhishek found the net in the penalty shootout, but it was not enough as…
UGC-NET results announced for 84 subjects; over 4,000 qualify for JRF
New Delhi: The results of the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for 84 subjects have been announced, with more than 4,000 candidates qualifying for the Junior Research Fellowship, the National Testing Agency said late on Friday. “Out of 6.07 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam in 84 subjects, over 97,000 have qualified for PhD…
