Bombay HC Directs BCCI to Address HCA–TCA Dispute
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to address the pending issues raised by the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) against the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), in a case that has significant implications for cricket administration in Telangana. The matter came up for hearing before a…
India asks its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant
Dubai: India on Monday issued an advisory, asking its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take due care, and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. “Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and advisories issued by the Embassy of India in Bahrain and…
No immediate hike in petrol, diesel prices; adequate stock to meet any contingency: Sources
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West Asia entered the tenth day, world markets plummeted,…
India urbanising rapidly; need for protection of urban forests: Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam
New Delhi: BJP’s nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities. Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a National Urban Forest Conservation and Management Authority. “I…
India calls for dialogue to bring peace in West Asia; prioritises safety of Indians: Jaishankar
New Delhi: India on Monday advocated de-escalation of tensions in West Asia and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all underlying issues, as it put the safety of around one crore Indians in the region as its top priority, along with securing energy security and trade. The US and Israel launched a major military…
2020 Delhi riots: Court grants 10-day interim bail to Sharjeel Imam
New Delhi: A court here on Monday granted 10-day interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, for attending his brother’s wedding. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing the interim bail application filed by Imam, seeking relief for six weeks to attend the marriage scheduled this month. In…
India backs dialogue, prioritises safety of Indians amid West Asia conflict: Jaishankar
New Delhi: India advocates de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday on the widening West Asia conflict, while stressing respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region. Making a suo moto statement on the crisis that broke out on February 28, when…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces ‘go back’ slogans, shown black flags outside Kalighat temple in Kolkata
Kolkata: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced “go back” slogans and was shown black flags on Monday morning when he visited the revered Kalighat temple in south Kolkata. Police personnel present at the spot brought the situation under control, allowing the CEC to proceed with his visit to the temple. Similar demonstrations were seen near…
US urged India to buy Russian oil already at sea to ease supply fears: Energy Secy
New York/Washington: The US has urged India to buy Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to “tamp down” fears of supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said. However, the move, he said, is a short-term, pragmatic effort to stabilise…
Focus on subjects like AI, automation needs to be increased: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country’s education sector to the real-world economy. Addressing a post-budget webinar, he said the focus on subjects like AI and automation needs to be increased. “We will have to accelerate the process of linking our education system to the…
