When I come to ground, I leave my personal ego in hotel room: Ravindra Jadeja
New Delhi: Representing Rajasthan Royals, Ravindra Jadeja has not always bowled his full quota of overs due to various factors this IPL season, but the veteran all-rounder has no qualms about it, saying he “leaves his ego in the hotel room before coming to the ground.” Jadeja delivered an all-round performance to help his side…
Voter turnout figures in Bengal so far make me certain that BJP set for landslide victory: Modi
Krishnanagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the people of West Bengal for their massive turnout in the ongoing first phase of assembly elections, and called the vote figures so far indicative of an “overwhelming mandate for change”. Addressing a poll rally in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, Modi asserted that violence during the assembly…
Pak minister, US envoy discuss efforts for 2nd round of US-Iran talks
Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday met US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, and discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts to hold a second round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, according to an official statement. The meeting comes amid stepped-up diplomatic engagements aimed at bringing Tehran and Washington to the negotiating table, possibly by the…
TN polls: Kanimozhi confident of DMK retaining power
Chennai: Senior DMK leader and party MP Kanimozhi on Thursday expressed confidence that her party would return to power in Tamil Nadu, as polling for elections to 234 assembly segments was on across the state. Speaking to the reporters after casting her vote here, she said “people will take the right decision and DMK regime…
Africa occupies central place in India’s foreign policy today: Jaishankar
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that Africa occupies a central place in India’s foreign policy today, and New Delhi’s engagement with it is guided by a clear vision, rooted in the principles of equality, mutual respect and shared progress. Addressing a gathering at the unveiling of the logo, theme and…
No plan yet to raise petrol, diesel prices: Oil Min
New Delhi: The government on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting petrol and diesel prices may be hiked by Rs 25-28 a litre soon after assembly elections, saying there is no such proposal under consideration. “Some news reports are suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby clarified that there is no such proposal…
TMC accuses police of acting in BJP’s favour in Nandigram, Suvendu alleges voter intimidation
Kolkata/Nandigram: The TMC on Thursday accused the police of working in favour of the BJP in Nandigram, while Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that goons backed by the ruling party were threatening people in the area as voting was underway in the first phase of West Bengal assembly polls. Addressing a press conference,…
Pakistan should clamp down on terror groups like LeT, JeM: US lawmaker
Washington: US Congressman Brad Sherman has called on Pakistan to clamp down on terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which has been linked to the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking at an exhibition organised by the Indian Embassy here on the “Human Cost of Terrorism”, Sherman remembered the victims of the Pahalgam attack on the…
I have no answers: Rishabh Pant on batting collapse
Lucknow: A distraught Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant did not have any answer for his team’s defence after a morale-crushing 40-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match, other than accepting the responsibility that his side didn’t read the surface properly. “I don’t have answers. Batting has let us down. We are…
Voting begins for Baramati, Rahuri assembly bypolls in Maharashtra
Baramati: Voting got underway on Thursday morning in the Baramati and Rahuri assembly bypolls in Maharashtra. Polling began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm, an election official said. Riding a sympathy wave, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, who is contesting from Baramati, has urged voters to support her as a tribute…
