India surge past England, book T20 World Cup final vs New Zealand
Mumbai: A blazing knock of 89 from Sanju Samson and a disciplined bowling effort helped India beat England by seven runs in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday. Samson laid the foundation with a whirlwind 26-ball half-century as India raced to 119 for two in the first 10 overs….
Modi speaks to Macron on West Asia; discusses shared concern, seeks return to dialogue
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia, and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. After his telephonic conversation with Macron, Modi said they will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early…
India seeks US cover for Middle East energy cargoes: Source
New Delhi: India is tapping the United States to secure marine cover for vessels to ferry oil from the Middle East as it looks for continuity in energy supplies beyond its current stockpile, a top oil ministry official said. The country has stocks in tanks, pipelines and ships in transit to meet 25 days’ requirement…
CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; RN Ravi to replace
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned from his post in New Delhi on Thursday evening. Bose, who was appointed Bengal governor on November 17, 2022, told PTI: “Yes, I have resigned. I have been the Governor of Bengal for three-and-a-half years; it’s enough for me.” He, however, did not disclose the grounds of…
Will Revanth Act on HCA Scam?
By Our Correspondent Hyderabad: Fresh controversy has erupted around the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) after allegations surfaced that nearly ₹69 crore meant for cricket development in Telangana was siphoned off through a controversial arbitration payout involving Visaka Industries, whose chairman is Telangana minister Dr. G. Vivekanand. The complaint, filed by Daram Guruva Reddy, General Secretary…
TCA Seeks CBI Probe Into ₹69-Crore HCA Fraud
By Our Correspondent Hyderabad: The Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) on Thursday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged misappropriation of ₹69 crore meant for cricket development, accusing officials of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) of diverting the funds through a “quid pro quo” arrangement with Visaka Industries. Addressing a media conference…
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP chief Nitin Nabin file nominations for Rajya Sabha
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP president Nitin Nabin filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday. The two leaders filed the nomination papers in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the office of Assembly Secretary Khyati Singh. Kumar announced his decision to enter the Rajya Sabha…
‘Betrayal of people’s mandate’: Tejashwi on Nitish’s Rajya Sabha entry
Patna: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to enter the Rajya Sabha was a “betrayal” of the people’s mandate. Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, alleged the BJP has always been opposed to Dalits and OBCs, and with Kumar leaving the CM’s post, it…
No issue can be resolved through military conflict: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a “swift end” to the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, saying no issue can be resolved through military confrontation. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. “India and Finland, both, believe in the rule of law, dialogue, and…
As Nitish heads to Rajya Sabha, Bihar likely to get its first ‘BJP sarkar’
Patna: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar’s “wish to become a Rajya Sabha member” has paved the way for the formation of a new government, with the BJP now appearing poised to have its “own CM” in the only Hindi heartland state where the post has eluded the party. The writing had been on the wall ever…
