Port Moresby: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Papua New Guinea on his maiden visit during which he will host a key summit on Monday between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost bilateral ties. The Prime Minister arrived here from Japan where he attended the summit of the G7 advanced economies and…
New Delhi,: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is back in the black, raking in a profit of Rs 3,400 crore in the fiscal ended March as surging domestic air traffic boosted its financial performance, according to a source. AAI has reported a profit for the first time after the coronavirus pandemic that had significantly impacted…
Lucknow: The first batch of around 300 pilgrims left for Haj on Sunday from the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport here, according to Uttar Pradesh State Haj Committee chairman Mohsin Raza. “Today, the first batch of around 300 pilgrims from different parts of Uttar Pradesh left for Haj from Lucknow. In all, 26,786 pilgrims from the…
Chennai: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Tamil Nadu Congress leaders paid floral tributes at the Sriperumbudur memorial here on Sunday. Led by Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K S Alagiri, a slew of leaders including former TNCC chief K V Thankgabalu and scores of party workers showered flowers, petals…
Srinagar: Counter-drone teams of the elite NSG are scanning the sky, marine commandos of the navy patrolling the picturesque Dal Lake and scores of security personnel are on vigil on the ground to ensure a safe and secure G20 meeting beginning here on Monday, officials said. Preparing to receive at least 60 delegates and 20…
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday alleged that the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 currency note from circulation was a “political decision” similar to demonetisation. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes, stating that the existing notes in circulation can either be deposited in bank…
Leh: A camp of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is being relocated from Chumathang hot springs as authorities on Sunday discussed measures required for the preservation and protection of the natural attraction in Ladakh, officials said. The meeting, chaired by the administrative secretary, Tourism, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, identified various measures for immediate action and long-term planning…
New Delhi: Ian Chappell feels the potency of Australia’s pace attack in English conditions will give them the edge in next month’s World Test Championship final against India, who could be “badly affected” by the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant. Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul are another two Indian players who…
Kolkata: Rinku Singh may have been the solitary talking point for Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL season gone horribly wrong, but the 25-year-old prefers to stay grounded and not thinking about a Team India push. Having made headlines hitting fives sixes in a row in their win over Gujarat Titans earlier this season, Rinku…
West Palm Beach (Florida): Three of the four Indian women, including Aditi Ashok, are sure to make the cut at the Aramco Team Series Florida here. Making the final round of the 3-round event are Aditi (75-76) and Diksha Dagar (73-79) at T-39, while Amandeep Drall (79-73) was T-50 at 8-over. Vani Kapoor (78-79) at 13-over…
