Tura: Two persons were arrested with illegal drugs in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district on Monday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) intercepted a motorcycle at Tebronggre, they said. Johnsbirth R Marak and Chayang Ch Marak, who were riding the two-wheeler, were arrested after Senspa capsules weighing 1.1 kg were…
Islamabad: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi was killed after he was shot dead three times during violent protests in Lahore. However, no official confirmation has been issued by TLP or authorities. The unrest stems from TLP’s ‘Labbaik Ya Aqsa Million March’ protesting US support for Israel and showing solidarity with Palestinians. The TV reports…
Colombo: Riding on their recent winning momentum, former champions New Zealand can ill-afford to make any errors when they take on co-hosts Sri Lanka, who are searching for their maiden win, in a crucial ICC Women’s ODI World Cup match here on Tuesday. The White Ferns, champions in 2000, were staring at an early exit…
Bengaluru: With his scheduled dinner meet for cabinet colleagues here on Monday setting off wild speculations of a reshuffle of ministers, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked whether such a gathering was an offense. The meeting also comes in the wake of speculations about a change of guard in the state when the Congress government reaches…
New Delhi: Having seen Shubman Gill from close quarters while serving as the batting coach of the Gujarat Titans, Parthiv Patel is quite convinced that the young Indian skipper will have no difficulty navigating leadership, as he is a decisive and assertive individual. The 40-year-old former Indian stumper worked with Gill during the last edition…
Kolkata: The Opposition BJP on Monday launched a six-day sit-in at Durgapur in West Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district to protest the alleged gang rape of a medical student of a private college in the industrial city. The dharna was launched by the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, in the City…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed and appointed former apex court judge Ajay Rastogi as head of a committee to monitor it. A bench, comprising Justices J K Maheshwari and N V Anjaria, also criticized Justice N Senthilkumar of the…
New Delhi: A court here on Monday framed charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and their son Tejashwi Yadav, who is the Leader of Opposition in the state, in the alleged IRCTC scam case, setting the stage for a trial ahead of polls in Bihar. Special Judge Vishal Gogne…
Hyderabad: Konda Laxma Reddy, veteran journalist, former Chevella MLA, and senior Congress leader, passed away in the early hours of today at Apollo Hospital, here. He was 84. Laxma Reddy’s body will be kept at his Jubilee Hills residence in Journalist B Colony, allowing relatives, friends, and colleagues to pay their last respects. The last…
Ashtami Tithi Begins: Today (October 13) at 9:15 am Ashtami Tithi Ends: October 14 at 7:10 am Tara Darshan Muhurat (fast breaking time): 6:45 PM to 7:15 PM (local time) Yogas: Ravi Yoga, Shiva Yoga, Paridhi Yoga Nakshatra: Punarvasu Nakshatra Purpose of the fast: To wish for the long life, happiness, prosperity and good health…
