New Delhi: The question of reverting to ballot papers does not fall under the ambit of the mandate of a joint committee of Parliament examining the two bills on simultaneous polls, the Union law ministry is learnt to have said. Going back to the ballot paper system was a “suggestion” made by some of the…
Karachi: The Australian team has already left for Dubai while South Africa will leave for the same city late Saturday night ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals, even though it remains uncertain whether their matches will be held there or not. Dubai is set to host the first semifinal on Tuesday, with Lahore is hosting…
Karachi: England’s head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged his players’ lack of confidence during their seven-wicket loss to South Africa but insisted the heavy defeat in India ahead of the tournament had not impacted their morale, despite the team ending its Champions Trophy campaign winless. The loss to South Africa marked England’s seventh consecutive ODI defeat,…
Dehradun: Fifty workers have been pulled out of the snow from the site of an avalanche-hit BRO camp in Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, but four of them died on Saturday as rescuers raced against time to trace four more laborers feared trapped. According to the latest rescue updates provided by the Uttarakhand State…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first five years were a period of learning and adaptation—understanding the complex machinery of governance and establishing India’s presence on the global stage. The people saw his sincerity, admired his work ethic, and rewarded him with a resounding mandate for a second term. His second term saw bolder moves. The abrogation…
Rama, with the wisdom of a sage and the resolve of a warrior, instructed Lakshmana on the vigilant guarding of their ashram, supported by the mighty Jatayu. Girding his sword at his waist, Rama then took up his formidable bow and quiver, prepared for any adversary. A cunning creature, an animal in disguise, observed King…
Sri Kalatheeswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Pattayakkalipalayam, near Gobichettipalayam, in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is often called “Then Kalathi,” symbolizing its status as the “Kalahasti of the South,” drawing parallels to the renowned Srikalahasteeswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. One of the…
Dubai: The Proteas beat England in their last group-stage match in Karachi on Saturday to take the top spot, with five points, while Australia settled for the second position, with four points in the bag. India will take on New Zealand in the last league-stage match of the tournament, and the winner of that game…
Nagpur: Vidarbha batting mainstay Karun Nair on Saturday put the ball in the selectors’ court regarding a strong case for his India call-up after his ninth century of the season, saying “I’m not the right person to ask” the question. Nair struck an unbeaten 132 against Kerala to help Vidarbha extend their overall lead to…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met several well-known global figures from different fields, including politics and academia, at the NXT Conclave and shared thoughts with them. Expressing happiness at the meetings, he praised their contributions in their respective fields in posts on X. He said, “Delighted to meet my good friend and…
