New Delhi: Jay Shah, former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), officially assumed the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair on December 1, succeeding Greg Barclay. Shah’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for global cricket as he sets out ambitious plans to expand the sport’s reach and inclusivity. In…
New Delhi: Gross GST collections grew 8.5 percent to over Rs 1.82 lakh crore in November on account of increased sales spurred by the festive season. The Central GST collection stood at Rs 34,141 crore, State GST at Rs 43,047 crore, Integrated IGST (Rs 91,828 crore) and cess (Rs 13,253 crore), according to government data…
Muscat: Already through to the semifinals, defending champions India thrashed South Korea 8-1, with Arshdeep Singh scoring a hat-trick, to top Pool A with an all-win record in the men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Sunday. Arshdeep struck in the 9th, 44th and 60th minute while Araijeet Singh Hundal (3rd, 37th) struck a brace….
Rama’s words, steeped in dharma and free from anxiety, struck a chord with Kausalya’s innermost conscience. His calm conviction lifted her from the depths of shock, preparing her to embrace his unwavering decision to fulfill his father’s command. Resolute and serene, Rama radiated strength as he turned his attention to soothing Lakshmana, who, like a…
Suryanarayana Temple is at Magala village near Hoovina Hadagali in the Bellary district of Karnataka is famous for Kalyana Chalukyan temples. One such temple is the Suryanarayana Temple constructed in 1209 A.D. by Sameyada Garuda Marmmarasa of Magala. This temple is an ornate Chalukyan structure of great architectural merit. One of the most important gods…
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Sunday sent Aam Aadmi Party’s Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to police custody for two days in an extortion case. Delhi Police in its application claimed that Balyan, who was arrested on Saturday, was non-cooperative during the investigation and his custodial interrogation was required to unearth the conspiracy regarding…
Bhubaneshwar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social and familial relations. Addressing the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police, the prime minister also called…
Mumbai: The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held either on December 2 or 3, a senior BJP leader said on Sunday night. Earlier in the day, outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said…
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the top BJP leadership on Sunday of trying to divide the society by holding surveys at every mosque in the country and said by doing so, the saffron party is disregarding the advice of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. Addressing a big rally organised by a…
Hyderabad: The city-based DESIRE Society organized a World AIDS Day walk to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. US Consul General Jennifer flagged off the event, commending its importance in promoting HIV awareness. The event, attended by DESIRE Society President R.P. Patnaik, saw participation from representatives of leading corporates, including JPMC, Oracle, Accenture, and Capgemini. The walk…
