New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of advertising legend Piyush Pandey, saying he would fondly cherish interactions with him over the years. Considered as the architect of modern Indian advertising, Pandey, 70, was widely credited for his contribution to the BJP’s 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign. “Shri Piyush Pandey Ji…
Patna: Asserting that he feels anguished that Bihar’s farmers are still poor despite the 20 years of rule by the JD(U)-led NDA in the state, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday claimed that CM Nitish Kumar will not be made the chief minister if the ruling alliance is again voted to power. Yadav, the chief…
Navi Mumbai: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Thursday described qualifying for the Women’s World Cup semifinals as “a big relief,” as the team bounced back from three successive defeats after starting the tournament as one of the favourites. India became the last team to qualify for the semifinals, joining Australia, South Africa, and England, following a…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus fire incident in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district. “Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh,” Modi said in a post on X. At least 20 people were killed…
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh): Twenty people were feared killed when a Volvo bus caught fire and turned into ashes after it hit a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool in the early hours of Friday. The bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru had 40 people on board. “At around 3, a Volvo bus of Kaveri was going…
Prayagraj (UP): A 54-year-old journalist was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near a hotel here, police said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Manish Shandilya told PTI that the victim, identified as Laxmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu, a journalist by profession, succumbed to his injuries. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Pushkar Verma said Singh…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the people of Bihar will never forget the “misdeeds of Jungle Raj”, an apparent reference to the RJD rule, and dubbed the opposition alliance as a “lathbandhan” (a coalition of criminals), whose leaders are out on bail. Interacting with young BJP workers through the NaMo App,…
Navi Mumbai: India qualified for the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup after scintillating hundreds by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set up a commanding 53-run win over New Zealand via DLS Method here on Thursday. Asked to bat first, India posted an imposing 340 for three after the contest was reduced to 49 overs…
New Delhi: The world witnessed the Indian Navy’s strength during Operation Sindoor as its deterrent posture forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, hailing the force’s combat readiness. In an address to the top naval commanders, Singh said Operation Sindoor was a symbol of…
The debate over the “Blueprint for Revival” of Hyderabad cricket has sparked strong reactions. While some believe the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) can still be reformed, others argue it has outlived its credibility. In the spirit of open discussion, we carry this rebuttal from Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) General Secretary Dharma Guruva Reddy, who challenges…
