Varanasi (UP): Local unit of Uttar Pradesh Jewellers Association on Saturday imposed a ban on the sale of jewellery to customers wearing a veil, burqa, mask or helmet, citing security reasons. This decision has been taken in view of the incidents of theft, robbery, and fraud that have occurred in several districts, they claimed. Kamal…
Jodhpur: Emphasising the need to encourage ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Swabhasha’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged people to make and use local products and converse in their mother tongue at home. Shah said that language is key to preserving any society, culture and religion. While any language can be learnt or spoken as required…
New Delhi: NIIT Learning Systems (NIIT Managed Training Services) on Saturday announced it has acquired SweetRush, a US-based firm that provides AI-led custom learning experience design and strategic training interventions, for a total consideration of up to USD 26 million. The acquisition was made through a wholly-owned subsidiary, NIIT (USA), Inc., according to a release….
Karachi: Pakistan’s young fast bowler Zaman Khan came under scrutiny over his slingshot bowling action during a Big Bash League match on Saturday. Australia’s great David Warner, who scored 82 for Sydney Thunder, was seen repeatedly questioning Zaman’s action and raising the issue with the on-field umpire after facing the pacer. Zaman, who has joined…
Vadodara: Left out of next month’s T20 World Cup, India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he respects the selectors’ decision and remains focused on giving his best whenever the opportunity arises. The 26-year-old was not considered for next month’s T20 World Cup despite leading India in the longer formats. He has…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted two more accused in the Assam Independence Day IED seizure case of 2024, officials said on Saturday. In its supplementary chargesheet filed before the NIA special court in Guwahati on Friday, the anti-terror agency has indicted Bhargab Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi, they said. This takes the total…
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Security arrangements have been strengthened across snow-bound tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda following a surge of tourists over the past fortnight, officials said on Saturday. The visible deployment of security personnel at popular high-altitude meadows, including Chattargalla (11,000 ft), Panj Nallah (10,200 ft) and Guldanda (9,555 ft) along the Bhaderwah–Pathankot highway, is…
Dhaka: Tarique Rahman has been appointed as the chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of his mother and party chairperson Khaleda Zia following a prolonged illness. The Standing Committee of the BNP approved the appointment of Rahman as the Chairman of the party in a meeting on Friday. BNP Secretary…
Pune: Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to undertake constitutional amendments, which is an acknowledgement that things did not go well for the neighbouring nation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said. Discussing the progress of the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Chauhan stated on Friday that the Union government has granted an extension…
Guwahati: The ruling BJP and its allies will contest all the three Rajya Sabha seats that will fall vacant in Assam in April this year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He claimed the victory of their candidates in two seats is confirmed, while the third one may also end up in their kitty. The…
