Lucknow: The central government on Monday informed the Allahabad High Court that it has received a representation filed under the Citizenship Act 1955 alleging Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had British citizenship. However, Deputy Solicitor General of India SB Pandey sought more time to place before the high court…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over “tardy” progress by West Bengal government in installation of CCTVs and construction of toilets and separate resting rooms in government medical colleges, and directed the state to complete ongoing work by October 15. The apex court was hearing a suo motu case related to the…
Hyderabad: Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced the release of the DSC-2024 results at the state secretariat, highlighting his government’s commitment to job creation and quality education. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Reddy emphasized that teaching is not just a profession but a noble calling, deeply tied to the emotional fabric of society. He reiterated…
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military said on Monday its forces killed at least two leaders of a left-wing Palestinian armed group, hours after the organisation said its members were hit in a strike in central Beirut. Israeli fighter jets “struck and eliminated the terrorist” Mohammad Abdel-Aal, head of the Lebanon branch of the Popular Front…
New Delhi: Three Adani group firms — Adani New Industries Ltd, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) and Ambuja Cements Ltd — have joined the World Economic Forum’s ‘Transitioning Industrial Clusters’ initiative, forming the Adani Mundra Cluster. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration and align the vision of co-located companies to drive economic…
Chennai: Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 13, excelled with an explosive unbeaten fifty, while Mohamed Enaan and Samarth Nagaraj took three wickets apiece as India Under-19 dominated the opening day of the first four-day unofficial Test against Australia here on Monday. Promising leg-spinner Eenan (3/48) from Kerala, who is rated highly by the legendary VVS Laxman,…
Kanpur: Indian batters went on a rampage to reset the world records for the fastest team 50, 100 and 200 in men’s Test cricket on the fourth day of the rain-affected second match against Bangladesh here on Monday. Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered 10 fours and a six to make the fourth fastest fifty for any Indian…
Mumbai: The country’s current account deficit widened marginally to USD 9.7 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP in April-June 2024, as against USD 8.9 billion or 1 per cent in the year-ago period, Reserve Bank of India said on Monday. The crucial number representing the country’s external sector strength has come on the heels…
New Delhi: Air Marshal AP Singh succeeded Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari as the new Air Force chief today. Before assuming the charge, he served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff since February 2023. Born on October 27, 1964, Mr Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Air Force in…
Kanpur: Reiterating a long-held position, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Monday said a decision on whether the national cricket team will travel to Pakistan for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy will depend on government approval. Pakistan are scheduled to host the prestigious ODI tournament from February 19 to March 9. “No decision has been…
