Patna: Launching a frontal attack on the BJP, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused it of orchestrating “vote chori” and communal polarisation and asserted that the Bihar Assembly elections would mark the beginning of end of the Modi government’s “corrupt rule”. In his opening remarks at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting here, Kharge…
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for greater solidarity among Global South nations, a renewed commitment to multilateralism, and a collective push to reform the United Nations and other global institutions. He made the remarks at a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South countries here on Tuesday on the sidelines of the…
New Delhi: German Ambassador to India Dr Philipp Ackermann has said that highly skilled Indian workers are welcomed in Germany amid Donald Trump’s H1B visa move. In a video message on X, formerly Twitter, German Ambassador Ackermann took a dig at the United States, saying their policies don’t change fundamentally overnight, as Germany stands out with…
New Delhi: Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong noted that despite ups and downs, China-India relations have been “overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation” and stressed the need to strengthen dialogue, trade, and exchanges. “This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India. Over the past 75 years, despite…
MS Shanker The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has become less about cricket and more about courtrooms, with the Telangana High Court forced yet again to play umpire in the Association’s never-ending dramas. On Monday, the proceedings opened with a sharp rebuke to one of HCA’s own office-bearers, setting the tone for a day that underlined…
In a political climate where caste and religion often decide the course of elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s decision to enforce the Allahabad High Court’s directive against caste-based rallies and signboards marks a significant shift. The move, whether welcomed or opposed, forces us to confront a truth we have long ignored: caste-based mobilization…
In the annals of Indian cricket history, there are numerous tales of exceptional talents who, despite their prowess, never quite made it to the international stage. Among these unsung heroes stands Mumtaz Hussain (1947–2000), a left-arm spinner from Hyderabad whose remarkable abilities and contributions to domestic cricket deserve recognition alongside the legends of the game….
United Nations: In his first meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres after beginning his second term as US president in January, Donald Trump on Tuesday said, “Our country is behind the United Nations 100 per cent.” After lashing out at the UN in his address to the General Assembly, Trump said he supports the…
Abu Dhabi: Pakistan survived a wonderful spell from an enraged spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in an intense Super 4 match to stay alive in the Asia Cup here on Tuesday. Chasing 134 should not have been a tough task, but Pakistan nearly made a mess of it before recovering…
New Delhi: Interior designer Gauri Khan on Tuesday said she is designing a special mantle for husband and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award trophy. Congratulating Shah Rukh, who won his career’s first National Film Award for his dual role in Atlee’s 2023 film “Jawan”, Gauri said it was a result of years of…
