MS Shanker The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), already under fire for a series of administrative lapses, has once again invited criticism—this time over its handling of women’s team selections. Despite being reduced to a truncated apex council after recent controversies, the remaining office-bearers had an opportunity to rebuild confidence. Instead, their latest decision has raised…
Ranchi: Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, said Operation Sindoor heralded a “new kind of warfare” and ensured that India beat Pakistan decisively in every escalation during the strike. Unlike traditional warfare, this was fought on land, in air and sea, electromagnetic space, and cyber domains, where the adversary was seen only through the…
Hyderabad: A 30-year-old man from Mahabubnagar district of Telangana died in the United States after allegedly being shot by the police there following a “scuffle” with his roommate, his family members said on Thursday. Mohammed Nizamuddin’s father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, citing information received from a friend of his son, told PTI that the incident happened on…
We Indians are a sentimental lot. We proudly thump our chests at the words of the Preamble: “We, the People of India…” It sounds empowering, revolutionary, almost goosebump-worthy. After all, the Constitution assures us that sovereignty rests with the people. But wait—before you start celebrating your sovereign self, let me break the bad news: in…
Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan’s Banswara and inaugurate several other projects worth over Rs 1.21 lakh crore on September 25, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Mahi-Banswara Nuclear Power Plant project, which is expected…
Abu Dhabi: A disappointed Rashid Khan on Thursday lamented Afghanistan’s exit from the Asia Cup after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in their last group stage fixture here, saying they had “great preparation” for the tournament. Afghanistan, touted to be one of the sides to beat in the eight-team tournament, missed out on a…
Nagpur: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft were meaningless and asserted the opposition party came up with such issues only after electoral reverses. Earlier in the day, Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who “destroyed democracy” and cited data from…
London: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is “very close” to India and shares a strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British PM’s countryside residence, Trump said he has a “very good relationship” with Modi and also…
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2017 as India’s most ambitious indirect tax reform, with the promise of creating a unified market, removing cascading taxes, and making life easier for businesses and consumers alike. Yet, over the years, its complexity—with multiple slabs, frequent rate revisions, and compliance headaches—has often led to frustration…
Dr. Asha Chadha It was in 1986 that we purchased a plot in Eswaripuri for three simple reasons: the abundance of greenery, the well-demarcated Army officers’ colonies, and—most importantly—we could afford it within our limited means. At that time, the area was considered remote. The suburban railway gates often closed as trains passed frequently, making…
