Dubai: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal deservedly found a place in the ICC’s Test Team of the Year 2024 that featured four Englishmen with Australian Pat Cummins as its captain. The team also had two New Zealanders, including the redoubtable Kane Williamson. Cummins was the lone…
In a significant pre-poll development, the Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a plea by BJP MLAs to convene a special assembly session to discuss the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. The report sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for alleged financial irregularities. With the Delhi assembly elections slated for February 5,…
When Trump sets his sights on something, he doesn’t just shake the tree – he chops it down. The latest victim of his policy axe? Birthright citizenship. His executive order to end automatic citizenship for babies born to non-permanent residents on US soil is sending expectant parents into a frenzy. And if you thought Indians…
Mumbai: Eight persons were killed in a blast at the ordnance factory in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district on Friday, and search and rescue efforts are underway for 10 employees, police said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that according to preliminary information, 13 to 14 workers were stuck after the roof of a unit collapsed in the…
Chennai: Unruffled by the lingering fitness concerns surrounding Mohammed Shami, the well-oiled machine that is India’s T20 team will be eyeing an encore of its opening game performance against a stunned England in the second game of a five-match series, here on Saturday. India leads the rubber 1-0 after a facile seven-wicket victory at the…
Kolkata: The CBI on Friday filed an appeal before the Calcutta High Court, seeking death penalty for RG Kar hospital rape-murder case convict Sanjay Roy. A division bench, presided by Justice Debangsu Basak, said it will hear the CBI’s appeal on January 27, along with a prayer by the West Bengal government seeking admission of…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): Daily sample testing of river water by the Pollution Control Board, round-the-clock separation of flowers and pooja material from water a, 200-km temporary drainage system to channel all greywater to treatment facilities and state-of-the-art technology to deal with human waste are among the measures being taken to ensure the Ganga is “dip-safe”…
The script of the Indus Valley Civilization, which consists of more than 4,000 seals and inscriptions, makes this highly developed Bronze Age society (2500-1900 B.C.) difficult to understand. According to UNESCO estimates, the script contains 400-600 distinct symbols. It is difficult to interpret because of its brief inscriptions, lack of bilingual texts, and disagreement over…
To achieve Developed India 2047, a comprehensive approach to agricultural reforms is necessary that combines welfare measures with market-driven mechanisms. India can guarantee an agriculture sector that is inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable, empowers farmers, and safeguards the country’s future by adopting technology-driven solutions, encouraging sustainable practices, and promoting public-private partnerships. By importing Mexican wheat…
New Delhi: In his message on National Girl Child Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is proud of the accomplishments of its girls across all fields. Modi added that his government is equally resolute in ensuring no discrimination happens against the girl child. In a post on X, he said, “Today,…
