Chandigarh, October 13 A viral video is making the rounds on the internet, in which a man is seen beating up his son in public after catching him with his friends in a cafe. In the video, the angry man can be seen hitting his son and asking him, “Kya bola tha tune mujhe telephone pe, maine tujhe kya pucha, …
Read More »Unemployment rate at 6-year low: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Stating that the expanding economy is creating new possibilities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the unemployment rate is at its lowest level in the last six years and is decreasing rapidly in both the rural and urban areas. Modi emphasised that the benefits of development are being reaped in equal measures in …
Read More »Virat Kohli passes best fielder baton to Shardul Thakur after World Cup match vs Afghanistan
The Indian team continued their World Cup tradition of giving an award for the best fielder when on Wednesday, Virat Kohli, the winner of the first one for his effort against Australia, handed over the honour to Shardul Thakur for his catch to dismiss Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz. “The catch was at a crucial period because Hardik took a chance bowling …
Read More »UK hits back at World Bank criticism over aid cuts
Development minister Andrew Mitchell has hit back at criticism over aid cuts for the world’s poorest, saying the UK was still a “very dominant force”. Mr Mitchell said that the UK was the third-biggest donor to the World Bank’s fund for the poorest countries in the world. The anti-poverty institution had accused the UK of causing “real pain” with recent …
Read More »Cricket World Cup: India-Pakistan players’ friendship off the field
Whenever India and Pakistan meet on a cricket pitch, the world witnesses another instalment of what is one of sports’ most fiercely contested rivalries. And when the two meet at a World Cup, as they will on 14 October in the western Indian state of Gujarat, anticipation is driven to feverish extremes. The nuclear-armed neighbours share a fraught relationship and …
Read More »India v Pakistan: Battle of nerves at arch-rivals’ cricket World Cup clash
Cricket’s most famous rivalry resumes as hosts India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the ongoing World Cup in Ahmedabad. The match on Saturday has been described as the “blockbuster event” of the tournament – millions will tune in to watch the game and the 132,000-capacity stadium is expected to be full. Both sides have made confident starts in the tournament, …
Read More »Israel Gaza war: History of the conflict explained
The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented assault on Israel on Saturday, with hundreds of gunmen infiltrating communities near the Gaza Strip. At least 1,300 Israelis have been killed, while dozens of soldiers and civilians, including women and children, are being held in Gaza as hostages. More than 1,300 Palestinians have also been killed in numerous air strikes on …
Read More »Danushka Gunathilaka: Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape
A Sri Lankan cricketer accused of raping a woman while in Australia for the T20 World Cup has been found not guilty. Danushka Gunathilaka, 32, was accused of assaulting the Sydney woman at her home after a Tinder date in November. Initially he was charged with multiple counts of rape, but only one count of stealthing – removing a condom …
Read More »Termination of 26-week pregnancy: SC seeks another report from AIIMS; hearing on Monday
New Delhi, October 13 The Supreme Court on Friday asked doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to re-examine during the day a 27-year-old married woman seeking to terminate her 26-week pregnancy and submit a report as to her physical and mental health as also the health of the foetus. A three-judge Bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud …
Read More »India: Political Storm Brews in Bihar Over Controversial Caste Census
In the heart of Bihar, a political storm is brewing over a recently released caste-based survey report. The survey, conducted under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has ignited intense political activity and debate, as it sheds light on the population percentages of different castes and religions in the state. Survey Sparks Nationwide Debate The release of the report …
Read More »PM Modi reviews progress on schemes based on announcements in his Independence Day speech 20h
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday to review the progress on schemes that were announced by him on Independence Day. With a special focus on welfare projects for women, PM Modi had announced making 2 crore Lakhpati ‘didis’ that is making 2 crore women engaged in self-help groups (SHGs) or Anganwadis Lakhpatis and …
Read More »Rizwan reacts to ‘ Pakistan jeetega’ chants in Hyderabad in World Cup match vs Sri Lanka, says ‘felt like Pindi’
If Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel closed their eyes for a brief period after the end of the 34th over during their record 345-run chase in a World Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka, they would have no reason to believe they are outside Pakistan. The loud “jeetega bhai jeetega Pakistan jeetega” chants at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad gave the …
Read More »From Neeraj Chopra to Harmanpreet Kaur – Asian Games 2023 heroes credit inspiring PM Modi for success (WATCH)
In a momentous event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2023. The interaction took place at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, where he celebrated India’s remarkable performance at the Games. India secured 107 medals, including an impressive 28 gold medals, making this a historic …
Read More »PM Modi likely to launch first rapid rail next week; Women pilots may drive the train
NEW DELHI: India’s first Rapid Rail train, known as the RAPIDX is likely to be inaugurated next week. Sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the first train on the 17-km priority corridor in Ghaziabad. The first train may be operated by women pilots as well, which will also be the first in the country. The …
Read More »Pakistan Arrive In Ahmedabad For Blockbuster ODI World Cup Clash With India
India and Pakistan have got off to a winning start to the World Cup campaigns. India defeated Australia in the opening game while Pakistan beat the Netherlands and Sri Lanka in the first two matches. All eyes will now be on India vs Pakistan match which will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14. The …
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