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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee arrived in the national capital on Monday amid her ongoing tussle with the Election Commission and found herself in a face-off with Delhi Police outside Banga Bhavan. Voicing her protest, Mamata said, “We came here for justice,” and warned…
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid (File photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has said India’s aggressive batting style in recent years is the result of former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid’s influence.The former India off-spinner said the two pushed for a faster scoring approach in limited-overs cricket and also followed the same approach themselves,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Moran Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, making it the 15th functional highway airstrip in the country. India has identified a total of 28 such ELFs to be developed across national highways — a quiet but consequential shift in the country’s air warfare…
Rohit Sharma has been handed a special role as Team India prepare for their title defense of the T20 World Cup next year. (PTI Photo) Rohit Sharma will return to the global stage in a new role, with the former India captain appointed as the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The…
Nagpur: Vidarbha’s captain Akshay Wadkar receives the championship trophy after defeating Rest of India in the Irani Cup 2025 cricket match, at Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_05_2025_000290B) Nagpur: Let’s get it out of the way — Akshay Wadkar is not your typical flamboyant cricketer. Off the field, he could…
Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ release has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances, leaving fans disappointed. The delay stems from a Madras High Court hearing regarding the film’s censor certificate, with a verdict expected on January 9th. Actors and fans express their unwavering support for Vijay, anticipating a grander celebration upon the film’s eventual…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled new reforms for Indian Railways as part of the ‘Reforms Express’ that PM Narendra Modi has spoken of. The two reforms unveiled today focus on a new rail tech policy, and reforms in disposal of railway claims tribunal cases.Indian Railways aims to engage innovators, startups, industry, and institutions…
Jairam Ramesh, PM Modi (File photos) NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a rally in Sitamarhi on Saturday, the Congress accused his government of disrespecting Bihar’s faith and Mithila’s cultural identity, reminding that the culture ministry had earlier told parliament there was “no historical evidence” of Goddess Sita’s birth in Sitamarhi.Congress general secretary…
A leading cardiologist emphasizes that 30-60 minutes of daily walking is a powerful, often overlooked, prescription for heart health. This simple activity triggers significant physiological changes, improving mood, reducing stress hormones, stabilizing blood sugar, and even boosting happiness. Experts highlight its role in lowering cardiovascular disease risk and combating heart rhythm issues, proving that consistent…
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press,…
