Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has criticised the Gautam Gambhir-led team management for altering KL Rahul’s batting position in the ODI series against England. Emphasising that Rahul has an outstanding record at No. 5, Srikkanth argued that citing a left-right combination to move the wicketkeeper-batter from his preferred spot in the ODI batting order is…
The move signals Congress’ intent to scrutinize the electoral process closely amid ongoing political tensions. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday announced the formation of an eight-member committee, the Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE), to oversee the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) handling of elections.Focus on Maharashtra voter list allegationsThe committee, comprising…
Thousands of Costco workers prepared to strike with a midnight deadline drawing closer Friday while the worker’s union and the company negotiated. The Teamsters union represents 18,000 Costco workers in six states: California, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. It’s unclear if the strikes would close stores. Costco has 219,000 U.S. employees and…
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Friday said it would appoint a retired high court judge as independent observer to ensure “free and fair election” to the mayor’s post in Chandigarh, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra.The court rejected AAP leader and Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar’s plea for a full one-year term from Feb 20, 2024, when the SC…
Kentucky students challenge state’s education funding gap in landmark lawsuit (Getty Images) A group of Kentucky students has filed a lawsuit, arguing that the state’s education system is violating its constitutional duty by failing to ensure an equitable education for all students. The students, from high schools across the state, claim that Kentucky has not…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday issued a statement asserting that the Hindus arrested in Bangladesh including Iskcon priest Chinmoy Krishna Das must get a fair trial.“Regarding the release (of Chinmoy Krishna Das) in Bangladesh, our expectation is that the ongoing proceedings in Bangladesh will ensure that individuals arrested in this case…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the World Test Championship (WTC) qualification process after South Africa made the final with their latest win in Tests over Pakistan.South Africa’s qualification for the 2025 WTC Final, despite playing only 11 matches during the 2023-25 cycle, has…
KOLKATA: The ongoing turmoil across the border has led the organizers of one of the city’s most popular winter fairs to request traders from Bangladesh – who booked stalls on the fairground and paid an advance – not to take part.The agency looking after stall and pavilion bookings of Bidhannagar Mela Utsav 2024-25 have started…
India reiterated Friday its demand for a fair and just legal process for religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested in Bangladesh on sedition charges, while confirming that foreign secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Dhaka next week for Foreign Office Consultations. The talks will take place on Dec 9 and Misri is also…
The United States pushed for basic fundamental freedoms and human rights for those detained in Bangladesh, and urged the country to ensure appropriate legal representation for them. US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel, responding to a question on the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, Patel said on Tuesday, “We continue to stress…