Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja (X/@narendramodi) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Modi announced a 20-ton humanitarian aid package to assist relief efforts in flood-hit Nigeria, which claimed the lives of over 300 people. He expressed condolences to Nigeria during his meeting with Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja…
MUMBAI: The unavailability of captain Rohit Sharma and No. 3 bat Shumban Gill (fracture in the finger) from the first Test against Australia forced the BCCI on Sunday to ask top-order batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who was touring with the India A squad for two four-day matches, to stay back as a batting back-up.Pace spearhead and…
Outer space has always captivated human imagination, sparking wonder, curiosity, and a sense of mystery. It’s a realm so vast and incomprehensible that it challenges the limits of our understanding. Despite remarkable advancements in space exploration, we’ve only scratched the surface of what the cosmos holds. From the sheer scale of the universe to the…
Municipal corporations need to impose adequate user charges for essential services like water supply and sanitation, to boost non-tax revenues and provide quality public services, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report. The ‘Report on Municipal Finances’ delves into the fiscal position of 232 municipal corporations (MCs) from 2019-20 to 2023-24 (Budget Estimates),…
Tabraiz Shamsi and Jasprit Bumrah (X Photo) South African spin bowler Tabraiz Shamsi recently pointed out an interesting similarity between his T20 International cricket statistics and those of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Shamsi used his account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to highlight the coincidence.“Fun fact… Jasprit Bumrah and I have…
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday hit back at Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for his ‘mafia and criminals are SP’s gale ka haar’ remark and said that the CM doesn’t see the mirror before commenting. While addressing a rally at Ambedkar Nagar, Akhilesh Yadav said, “The voice of the Lucknow…
LeBron James and James Anderson (Photo Credits: Reuters/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has likened James Anderson’s decision to enter the IPL 2025 mega auction to the longevity and brilliance of basketball superstar LeBron James. Speaking to Sky Sports, Richards praised Anderson’s resilience and ability to remain at the top of his…
The online application process for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2025 is currently underway. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration window for JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 on November 22, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to visit the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in, to complete the registration process. NTA will conduct…
(Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has suggested that Chennai Super Kings should consider signing KL Rahul as a potential successor to MS Dhoni.The five-time IPL champions have already retained their captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with key players Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, and Matheesha Pathirana, while MS Dhoni has been…
Tomato retail prices have dropped by more than 22 per cent to Rs 52.35 per kg as of November 14, 2024, primarily due to robust supply, according to a statement released by the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday.Additionally, the all-India average retail price of tomatoes has decreased by 22.4 per cent in a month,…