Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat new definitions of Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi movement: Amit Shah
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the Centre’s schemes like Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local are the new definitions of “Swadeshi”, the movement promoted by Mahatma Gandhi. The ideas propagated by Mahatma Gandhi to rebuild India after achieving freedom were forgotten for several years before they were given […]
‘Hindutvawadis’ feel Mahatma Gandhi is no more, but he is alive where there is truth: Rahul
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 74th death anniversary with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying “Hindutvawadis” feel the Father of the Nation is no more but he is alive, where there is truth. Gandhi was shot dead on this day in 1948 by Nathuram Godse. The Father […]
Corruption hollows country like ‘termite’, must rid nation of it as soon as possible: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said corruption hollows the country “like a termite” and all have to work together to rid the nation of it as soon as possible. In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi also said India is fighting the new wave of COVID-19 with “great success” and asserted […]
‘Gehri dosti’ says PM Bennett as Israel and India mark 30 years of diplomatic ties
Jerusalem: Israel and India have a “gehri dosti” (deep friendship), Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said and thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his “deep commitment” to the “strong and robust friendship”. Describing the opportunities of collaboration between the two countries as “endless”, Bennett, in a special video message released on Saturday evening, […]
UK considers more troops for NATO amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
London: Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is yet to receive a crucial report into alleged COVID lockdown breaches under his leadership, on Sunday tried to focus attention on the crisis with Russian troop build-up on the Ukrainian border. Downing Street said the UK government is expected to bolster its offer to the North […]
Israel president on 1st visit to UAE amid regional tension
Dubai: Israel’s figurehead president arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday in the first official visit by the country’s head of state, the latest sign of deepening ties between the two nations as tensions rise in the region. The UAE and Israel normalised relations in the fall of 2020, part of a series of […]
Weekend lockdown reduced to 57-hours
No physical classes for coaching centres, others
Srinagar: Authorities on Monday reduced weekly lockdown duration to 57-hours while as education institutions including coaching centres shall continue to be closed for in-person teaching. “There shall also be complete restriction on non-essential movement in the entire J&K from every Friday 9.00 PM to Monday 6.00AM,” reads the order issued by here by State Executive […]
U-19 World Cup: India oust Bangladesh to enter semifinals
Coolidge (Antigua): Left-arm pacer Ravi Kumar bowled a sensational opening spell as India’s ‘class of 2022’ exacted a sweet revenge on Bangladesh, knocking out the defending champions by five wickets to enter the semifinals of the U-19 World Cup here. In the last edition of the tournament, India lost to Bangladesh in the title clash. […]
England, Australia settle for thrilling draw in women’s Ashes Test
Canberra: In a fantastic advertisement for women’s Test cricket, England hung on for a dramatic draw as their Ashes contest against Australia came to a thrilling finish on the last session of the fourth and final day here. The visiting England finished at 245 for nine after a sporting declaration from Australia captain Meg Lanning […]
Teenager Unnati claims women’s singles title
Unseeded George wins men's competition
Cuttack: Teenager Unnati Hooda became the youngest Indian to win a Super 100 tournament as she beat compatriot Smit Toshniwal in straight games to claim the women’s singles title while unseeded Kiran George emerged triumphant in men’s singles final of Odisha Open badminton tournament here on Sunday. Producing an excellent performance to emerge triumphant in […]
