Gold Coast bids memorable farewell to CWG athletes
GOLD COAST: If the opening was about history and traditions, the signing off was all about celebration as Gold Coast threw a big party to mark the end of the 21st Commonwealth Games with the legendary boxer M.C. Mary Kom carrying the flag for India at the closing ceremony. A packed Carrara stadium bid goodbye […]
UN chief wants Kathua child rapists, murderers brought to justice
United Nations, Apr 14: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants Indian authorities to ensure that the perpetrators of the “horrific” gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua be brought to justice. His spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Friday that he has seen reports about the “horrific case” of the […]
Kerala bank employee sacked, booked for offensive post against Kathua rape victim
Kochi, Apr 14: Kerala Police on Saturday said they have registered a case against a person for offensive social media posts against the eight-year-old Kathua rape and murder victim. The former Kotak Mahindra Bank employee, Vishnu Nandakumar, was sacked on Wednesday for posting the comments, a Panangad police station officer told a news agency. In […]
Shafiq hopes to perform up the order
Lahore: Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq believes the upcoming tour of England will see him rise up in the batting order in the absence of veterans Misbahul Haq and Younus Khan. Pakistan had been following a set batting line-up in the past five years with Younus and Misbah forming the core of the middle-order, while Shafiq […]
CWG: Pakistan’s Mohammad Inam wins first Gold
Gold Coas : Wrestler Mohammad Inam Butt has once again kept Pakistan’s flag high by winning the Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games Wrestling competition on Saturday. 29-year-old Inam, also a gold medalist of Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010, completely outclassed his opponent Melvin Bibo of Nigeria in the final of 86kg weight category. The […]
Explosions rock Syrian capital as Trump announces strikes
Beirut, Apr 14 : Loud explosions rocked Syria’s capital and filled the sky with heavy smoke early today after US President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the country’s alleged use of chemical weapons. Syrian air defences responded to the joint strikes by the United States, France and Britain. Associated Press reporters saw smoke […]
Pak SC orders early resolution of Model Town cases
LAHORE, Apr 14: The Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday ordered an early resolution of cases pertaining to the Model Town tragedy pending in provincial courts. During the suo motu hearing of Tanzeela’s murder, a victim of the tragedy, the apex court ordered Judge Aijaz Awan of the anti-terrorism court (ATC) to conduct hearings daily and […]
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat wins CWG gold
GOLD COAST: India’s Vinesh Phogat won gold in the women’s 50 kilogram wrestling competition at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Gold Coast on Saturday. She ended at the top of the standings at the end of the Nordic (round robin) format. Vinesh defeated Miesinnei Genesis of Nigeria, Rupinder Kaur of Australia and Canada’s Jessica […]
CWG: Mary Kom wins gold in maiden Games appearance
GOLD COAST : MC Mary Kom added another feather to her overflowing hat when she won gold at her first Commonwealth Games. Mary, who was fighting in the 48 kg category, fended off Northern Ireland’s Kristina O’Hara. 35-year-old Mary Kom is one of the most decorated individuals in amateur boxing and the difference in class […]
Kathua rape-murder: Mehbooba seeks fast track court, sacks accused cops
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who also holds the Home portfolio, on Saturday terminated the services of four policemen accused in the rape and murder of a minor in Kathua district. The Chief Minister also wrote to the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, seeking a fast track court to […]
