WPL 2024: ‘The greatest player I have seen…’, Charlotte Edwards hails Ellyse Perry after her heroics against MI
New Delhi, March 13 - After Ellyse Perry’s spell of 6-15 in four overs and an unbeaten 40 with the bat helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualify for 2024 WPL playoffs, Charlotte Edwards, the head coach of Mumbai Indians, said the fast-bowling all-rounder
UP govt calls for austerity in budget spending
Lucknow, March 13 - Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has issued directives to all departments to implement austerity measures while issuing financial sanctions in accordance with the provisions of the annual budget for 2024-2025.
As LS polls loom, candidates of political parties flock to Cong stalwart Chandy’s tomb
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 - As the Lok Sabha polls loom large, leaders of many political parties in Kerala are flocking to the tomb of late Congress leader Oommen Chandy, to ‘seek’ his blessings.
Biden, Trump clinch nominations, stage set for presidential election rematch
Washington, March 13 - US President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have secured enough delegates to become their respective party's 2024 nominee, setting the stage for a presidential rematch.
Nazara Tech pledges $100 mn to propel global expansion via strategic M&A
New Delhi, March 13 - Online gaming major Nazara Technologies on Wednesday said that it has pledged $100 million (around Rs 830 crore) to propel global expansion through strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the next 24 months.
I would’ve felt more excited if we’d won the Test or series: Anderson on 700 Test scalps milestone
New Delhi, March 13 - Veteran fast-bowler James Anderson said the excitement to reach 700 Test wickets would have been more if England had won the fifth and final Test against India at Dharamshala, where the visitors suffered defeat by an innings and
Shiv Sena ‘unilaterally’ announces LS candidate from Nashik, BJP miffed
Mumbai, March 13 - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has slammed ruling ally Shiv Sena after the latter ‘unilaterally’ announced sitting two-time MP Hemant Godse as its candidate for the prestigious Nashik Lok Sabha seat, here on Wednesday.
TAC Security appoints Altaf Halde as Chief Business Officer
New Delhi, March 13 - Cybersecurity firm TAC Security on Wednesday said it appointed Altaf Halde as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) of the company.
ADB supports climate-resilient water management in Bangladesh
Manila, Mach 13 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it approved a loan of 71 million US dollars to improve flood control, irrigation, and water resources management in Bangladesh.
T20 WC: ‘It is not a time to look beyond Kohli, he is still the best’, feels Danish Kaneria
New Delhi, March 13 - Following reports that Virat Kohli might get ignored for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria said there is no way one can snub the stylish batter, "he will surely be in the Indian squad".
New Zealand to tour Pakistan for T20I series in April as part of WC preparation
New Delhi, March 13 - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday that the New Zealand men’s team will tour the country from April 14 to play five T20Is. The matches will also serve as vital preparation for both teams ahead of
New envoy to Australia submits copy of credentials amid appointment row
Seoul, March 13 - South Korea's new ambassador to Canberra Lee Jong-sup has presented a copy of his credentials to Australia, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, amid controversy over his alleged influence-peddling case related to the death of a young marine last
Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency to witness a battle between 3 veterans
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 13 - The Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency will see a battle of three seasoned political veterans from the three different political fronts.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 chip projects in big leap to become a global hub
Ahmedabad, March 13 - In a huge boost to India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which took just 15 days to
VHP to help refugees in getting Indian citizenship after CAA
Lucknow, March 13 - Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will get in touch with refugees living in hundreds of various camps in the border states, to facilitate them in getting Indian citizenship.
Hamas delegation to visit Cairo this week for truce talks, temporary ceasefire likely
Tel Aviv, Mar 13 - Bringing an end to the deadlock in ceasefire talks, a delegation of senior Hamas leaders led by its political bureau head, Ismail Haniyeh is set to visit Cairo this week for mediatory talks.
Cabinet will decide whether to implement or reject CAA: K’taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, March 13 - Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that a decision will be made in the state cabinet meeting whether to implement or reject the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
‘Won’t affect Gorkhas’: GJM welcomes CAA
Kolkata, March 13 - Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Supremo Bimal Gurung on Wednesday said that his party welcomes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), as it would not affect Gorkhas.
Alcaraz, Sinner reach Indian Wells QF; Lehecka ousts Tsitsipas
Indian Wells, March 13 - The defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain earned a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Fabian Marozsan to avenge his last year’s Rome loss to the Hungarian and reach the quarterfinal of the ATP Master 1000 event.
BJP likely to announce LS candidates for K’taka
Bengaluru, March 13 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to announce the candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on Wednesday.