Shaheen excluded from Pakistan’s 12-member probables for second Test vs Bangladesh
Rawalpindi, Aug 29 – Pakistan have excluded left-arm fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah from its 12-man probable team ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, starting at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Pakistan must win the second Test to draw the series, and
Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high, Tata Motors and Bajaj Finance top gainers
Mumbai, Aug 29 – Indian equity indices closed at an all-time high on Thursday following a strong rally in the auto and IT stocks. During the trading hours, both Sensex and Nifty reached new all-time highs of 82,285 and 25,192 respectively. At closing,
Those against dynastic politics shouldn’t have fielded relatives: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Aug 29 – Former J&K Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday took a veiled jibe at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti for calling Abdullahs a political dynasty. He was visiting the North Kashmir Ganderbal
HC begins hearing CM Siddaramaiah’s plea against K’taka Guv
Bengaluru, Aug 29 – The Karnataka High Court on Thursday started hearing arguments in the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah challenging Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s move to accord consent for prosecution against him over the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban
New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The new and deadlier Mpox strain — Clade 1b — poses a notable risk to children, said experts on Thursday, amid an outbreak of the infectious disease in Africa. The ongoing outbreak of Mpox which has been declared
Most Indian firms progressing to mid-level maturity stage on AI: Report
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Majority of Indian organisations are progressing to the mid-level maturity stage on artificial intelligence (AI), with defined strategies and initial implementation of select use cases while aiming to scale these solutions further, a Nasscom report showed on Thursday.
Online Passport Portal shut for 5 days for maintenance
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The online portal for passport applications will be shut for the next five days for a maintenance exercise, the government said on Thursday. No new appointments will be scheduled during this period and appointments booked earlier will be
India’s fintech sector revenues to reach $190 billion by 2030: Report
Mumbai, Aug 29 – The Indian fintech sector continues to remain resilient and its revenues are projected to reach $190 billion by 2030, contributing to more than 20 per cent of all banking revenues, a new report has said. The Indian fintech sector
India should become ‘Repair Factory’ of the world: Consumer Affairs Secretary
New Delhi, Aug 29 – In a bid to address the current challenges in the repair and reuse of mobile and electronic products, the government on Thursday said India should become the ‘Repair Factory of the World’, enhancing consumer experiences in reusing the
If you call day as night, it is night or else jail: Priyanka Gandhi mocks UP’s social media policy
New Delhi, Aug 29 – The Uttar Pradesh government, facing flak over its new social media policy, came under attack from Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday, as she mocked the scheme as a ‘regressive and self-eulogizing’ move. Priyanka Gandhi, taking
PM Modi assures support as Gujarat CM mobilises flood relief efforts; toll 28
Vadodara, Aug 29 – Even as the death toll in the Gujarat floods touched 28 on Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the ongoing crisis caused by heavy rains and the assurance of help given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a post
India now has 334 billionaires, Gautam Adani and Family at the top: Hurun list
Mumbai, Aug 29 – As China sees a continuous decline in its number of billionaires, India now has a record 334 billionaires — up 75 compared to last year — led by Gautam Adani and Family at the very top, according to the
Shivaji statue crash: MVA protests continue to pressurise Maha govt
Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 29 – The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday continued protests for the fourth-consecutive day after the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj erected eight months ago at the Rajkot Fort in Malvan
PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office
Islamabad, Aug 29 – Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, at her weekly press briefing,
Prez’s concern on Kolkata is welcome, but incidents in other states must also be flagged: Khera
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday welcomed President Droupadi Murmu’s statement, voicing her concerns over the recent rape and murder case at R.G. Kar Hospital in Kolkata. However, he also emphasised the importance of addressing women’s safety
Adani Enterprises to launch maiden Rs 800 crore retail bond issue on September 4
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 – Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Thursday announced the launch of its maiden public non-convertible debenture (NCD) issue on September 4, with plans to raise up to Rs 800 crore. The offering will include up to 80,00,000 secured, listed and
‘Kasaa Aahe Bhaau?’, Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale reminisces about how PM Modi greeted him in Marathi
New Delhi, Aug 29 – Indian Olympic medallist Swapnil Kusale recalled how PM Narendra Modi began their conversation in Marathi, his native language, after he won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Kusale has inscribed his name in history at the 2024
Conversation with PM Modi motivated me to aim bigger in 2028 Olympics, says Sarabjot
New Delhi, Aug 29 – As the country celebrates National Sports Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Olympic bronze medallist shooter Sarabjot Singh recollected the conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that motivated him to change the
‘Letters from PM Modi before Olympics boosted our morale’, says equestrian Anush Agarwalla
New Delhi, Aug 29 – On National Sports Day, Indian equestrian and Olympian Anush Agarwalla shared his inspiring experiences with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He recalled that every athlete participating in the Paris Olympics, including himself, received a letter from the PM, extending
Maharaja Trophy T20: Bengaluru Blasters smash records in historic run chase against Shivamogga
Bengaluru, Aug 28 – In an encounter that set many records, Bengaluru Blasters completed the highest run chase in the history of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, chasing a target of 228 in 19 overs against the Shivamogga Lions at the M. Chinnaswamy