ECI likely to announce poll schedule today, J&K awaits celebration of democracy
Srinagar, Aug 16 – As the Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the J&K Assembly elections on Friday, the uncertainty finally may be over regarding the restoration of the democratic process in the union territory. All regional
ECI likely to announce schedule for Haryana Assembly elections today
Chandigarh, Aug 16 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the schedule for elections to Haryana’s 90-seat Assembly on Friday. The Election Commission will announce the dates in the afternoon, an official statement said. Official sources told IANS that
US ties with India remains one of great importance: Pentagon
Washington, Aug 16 – US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host his Indian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the Pentagon on August 23. “The relationship with India remains one of great importance. It’s one of great importance to the Indo-Pacific
US VP nominees agree to debate hosted by CBS on Oct 1
Washington, Aug 16 – US Vice-Presidential nominees — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance — on Thursday agreed to participate in a debate hosted by CBS News, which is scheduled for October 1. The debate will be moderated by “CBS
Dhaka to decide whether to seek Hasina’s extradition
Dhaka, Aug 16 – As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to New Delhi last week, the country’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain
Trump says he is ‘entitled’ to personal attacks on Harris
Washington, Aug 16 – Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he is “entitled” to launch personal attacks on his Democratic rival for the White House, saying he was “angry with her” and, besides, she had also attacked him personally, calling him
India’s new rocket SSLV puts into orbit EOS-08 & a private satellite (Lead)
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) Aug 16 – India, on Friday, successfully orbited two satellites with its new rocket – Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). On its third and final developmental flight, the SSLV-D3 put into orbit an earth observation satellite-08 (EOS-08) weighing about 175.5
India reported 908 new Covid cases, 2 deaths between June and July: WHO
New Delhi, Aug 14 – India has witnessed 908 new Covid-19 cases, and two deaths between June and July this year, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report on Wednesday. The latest Covid epidemiological update by the UN body showed that between
Hospitality major Oyo reports Rs 229 crore net profit in FY24
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Travel tech firm Oyo on Wednesday reported its first-ever profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 229 crore for FY24, as adjusted EBITDA grew by 215 per cent to reach Rs 877 crore, up from Rs 277 crore in
Future outlook for residential market in India remains optimistic: Report
Mumbai, Aug 14 – The future outlook for the real estate market remains in the optimistic territory in India, showcasing the sector’s resilience with notable activity in residential and office demands, a report showed on Wednesday. The Knight Frank–NAREDCO report cited that the
Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defense ends with 3-2 loss to Columbus Crew
Columbus, Aug 14 – Inter Miami CF’s campaign in the 2024 Leagues Cup came to a dramatic end as they were narrowly defeated 3-2 by the Columbus Crew in the Round of 16 at Lower.com Field. Inter Miami fielded a strong lineup featuring
Hockey India retires PR Sreejesh’s No. 16 jersey
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Hockey India has announced the retirement of the No. 16 jersey worn by legendary goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh. This decision follows Sreejesh’s retirement after playing a pivotal role in securing India’s second consecutive Olympic bronze at the recently concluded
AIFF to organise charity matches for Kerala and HP relief aid
New Delhi, Aug 14 – The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have announced to organise two charity football matches to aid the relief work in the flood-affected Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. The two states are faced with devastating natural disasters, with the southern
Pakistan to play second Test against Bangladesh without spectators in Karachic
New Delhi, Aug 14 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday that it has decided to host the second men’s Test against Bangladesh at the National Stadium in Karachi behind closed doors, owing to the construction work happening in the venue
Shastri backs India for historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy hat-trick
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Former coach Ravi Shastri has confidently predicted that India will continue their recent dominance over Australia and secure a historic third consecutive Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory Down Under. India, under Shastri’s guidance, achieved back-to-back Test series triumphs on Australian
Allan Border calls for ‘knocking down’ of the Gabba and building new stadium
New Delhi, Aug 14 – Former Australia captain Allan Border has called for The Gabba cricket ground in Brisbane to be knocked down and be replaced by a new stadium build from scratch which can cater to hosting multiple sports for 2032 Olympics.
Tamil Nadu basketball player to feature in Serbian league
Chennai, August 12 – A basketball player from Tamil Nadu have signed a professional basketball contract for 2024-25 season with Novi Pazar Salamander team in a Division 1 Serbian basketball league called Kosarkaske Lige Srbije (KLS) in Serbia, Europe. Ulhas Satyanarayan who hails
Thailand court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin over breach of ethics
Bangkok, Aug 14 – Exactly a week after dissolving the main opposition Move Forward Party, Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over breach of ethics for appointing a former lawyer to his cabinet who had been jailed
K’taka PWD min for revision of guarantee schemes; Home Min says not discussed in Cabinet
Bengaluru, Aug 14 – The Karnataka PWD Minister is pushing for the revision of the Congress’ five guarantee schemes in the state. While confirming that there was a demand for it, Minister for Home, G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the issue had
Laos to improve dengue case management
Vientiane, Aug 14 – Lao Deputy Prime Minister Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune has called on health officials and medical staff across Laos to improve the management of dengue fever cases, aiming to prevent a serious outbreak of the disease. Medical staff at provincial and district