Viksit Bharat Ambassadors show of support for PM Modi with book launch and VBA T-shirts
New Delhi, May 22 - The Viksit Bharat Ambassador (VBA) meet-up programmes, held across multiple cities in the past few months, has sought to encourage and rope in young students and professionals as 'ambassadors of change' in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's Viksit
ECI warns BJP, Congress over MCC violations by star campaigners
New Delhi, May 22 - The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued notices to BJP and Congress over the recent statements made by their star campaigners violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Priyanka to hold roadshow in Sirsa for Cong nominee Selja on Thursday
Sirsa (Haryana), May 22 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will hold a roadshow in Haryana’s Sirsa in support of the party's Lok Sabha candidate Kumari Selja on Thursday.
Bangladesh owes Rs 100 crore to Tripura over receiving 110-120 MW electricity daily
Agartala, May 22 - The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) is to get over Rs 100 crore as outstanding payment for supplying electricity to Bangladesh, top officials said on Wednesday.
Army’s Eastern Command conducts Ex Airavat Prahar in northeast sector
Kolkata, May 22 - The Indian Army's Eastern Command has conducted a massive exercise that witnessed Aviation Brigade-level third-dimension maneuver capability and its integration with the ground regime in the northeastern sector.
I don’t accept Calcutta HC’s order cancelling OBC certificates: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, May 22 - Launching a scathing attack against the Calcutta High Court’s order nixing OBC certificates issued in the state after 2010, West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday said that her government would not accept it and would challenge it
Once a winter escape, Rajasthan, a year-round tourist destination now
Jaipur, May 22 - The desert state of Rajasthan, famous for its palaces and forts, which used to witness tourist rush, especially in winter, is a year-round destination as now, travellers visit the state during monsoon season too to soak themselves in the
Nagapattinam oil leak: NGT imposes Rs 5 crore fine on Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Chennai, May 22 - The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) southern bench on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) in a case related to the oil leak into the sea off Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam in
Delhi to have its own T20 league, DDCA to send proposal to BCCI: Rohan Jaitley
New Delhi, May 23 - The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) is set to launch its own T20 league, as it has chalked out a comprehensive plan and will submit a formal request to the Board of Control for Cricket in India
Shantanu says he wanted to attend Cannes for his work – and that’s how it happened
Mumbai, May 23 - The poster of Shantanu Maheshwari’s upcoming film 'Love in Vietnam' was unveiled on Thursday at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The actor, who made his debut at the prestigious event, shared that he had always dreamed of attending Cannes
NHAI likely to rake in Rs 60,000 crore via monetisation of road projects in 2024-25: ICRA
New Delhi, May 23 - NHAI has a monetisation potential of Rs 53,000 to 60,000 crore from the sale of 33 road assets through the toll-operate-transfer and Infrastructure Investment Trust mode that it has lined up for the financial year 2024-25, according to
Ex-Wipro CEO becomes highest-paid exec in Indian IT industry for FY24, earns over Rs 165 cr
New Delhi, May 23 - Former Wipro Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) Thierry Delaporte has become the highest-paid CEO in the Indian IT industry for FY24 as he earned more than $20 million (or over Rs 165 crore).
Sindhu to train in Germany, Lakshya heads to France ahead of Paris Games
New Delhi, May 23 - Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen to train in Germany and France, respectively, in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved their respective proposals for financial assistance.
IPL 2024: ‘Amazing that Kohli is still evolving his game despite having incredible record’, says RCB coach
Ahmedabad, May 23 - Though an IPL title has eluded Virat Kohli yet again, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) coach Andy Flower praised the talismanic batter for striving to evolve his game despite boasting of an incredible batting record.
Flower hopes Maxwell will ‘turn around his form’ in T20 WC after ‘tough IPL season’
Ahmedabad, May 23 - In IPL 2024, Glenn Maxwell had a horrid time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), making just 52 runs with the bat at an average of 5.77 and being dismissed for a duck four times, apart from taking only six
Ponting reveals being approached for India head coach job; declined role to spend time with family
New Delhi, May 23 - Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has revealed about being approached to be India next men's head coach. However, he added that he declined to take up the role due to spending more time with his family.
DK gets emotional guard of honour after RCB’s loss in eliminator, hints at IPL retirement
Ahmedabad, May 23 - Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has hinted that his time on the cricket field in the Indian Premier League (IPL) may have come to an end following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) loss to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024 Eliminator.
LPL’s Dambulla franchise terminated after owner arrested over match-fixing allegations
Colombo, May 23 - A few hours after Tamim Rahman, the owner of Dambulla Thunders, was arrested and remanded to police custody, the Lanka Premier League (LPL) on Wednesday announced the termination of the franchise with immediate effect.
IPL 2024: RR end winless streak with four-wicket win over RCB; to meet SRH in Qualifier 2
Ahmedabad, May 22 - Rajasthan Royals went up and down in their chase of 173 but finally managed to end their five-match winless streak with a four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator at the Narendra Modi Stadium on
IPL 2024: RR end winless streak with four-wicket win over RCB; to meet SRH in Qualifier 2
Ahmedabad, May 22 - Rajasthan Royals went up and down in their chase of 173 but finally managed to end their five-match winless streak with a four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at