During Covid, no hike in taxes was PM Modi’s clear message: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, May 1 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday took to X to inform that the Goods and Services (GST) collections have crossed Rs 2 lakh crore benchmark for the year, on the back of strong momentum in the economy.
PM Modi-led govt saved people during pandemic: Union Minister Anurag Thakur
Basti (Uttar Pradesh), May 1 - Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has saved the people of the country from starvation and epidemic while the Congress wants to divide the country into pieces
BJP expels J&K leader for hate speech made in Poonch
Jammu, May 1 - The BJP on Wednesday expelled a leader of its J&K unit for making a hate speech during the election campaign in Poonch district.
New India believes in giving a dose, not dossiers, to terror masterminds: PM Modi
Himmatnagar (Gujarat), May 1 - Lambasting the Congress for adopting a soft stand against Pakistan in the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday emphasised that his government believes in giving a befitting reply to terrorists instead of sending dossiers.
‘Another powerful name added to world of news’, Maha CM hails launch of NDTV Marathi
Mumbai, May 1 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday congratulated NDTV for the launch of its Marathi channel on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, saying another powerful name has now been added to the world of news.
HM Amit Shah holds massive roadshow in Karnataka’s Haveri
Bengaluru, May 1 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday held a massive roadshow at Ranebennur town in Karnataka's Haveri district to garner support for the BJP candidate from the Haveri Lok Sabha constituency -- former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.
PDP unhappy at EC deferring Anantnag-Rajouri poll
Srinagar, May 1 - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday termed the Election Commission's decision to postpone elections in J&K's Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, from May 7 to May 25, "interference with free exercise of franchise by the voters".
65 pc of children in South Korea spend ‘excessive’ hours on studies: Survey
Seoul, May 2 - Six out of every 10 South Korean school children spend more hours studying than recommended, a survey by a children's welfare foundation showed on Thursday.
Diljit Dosanjh & Neeru Bajwa’s ‘Jatt & Juliet 3’ to release worldwide on June 28
Mumbai, May 2 - Actors Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa's upcoming film 'Jatt & Juliet 3' is set to hit the big screen worldwide on June 28.
Australian government failing to prepare for climate security risks: report
Canberra, May 2 - The Australian government is failing to properly plan for security risks from climate change, former military and intelligence leaders have warned.
Death toll rises to 36 after motorway collapse in China
Shenzhen, China, May 2 - The death toll has risen to 36 following the collapse of a carriageway on a motorway in China's Guangdong province, state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday.
IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav likely to miss remaining league matches for LSG, say sources
Lucknow, May 2 - Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav, who walked off the field due to abdominal soreness during the match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday, is likely to miss the remaining league matches of the IPL 2024 as his
IPL 2024: Brar & Chahar; Bairstow & Rossouw help PBKS register comfortable seven-wicket win over CSK
Chennai, May 1 - Spinners Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar took two wickets each in economical bowling spells of 2-17 and 2-16, while Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Rossouw hit useful 40s each to help Punjab Kings register a seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super
Women’s T20 WC Qualifiers: Sri Lanka confirm Group A semifinal spot, Netherlands push for top finish in Group B
Abu Dhabi, May 1 - Tournament favourites, Sri Lanka, confirmed their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Group A semifinal spot with a dominant 67-run victory over Uganda at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
‘There were a lot of hopes, he is heartbroken’, says Rinku Singh’s father
New Delhi, May 1 - After Rinku Singh's omission from India's T20 World Cup squad, his father Khanchandra Singh said that the family had sweets and firecrackers ready as there were so much hopes.
Questions arise regarding Pandya’s performance, consistency and commitment to Indian cricket, says Irfan Pathan
New Delhi, May 1 - Former India left-arm fast-bowler Irfan Pathan believes pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could have made for a suitable candidate as India’s vice-captain for the Men’s T20 World Cup, instead of Hardik Pandya, who was named as Rohit Sharma’s deputy
Rohit said ‘just show us what you can do’, recalls Shivam Dube post T20 WC selection
New Delhi, May 1 - Big-hitting left-handed batter Shivam Dube revealed about his conversation with skipper Rohit Sharma, where he asked him to show what he can do in the series against Afghanistan in early January, which gave him an inkling about making
Sidra Nawaz omitted as Pakistan announce Nida Dar-led side for white-ball England tour
Lahore, May 1 - Wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz, who was part of Pakistan women’s ODI squad for the recent home series against the West Indies, but did not get to play a game, is a notable omission from the 17-member squad selected for the
Cricket Association of Nepal announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup
Kathmandu, May 1 - Rohit Paudel will lead the 15-player Nepal squad in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean, the Cricket Association of Nepal announced on Wednesday.
Pathan and Kaif back Jaiswal to be Rohit’s opening partner in T20 WC
New Delhi, May 1 - Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif have backed young Yashasvi Jaiswal to be captain Rohit Sharma’s opening partner for India in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, to be held in West Indies and USA from