DRDO successfully flight-tests ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile
Odisha train crash: 82 bodies yet to be identified, claimants waiting for DNA test report
Odisha train tragedy: 119 passengers still undergoing treatment at SCB Hospital
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RBI MPC retains repo rate at 6.5%, projects 6.5% GDP & 5.1% inflation for FY24
Chennai: Not belying the expectations, the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) did not change the repo rate from 6.5 percent while projecting gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation at 6.5 percent and 5.1 percent respectively. Announcing the decision of the MPC following its three-day deliberations, RBI Governor...
Read moreMother alone does not have right over child: Delhi HC in Shikhar Dhawan’s case
New Delhi: A Delhi court has ordered Aesha Mukerji, the estranged wife of cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, to bring their nine-year-old son to India for a family gathering observing that a mother alone does not possess exclusive rights over a child. The duo has initiated legal proceedings in both India and Australia regarding divorce and child custody. Justice Harish Kumar of Patiala House Courts reprimanded Mukerji for objecting to bringing the child...
Read morePakistan politics takes turn as PTI defectors flock to new boss
Lahore: Scores of disgruntled leaders who quit Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's party have joined hands and are set to launch a new military-backed party to fight the general elections likely to be held in October. Sugar baron and Khan's old friend Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) is leading the group of leaders who left Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in the wake of attacks on military installations last month. More...
Read moreBombay HC extends relief to Sameer Wankhede till June 23 in extortion and bribery case
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court Thursday extended till June 23 the interim protection from arrest granted to NCB's former Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede in the CBI's case of extortion and bribery against him. The CBI's case is that Wankhede and four other accused had demanded Rs 25 crore bribe from actor Shah Rukh Khan for not framing his son Aryan Khan following alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship...
Read moreAt least 24 dead in Afghanistan after minibus plunges into ravine
Kabul: At least 24 passengers were killed after a minibus plunged into a ravine in Afghanistan's Sari Pul province, a police spokesman said Thursday. The deadly accident took place Wednesday evening in Sayad district due to reckless driving and the victims comprised 12 women, eight children, and four men, the spokesman said, adding that only a woman survived but was badly injured, reports Xinhua news agency. This was the second road...
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French Open: Alexander Zverev passes Tomas Martin Etcheverry test to reach semi-finals
Paris: Alexander Zverev didn't have things all his own way Wednesday, but he stepped up when needed to reach the semi-finals at the French Open for the third consecutive season. In a heavy-hitting baseline battle against Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Zverev overcame an attacking bombardment from the Argentine to triumph 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. "The...
Mother alone does not have right over child: Delhi HC in Shikhar Dhawan’s case
New Delhi: A Delhi court has ordered Aesha Mukerji, the estranged wife of cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, to bring their nine-year-old son to India for a family gathering observing that a mother alone does not possess exclusive rights over a child. The duo has initiated legal proceedings in both India and Australia regarding divorce and child custody. Justice...
WTC Final: Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting slam India’s decision to drop Ravichandran Ashwin
London: Australian greats Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting have slammed India's decision to drop premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for the World Test Championship final against Australia. Ashwin, who is the No 1 bowler in Test cricket and India's leading wicket-taker in the 2021-23 WTC cycle, was dropped as the Rohit Sharma-led side bolstered the pace ammunition by...
NIA nabs close aide of Pro-Khalistan terrorists
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a close aide of two foreign-based operatives of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) -- Canada-based Arshdeep Singh alias "Arsh Dala" and Philippines-based Manpreet Singh alias "Peeta". Gagandeep Singh alias "Miti", who was nabbed by the NIA Tuesday during raids in Haryana and Punjab, is the fifth person...
Air India flight carrying stranded passengers, crew members from Russia lands at San Francisco
Mumbai/San Francisco: An Air India flight landed in San Francisco Thursday carrying over 200 passengers stranded at Magadan in far east Russia for two days after the original aircraft had to be diverted there following a mid-air engine glitch. "All our passengers are being extended maximum on-ground assistance with clearance formalities and provided other necessary support," Air...
Here’s the reason why ‘Adipurush’ makers booked one seat in every theatre
Mumbai: Filmmaker Om Raut, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Adipurush, strongly believes that Lord Hanuman is present whenever the Hindu epic Ramayana is recited or showcased on the planet. During a trailer event for the film in Tirupati, Raut requested the film's producers to keep a seat vacant in every theatre,...
Sachin-Jigar’s ‘Phir Aur Kya Chahiye’ tops Billboard India top 25 list
Mumbai: The song 'Phir Aur Kya Chahiye' from the Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan-starrer Zara Hatke Zara Bachke has topped the Billboard India top 25 list. The song has been composed by the music director duo Sachin-Jigar, who is known for hit tracks such as 'Jeena Jeena', 'Babaji Ki Booti' and the more recent 'Apna Bana...
Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic will meet in a youth-vs-experience clash at the French Open
Paris: Two weeks ago, before the start of play at the French Open, the brackets were set for the tournament, and one possible semifinal matchup immediately demanded attention: No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, the Next Big Thing in men's tennis, against No. 3 Novak Djokovic, the Current Big Thing in men's tennis. The heightened anticipation was not merely...
French Open 2023: No. 1 Iga Swiatek, No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka can set up a final showdown
Paris: If Iga Swiatek meets Aryna Sabalenka for the French Open championship, more than the trophy would be at stake. The No. 1 ranking would be, too. But there's work to be done for both players first — getting to the final. In Thursday's semifinals, No. 2 Sabalenka of Belarus will play unseeded Karolina Muchova of the...
DRDO successfully flight-tests ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile
New Delhi: New generation ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' was successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Ballistic missile 'Agni Prime' was tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. During the flight test, all objectives were successfully demonstrated, a defence ministry official said Thursday. According to the Ministry, this...