J&K Assembly polls: Battle lines drawn in Chenab valley
Jammu: On the eight seats of Chenab valley going to polls in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir elections, the NC-Congress alliance is hoping to tip the scales in its favour after DPAP leaders withdrew from contest in four seats, while the BJP and PDP are going all out to checkmate their rivals. The […]
BSF recover drone alongwith packet of suspected narcotics in Tarn Taran district
Tarn Taran : BSF acting on a specific information, recovered one small drone alongwith a packet of suspected narcotics in Tarn Taran district on Sunday, officials said. In a press release, BSF said, “The search culminated at about 08:10 am with the successful recovery of one small drone along with one packet of suspected heroin […]
People of J&K hold PM Modi in high esteem, regional leadership misguided: BJP’s Tarun Chugh
Srinagar : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) in-charge, Tarun Chugh, said on Sunday that the people of J-K have great respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while criticizing the regional leadership, including the National Conference, People’s Democratic Party, and Congress, as being misguided and unpopular among the populace. […]
“PM Modi changed destiny and picture of J&K in last 10 yrs,” says Ravinder Raina
Jammu : Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu and Kashmir unit President, Ravinder Raina, said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi changed the fortune and picture (political landscape) of Jammu and Kashmir in the last ten years. This comes as the party is gearing up for the Assembly polls in the Union Territory of Jammu and […]
Bangladesh’s interim leader to present outline on reforms soon, says his aide
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus will soon come up with a comprehensive framework on reforms, including on the transition of power, after consulting all political parties, his special assistant has said. Nobel laureate Yunus, who was appointed Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser after the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5, on Saturday held a […]
Boxing’s future hangs in balance after Asian body votes in favour of IBA
Al Ain (UAE): Boxing’s already uncertain Olympic future was thrown into further jeopardy after the sport’s Asian governing body voted against leaving the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA) to join the rival association. The polling was held via a secret ballot with 21 countries voting in favour of continuing with IBA, while 14 cast their […]
Mandhana and five other Indian cricketers picked up WBBL teams
Melbourne: Six Indian cricketers, including vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, will be part of the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), starting October 27, after being picked by different teams. While Mandana was pre-signed by Adelaide Strikers, Dayalan Hemalatha will play the league for the first time after the top-order batter was drafted by the Perth Scorchers, […]
Gambhir makes an impact wherever he goes: Rhodes
New Delhi: South Africa cricket legend Jonty Rhodes believes the Indian team will only become stronger under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, and said the former opener has the ability to make an instant impact in any side. “Wherever GG (Gautam Gambhir) goes he makes an impact, we saw this when he left the Lucknow […]
‘Sholay’ special screening takes fans on a nostalgic journey
Mumbai: From singing “Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge” to cheering at every iconic dialogue and each actor’s entry, fans relived the magic of “Sholay” during a special screening that served as a reminder of why this Hindi cult classic has stood the test of time for nearly 50 years. Organised by the not-for-profit organisation Film […]
‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ faces criticism online for allegedly changing terrorists’ identity, casting director reacts
New Delhi: Amid demands by a section of social media users for boycott of the series “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” for allegedly hiding the real identities of the terrorists involved in the 1999 incident, casting director Mukesh Chhabra on Sunday claimed the perpetrators used nicknames for each other and proper research was done for […]
