Delhi excise policy CBI case: Court takes cognizance of supplementary charge sheet against Kejriwal, issues summons
New Delhi : The Rouse Avenue Court has issued summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after taking cognisance of the supplementary charge sheet filed by the CBI in the Delhi excise policy case. The CBI has filed a supplementary charge sheet against Arvind Kejriwal, Durgesh Pathak, Vinod Chauhan, Ashish Mathur, Sharath Reddy, and Amit […]
US: CENTCOM destroys 2 Yemeni missile systems
Washington : The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two missile systems in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen, a statement by CENTCOM said. The statement added that CENTCOM determined these systems presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region. In a post on X, CENTCOM gave an […]
Indian diaspora excited about PM Modi’s visit to Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at the Brunei International Airport on Tuesday, the Indian community in Brunei was abuzz with excitement. Members of the vibrant and diverse Indian diaspora in Brunei expressed their enthusiasm and support for PM Modi’s visit. Nashmuddin, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “We are […]
‘The Time Tunnel’ actor James Darren passes away at 88
Washington : James Darren, known for his role in the 1950s films ‘Gidget’, ‘The Time Tunnel’, and his successful music career, has passed away at the age of 88. Darren’s death was announced by Nancy Sinatra, a close friend of the actor. In a heartfelt tribute posted on Instagram, Sinatra wrote, “One of my dearest, […]
Paris Paralympics: Tendulkar congratulates para-athletes for creating history
New Delhi : On Monday, Indian athletes delivered a record-breaking performance at the Paralympics. The nation’s athletes clinched an impressive haul of 8 medals, including 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 3 bronzes. The stellar performances across various sports showcased the determination and talent of Indian para-athletes, who once again proved their mettle on the global […]
Cong questions ICICI’s ‘no salary paid’ to Buch claim, asks why ‘retiral benefit’ non-uniform
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday questioned the ICICI Bank’s assertion that it had not paid any salary or granted ESOPs to SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch after her retirement and asked that if the amount paid to her was her “retiral benefit”, why was it non-uniform both in terms of its frequency and amount. The […]
Indore-Manmad line will link Mumbai with areas near Nepal border: Vaishnaw
Indore: The new Indore-Manmad railway line project will make it possible to transport goods from far-away border areas adjacent to Nepal to Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday approved the 309-km project estimated to […]
Markets settle flat in lacklustre trade after record rally; Nifty on upward track for 14th day
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty took a breather after a record rally and ended on a flat note on Tuesday, with the 50-stock index settling in the green for the 14th straight session. Halting its 10-day rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 4.40 points or 0.01 per cent to settle at 82,555.44. During […]
Rupee falls 5 paise to end at 83.96 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee declined 5 paise to 83.96 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a strong greenback against major currencies overseas and a sluggish trend in domestic equities. However, lower crude oil prices in international markets capped the decline in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the […]
Pakistani wrestler banned, stripped of CWG medal for using performance enhancing drugs
Karachi: Pakistani wrestler Ali Asad has been stripped of his bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for using performance enhancing drugs. The Pakistan Wrestling Federation confirmed that Ali Asad had not only been banned for four years but also stripped of his bronze which he won in the 2022 Birmingham CWG. “His […]
