Attempt to push RSS agenda: Rahul slams govt at protest against draft UGC regulations
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged the UGC’s draft regulations on the appointment of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges was an attempt to push the agenda of the RSS that aimed to achieve its idea of imposing “one history, one tradition, one language” on the country. Speaking at a […]
Army honours sniffer dog Teena for exemplary service in Jammu
Jammu: The Army on Wednesday honoured a sniffer dog for exemplary service in detecting explosive materials, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Jammu, officials said. Teena, a highly skilled specialist in explosive detection, was honoured by General Officer Commanding, Tiger Division, Major General Mukesh Bhanwala, at headquarters in Jammu, the defence spokesperson said. “Her exceptional […]
England opt to bat; Kohli misses out, debut for Jaiswal, Rana
Nagpur: England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat against India in the opening One-day International of the three-match series here on Thursday. The hosts will miss star batter Virat Kohli due to a “sore right knee” but pacer Mohammed Shami returns to ODI action for the first time since India’s World […]
Cheick Tiote”s son a mascot at Newcastle-Arsenal, 14 years after his father”s famous goal
Newcastle: The name of one of the mascots for the Newcastle vs. Arsenal match in the English League Cup semifinals on Wednesday brought back some memories of a classic Premier League fixture between the teams. Rafael Tiote, the son of the late Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, was a mascot for Newcastle at St. James’ Park […]
Newcastle beat Arsenal and back in League Cup final in bid to end 70-year wait for domestic trophy
London: Newcastle is back in the English League Cup final for another chance to end its 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy. The Saudi-controlled northeast club beat Arsenal 2-0 in the second leg of the semifinals Wednesday to advance 4-0 on aggregate. Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scored the goals at a boisterous St. […]
Real Madrid beat Leganes 3-2 to reach Copa semifinals on Garcia”s goal in stoppage time
Madrid: Gonzalo Garcia scored in stoppage time as Real Madrid avoided an upset by defeating Leganes 3-2 to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. Madrid had taken a two-goal lead at half-time with Luka Modric and Endrick before the hosts rallied to even the match in the second half. The 20-year-old Garcia, a […]
Australia”s Test cricketers to tour West Indies for the first time in a decade
St John’s (Antigua): Australia will tour the Caribbean in June and July for a three-Test series and five Twenty20 internationals, the West Indies Cricket Board announced Wednesday. It will be Australia’s first Test tour of the West Indies since 2015 and the first three-Test series between the countries since the West Indies tour of Australia […]
Neymar takes shots at goal and gets knocked down in comeback game for Santos
Santos (Brazil): Neymar took powerful shots from the edge of the box and ran above his own expectations in 52 minutes on the pitch for Santos on Wednesday in his first game for the Brazilian club since his return last week. The 33-year-old striker just couldn’t leave the pitch of Vila Belmiro Stadium with a […]
Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia
Galle : After an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 242 runs in the first test against Australia – Sri Lanka’s worst loss in its history – the hosts are hungry to bounce back in Galle and level the two-match series. The game, which starts on Thursday, holds added significance as it marks the farewell […]
Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualify for ISL playoffs with 3-0 win over Punjab FC
Kolkata: A dominant Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 3-0 to become the first team this season to qualify for the play-offs of the Indian Super League (ISL) here on Wednesday. After the win, Mohun Bagan have 46 points from 20 games on the back of 14 victories and four draws to continue to […]
