PM Modi with US President Donald Trump (AP photo) NEW DELHI: The first tranche of the much-anticipated Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States is set to be finalised before the end of 2025, said the Commerce ministry on Saturday. This development comes after four days of high-level discussions between officials from … Read more
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Haryana government on Thursday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 will be observed as a restricted holiday (Schedule-II) instead of a gazetted holiday, citing the financial year closing. “In partial modification of the Government Notification issued vide even number dated 26.12.2024, it is notified that … Read more
Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals’ Meg Lanning during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final. (PTI) Delhi Capitals faced their third consecutive defeat in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, losing to Mumbai Indians in another close encounter. This marked their second WPL final loss against Mumbai Indians, despite being in … Read more
A 23-year-old engineering student, VL Valentine, from Mizoram was fatally stabbed by his college mate, Lamsang Swala, near their institute in Nagaroor, Kerala. NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old engineering student from Mizoram was stabbed to death by his college mate, who is also from the northeastern state, near their institute in Nagaroor, Kerala, police said on … Read more
NEW DELHI: Law enforcement agencies across the country seized narcotics worth around Rs 25,330 crore in 2024. This represents a significant increase of over 55% compared to the Rs 16,100 crore seized in 2023, analysis of official data shows.The success is attributed to the ‘bottom to top’ and ‘top to bottom’ approach adopted by PM … Read more
MADURAI: Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and confiscated their two trawlers for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters late on Saturday, raising the total number of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody to 88 this year.The fishermen were handed over to fisheries officials in Kilinochchi district and are likely to be produced … Read more
In a preview of his upcoming interview, actor and director Justin Baldoni shared his emotional struggles during a tough year, as he deals with a legal dispute with his former co-star Blake Lively.The 40-year-old actor, known for his role in Jane the Virgin, became emotional while talking about how his legal dispute with Blake Lively … Read more
Jasprit Bumrah (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday was awarded the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performances across formats in 2024. The 31-year-old fast bowler showcased his skills, precision, and consistent excellence throughout the year. Earlier on Monday, Bumrah was … Read more
UAE captain Esha Oza (ICC Photo) The United Arab Emirates’ dynamic captain, Esha Oza, has been crowned the ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year for 2024, following an exceptional year with both bat and ball. Oza was a standout performer throughout the year, dominating at the top of the order and proving invaluable with … Read more
The Gadgets Now Awards 2024 jury, a powerhouse of technology leadership, has concluded its comprehensive review of this year’s most groundbreaking digital innovations, bringing together an impressive panel of industry experts to chart the technological landscape.The distinguished panel included C.P. Gurnani, Co-Founder and Executive Vice Chairman of AIonOS, brought strategic insights into technological innovation.Pankaj Mohindroo, … Read more