Raja Randhir Singh with team members that won a silver medal at Asian Games Delhi 1982 CHANDIGARH: Raja Randhir Singh, a five-time Olympian, decorated shooter and one of India’s most influential sports administrators, passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday after battling age-related ailments. He was the first cousin of former Punjab chief…
New Delhi: An NGO has written to the Centre and Delhi govt on behalf of victims of the bomb blast near Red Fort in Nov last year and their families, seeking enhanced compensation, citing inadequate relief for both the deceased and the injured.The representation follows an order of the Delhi High Court dated April 29,…
Thane: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday told a Thane court that the criminal case arising out of the 2008 agitation during the Railway Recruitment Board examination was “false” and claimed that he was not present at the scene of the alleged incident.The case pertains to violent protests that erupted during the…
The quote of the day by Denzel Washington reads, “The real enemies aren’t the ones on the outside; they’re on the inside.”(Image credits: Instagram) With commanding presence, unmatched energy, and innate skills, Denzel Washington continues to impact the culture and landscape of cinema. Earning two Academy Awards, his inspirational filmography gives a voice to morally…
Sanitation workers on hunger strike over pending demands Jaipur: Ten sanitation workers began an indefinite hunger strike outside the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) headquarters at Lal Kothi Friday, demanding resolution of long-pending issues related to sanitation worker recruitment.The protest was organised by the Sanyukt Valmiki Evam Safai Shramik Sangh, which alleged that assurances given during…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Sunday expressed deep concern after Iranian strikes targeted the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates, calling the attack a “dangerous escalation” amid rising tensions in the Gulf.“India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and…
Kolkata: Ministers from Kolkata and its suburbs took centre stage in chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s expanded cabinet, placing education, healthcare, women’s safety and clean governance at the core of a shared plan to rebuild Bengal, with added stress on greener public transport and faster civic upgrade across the capital region and its urban fringes.Swapan Dasgupta,…
Rajkot: In a dramatic turn to a reported “lion attack” death in Amreli, forest officials have ruled out any mauling, saying the motorcyclist died after falling from his bike while trying to avoid a rabid lion whose abnormal behaviour triggered panic on a coastal road.The forest department said the incident occurred Sunday on Babarkot Road…
Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has sparked concern among fans after a video from her recent concert in Dehradun went viral online. The clip captures a tense moment near the stage after her performance, as she interacted with the audience while accepting flowers and greeting fans.Jasmine had performed at a free concert held at Parade Ground,…
Rajveer Meena during treatment Alwar: A forest employee was injured in a sudden encounter with a tigress while conducting routine tracking in the Reejhauni forest block of the Sarmathura area in Dholpur Friday morning. The employee, identified as Rajveer Meena, was attacked by the tigress T-117 during the inspection of camera traps, forest officials said.Rajveer…
