India’s Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar yadav (PTI Photo) Suryakumar Yadav has reacted gracefully to the major changes in India’s T20I setup, expressing his happiness for Shreyas Iyer after the latter was named the new captain for the upcoming Ireland and England series.The development marks a significant shift for Indian cricket, with Shreyas replacing Suryakumar as…
Silchar: Rail traffic on the Lumding-Badarpur hill section of the Northeast Frontier Railway was suspended for nearly nine hours on Tuesday after a rice-laden goods train derailed between Damchara and Chandranathpur stations in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.The derailment occurred at around 5 am near the 142/12 km mark, with residents in nearby hill villages reporting…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost the domestic manufacturing of batteries and electronics goods, govt has waived basic customs duty on goods used in manufacture of display assemblies, lithium ion cell and inductor coil module.Among the three notifications issued by the finance ministry was one to exempt the basic customs duty (BCD) on the…
Ahmedabad: Several communities that call Ahmedabad home are revelling in the New Year spirit. On Tuesday, Baisakhi, Puthandu, and Rongali Bihu were celebrated by Punjabi, Tamil, and Assamese communities. On Wednesday, Vishu, Maha Vishubha (Pana) Sankranti, and Poila Boishakh will be celebrated by Malayalis, Odias, and Bengalis, respectively.Gaganjyot Singh from Gurdwara Gobind Dham at Thaltej…
Hyderabad: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday said the Congress govt had initiated the process of conducting elections for a recognised union in the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), stating that the proposed merger of RTC employees with the state govt would be finalised through a committee involving the elected recognised union. Replying to…
Ahmedabad: A 55-year-old school worker has been arrested after a preschool student at a private school in South Bopal allegedly reported being sexually assaulted on the campus.Police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.The alleged assault occurred on June 19. “The child had recently joined the school’s preschool section….
Virat Kohli pulls off Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘SIUUU’ after GT collapse (Image: X/Screengrab) Virat Kohli, known for his passionate on-field celebrations and animated gestures, was once again in the spotlight during RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans after pulling off Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “SIUUU” celebration.A self-confessed admirer of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, Kohli has often…
Bengaluru: With traffic snarls expected in the city Wednesday because of the swearing-in ceremony of the new chief minister, some schools have decided to change timings or go online.Delhi Public School-Bangalore South has decided to hold online classes. Principal Anitha Bijesh said the decision was taken after traffic police informed the school that there would…
Tributes pour in for Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, pioneer of higher education in Maharashtra PUNE/KOLHAPUR: Condolence messages poured in from Maharashtra’s political leadership and the education fraternity on Tuesday following the demise of Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal, and one of the state’s pioneering…
LUCKNOW: Aamir, the accused in Ambedkar Nagar multiple murders, had a disturbing and violent criminal history, which police describe as indicative of a “psychopathic mindset,” marked by brutality, repeated offences, and a complete disregard for human lives.Police records reveal that on Nov 11, 2021, Aamir, along with three associates, had murdered a man. A case…
