Bangladesh unrest: BSF DG reviews tactical, operational preparedness along border in Bengal
Daljit Singh Chaudhary, Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), visited the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Petrapole and the highly sensitive Border Out Post Ranaghat of the 68th Battalion…
Skills camp has South Africa primed for T20 World Cup tilt
South Africa will ramp up their preparations for this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a pair of training camps in Tshwane. The Proteas will be looking to go…
“Honoured, will always cherish it”: Manu Bhaker after being named India’s flagbearer at Paris Olympics closing ceremony
After being named as the flagbearer during the closing ceremony of the ongoing Paris Olympics, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker said that it would be the honour of a lifetime for…
“I will be stronger for next Olympics”: Lovlina on missing medal in Paris
After failing to win a medal at the Paris Olympics, India boxer Lovlina Borgohain said that the luck factor played a role but she will come back stronger. In the…
Australia A to play T20, ODI series against India A
The women’s ‘A’ series against India marks the start of Australia’s blockbuster international cricket summer. Australia A, led by Tahlia McGrath, will play India A in three T20 matches and…
“Vinesh Phogat will bring gold medal,” says uncle Mahavir Phogat
As the Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat qualified for the final in the women’s 50 Kg freestyle category event at the Paris Olympics, former wrestler and her uncle Mahavir Phogat said…
“Played like a champion”: Harbhajan Singh lauds India hockey team for valiant effort against Germany in Paris
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on the Indian men’s hockey team for putting up a valiant effort against Germany in the second semi-final at the Paris Olympics. The Harmanpreet…
“Ballu Balram went onto become most iconic character in history”: Subhash Ghai on 31 years of ‘Khalnayak’
Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff starrer iconic movie ‘Khalnayak’ clocked 31 years on Tuesday. Characters like ‘Ballu’ (played by Sanjay Dutt), created by legendary Subhash Ghai will be…
‘Son of Sardaar 2’: Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur begin shooting with prayers, dancing to dhol beats
Following the success at the box office in 2012, Ajay Devgn is back to enthrall the audience with the sequel of the action comedy ‘Son of Sardaar’. The makers have…
‘He’s only 22 and just getting started’: Ranveer Singh backs Lakshya Sen after loss in Paris Olympics
Actor Ranveer Singh has lauded badminton player Lakshya Sen for his remarkable performance at the Paris Olympics. Although Sen faced a narrow defeat in the bronze medal match, he made…
Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan recreate iconic ‘Heyy Babyy’ dance steps with a twist
Akshay Kumar, along with his co-stars Riteish Deshmukh and Fardeen Khan, delighted fans by recreating the iconic dance steps from their film Heyy Babyy and blending them with moves from…
“Deeply grateful”: Kajol expresses gratitude for birthday wishes
Actor Kajol celebrated her 50th birthday on August 5. She received immense love and best wishes from her fans, family and friends. The ace star expressed her gratitude for the…
Divya Seth Shah’s daughter Mihika Shah passes away
Mihika Shah, actor Divya Seth Shah’s daughter and granddaughter of veteran actor Sushma Seth, passed away on Monday in Mumbai. Divya, who is best known for her roles in the…
Canada: Hindus, Sikhs celebrate fifth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation, hail Modi government’s ‘bold move’
The Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada celebrated the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 at an event on Monday. The event was held in a banquet hall…
Indian diaspora’s journey in Fiji “source of great inspiration” to world: President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu hailed the long-standing relationship between India and Fiji while terming the role of the Indian diaspora in the island nation as a “source of inspiration” for the…
Experts term situation in Bangladesh “very volatile”, suspect foreign hands’ involvement behind unrest
As the situation in Bangladesh worsened following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation amid heavy protests, several former diplomats and experts have raised concerns about the scenario and asked the Indian government to…
Nepal heightens border, embassy security amid political turmoil in Bangladesh
Nepali security agencies have heightened vigilance across the border and at the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu following political changes in Dhaka. The security agencies are on high alert to prevent…
US urges democratic interim government in Bangladesh amid political turmoil
The White House is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, urging a democratic and inclusive interim government formation, said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a press briefing on Tuesday. She…
Tripura CM Manik Saha congratulates President Murmu on being conferred with Fiji’s highest civilian award
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha congratulated President Droupadi Murmu after she was conferred with Fiji’s highest civilian award, “Companion of the Order of Fiji,” upon her visit to Fiji on…
10th National Handloom Day Celebrations to be held tomorrow
The 10th National Handloom Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 7, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the chief guest on the occasion, a…
Bangladesh unrest: Opposition parties extend support to government, presses for safe return of Indian nationals
After External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar briefed the Parliament over political unrest in Bangladesh, the Opposition parties extended their support to the government in whatever decision it takes while pressing…
Punjab Police conduct cordon and search operations ahead of Independence Day
The Punjab Police continued their special cordon and search operations to ensure peaceful celebrations of the forthcoming Independence Day by carrying out searches at all the bus stands across the…
J-K: Police seize property of drug peddler worth crores in Kulgam
The Kulgam Police on Tuesday seized properties worth crores of a drug peddler at Nassu Badragund, Qazigund town of Jammu and Kashmir, said an official release. The seized building is…
Paris Olympics: IOA confirms India wrestler Nisha Dahiya sustained “severe shoulder injury” during quarter-final clash
India wrestler Nisha Dahiya suffered a severe injury during her quarter-final match in the women’s 68 kg event against North Korea’s Pak Sol Gum at the Paris Olympics. Nisha’s campaign…
Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra kickstarts his title defence in Paris Olympics
India’s golden boy Neeraj Chopra will begin his men’s javelin throw title defence at the Paris 2024 Olympics from the qualification round on Tuesday. The reigning Olympic and world champion…