There was a fresh spell of rain in the national capital on Saturday morning with the maximum temperature settling at 33.5 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season’s average, the India Meteorological Department said. The minimum temperature settled at 25.2 degrees Celsius, two notches below the season’s average, the IMD added. The… Continue reading Fresh spell of rain in Delhi, IMD forecasts light showers for Sunday
Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, says govt; Oppn protests
On the fourth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, the government on Saturday highlighted that the “historic” decision has ushered in peace and development in Jammu and Kashmir, while opposition parties, including the PDP and the Congress, held protests demanding restoration of statehood. The BJP marked the day with a public meeting in Srinagar… Continue reading Article 370 abrogation ushered in peace in J-K, says govt; Oppn protests
PM continues to be silent, allows discredited CM to rule: Cong on Manipur
The Congress on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” on the Manipur violence issue and asked why did he allow Chief Minister Biren Singh to continue in the post. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took to Twitter to cite a news report about “repeated armoury looting” leaving the security forces worried, to… Continue reading PM continues to be silent, allows discredited CM to rule: Cong on Manipur
NASCAR indefinitely suspends driver after liking George Floyd meme
NASCAR and Legacy Motor Club have suspended driver Noah Gragson over his actions on social media. NASCAR confirmed to Fox Sports that the suspension is related to a meme making fun of the death of George Floyd, a post which Gragson had liked. Noah Gragson, driver of the #42 Sunseeker Resort Chevrolet, drives during practice… Continue reading NASCAR indefinitely suspends driver after liking George Floyd meme
Inzamam set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector, says PCB source
Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector even as director Mickey Arthur and head coach Grant Bradburn will know by next week whether they will remain part of the national selection committee. A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that Inzamam has given his consent… Continue reading Inzamam set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector, says PCB source
Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off
The New York Mets are focusing on the future after a trade deadline sell-off that included aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander showed the team is waving the white flag on the 2023 season. It’s a disappointment for the franchise and its fan base after owner Steve Cohen was aggressive to build off a 101-win… Continue reading Mets owner Steve Cohen promises ‘competitive’ 2024 team despite massive deadline sell-off
Hearing of defamation case filed against Rahul by RSS activist adjourned
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi | Photo: PTI A magistrate’s court at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Saturday adjourned the hearing of a criminal defamation case filed by an RSS worker against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as a related matter is before the High Court. Judicial Magistrate (First Class) L C Wadikar scheduled… Continue reading Hearing of defamation case filed against Rahul by RSS activist adjourned
BJP MP from Etawah gets 2 yr jail for thrashing Torrent staff, disqualified
A local court on Saturday sentenced BJP MP Ram Shankar Katheria to two years’ jail for thrashing staff of a private power firm in 2011. The former Minister of State for Human Resource Development, who now faces disqualification from the Lok Sabha, was also levied with a fine of Rs 50,000. The… Continue reading BJP MP from Etawah gets 2 yr jail for thrashing Torrent staff, disqualified
Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Saturday sought clarifications from the BRS government on a draft bill meant for absorption of state Road Transport Corporation employees into government service. Amid concerns expressed by the TSRTC staff that the bill should be passed in the ongoing assembly session, she assured them of safeguarding their interests.… Continue reading Telangana Guv seeks clarity on bill to absorb RTC staff as govt employees
Jitendra Singh at BRICS meet
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the proposed National Research Foundation will ensure equitable funding for scientific research and greater private participation in the endeavour. Addressing the 11th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting at Goeberha in South Africa virtually, he said the National Research Foundation will also be given the task… Continue reading Jitendra Singh at BRICS meet