Cash-strapped Pakistan has averted a default on its repayment of USD 1 billion against a matured international Sukuk (Sharia-compliant bond) three days ahead of schedule on Friday. The Express Tribune reported on Saturday that as per the actual schedule, the country was to return the maturing investment in the US dollar-denominated global bond on December … Read more
Jaipur: Two persons, including a notorious gangster, were shot dead in a gang war in Rajasthan, police said today.According to reports, dreaded gangster Raju Theth was killed when four people opened fire on him at the entrance to his house in broad daylight. READ | Vice President slams Supreme Court for junking NJAC Act Police … Read more
Ahead of the first ODI against Bangladesh, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the series would not be a cakewalk for them against a much-improved Bangladesh side, which has given Men in Blue a lot of competition over the years. India will kickstart its tour of Bangladesh with the first ODI of three-match series in … Read more
Mumbai: Thanking god for saving him in the fatal accident, Bollywood’s popular playback singer Jubin Nautiyal, on Friday, thanked fans for their love and blessings. While sharing his health updates, Jubin, on Instagram posted a picture of himself in the hospital with the caption, “Thank you all for your blessings. God was watching over me, … Read more
New Delhi: One of India’s few remaining news channels known for independent reporting is about to be taken over by a billionaire ally of the prime minister, Narendra Modi. In recent years, NDTV (New Delhi Television) has earned a reputation as one of the last bastions of independent journalism among India’s mainstream media, which have … Read more
New Delhi: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said there was “no whisper” in Parliament after the Supreme Court struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act and described it as “too serious an issue”. He also said a law passed by Parliament, which reflects the will of the people, was “undone” by the Supreme … Read more
Winters are one of the favourite seasons for many people. We binge on hot snacks along with hot coffee and tea. Winter season comes with numerous festivals and celebrations. But the vulnerability of our heart also increases during the winter season. Incidence of human casualties due to heart disease and stroke increases during the winter … Read more
The United States has added four top Islamic militants operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan to its list of “global terrorists,” amid a resurgence of violence and border tensions in the area. The militant leaders hail from the Pakistani Taliban and an al-Qaida branch in South Asia. READ | Will pay special attention on building nuclear … Read more
Kolkata: At least three people have been killed in a bomb blast at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader’s home in West Bengal’s East Medinipur. The blast took place around 40 kms from Contai in East Midnapore, the venue of senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s scheduled rally in the district today. The blast occurred in Naryabila … Read more
Senior fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the ODI series against Bangladesh, starting Sunday, due to a shoulder injury and replaced by Umran Malik in India’s squad, the BCCI announced on Saturday. It has been learnt that Shami had suffered the injury during a training session after he returned from Australia, where … Read more
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi was questioned by the Delhi Police for around six hours on Friday in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case filed against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Nora was questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police as a witness in the case. The actor arrived … Read more
Beijing residents cheered the removal of COVID-19 testing booths while Shenzhen followed other cities in announcing it would no longer require commuters to present their test results to travel, as an easing of China’s virus curbs gathered pace. Although daily cases hover near all-time highs, some cities are taking steps to loosen COVID-19 testing requirements … Read more
Mumbai: As the gruesome details of the Shraddha Walkar murder case continue to unravel, as per the sources, it has been found during the investigation that the accused, Aaftab Ameen Poonawala, used a Chinese knife (cleaver) to cut Shraddha’s body. The police have also recovered several sharp weapons from Aaftab’s flat in Mehrauli. READ | … Read more
Mumbai: Actor Nora Fatehi on Friday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for recording her statement in connection with an ongoing money laundering probe against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and associates, official sources said. READ | I did not take up work after Zero only for Suhana: Shah Rukh Khan Fatehi, 30, has been questioned … Read more
Prior approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) is now mandatory for universities to offer Open and Distance Learning courses. “Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, with approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies all the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name they are called, pertaining to … Read more