India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra. (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: Dr Adille Sumariwalla, an ex officio member of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), has defended the move requiring athletes to obtain approval from the governing body before signing an endorsement deal.In a circular issued on April 2, AFI notified its state units, chief…
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has once again put the spotlight on the global dependence on maritime trade. The closure of the critical waterway has restricted access to 20% of the global hydrocarbon trade, causing turmoil in the global energy market.The closure of the strait has now become a key point of contention…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with Justice Joymalya Bagchi stressing the need for a “robust appellate mechanism” to address wrongful deletions, even as the court declined to intervene in individual cases.A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant…
VISAKHAPATNAM: A horrific road accident occurred in Srikakulam district. In this incident, two people lost their lives on the spot. A speeding bike rammed into a stationary lorry on national highway no. 16 near Chilakapalem in Etcherla mandal. The mother and son traveling on the bike died instantly in the accident. The deceased have been…
Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to ignore. That belief has shaped…
‘Bid To Prevent Central Rule, Not Validation Of Ideology’ CHENNAI: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan threw, on Saturday, his party’s weight behind actor-politician Vijay’s govt, calling it “unconditional support” aimed at ensuring political stability and preventing President’s rule in Tamil Nadu.“We are extending support to TVK for two reasons. VCK should not be a factor hindering…
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Rajesh Sethi has assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Delhi Area, one of the Indian Army‘s most visible yet least understood appointments. While the post is often seen through its prominent role in national ceremonies, it also carries significant administrative and operational responsibilities in the country’s capital.Commissioned into…
GORAKHPUR: A five-year-old girl from Kanpur presented a toy bulldozer to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during his morning walk at the Gorakhnath Temple on Friday.In a video posted by PTI, the child is heard saying, “Yogi ji gave me chocolate and I gifted him a bulldozer. But he returned it to me and…
CHANDIGARH/ROHTAK: Haryana govt granted another 30 days’ parole to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief serving 20 years in prison for raping two women disciples. Tuesday’s release was his 16th parole since 2020 and his second this year after a 40-day parole from Jan 5. Ram Rahim, convicted by a special CBI…
Gold prices continued to weaken on Monday, extending the decline seen in the previous session as investors grappled with growing expectations of higher US interest rates. At the same time, escalating tensions in the Gulf region pushed crude oil prices higher, adding to concerns that inflationary pressures could remain elevated. By 0124 GMT, spot gold…