Abhishek Sharma’s Fiery 20-Ball Fifty Powers SRH to Thumping Win, Ends LSG’s Playoff Hopes

A blistering 20-ball 59 by Abhishek Sharma, studded with six towering sixes, led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a commanding six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday, effectively eliminating LSG from the IPL 2024 playoff race. Chasing a stiff target of 206, SRH got off to a flying start thanks to Abhishek’s aggressive stroke … Read more

Amit Shah Launches Revamped OCI Portal for Indian Diaspora

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a revamped Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portal, aimed at enhancing the user experience and simplifying the registration process for Indian-origin individuals residing abroad. Speaking at the launch, Shah emphasised the significance of the Indian diaspora and the government’s commitment to ensuring that Overseas Citizens of India … Read more

“India Is Not a Dharamshala for the World,” Says Supreme Court on Foreign Nationals Seeking Shelter

The Supreme Court of India on Monday asserted that India is not a “dharamshala” (public shelter) to accommodate foreign nationals from across the globe, while hearing a plea from a Sri Lankan national and former LTTE member seeking to remain in the country after completing a seven-year sentence under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). … Read more

Chhagan Bhujbal Inducted into Maharashtra Cabinet in Fadnavis-Led Expansion

In a significant political development, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expanded his five-month-old cabinet today with the induction of senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal as a minister. The 77-year-old political veteran was administered the oath of office by Governor C P Radhakrishnan at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Bhujbal, a key … Read more

Powerful Winds Wreak Havoc in Kashmir; Father-Daughter Duo Killed in Shopian

A man and his young daughter lost their lives in a tragic incident today as fierce winds swept across the Kashmir Valley, causing widespread damage and plunging several areas into darkness. The fatal incident occurred in the Gadarchowgan Keller area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, where Reyaz Ahmed and his daughter Sabia were collecting household … Read more

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Visits Strategic Bases in Rajasthan and Gujarat; Lauds Troops for High Operational Readiness

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan today visited the strategically significant military installations at Suratgarh in Rajasthan and Naliya in Gujarat. During his visit, he commended the armed forces personnel for their high level of operational preparedness and unwavering commitment to national security. According to the Ministry of Defence, Gen Chauhan’s visit aimed … Read more