Dharamsala, Mar 8 (UNI) The second century of the series by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill helped India deflate England and raced past their first innings total of 218 at lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test here on Friday. At the first break, Rohit and Gill were batting on 102 and…
Srinagar Mar 8 (UNI) Former legislator and Pahari leader Javeed Baig joined the National Conference on Friday. NC vice president Omar Abdullah and senior party leaders welcomed Baig into the party fold. Baig had won the last assembly polls from the Baramulla assembly segment in 2014 on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket. He later…
Mulugu (Telangana), Mar 8 (UNI) Union Minister, and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the temporary building of Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University (SSCTU) at the Youth Training Center, Jakaram, in this district on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Reddy stated that the SSCTU would be initiated temporarily, and if the state government allocates…
Kolkata, Mar 8 (UNI) The CBI on Friday began a massive search operation at the residence of arrested TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh at Sandeshkhali, exactly two days after the federal investigating agency got the custody of the prime accused in alleged sexual harassment and land grabbing of the tribal people, following a Calcutta High Court…
New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday nominated educator, author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. This was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). Modi said, “Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our ‘Nari Shakti”….
Mumbai, Mar 8 (UNI) There was no trading in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday on account of ‘Mahashivratri’, traders informed. Forex Market too shut for the same, they added.
Sculptors giving final touches to idols; devotees to offer worship, observe rituals Bhopal: As the auspicious festival of Mahashivratri approaches, the city of Bhopal is abuzz with fervor and excitement as devotees gear up for elaborate celebrations on Friday. Temples across the city have been adorned with vibrant decorations, and preparations are in full swing…
New Delhi, Mar 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the reduction of LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100 on International Women Day, saying, “This will significantly ease the financial burden on millions of households across the country, especially benefiting our Nari Shakti”. In a social media post on X, Prime Minister Narendra…
Kiev, Mar 8 (UNI) The Ukrainian authorities will start a mandatory evacuation from 57 settlements in the eastern Kharkiv region, regional governor Oleg Synegubov announced on Thursday. “We decided to carry out mandatory evacuation of residents of 57 settlements,” Synegubov wrote on his Telegram channel after a meeting of the regional defense council. Besides, children…
Seoul, Mar 8 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval rating stood unchanged at 39 percent this week compared to the previous week, a weekly poll showed Friday. The negative assessment on Yoon’s conduct of state affairs added 1 percentage point to 54 percent, according to local pollster Gallup Korea. Support for the ruling conservative…
