Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (UNI) A roaring Greenfield Stadium got what it wanted when India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed local favourite Sanju Samson’s inclusion moments after winning the toss and opting to bat first against New Zealand in the final match of the five-game T20I series here on Saturday. Choosing to bat, Suryakumar said the decision…
Sydney, Jan 31 (UNI) Australia has suffered a major setback ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with star fast bowler Pat Cummins ruled out of the tournament due to a back injury, Cricket Australia confirmed on Saturday. Cummins has not fully recovered from the injury and will miss the global event, scheduled to…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of India’s drone manufacturing ecosystem, senior BJP leader and national spokesperson Tuhin A. Sinha visited an indigenous drone manufacturing unit on the outskirts of Delhi to assess the country’s domestic capabilities. The visit aimed to address allegations by the Opposition questioning the technological…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday drew attention to what he described as serious coordination gaps in economic policymaking ahead of the union Budget for 2026–27, warning that key fiscal numbers could require revision within weeks of being announced. In a post on X, Ramesh said the upcoming Budget,…
Jayanta Roy Chowdhury New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rises in Parliament on Sunday to present India’s Budget for 2026–27, her speech will arrive at a crucial juncture. In the face of global headwinds, she will need to come up with a ‘smart’ reforms spurt to push India’s growth story, but…
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the union Budget on Sunday, February 1, expectations among households, businesses and state governments are converging around three broad themes: sustaining growth amid global uncertainty, easing pressure on middle-class finances, and reinforcing fiscal credibility at a time of shifting…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (UNI) Delhi Police uncovered an interstate psychotropic drugs racket, arresting three suspects and seizing 31kg of Alprazolam tablets, an official said on Saturday. Police said the accused were allegedly members of an organised network engaged in the illegal manufacture, transport, and distribution of the banned psychotropic substance across Himachal Pradesh, Uttar…
Greater Noida। The Himveer Wives Welfare Association (HWWA), an organisation dedicated to the welfare of families of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), celebrated its 33rd Raising Day at the 39th Battalion ITBP, Greater Noida, with great enthusiasm. The event placed strong emphasis on women empowerment and self-reliance. Addressing the gathering, Mrs Bharati Kapur, President, HWWA,…
Mumbai, (UNI) Gujarat Giants Women scripted a historic moment as they registered their first-ever win against Mumbai Indians Women in Women’s Premier League history, defeating the defending champions by 11 runs in the 19th match of WPL 2026 at the BCA Stadium here on Friday night, a result that also sealed their qualification for the…
Nashik, Jan 31 (UNI) In view of the upcoming Sinhasta Kumbh Mela 2027, extensive deliberations are underway on strengthening transportation infrastructure, bus operations, manpower deployment, and the use of technology to ensure smooth and safe movement of devotees. A comprehensive review of transportation planning was conducted at a meeting of the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority,…
