In his 131st Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the ongoing T20 World Cup, applauding Indian-origin players who are representing countries like Canada, the USA and Oman. He highlighted how many of these cricketers have roots in Indian cities and have risen to prominence on the global stage. Mentioning names from…
The EU-India Free Trade Agreement is expected to open significant opportunities across trade, artificial intelligence and resilient supply chains, Austria’s State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery Alexander Proll said, describing the pact as a major step forward in economic cooperation.In an interview with PTI, Proll called the agreement a transformative arrangement that could benefit nearly…
Delhi Police Special Cell arrests 8 accused involved in planning a terror plot linked with Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, and Bangladeshi terrorist organisations. (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Special Cell has busted a terror module allegedly linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handlers operating from Bangladesh, arresting eight suspects and preventing what officials described as…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of its foundation day on March 1, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) urged the state govt to prepare a master plan to develop 15 key tourist destinations and submit it to the Centre. In a media statement, the association said the govt should make short-term (annual) and long-term (4-year) projections…
The Kerala Story 2, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, has been attracting polarising reactions ever since the trailer of the film was released. It showed one of the protagonists being fed beef forcefully by a Muslim family. The film will release in theatres on February 27. On Sunday, actor…
CAQM signs MoU to reduce dust pollution via urban road redevelopment NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Wednesday issued rules for road-owning and maintenance agencies for deployment and utilisation of mechanized road sweeping machines to reduce air pollution caused by road dust, officials said.The commission noted…
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Major US airlines have expressed concern over travel disruptions after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to temporarily suspend its PreCheck and Global Entry programmes amid an ongoing government shutdown.The suspension will take effect from 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on Sunday, days after a partial shutdown began following the failure of Republicans and…
NEW DELHI: Former India batter Manoj Tiwary has questioned the leadership of Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi, saying a lack of clarity and freedom may be creating tension between Pakistan’s captain and coach. His comments came after a viral video showed Pakistan captain Salman Agha throwing a bottle in frustration while sitting near head…
Rourkela: A medical representative of a pharmaceutical company was arrested by Raghunathpalli police here on Saturday evening, allegedly for killing the manager of the firm on Friday night.The deceased has been identified as Bhagirathi Swain (35). Balaram Das (23), an MR of a pharmaceutical company, stays in a rented house in Civil Township area with…
