Two-time world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen secured a Paris Olympics berth and assured herself of a medal as she cantered to the 50kg semifinals of the Asian Games
India off to winning start in chess
Indian men and women opened their campaign in the chess team event at the Asian Games with easy wins over Mongolia and Philippines respectively in Hangzhou on Friday.
Death toll from Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast rises to 170
The death toll from a fuel depot explosion in the conflict-hit Nagorno-Karabakh region which was seized by Azerbaijan last week, has increased to 170, Russian media reported on Friday citing local emergency services.
Nawaz Sharif to address rally on return 21 Oct
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif would appear in a court a day after addressing a rally at the Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore upon his return from self-imposed
57 killed as blasts rip through 2 mosques in Pak
A suicide bombing and another blast ripped through two mosques in Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 57 people and injuring more than 60 amid events marking the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, police and health officials said.
Putin discusses Ukraine war with top Wagner commander
Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday shown meeting one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group and discussing how best to use “volunteer units” in the Ukraine war.
RBI to maintain rates, real estate sector to be disappointed
Only an unforeseen and sustained increase in inflation may compel the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to revise upwards the repo rate, said the Chief Economist
India’s fiscal deficit widens
Capital expenditure rises between April – August The government’s fiscal deficit widened to Rs 6.43 lakh crore for the first five months (April-August) of the current financial year which works out to 36 per cent of the target of Rs 17.87 lakh
Get ready to welcome Aranmanai 4 this Pongal
The makers of the popular horror-comedy film franchise, Aranmanai, have thrilled fans once again with the announcement of the fourth installment in the series.
Govt launches probe into actor Vishal’s bribery allegations against CBFC
In a startling development, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has initiated a thorough investigation into allegations made by actor Vishal
