New Delhi [India] December 29 : The Border Security Force (BSF) has strongly refuted reports in sections of the Bangladeshi media claiming that two accused in the murder of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had entered India through the Haluaghat border area of Bangladesh. The border guarding force termed the reports as false, fabricated, and… Continue reading Bangladesh media claims on cross-border entry of Hadi’s killers ‘false and fabricated’: BSF
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Harmanpreet Kaur admits being concerned over India”s over-rate during fourth T20I
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Dec 28) India registered a comprehensive 30-run win over Sri Lanka in the fourth women’s T20I here on Sunday but captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that she had to tell her bowlers to rush with their overs towards the end in order to avoid slow over-rate charges. Harmanpreet was seen worked up towards the end… Continue reading Harmanpreet Kaur admits being concerned over India”s over-rate during fourth T20I
Sanya Malhotra joins Sunidhi Chauhan at Delhi concert
NEW DELHI: (Dec 28) Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra joined singer Sunidhi Chauhan at her Delhi concert, with the two dancing on their hit song “Aankh”. Chauhan performed at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday as a part of her “I Am Home India Tour”. During the performance, Malhotra, dressed in a sparkling blue outfit, joined… Continue reading Sanya Malhotra joins Sunidhi Chauhan at Delhi concert
Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, US tariffs; seed, pesticide bills eyed for 2026
NEW DELHI: (Dec 29) India’s agriculture sector closed 2025 with a projection of record foodgrain output surpassing last year’s 357.73 million tonnes (MT) despite US tariffs disrupting farm exports, while landmark GST reforms delivered input cost relief, and stakeholders await passage of key seed and pesticide bills in 2026 to tackle fake inputs. The year… Continue reading Record agri output in 2025 amid GST cuts, US tariffs; seed, pesticide bills eyed for 2026
China starts new drills in Taiwan Strait amid tensions with Japan
BEIJING: (Dec 29) The Chinese military on Monday started new major drills in the “middle areas” of the Taiwan Strait amid rising diplomatic tensions with Japan over Taiwan that Beijing claims as its territory. “The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command is employing fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range… Continue reading China starts new drills in Taiwan Strait amid tensions with Japan
Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’, dense smog affects vehicular movement
NEW DELHI: (Dec 29) Delhi choked under a thick blanket of smog on Monday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) settling in the ‘severe’ category at 402. The air quality was ‘severe’ at 22 stations, ‘very poor’ at 14 and poor at one station. While Vivek Vihar in East Delhi recorded an AQI… Continue reading Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’, dense smog affects vehicular movement
Unnao rape case: SC to hear CBI plea against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar’s life term on Monday
NEW DELHI: (Dec 28) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea by the CBI challenging the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. According to the cause list, a three-judge vacation bench of Chief Justice of India Surya… Continue reading Unnao rape case: SC to hear CBI plea against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar’s life term on Monday
Amit Shah likely to begin 3-day Bengal visit on Monday
KOLKATA: (Dec 29) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to arrive here on Monday on a three-day visit to West Bengal, where assembly elections are due early next year, a senior BJP leader said. Shah will land in Kolkata airport in the evening and head straight to the BJP office, where he will take… Continue reading Amit Shah likely to begin 3-day Bengal visit on Monday
Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation caused “nervous” fears for US, Russia; declassified NSA document shows
Washington DC [US], December 26 : Newly declassified documents from the US National Security Archive revealed that Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation was a significant concern for both the US and Russia, with leaders expressing “nervous” fears about the country’s atomic stability. Conversations between former US President George W Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed deep… Continue reading Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation caused “nervous” fears for US, Russia; declassified NSA document shows
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma falls for golden duck against Uttarakhand, Virat Kohli scores brisk 77 against Gujarat
New Delhi [India], December 26 : The die-hard fans of India’s ODI only stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had a mixed bag day on the second day of action at the Vijay Hazare Trophy, as while the ‘Hitman’ fell for a golden duck against Uttarakhand, Virat made up for it with a brisk 77… Continue reading Vijay Hazare Trophy: Rohit Sharma falls for golden duck against Uttarakhand, Virat Kohli scores brisk 77 against Gujarat