JAMMU: A Pakistani drone was spotted over three villages in Ramgarh sector near international border in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Samba district late on Friday, triggering a cordon and search operation in the area early on Saturday amid the possibility that weapons or narcotics had been airdropped again.On Thursday and Friday, security forces recovered over 3.5…
Middle East crisis (AP photo) NEW DELHI: India has announced an extension of visas and a waiver of overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.The Indian Consulate in Dubai said in a notification that all visas and e-visas that are expiring or due…
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif slammed Mehidy Hasan Miraz after a controversial run-out involving Salman Ali Agha during the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday.The unusual dismissal sparked a major debate on social media, with Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz facing criticism for what many…
India women’s hockey team (Photo by @TheHockeyIndia) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s hockey team finished runners-up in the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers after losing 0–2 to England on Saturday. Despite the defeat, India still secured qualification for this year’s Women’s Hockey World Cup. England, ranked sixth in the world, showed their quality by scoring once…
US Education Department finds Colorado school district violated Title IX over gender identity policies (Getty Images) A federal civil rights investigation has concluded that Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by allowing male students to access female bathrooms, locker rooms, and overnight accommodations and to participate…
Aries, this week starts with your name floating around in the right places. The Moon’s brisk mood early in the week lights up your social zone, so people notice you, even when you’re just doing your usual thing. Compliments, a message from an old contact, a quick invite for tea after work, that sort of…
NEW DELHI: Kerala minister VN Vasavan on Saturday said the CPM-led LDF government continues to stand by the affidavit it filed in the Supreme Court in 2007 on the Sabarimala women’s entry issue, while accusing the BJP of being responsible for the 2018 verdict allowing women of menstruating age into the shrine.Responding to queries on…
The Income Tax department on Saturday asked taxpayers to ignore emails, if any, received alerting them about ‘significant transactions’ as part of the Advance Tax e-campaign.In a post on X, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said certain taxpayers have received emails containing inaccurate details regarding ‘significant transactions’ undertaken by them under the ongoing…
Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman (AFP Photo) There have only been four instances when a team following on has won a Test match. That’s four out of roughly 2,500 Tests over 149 years.And yet, when one talks about the third such instance in the game’s history, it’s not only about statistics, not player profile, not…
Indian Premier League (IPL) is set for his blockbuster start from March 28, and fans are eagerly waiting for the thrilling performance of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who heads into his second IPL season after an impressive breakthrough campaign with Rajasthan Royals. While expectations around the young batter are high, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes the…