- Monday, February 24, 2025
THE Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in the South Indian city of Bangalore announced late last month that it is now able to replenish more water than it consumes. In a press release, the airport authorities said that there were 315 rainwater recharge pits in the airport premises for collecting rainwater.…
INDIA'S triumphant Olympic contingent, including history-making javelin throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday (9) and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the airport where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes. The athletes were welcomed by a Sports Authority of India (SAI)…
RASHTRIYA Janata Dal (RJD), the main opposition party in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, has decided to ban jeans for its leaders and workers, saying it is a party of the poor and have-nots and wearing western clothes would give a wrong message to the people. The decision came…
THE Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (10) said no criminal cases can be withdrawn against either members of the Indian parliament or legislative assemblies of any state without the approval of the concerned high court. Amicus curiae senior advocate Vijay Hansaria submitted a report to the apex court in…
RAIN had the final say as the first Test between England and India ended in a draw after the whole of Sunday's last day at Trent Bridge was washed out without a ball bowled. Below we look at three aspects of an intriguing clash that could have a bearing when…
THE Taliban are making swift gains in Afghanistan but president Joe Biden is standing firm on a US exit with limited options appearing to be on the table to reverse the insurgents' momentum. The Taliban's advances, including seizing six provincial capitals within days, may appear startling in their speed but…
CRAFT BREWERS Bang the Elephant Brewing Co said they are ready to work with those concerned after a US-based Hindu organisation termed the use of Hindu goddess Kali’s image on its beer can “highly inappropriate”. The brewery in Langley Mill, near Nottingham, also added that they “wholeheartedly apologise” for any…
INDIA captain Virat Kohli said his side had the "right template" for the remainder of their "blockbuster" series against England after enjoying the better of a rain-marred draw in the first Test. The tourists were frustrated in their bid to go 1-0 up in a five-match contest when rain washed…
INDIA has played a constructive role in Afghanistan in the past, US defence headquarters Pentagon on Monday (9) said. Press secretary John Kirby told reporters at his daily news conference, “India has played a constructive role in Afghanistan in the past in terms of training and other infrastructure improvements.” “That…
ACE Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who went for five sixes in an over in the fourth Twenty20 against Australia on Saturday (7), came back strongly on Monday (9) to spin a web around the Kangaroos to take four wickets for only nine runs to help his side script a…
