- Monday, February 24, 2025
INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (3) blasted the opposition members over their conduct during the monsoon session of the Indian parliament. He slammed them for tearing papers in the house and making “derogatory” remarks on the way bills have been passed, saying they insulted the legislature and the…
FEMALE labour participation rate in India fell to 16.1 per cent during the July-September 2020 quarter, the lowest among the major economies, a government report said, reflecting the impact of pandemic and a widening job crisis. The percentage of women in the labour force had fallen to a record low…
INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi will chair a United Nations Security Council debate on August 9 on maritime security, the country’s ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Monday (2). This will be the first time that an Indian prime minister will preside over the debate, one of the signature…
A NEWLY approved site where the Hindu and Sikh communities of Britain can scatter the ashes of their loved ones after funeral rites have become operational by the River Taff in Wales following many years of campaign. On Saturday (31), the inauguration of the site took place with offering of…
THE high-profile five-Test series between England and India will take off at Trent Bridge on Wednesday (4). While Joe Root’s men will look to avenge their 1-3 loss to India in the sub-continent earlier this year that cost them dearly in the World Test Championship (WTC), Virat Kohli’s men will…
INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (2) felt uncomfortable after the leader of one of its allies sought a probe in the ongoing Pegasus controversy that has rocked the parliament. Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of the eastern Indian state of Bihar and leader of…
SRI Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara said players could "only deal with so much" after it was announced England all-rounder Ben Stokes was taking an indefinite break from all forms of cricket to "prioritise his mental well-being". Stokes, the latest high-profile sports star to step away from the pressure of international…
India opener Mayank Agarwal will miss the first Test against England after showing signs of a concussion. Agarwal was hit on the helmet while batting during India's nets session at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday. The BCCI Medical Team assessed the 30-year-old and concussion test was conducted. "Agarwal has…
THE Auto Expo, India’s leading automobile show, has been postponed because of the ongoing Covid-19 situation and apprehensions of a possible third wave, industry body SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) on Monday (2) said. The event was scheduled to take place in February next year. The last edition of…
THE resurgence of the Indian hockey team at the Olympics has given a boost to their neighbour Pakistan, also a traditional powerhouse in the game but have not shown enough skills to compete at the highest stage. Hockey legends from Pakistan, who have won three golds at the Olympics besides…
