Bhurtel, Airee spark Nepal to 7-wicket T20WC win over scotland
Mumbai: Kushal Bhurtel's early fireworks and Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten fifty helped Nepal end their 12-year-long winless run in T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket triumph against Scotland in an inconsequential Group C match here Tuesday. Nepal had gone winless...
Five held for hunting wild boar as part of shivratri ritual in Odisha
Rourkela: Five persons were arrested in Odisha's Sundargarh district for allegedly killing a wild boar as a ritual on Shivratri, officials said Tuesday. About 80 kg of meat and the skin were seized from them, they said. Personnel of the...
Michael Jones’ 71 lifts Scotland to 170/7 vs Nepal in T20 World Cup
Mumbai: Michael Jones' brisk 71 steered Scotland to a competitive 170 for 7 in their inconsequential T20 World Cup Group C match against Nepal here Tuesday. Both teams were out of reckoning for the Super Eights, with the West Indies...
Two juveniles flee observation home in Angul
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has launched a manhunt to trace two juvenile offenders who escaped from the observation home in Odisha's Angul, officials said Tuesday. Though the incident occurred February 14, it came to light only after police initiated the search....
Odisha Police seize 500 kg ganja worth Rs 80 lakh; six held
Rourkela: Odisha Police has seized over 500 kg of ganja worth Rs 80 lakh and arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in the illegal trade, officials said Tuesday. The seizure follows continuous police vigilance against illegal transportation of ganja...
India, France form ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ to tackle global challenges
New Delhi/Mumbai: India and France Tuesday elevated their relations to a "special global strategic partnership" and vowed to boost cooperation in key sectors of defence, trade and critical minerals with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron describing the bilateral ties as a "force for global stability" in...
Read moreDetailsGovt discusses age limits, deepfake rules with social media: Vaishnaw
New Delhi: The government is discussing issues of age-based restriction as well as deepfakes with social media platforms to determine the way forward, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday as he advocated the need for stronger regulations to protect children, and safeguard society at large from user harms. The minister emphasised that any company -- be it Netflix, YouTube, Meta, or X -- must abide by the legal framework and...
Read moreDetails$198M World Bank boost for India rooftop solar
Washington: India’s ambitious rooftop solar expansion plan Tuesday secured a $197.67 million guarantee from the World Bank Group’s guarantee arm. The five-year backing supports refinancing of a $500 million World Bank loan to the State Bank of India for grid-connected solar systems serving commercial and industrial users. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which houses the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform, issued the guarantee to Citibank N.A. for its non-shareholder...
Read moreDetailsCongress faces setback in Assam as Ex-chief joins BJP, suspended MLA moves to Raijor Dal
Guwahati: In a major jolt to the opposition Congress in Assam ahead of the assembly polls, its former state president Bhupen Borah will join the BJP February 22, while its suspended MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed joined the Raijor Dal Tuesday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Borah's residence in the Ghoramara area of Guwahati, a day after the senior leader resigned from the Congress. The two leaders held discussions for over...
Read moreDetailsIran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz during U.S. talks
Geneva: Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday for live fire military drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva over its disputed nuclear programme. It was the first time Iran has announced the closure of the key international waterway, through which 20 per cent of the world's oil passes, since the US...
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From work choices and financial concerns to family matters and emotional well-being, today’s horoscope offers a blend of caution, encouragement and clarity. Ganesha’s insights for all 12 zodiac signs point out when to take initiative, when to ease off and how to navigate the day effectively. Aries: You will experience a profound connection with the cosmos today....
Govt discusses age limits, deepfake rules with social media: Vaishnaw
New Delhi: The government is discussing issues of age-based restriction as well as deepfakes with social media platforms to determine the way forward, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday as he advocated the need for stronger regulations to protect children, and safeguard society at large from user harms. The minister emphasised that any company -- be...
$198M World Bank boost for India rooftop solar
Washington: India’s ambitious rooftop solar expansion plan Tuesday secured a $197.67 million guarantee from the World Bank Group’s guarantee arm. The five-year backing supports refinancing of a $500 million World Bank loan to the State Bank of India for grid-connected solar systems serving commercial and industrial users. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), which houses the...
Congress faces setback in Assam as Ex-chief joins BJP, suspended MLA moves to Raijor Dal
Guwahati: In a major jolt to the opposition Congress in Assam ahead of the assembly polls, its former state president Bhupen Borah will join the BJP February 22, while its suspended MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed joined the Raijor Dal Tuesday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Borah's residence in the Ghoramara area of Guwahati, a day after...
India, France form ‘Special Strategic Partnership’ to tackle global challenges
New Delhi/Mumbai: India and France Tuesday elevated their relations to a "special global strategic partnership" and vowed to boost cooperation in key sectors of defence, trade and critical minerals with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron describing the bilateral ties as a "force for global stability" in the face of increasing geopolitical turbulence. The...
Bhurtel, Airee spark Nepal to 7-wicket T20WC win over scotland
Mumbai: Kushal Bhurtel's early fireworks and Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten fifty helped Nepal end their 12-year-long winless run in T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket triumph against Scotland in an inconsequential Group C match here Tuesday. Nepal had gone winless since 2014 when they beat Afghanistan and the Netherlands on T20 World Cup debut, but the Rhinos...
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Virat, Anushka seek blessings at Premanand Maharaj’s Keli Kunj Ashram
Mathura: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli undertook a spiritual visit with his wife and Hindi film actor Anushka Sharma, where the couple sought blessings from noted spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj at the Keli Kunj Ashram Tuesday. The couple arrived at the ashram early in the morning, around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, and spent nearly an hour participating in prayers...
Five held for hunting wild boar as part of shivratri ritual in Odisha
Rourkela: Five persons were arrested in Odisha's Sundargarh district for allegedly killing a wild boar as a ritual on Shivratri, officials said Tuesday. About 80 kg of meat and the skin were seized from them, they said. Personnel of the Forest Department conducted a raid at a house in Kansar village and seized a trap, meat-cutting equipment...
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz during U.S. talks
Geneva: Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday for live fire military drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva over its disputed nuclear programme. It was the first time Iran has announced the closure of the key international...






















































































