New Delhi: India and Mexico Wednesday launched negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with an aim to expand bilateral commerce and boost investment flows, the commerce and industry ministry said. The two countries have signed the terms of reference (ToR) to formally launch the talks. The ToR outline broad contours of the pact. The negotiating areas...

Dubai: India opener Abhishek Sharma Wednesday reclaimed the world No. 1 spot in the ICC men's T20 International batting rankings following his sensational century against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek hammered his fourth T20I century Tuesday, smashing 113 off just 38 balls in the third T20I to power India to a six-wicket win and dislodge compatriot Ishan...

New Delhi: The BJP Thursday named Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri as the party's candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh. The BJP central election committee has approved Puri's name for the bypoll, the party said in a statement. Puri, 74, currently serves as the Union minister of petroleum and natural gas. His term...

Vadodara: Zimbabwe opted to bat against India in third Women's ODI Wednesday, with the hosts making three changes to its playing eleven for the inconsequential match. Keeper-batter Yastika Bhatia came in for Richa Ghosh while batter Harleen Deol replaced Tejal Hasabnis. The third change is pacer Kranti Gaud coming in place of Shree Charani. Zimbabwe made a...

Baleshwar: An elderly man was killed and two others injured when an old oil storage tanker caught fire and exploded during repair work at a petrol pump in Odisha's Baleshwar district Wednesday, police said. The incident took place at Satya Sai Filling Station in Baligohiri under Ward No. 7 of Nilagiri town. Gobardhan Nayak, inspector-in-charge of Nilagiri...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: As the very severe cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ made a landfall, the Civil Aviation Ministry has advised airlines to adhere to operational guidelines regarding adverse weather and inform passengers delays or cancellations and comply with applicable norms of re-booking and refunds. The ministry organised a review meeting to assess the situation and ensure aviation safety. Flights...

Amaravati/Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra coast early Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction with uprooted trees and electric poles and damaged roads, while two persons were electrocuted in separate instances, officials said. The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between 2 am- 8 am, before weakening into a severe cyclonic...

Mumbai: After a blockbuster IPO, Jio Platforms' Managing Director Akash Ambani Wednesday vowed to take the company, which is at the core of making digital connectivity affordable for Indians, to greater heights and democratise newer technologies, including space connectivity. Speaking during the listing of the company's shares following the Rs 30,213 crore issue, Ambani said this is...

Bhubaneswar: Three teachers of the Government Polytechnic College in Odisha's Jajpur district have been suspended for alleged indiscipline and misconduct, including arguments and physical altercations among themselves during a meeting, officials said Wednesday. The suspension was ordered by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to a release by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The suspended faculty members...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday closed live streaming of case mentioning in the court of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. Mentioning in the Supreme Court is a procedural mechanism where lawyers or parties-in-person orally or in writing request the CJI or a bench for an urgent hearing or early listing of a case. The...