Determined to give my best performance in Paris Olympics, says Sukhjeet Singh
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Indian men’s hockey team forward Sukhjeet Singh is determined to give his best performance in his debut Olympics in Paris. From overcoming a career-threatening injury to earning a spot in the squad for the Paris Olympics, Sukhjeet’s journey has been nothing less than inspiring. Since his national team debut in […]
Bumrah was biggest factor; Rohit, Dravid picked a balanced team: Kaif on India’s T20 WC triumph
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif termed pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the “biggest factor” in Men in Blue’s T20 World Cup triumph adding that captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid played a huge role in picking a balanced team for the tournament. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in […]
Defending champs Goa Challengers to face debutants Jaipur Patriots in UTT 2024 opener
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Defending champions Goa Challengers and newcomers Jaipur Patriots, will kickstart Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) 2024 action as the schedule of the season 5 announced on Friday. A total of 23 exciting ties will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai from August 22 to September 7. The […]
Aston Villa announce signing of Jaden Philogene from Hull City
Birmingham, July 19 (IANS) Aston Villa has announced the signing of Jaden Philogene from Hull City. The winger returns to Villa after an impressive campaign with the Tigers in 2023/24. A graduate of the academy at Bodymoor Heath, he made his senior debut for the club in 2021 and would go on to spend loan […]
Mild quake hits Manipur’s district adjoining Nagaland, no damage reported
Imphal, July 19 (IANS) A mild earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, was felt in parts of Manipur and adjoining Nagaland on Friday, officials said. A disaster management official of Manipur said that the tremor was felt in northern Manipur’s Ukhrul district and adjoining Nagaland. The district shares border with Myanmar. The official said […]
With an eye on Assembly elections, NCP goes pink for bright prospects
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) After its debacle in the General Elections, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to go “pink” hoping that it will brighten Assembly poll prospects and facilitate the party’s much-needed makeover. Adopting the pink colour is a part of the NCP’s Assembly poll strategy with a resolve to play […]
Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order on all food shops across UP
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Amid controversy and intense political sparring over the recent order to display names of owners of eateries and food outlets along the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday implemented the order all across the full Yatra route, brushing aside allegations of religious discrimination against minorities […]
SC issues notice on Bengal Raj Bhavan staffer’s plea challenging blanket immunity granted to Guv
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea filed by a woman staff member of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Governor from criminal prosecution. A Bench presided over by CJI, DY Chandrachud was hearing a writ petition filed by the complainant […]
Disproportionate Assets: K’taka Lokayukta raids 55 locations linked to 12 officials
Bengaluru, July 19 (IANS) The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids at 55 locations, including residences, offices, and other properties of about 12 officials on Friday across the state in connection with Disproportionate Assets. According to sources, Lokayukta raids are underway at six locations in Bengaluru city, two in Bengaluru Rural District, two in Shivamogga, and one […]
Breach in Peddavagu project inundates villages in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, July 19 (IANS) Hundreds of cattle were washed away and several villages were flooded after a huge breach in Peddavagu Medium Irrigation project in Godavari basin in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The project breached near Gummadivalli in Aswaraopet mandal late on Thursday night following heavy rains and massive inflows from upstream. Flood water entered […]
