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Change in term for ICC Chair recommended
THE change in term of the ICC Chair and Independent Director from three two-year terms to two terms of three years was recommended during the recent ICC Board meeting held in Dubai during the Women's T20 World Cup.
Accept the loss & dissect what went wrong: David
NEETU David, former India spinner and chairperson of the India women's team selection panel, accepted the responsibility for the group-stage exit but at the same time defended captain Harmanpreet Kaur after the team failed to make the semi-final for the first time since 2016.
The weight of meal myths
WHEN it comes to weight loss, the Internet is full of myths and misconceptions that can easily mislead even the most health-conscious individuals. From miracle foods to quick-fix diets, these myths promise fast results but often fail to deliver. Worse, some can even be harmful in the long run. Let's debunk common nutrition myths surrounding weight loss and uncover the science behind what really works for sustainable, healthy weight management.
Poonawalla to take over 50 per cent stake in Dharma
AMIDST rumours that Dharma Productions is going to undergo a buyout, it was announced on Monday that businessman Adar Poonawalla will be taking over 50 per cent stake in Karan Johar's company.
Medics call off fast after talks with Didi
PROTESTING doctors in West Bengal called off their hunger strike on Monday following a two-hour meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. They also cancelled their proposed strike across hospitals on Tuesday.
HIL 2.0 REBOOT WELCOME, SUSTENANCE A CHALLENGE
INDIAN hockey recently received a fillip to keep its newfound momentum going. After being consigned to the bin for seven years, the auction for the resurrected Hockey India League (HIL) saw several hockey medallists being snapped up for big bucks.
SHIFT TO PRICE-BASED GST STRUCTURE A BOON FOR THE COMMON MAN
IN its recent meeting in New Delhi, the group of ministers (GOM) on GST rate rationalisation has recommended tax slabs based on the pricing of products, with more expensive goods and services of the same sort attracting higher tax rates.
Dhankhar says Indian art forms bring in inclusivity in conflict-ridden world
INDIAN art forms, particularly dance, offer a model of inclusivity in a world increasingly divided by conflicts and discord, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday.
NIA probe ordered as LeT wing claims responsibility for Ganderbal strikes
THE Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has handed over the probe into the attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, in which a doctor and six migrant workers were killed late on Sunday evening, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as a four-member-team has left for the Union Territory (UT), sources said on Monday.
Modi says India a beacon of hope amid global challenges
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands out as a beacon of hope amid global uncertainties, emphasising a prevailing sense of positivity in the country.
INDIA'S GAINS WITH CONCILIATORY SECURITY IN J&K
It was possible to conduct elections in the strife-torn area in a free manner because of the lessons learnt over the years. It's necessary to sustain the momentum now
THE BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF BRICS
MEETING when the world's first 'live-streamed genocide' in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war are in the backdrop, one would expect the two issues to dominate the BRICS summit opening in the Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday. But these issues are unlikely to take the centre-stage. Instead, that space is likely to be claimed by the politics behind the group's expansion, the battle for leadership of the Global South between China and India, and whether BRICS should evolve as an anti-Western bloc spearheaded by Beijing and Moscow.
AP govt to host 2-day Amaravati Drone Summit
THE Amaravati Drone Summit should establish proper guidelines for the development of the drone sector in the State, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu remarked during a meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday.
Odisha braces for cyclone Dana
Health department reviews cyclone preparedness as hospitals and doctors are alerted
First farmers' school set up in Mandya village
A group of teachers has come forward to open a first-of-its-kind 'Farmers' School', which is 'of the farmers and for the farmers', at Alakere village in Mandya taluk.
T'gana CM says 'mad forces' vandalising places of worship
STATING that certain forces, driven by emotions and madness, are creating disturbances by vandalising places of worship, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the people of Telangana to remain vigilant against such incidents, terming the recent idol desecration in Secunderabad \"alarming\".
Differently abled welfare dept to rope in agencies to hold access audits
OVER two years have gone by since the Tamil Nadu government missed the June 2022 deadline set in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016 to ensure all public buildings in the state are accessible.
Business Blasters: Govt invites entrepreneurs to coach school students
DELHI government has invited entrepreneurs to coach the Business Blasters team for this year's programme.
L-G shares froth-covered Yamuna's pictures, asks who pledged to clean the river
L-G VK Saxena on Monday shared images of the toxic froth-covered surface of the Yamuna, questioning those responsible for keeping the river clean.
RRTS connecting Delhi to Panipat, SNB-Alwar to begin in 2025: Manohar
MINISTER of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday said the commissioning of the RRTS networks connecting Delhi-Panipat and Delhi to Shahjahanpur - Neemrana-Behror and Alwar is likely to begin next year.
Post-Covid, 30% rise in autoimmune disorders
AS life returns to normal following the global disruptions caused by Covid-19, its long-term health effects have started surfacing.
2020 riots: Court grants 8-day bail to UAPA accused
A Delhi Court has granted eight days of interim bail to Shadab Ahmad, an accused in the larger conspiracy case of the 2020 Delhi riots, which is being prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
18 farmers arrested in Haryana's Kaithal for stubble-burning, later released on bail
EIGHTEEN farmers were arrested in Haryana's Kaithal district over the past few days for burning stubble in their fields, police said on Monday, as pollution levels in the region, including the national capital, soared.
78% doctors feel threatened at work, says study
OVER 78 per cent of doctors feel threatened while on duty, a recent study led by doctors from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), Safdarjung Hospital, and AIIMS Delhi finds.
Appellate Tribunal upholds Centre's control over Delhi Gymkhana Club
THE National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has reaffirmed the Central government's takeover of the esteemed Delhi Gymkhana Club, rejecting appeals against a previous ruling by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that granted the government authority to manage the Club and appoint a 15-member committee for its oversight.
AAP alleges Centre failed to handle law and order in city, BJP hits back
THE Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the recent gang-related activities and shootings in different parts of the national capital, alleging that law and order was deteriorating in the city.
AQI 300+, GRAP-2 implemented
Use of coal, firewood, including in tandoors, and diesel generators have been banned
Govt launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign
DELHI Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign - turning off car engine at traffic signal - to reduce the vehicular pollution in the capital.
INDIA, CHINA IRON OUT WRINKLES
Both sides arrive at patrolling agreement on the LAC. Chances brighten for Modi-Xi talks
SC: Secularism part of statute's basic structure
The Supreme Court on Monday said secularism had always been held to be part and parcel of the basic structure of the Constitution.