BSF vital pillar in India's defence: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India’s two major borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh will be completely secured in the next two years, with work underway to completely plug gaps in about 60 km stretch along these two fronts.

INDIA ALWAYS WALKED THE TALK TO CUT CARBON EMISSION: PM MODI

COP28 will provide an opportunity to review progress made under the Paris Agreement, and chart a path for future course on climate action.

Stokes undergoes surgery on left knee

England captain Ben Stokes has undergone successful surgery on his left knee in a bid to stay fit for the Test series in India, beginning in January next year.

ASHISH NEHRA OPTIMISTIC ABOUT RINKU SINGH'S ODI INCLUSION IN MIDDLE ORDER

Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra expressed hope that middle-order batter Rinku Singh will find a place in ODIs as well, stating that the left-hander should aim to excel in all departments rather than being content with his ‘finisher’ tag.

'Rohit and Virat were crying after World Cup final loss'

Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed the atmosphere in the Indian dressing room after Men in Blue’s loss to Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Ahmedabad and also lauded skipper Rohit Sharma’s leadership skills throughout the tournament.

Day 3: Bangladesh seizes control with a 205-run lead at stumps

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto’s unbeaten century places Bangladesh in a commanding position against New Zealand at the end of Day 3 in the first Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

INDIAN BOWLERS FACE A DO-OR-DIE IN T201 SERIES AGAINST AUSTRALIA

India’s emerging bowling squad, facing intense scrutiny, aims to enhance its performance in the death overs, leveraging the absence of Glenn Maxwell to its advantage in the upcoming fourth T20 International against Australia this Friday.

AIFF: I-League players approached for match manipulation

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday revealed that several I-League players were recently approached for “match manipulation” and promised to investigate the matter.

2030 Winter Games in French Alps, 2034 in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favouring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition.

INDIA CRUSHES CANADA 12-0 IN JUNIOR WORLD CUP

The Indian team made a resounding start to its FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by securing a commanding 12-0 victory over Canada here. Annu (4th, 6th, 39th minute), Dipi Monika Toppo (21st), Mumtaz Khan (26th, 41st, 54th, 60th), Deepika Soreng (34th, 50th, 54th), and Neelam (45th) were the goal scorers for India on Wednesday.

Allyson Felix, Inbee Park among 32 IOC candidates

Seven-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix and seven-time golf major winner Inbee Park are candidates in elections at the Paris Games to represent their fellow athletes at the IOC.

HARMANPREET TO LEAD INDIA IN VALENCIA TOURNAMENT

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian hockey squad in the 5-Nations Tournament, scheduled to be held in Valencia, Spain from December 15 to 22.

RIDLEY SCOTT'S 'NAPOLEON': A COMPELLING DIVE INTO POWER, PASSION, AND AMBIGUITY

Ridley Scott Unveils the Enigmatic Life of Napoleon Bonaparte in a Gripping Biopic.

PRITHVIRAJ SUKUMARAN'S 'THE GOAT LIFE' TO RELEASE ON APRIL 10

Makers of the upcoming survival adventure film ‘The Goat Life’ on Thursday announced the film’s official release date.

BRADLEY COOPER REVEALS HE WANTED HOWARD STERN TO PLAY HIS BROTHER IN 'A STAR IS BORN'

Bradley Cooper revealed that he wanted Howard Stern to play his brother in ‘A Star Is Born,’ a role that eventually went to Sam Elliot.

JAPAN TO HALT OSPREY FLIGHTS FOLLOWING FATAL US AIR FORCE CRASH

Japan plans to suspend its own Osprey flights after a US Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into waters off the southern coast during a training mission, reports said Thursday. Kyodo news agency says a senior Defence Ministry official, Taro Yamato, told a parliamentary hearing that Japan plans to suspend flights of Ospreys for the time being. There were no other immediate details.

SOMALI MARITIME POLICE ESCALATES PATROLS AMID RISING PIRACY CONCERNS IN GULF

Somalia’s maritime police force on Thursday intensified patrols in the Red Sea following a failed pirate hijacking of a ship in the Gulf of Aden earlier this week. The commander of the maritime force in the semiautonomous region of Puntland, Abdullahi Mohamed Ahmed, told The Associated Press that patrols in the waters had doubled and were on a 24-hour rotation to deter pirates.

Kim Yo Jong rejects US offer of dialogue with NK; vows more satellite launches

On Thursday, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed US appeals for a return to diplomacy and criticised the condemnation of North Korea’s recent spy satellite launch.

MUSK EXPRESSES INDIFFERENCE TO ADVERTISERS LEAVING 'X' OVER HATE SPEECH

Billionaire Elon Musk criticised advertisers who stopped spending on his social media platform, X, due to antisemitic and hateful content, calling it “blackmail” and telling them not to advertise. During an interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit, Musk specifically mentioned Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger.

IDF affirms continuation of operational pause in Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced that the operational pause in the Gaza Strip will continue amid the mediator’s efforts to continue the process of releasing the hostages and subject to the terms of the framework.

ISRAEL FREES MORE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS FOLLOWING RELEASE OF 16 HOSTAGES BY HAMAS

Israel released additional Palestinian prisoners early Thursday following Hamas’ release of 16 hostages in the latest swap under the ongoing Gaza truce.

TRIAL COURTS CANNOT AWARD THE SENTENCE OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT TILL LAST BREATH: KARNATAKA HC

It must be stated most forcefully that all the Trial Court Judges in India and so also all the human rights lawyers, intellectuals, criminal lawyers and students of law must unfailingly read this most learned, laudable, logical and landmark judgment titled Harish vs State of Karnataka Criminal Appeal No. 1234 of 2017 C/W Criminal Appeal No. 836 of 2017 that was delivered just recently on July 18, 2023 by a learned Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court comprising of Hon’ble Mr Justice K Somashekar and Hon’ble Mr Justice Rajesh Rai K wherein it has been reiterated most firmly that Trial Courts cannot impose a “special category sentence” or imprisonment for life without the possibility of remission or, in other words, imprisonment till last breath” of the convict.

BOMBAY HIGH COURT: TENANTS' LIMITED RIGHT TO SEEK BUILDING REPAIR CANNOT BE OBLITERATE LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO REDEVELOP IT

The Bombay High Court in the case Anandrao G Pawar v. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and Ors., observed and has held that the tenants cannot stretch their limited right to reconstruct or repair a dilapidated building in order to obstruct the property owner or the landlord from redeveloping his property.

Unraveling the Deepfake dilemma: Balancing technology, ethics, and legislation in the digital age

The creation of deepfakes depicting individuals engaged in fabricated and non-consensual acts raises profound ethical concerns, potentially leading to devastating consequences such as extortion, humiliation, and harassment. As the understanding of deepfake dynamics advances, addressing these ethical challenges becomes imperative to safeguard individuals from malicious exploitation.

EXPLORING ICONIC BEARD LOOKS IN BOLLYWOOD FILMS: A VISUAL TRANSFORMATION OF CHARACTERS

Facial hair has long served as a potent tool for actors in Bollywood, allowing them to undergo visual transformations and deepen the essence of their characters on the silver screen. From Shahid Kapoor's raw intensity in 'Kabir Singh' to Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming enigmatic role in 'Animal,' here's an exploration of some memorable beard looks that have etched unique imprints on Bollywood characters.

AP CM Jagan prioritises looting state over people's welfare: Nara Lokesh

The TDP national general secretary, Nara Lokesh, on Thursday said that the Chief Minister, Jagan Mohan Reddy, is more interested in looting the State than focusing on the people’s welfare and issues that are plaguing the State.

SILKYARA TUNNEL: RESUMPTION OF WORK UNKNOWN, WORKERS IN A FIX

Workers at the Silkyara tunnel are now faced with a dilemma, whether to stay back or return to their homes, which their family members desperately want them to do, days after 41 trapped colleagues were evacuated in an almost 17-day-long rescue operation.

Allahabad HC: Treating minor disputes as cruelty poses marriage risks

The Allahabad High Court has observed that if courts interpret minor conflicts in a marital relationship as “cruelty” within the framework of divorce law, numerous marriages might be at risk of dissolution, even in the absence of actual cruelty from either spouse.

ROZGAR MELA: PM MODI DISTRIBUTES OVER 51,000 APPOINTMENT LETTERS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits under the ‘Rozgar Mela’ via video conferencing on Thursday.

PM Modi virtually interacts with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday.