India-Russia ties continue to grow: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that despite the ‘current upheaval’ in the world, Russia’s relations with India and its people are steadily progressing. He expressed confidence that after the next general elections in India, whatever political equation is formed, the two countries will maintain their traditional friendly relations. Putin made this comment to Foreign […]
Wrestling Federation of India has been wrongly suspended, will go to court: Sanjay Singh
Newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh today said that the sports ministry did not follow due process while suspending the federation and he will challenge the government’s decision in court. The Sports Ministry had suspended the wrestling association on Sunday. Sanjay Singh said that his autonomous and democratically elected body cannot […]
Cold wave and dense fog in Srinagar
In several parts of Kashmir, the minimum temperature has dipped below zero degree Celsius and the cold wave is continuing in the entire valley. Kashmir is currently in the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan’. It is a harsh winter period of 40 days. During this period, a cold wave sweeps through the region and the temperature drops […]
Rahul’s visit floors Jhajjar grapplers
It was a pleasant surprise for around 100 budding wrestlers and their coach practising at an ‘akhara’ (Lal Diwan Chand Modern Kushti and Yoga Kendra) in Chhara village here when they noticed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in their wrestling arena on Wednesday early morning. All halted their practice for a moment and started looking at […]
Threat of bombing planes at 7 airports of the country including Chandigarh, Delhi and Jaipur
More than half a dozen airport directors, including those in Delhi and Jaipur, have received emails threatening to bomb airports and planes. Sources said that the email came at around 10:23 on Wednesday night, in which it was claimed that bombs would be blasted at Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai and Ahmedabad airports. Panic […]
Two suspects may be arrested soon in Canada in connection with Nijjar murder case
Canadian police may soon arrest two men suspected of killing pro-Khalistan Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijhar in June. It is being told that both are still in Canada. Nijhar was shot and killed in British Columbia province in June. According to The Globe and Mail, the police are currently monitoring the suspects and hope […]
Dense fog affects road, rail and air traffic in northwest India, warning of such conditions till 31
Due to dense fog in Delhi, while road traffic was adversely affected, rail and air traffic were also affected. 22 trains coming to Delhi are running behind schedule. 134 domestic and international flights at Delhi airport were delayed due to fog and left for their destination. 35 international flights departed from Delhi late, while 28 […]
The match between Australia and Pakistan was stopped due to the third umpire getting stuck in the elevator
On the third day of the second cricket Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), play was halted after lunch after third umpire Richard Illingworth got stuck in the lift. The players reached the field after lunch but the game was stopped for several minutes. On-field umpires Joel Wilson and Michael […]
Rahul’s ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ to begin from January 14
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will start ‘Bharat Nyaya Yatra’ from January 14. This journey from Manipur to Mumbai will pass through 14 states and 85 districts. This panda from east to west will be completed in 67 days. After the success of the ‘Bharat Joko Yatra’, Rahul’s next trip is being seen as an act […]
Order cancelling bookings of hotels in Ayodhya
The local administration of Ayodhya has asked hoteliers to cancel bookings for general public from January 20 to 23 and reserve rooms for VVIPs and special invitees visiting Ayodhya for the special idol installation ceremony on January 22. Meanwhile, the government has made strict security arrangements for high-profile people. A senior official of the Ayodhya […]