Campus politics in West Bengal: When ‘change’ leads to violence
New Delhi, August 20 (IANS) The ongoing protests and vandalism in Kolkata’s Jadavpur University where students following separate political ideologies are alleging the other for such fracas has once again thrown the spotlight on West Bengal’s…
ICC rescinds demerit point imposed on Gaddafi Stadium after pitch rating appeal
Dubai, Aug 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) appeals panel on Thursday rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium after reviewing an appeal against the ‘Unsatisfactory’ rating given to the venue’s pitch…
Gujarat discusses road map to take MSMEs, artisans to global markets with multinational retail corporation
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and an American multinational omnichannel retail corporation’s executive vice-president have discussed a road map to expand global market opportunities for the state’s Micro, Small…
Centre approves over 11 lakh houses for Bihar under Awas Yojana; CM Choudhary thanks PM Modi
Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) The Narendra Modi Government has approved the construction of 11,18,937 permanent houses in Bihar under the PM Awas Yojana, marking a major boost to the state’s housing programme for economically weaker families. Following the…
Alibaba profit plunges more than 75 pc as AI spending weighs on bottom line
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Alibaba Group Holding Limited has reported a sharp decline in profit as the Chinese e-commerce giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence and computing infrastructure while its core online retail business faces a broader…
Grew up watching Manchester United, really admired Ronaldo: Riyan Parag
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) India batting all-rounder Riyan Parag has opened up about his deep passion for English Premier League giants Manchester United, revealing that the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo was the biggest influence behind his love for the…
Chandrababu Naidu proposes bullet train corridor connecting Andhra, Karnataka, TN
Amaravati/Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 20 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday proposed a bullet train corridor connecting his state, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Naidu suggested running the bullet train through Kuppam…
North Korea fires barrage of short-range ballistic missiles despite Trump overture
Seoul, Aug 20 (IANS) North Korea fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, despite a recent olive branch offered by US President Donald Trump, who signalled a willingness to reengage with the North’s leader…
Gujarat discusses road map to take MSMEs, artisans to global markets with multinational retail corporation
Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and an American multinational omnichannel retail corporation’s executive vice-president have discussed a road map to expand global market opportunities for the state’s Micro, Small…
Premier League: Arsenal’s title defence, new arrivals all you need to know ahead of new season
London, Aug 20 (IANS) The Premier League returns for the 2026/27 season with Arsenal beginning their title defence, three clubs returning to the top flight and another campaign bringing together some of the world’s best players, managers and clubs. After…