Rigid RTP benchmarks and technology key to player recovery at CoE, says VVS Laxman
Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) Amidst the list of injured players of the senior men’s team in double digits at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, it’s head VVS Laxman on Sunday said that they must meet strict, data-driven fitness benchmarks and…
India needs independent aviation safety board, DGCA overhaul: Aviation expert
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requires a fundamental overhaul and India should establish an independent aviation safety board to strengthen air safety oversight, Federation of Indian Pilots founding president…
Harshvardhan Rane meets Mumtaz: The beauty only God can explain
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane met veteran Bollywood beauty Mumtaz, glimpses of which were also uploaded by him on his official Instagram handle. The ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ actor shared a string of photos from his time with Mumtaz…
Mamata Banerjee faces protest in Bengal during visit to kin of Trinamool worker killed in police custody
Kolkata, August 9 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday faced protests from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters while visiting the family of a Trinamool Congress worker who allegedly died in police custody in…
Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Pilot may lose licence if dope test positive, says pilots’ body chief
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered mid-air turbulence could face cancellation of his flying licence and other penalties if his dope test is officially found positive, the pilot’s body chief said…
4 top-valued firms add Rs 1.43 lakh crore in market cap last week
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) The combined market valuation of four of India’s 10 most valued companies jumped by nearly Rs 1.43 lakh crore last week, led by State Bank of India (SBI), even as six other firms in the top-10 pack witnessed a combined erosion of…
Rajasthan ATS detains Tonk youth over suspected terror links, probe underway
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a youth identified as Wasit from Tonk over suspected links with a terrorist organisation, sources said on Sunday, even as the security agencies step up scrutiny of possible…
Trainer aircraft crash-lands at Pune’s Baramati airport; no casualties reported
Baramati, Aug 9 (IANS) A trainer aircraft operated by a private company crash-landed at Baramati airport in Pune on Sunday afternoon. No injuries have been reported, officials said. The latest incident occurred at around 12:35 p.m. within the airport…
Country’s youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi
Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the country’s youth possess the talent and energy to face every challenge confronting India, but need the right platforms to channel their potential towards…
Nikita Rawal gets kissed on the lips by a female fan
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Nikita Rawal was caught completely off guard during a recent red carpet appearance after a female fan approached her and unexpectedly kissed her on the lips, leaving her totally surprised and even visibly uncomfortable. This…