TN Minister skips university convocation over anthem protocol
Chennai, July 28 (IANS) The 33rd convocation ceremony of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli on Tuesday turned contentious after two separate issues overshadowed the academic event. A last-minute decision to limit the…
Gujarat increases financial powers of Collectors, DDOs for govt land allotments
Gandhinagar, July 28 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Tuesday expanded the financial powers of District Collectors and District Development Officers (DDOs) to approve a wider range of government land allotments at the district level, a move aimed at…
Nahid, Taskin to undergo specialist checks in Australia amid injury concerns : Report
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed are set to travel to Australia on Tuesday night along with national team physiotherapist Bayjedul Islam for specialist medical evaluations, as the team continues to deal with a…
Congress releases list of four speakers for LS debate on anti-paper leak Bill
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, MPs Priyanka Gandhi, K.C. Venugopal and Jothimani Sennimalai will speak for the Congress party in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill on Tuesday. The Public…
Blasts in seized illegal firecracker dump at police outpost in Bengal’s Barasat, no casualties
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) Consecutive blasts took place at a police outpost at Barsat in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Tuesday morning. Although initially the reasons behind the blast could not be ascertained, later it was found that the…
‘Could see that hunger in all youngsters’: Iyer credits fearless next generation after Zimbabwe sweep
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed the hunger and determination of the team’s young players after guiding the side to a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe, saying their eagerness to seize every opportunity was the driving…
Gujarat increases financial powers of Collectors, DDOs for govt land allotments
Gandhinagar, July 28 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Tuesday expanded the financial powers of District Collectors and District Development Officers (DDOs) to approve a wider range of government land allotments at the district level, a move aimed at…
Giant crater appears on new Dehradun bridge, Cong says ‘Rs 16 crore crumbled in 16 days’
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) A newly inaugurated Rs 16 crore bridge at Nanda Ki Chowki over the Tons River in Dehradun sustained damage following overnight heavy rainfall, triggering questions over the quality of construction of the crucial link connecting…
‘The amount of ground he covered just by running…’: Kaif recalls Tendulkar’s formidable fielding
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has heaped praise on batting icon Sachin Tendulkar’s often-overlooked excellence as a fielder, explaining how the Master Blaster’s discipline, consistency and commitment during…
‘Could see that hunger in all youngsters’: Iyer credits fearless next generation after Zimbabwe sweep
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer hailed the hunger and determination of the team’s young players after guiding the side to a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe, saying their eagerness to seize every opportunity was the driving…