Munna Qureshi, Naseem Malik and Mohammed Rashid Ansari have made the alleys of North East Delhi’s Khajoori Khas instantly famous as home to the team that achieved the Silkyara rescue breakthrough... [Read More]
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06 July,2024 11:23 AM ISTHere is the list of batsmen who lost their wicket on 199 runs in the longest format of the game (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]
20 January,2024 03:14 PM ISTUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed issues related to defence, economic cooperation and how Indi and UK could work together to strengthen a peaceful and stable global rules-based order (Pics/PTI and X@rajnathsingh)... [Read More]
11 January,2024 01:00 PM ISTTwo properties belonging to the family members of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim were sold off here on Friday at an auction organised by the competent authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act. Pics/PTI/ANI/File... [Read More]
05 January,2024 07:46 PM ISTDamji Nissar, a 60-year-old bibliophile established the Ashish Book Centre in 1999 which houses more than 50,000 books ... [Read More]
25 December,2023 07:19 AM ISTNotorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who`s been living in Pakistan for decades now hiding from Indian law enforcement authorities, is in the news again. Articles, citing Pakistani reports, have claimed that the fugitive gangster has been hospitalised after he was poisoned. Pics/ Mid-day Archives... [Read More]
18 December,2023 04:35 PM ISTThe Rajasthan polls witnessed a nearly 10 per cent voter turnout by 9 am as 199 assembly constituencies commenced voting, reflecting an early surge in participation, according to the election department spokesperson. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
25 November,2023 02:48 PM IST | JaipurRishi Sunak delivered a powerful maiden speech as the leader of the opposition in the House of Commons on July 9. Sunak began his speech by congratulating newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his victory. He further said ‘sorry’ and apologised to his party members who were not re-elected. Sunak promised that his party would undertake their new role as the official opposition with professionalism, effectiveness, and humility. Addressing the parliament, Sunak said, “In our politics we can argue vigorously as I and Prime Minister did over the past six weeks but still respect each other. Whatever disputes we may have in the parliament I know that everyone in this house I know that everyone in this house will not lose sight of the fact that we are all motivated by our desire to serve our constituents, our country, and advance the principles that we honourably believe in."... [Read More]
12 July,2024 12:06 PM ISTRemembering 2006 Mumbai train bombings, which upturned the lives of hundreds of Mumbaikars on 11th July 2006 forever in a mere span of 15 minutes. Post the 1993 blast, the Mumbai 7/11 train bombings were one of the deadliest terror attacks that Mumbai had seen. The terror attack halted city’s lifeline that targeted first-class suburban compartments during the evening rush hour. However, most remarkable was the heroic efforts of the Railway men on duty who brought back the Railway operations to normal soon after the attack and got back Mumbai on its feet even amidst the turmoil of suffering, loss and trauma. In this video, Mr. M.K. Jagesh. Traffic Inspector (Trains), Western Railway and Mr. Prashant Kumar Majumdar, Traffic Inspector (Trains), Western Railway share spine-chilling details of the evening that shook Mumbai. ... [Read More]
11 July,2024 10:49 AM ISTAs voting commenced in the UK`s snap general elections on July 4, the Indian community residing in the country expressed confidence in the Labour Party`s potential to end the Conservative Party`s nearly 15-year rule. While acknowledging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak`s commendable performance, they attributed the expected Conservative loss to challenges left by previous administrations. The elections spanned 650 constituencies across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with the winning party requiring a minimum of 326 seats for its leader to become prime minister.... [Read More]
05 July,2024 11:36 AM ISTFilmmaker Hansal Mehta and his son Jai Mehta shared their experience of working with Anurag Kashyap on Midday`s The Bombay Film Story. The father-son duo also recalled their respective experiences of working in the film industry. Hansal also shed light on 90s Bollywood and what it meant making films in that decade... [Read More]
02 July,2024 07:19 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK PM Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the 50th G7 summit on June 14. French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Modi discussed on the wide range of issues and ways to enhance India-France ties. According to MEA Spox Randhir Jaiswal, The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen partnership including in areas of defence, nuclear, space, education, climate action, digital public infrastructure, critical technologies, connectivity and culture. They also exchanged views on key global and regional issues. UK PM Rishi Sunak and PM Modi talked about the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, enhancing industrial cooperation in the defence sector, boosting trade and commerce, and more. PM Modi is also likely to hold bilateral meetings with other G7 leaders.... [Read More]
14 June,2024 06:30 PM ISTAmid the Israel-Iran conflict, tensions in the Middle East surged as Iran launched over 200 projectiles at Israel, purportedly in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria. Iran issued warnings of even stronger actions against Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel pledged both defensive and offensive responses, citing years of preparedness for direct Iranian aggression. Israel claimed to have successfully intercepted 99% of the 300 drones and missiles fired at them. Additionally, Israel urged the UN Security Council to promptly convene and designate Iran`s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the Iranian strike as a dangerous escalation and expressed intent to work with allies to de-escalate tensions, seeking meetings with G7 leaders. Amidst the deepening crisis in the Middle East, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other world leaders expressed solidarity with Israel. UN Chief António Guterres and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the attack. However, amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Iran later announced the conclusion of military operations against Israel, cautioning that US support for Israel could jeopardize American bases in the region, as reported by CNN.... [Read More]
15 April,2024 08:03 PM ISTAhead of the grand consecration ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on January 22, the passengers alighting from the first flight to the newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham hailed PM Modi on December 30. They thanked PM Modi for giving them Ayodhya Airport as a gift. Passengers were also seen paying obeisance and chanting Jai Shree Ram while alighting the flight. “This land is pure and sacred, this is the land of Shri Ram. There can be no sacred ground like this. To pay obeisance here one should lie down. When Shri Ram got down from Pushpak Viman, the same experience was felt. There is no limit to happiness today. Today is the matter of greatest joy and happiness in my life,” said Bhaskar Shukla, a passenger from Delhi. On the other hand, another passenger, Nitin Lalwani from a Delhi flight said, “Ever since I was born I found Ayodhya, a city which was backward. But today there is a feeling that Ayodhya has become an international city. Now we are waiting for 22nd January when the Temple will be inaugurated. People will come from across the world to see Ayodhya, a pure land of Shree Ram.”, he said.... [Read More]
31 December,2023 04:37 PM ISTHistory was etched on Dec 30, 2023 as devotees boarded first flight from Delhi to newly built Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya. The passengers were all excited for their journey and they even recited ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ inside the flight. After landing in Ayodhya airport, some passengers kissed the ground and paid obeisance. PM Modi reached ‘Ram Nagari’ on December 30 and gave several infrastructural gifts to the locals. Maharishi Valmiki International Airport was inaugurated in Ayodhya by PM Narendra Modi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 30 praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating various projects in Ayodhya. He also said that the wait of 500 years is about to end with the consecration of Ayodhya Ram Mandir.... [Read More]
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