Manika Batra appeals for help amid UK visa delay for WTT Star Contender London 2025, says ‘stuck chasing updates’

[ad_1] Indian table tennis star Manika Batra on Thursday shared her disappointment, stating that she and her three teammates were “stuck chasing updates” regarding their UK visa applications for the WTT Star Contender tournament, which is set to begin in London on October 20. Batra, who won medals at both the 2018 Commonwealth Games and […]

SC collegium changes judge posting on government objection | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a surprising development, Supreme Court’s five-judge collegium led by CJI B R Gavai has spelled out the reason — Union govt’s objection — for changing the transfer destination of Madhya Pradesh HC’s Justice Atul Sreedharan from Chhattisgarh HC to Allahabad HC.Two months ago, the collegium had uploaded a statement on its […]

AG okays contempt plea for shoe throw bid, SC reluctant | India News

[ad_1] CJI Gavai, Rakesh Kishore New Delhi: Supreme Court has expressed reluctance to accede to requests from SC Bar Association president Vikas Singh and solicitor general (SG) Tushar Mehta to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kishore for attempting to hurl a shoe at CJI B R Gavai, and restrain social media from glorifying […]

Bihar polls: Congress releases first list of candidates; Mahagathbadhan still to finalise seat-sharing deal | India News

[ad_1] Bihar state Congress President Rajesh Kumar Ram addresses a press conference, in Patna on Saturday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Thursday released the first list of its candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections. The first list included names of 48 candidates. The opposition Mahagathbandhan is yet to finalise its seat-sharing arrangement […]

‘Most welcome’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif backs Trump’s mediation in Taliban conflict; drags India into row

[ad_1] Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called on US President Donald Trump to help ease tensions with its Taliban-controlled northern neighbor, lauding his past peace efforts and openly welcoming his mediation in the current negotiations.When asked about Trump’s possible role in peace negotiations between Pakistan and […]

How to import and drive your UAE car legally in India without paying import taxes | World News

[ad_1] The CPD system allows duty-free entry of UAE-registered vehicles into India for up to six months, extendable upon request/ AI representative image for illustrative purposes only Why traditional car imports to India are unaffordable for most India’s car market is vast but limited when it comes to certain performance-focused, enthusiast-grade, and high-end models from […]

Indian-American expert Ashley Tellis Arrested: What were his views on India, Pakistan, US, and China? | World News

[ad_1] Ashley J. Tellis — long regarded as one of the most influential voices on South Asia and US foreign policy — is now at the centre of a sensational national security scandal. But before his arrest on charges of unlawfully retaining classified defence documents, Tellis was known less as a suspect and more as […]

Zubeen Garg case: Violence after supporters gather outside Assam jail, 5 accused sent to judicial custody – video | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Violence broke out outside Baksa District Jail in Assam on Wednesday after five people accused in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death were shifted there following a court order sending them to judicial custody.The accused North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, Garg’s manager Siddharth Sharma, his cousin and suspended police officer […]

Guwahati Test could be ‘away game’ for both India and SA, need permanent centres: Ashwin

[ad_1] Chennai, Oct 15 (PTI) Guwahati’s maiden Test between India and South Africa will be a virtual “away game” for both the teams due to the unfamiliarity of the pitch, said Ravichandran Ashwin underlining the importance of making permanent Test centres with “good pitches” in the country. The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will become […]

‘I will not contest Bihar polls’: Prashant Kishor says NDA in ‘complete chaos’; claims Nitish Kumar won’t return as CM | India News

[ad_1] Prashant Kishor (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: ‘I will not contest Bihar assembly polls,’ Prashant Kishor has declared, ahead of the high-octane elections in the state. The Jan Suraaj founder said the decision was taken by his fledgling political startup for the “greater good.”The poll strategist-turned-politician confirmed this in an exclusive interview with PTI.Speculation […]