India bagged an unprecedented 15 Olympic quotas in shooting after Angad Vir Singh Bajwa and Mairaj Ahmad Khan’s 1-2 finish in skeet and teenager Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar’s bronze at the Asian Championship in Doha on Sunday. There was a shoot-off for the gold medal and Bajwa prevailed 6-5 against his compatriot after both were … Read more
According to a joint statement issued after the meeting, the religious leaders pledged unstinted support to the government in all steps to maintain peace and order. They appealed for maintaining peace and tranquillity amidst apprehensions that some anti-national elements may try to exploit the situation. The religious leaders noted with satisfaction that millions of Indians … Read more
The cyclone also caused extensive damage to crops in the coastal districts, leaving farmers in the lurch. According to officials, around 40 percent standing crops and over six lakh hectares of cultivable land spread over five districts have been damaged due to rain and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Bulbul. Power supply has been restored … Read more
Announcing the BJP’s decision, Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil accused the Shiv Sena, which is adamant on its demand for a rotational chief ministership, of disrespecting the popular mandate secured by the BJP and the Sena in recent assembly polls. He wished good luck to the Sena if it wanted to form the government with … Read more
Gotabaya’ attorney Ali Sabry told a special press brief today that there is no truth in the rumors that he is still a citizen of the US. He said all documents related to the renouncement of citizenship have been handed over to the Elections Commission. Earlier, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa published the Loss of Certificate … Read more