Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow and renounced plans to join NATO.
Modi, Macron discuss ways to further cement strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had an excellent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, their fourth meeting in one year, and discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership in areas like defence, nuclear and space.
India faces Canada amid rain threat
Star batter Virat Kohli’s string of low scores would be a concern for India when they square off against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup on Saturday, hoping that the sky remains clear in this city even as several parts of Florida are ravaged by torrential rain.
Farooqi helps Afghan seal Super Eight berth
The pace combination of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq led Afghanistan’s seven-wicket rout of Papua New Guinea here as the strife-torn country stormed into the T20 World Cup’s Super Eight stage for the first time, knocking out group favourites New Zealand in the process.
Prannoy, Sameer Verma exit as Indian campaign ends
The Indian contingent’s journey at the 2024 Australian Open Super 500 concluded on Friday, with all shuttlers from the country exiting the tournament at the quarter-final stage. Despite their spirited performances, the Indian players were unable to advance past this round, marking the end of their campaign.
T20 WC: USA scripts history
Partly made up of men moonlighting as cricketers when not doing their primary jobs, the USA team cleared the group stage of T20 World Cup in its very first attempt after its match against Ireland was called off here on Friday, knocking out former champions Pakistan from the tournament.
Rahul Gandhi Thanks Voters
Rahul Gandhi, in a series of thanksgiving events across Rae Bareli, Amethi, and Wayanad, conveyed his gratitude to voters, emphasizing that their support safeguarded the Constitution against BJP’s
Bengal hijab row: Teacher decides not to re-join after college allows head scarf
The teacher of a private law college in Kolkata, who was allegedly asked not to attend classes wearing a hijab but later told a head scarf can be allowed, said she was not re-joining her workplace.
NEET under this regime more like ‘CHEAT’; why is PM Modi silent: Congress
Stepping up its attack on the government over the NEET exam issue, the Congress on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” on the matter and asserted that only a Supreme Court-monitored forensic probe can safeguard the future of lakhs of young students.
Karnataka HC restrains CID from arresting Yediyurappa in POCSO case
The Karnataka High Court on Friday restrained the coercive arrest proceedings against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B. S. Yediyurappa
