A state funeral for late Milkha Singh, announces Punjab CM
Google Doodle Encourages People to Get Vaccinated, Wear Face Masks to Protect Against Covid-19
International Yoga Day 2021: Union Culture Ministry to Organise Yog and Cultural Programmes at 4 Places in Maharashtra
Bal Sabha, Sex Education: Govt Issues Guidelines for Parents to Aide School From Home
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on 7th International Yoga Day
NewsThe QuintCentre Initiates Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ex-WB Chief Secy
The proceedings against Alapan Bandyopadhyay are over the evasion of his summons to the Centre’s offices in Delhi.
SportThe QuintUsain Bolt & Partner Kasi Bennett Announce Newborn Twin Sons
Bolt is the only sprinter to win the 100m and 200m double at three consecutive Olympics.
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I don't think I would be alive if I grew up in UK: Holding
London, Jun 21 (PTI) The fieriness in his youth would have cost him his life if he grew up in England, feels fast bowling great Michael Holding who has also become a leading voice against racism in sport and society.
NewsNewsBytes39-year-old Gurugram techie allegedly stabbed to death by wife
A 39-year-old software engineer was killed, allegedly by his wife, at their home in Gurugram near Delhi. The couple's two children were also present in the house when the incident took place. The woman, who maintains that it was an accident, has since been arrested by the police on charges of murder. Here are more details on this.
NewsThe QuintKejriwal in Punjab: Will It Be a Different AAP Than 2017 Polls?
Two crucial developments took place regarding AAP's campaign for the Punjab elections.
NewsNewsBytesRaghuram Rajan, Esther Duflo in Tamil Nadu's economic advisory council
The Tamil Nadu government is planning to form an economic advisory council with Nobel laureate Esther Duflo and former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan. The council will advise Chief Minister MK Stalin, state Governor Banwarilal Purohit said during his ceremonial address at the first session of the 16th state Legislative Assembly in Chennai on Monday. Here are more details.
SportNewsBytesWTC final: India bowled out for 217, NZ start cautiously
New Zealand made a cautious start in the second session on Day 3 of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship against India.Openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway were watchful in the first 10 overs and duly countered the Indian seamers.Earlier, India were bundled out for 217 as Kyle Jamieson registered a historic five-for.Here is the session report.
NewsThe Independent‘Women wearing few clothes impact men’: Pakistan’s Imran Khan slammed for blaming women for sexual violence
Pakistan’s prime minister was blasted for his ‘bigoted’ views on social media
NewsSwarajyaAfter Justice Indira Banerjee, Another Supreme Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Case Related To The State Of West Bengal
In the latest development, another Supreme Court judge has recused from hearing a case related to the state of West Bengal, Lawbeat reported. The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, was to hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's appeal challenging the Calcutta High Court order refusing her and state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak to file affidavits on their role on 17 May when four Trinamool Congress leaders were arrested by the CBI in connection with the Narada sting tape case. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Aniruddha Bose was formed to hear the separate appeals filed by the Chief Minister, Ghatak, and the West Bengal government.
BusinessSwarajyaJet Airways To Fly Again: NCLT Approves Resolution Plan Presented By Kalrock Capital And Murari Lal Jalan
In a new lease of life for grounded airline Jet Airways, the Mumbai bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the resolution plan presented by Kalrock Capital and Murari Lal Jain, Economic Time has reported. This bid by Kalrock Capital - a UK based fund which teamed up with UAE-based entrepreneur Murari Lal Jalan was submitted last year and on 18 October 2020 the committee of creditors finished reviewing their 900+ page revival plan and accepted a $136 million bid. The court had appointed Grant Thornton’s Ashish Chhawchharia as the resolution professional for the process.
NewsFirstpostChar Dham yatra to open in two phases from 1 July: How it'll work and what you need to know
Last week, the Uttarakhand High Court, directing the state government to frame a standard operating procedure for the Char Dham yatra, had warned it against any laxity as seen during the Kumbh Mela
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Scoreboard WTC Final: Stumps, Day 3
Southampton, Jun 20 (PTI) Scoreboard at stumps on the third day of the World Test Championships final between India and New Zealand here on Sunday.
EntertainmentFirstpostCentury-old gravestones of Scottish women buried in India tell story of overlooked aspect of colonisation
While their husbands were building, buying, managing and administrating British India, wives and daughters were working in hospitals, teaching in schools and helping to provide community services. But their efforts and contributions went unacknowledged in the historical unfolding of empire.
NewsThe QuintLoni Case: Bombay HC Grants Rana Ayyub Protection From Arrest
This comes in connection with an FIR filed against her for sharing the viral video of a Muslim man being assaulted.
SportFirstpostCopa America 2021: Argentina beat Paraguay to reach quarter-finals; Chile progress with Uruguay draw
The Argentina match marked a personal milestone for Lionel Messi, who tied Javier Mascherano's record for the most games played for Argentina — 147.
NewsPTIBJP will continue to induct people from other parties: Himanta
Gerukamukh, Jun 21 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that the process of inducting people from different political parties into the BJP will continue, as he welcomed former Congress MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi to the party fold.
SportThe QuintTajinder Pal Qualifies for Olympics in Shot Put With Record Throw
Toor’s throw of 21.49m, a national record, bettered the Asian record of 21.13m and the qualifying mark of 21.10m.
NewsNewsBytesCoronavirus: India reports 53K new infections; 20 Delta+ cases
India on Monday reported 53,256 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 88 days. The country also reported under 1,500 deaths. Despite a drop in infections, experts maintain that a strict vigil should continue, especially with the emergence of the 'Delta Plus' variant of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Experts say a "third wave of COVID-19" could hit India as early as six-eight weeks.
NewsThe QuintNHRC Forms Committee to Probe Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal
The Calcutta High Court had dismissed a plea filed by the government seeking to recall its previous order.
SportFirstpostWimbledon 2021: As Roger Federer aims for ninth title, here are his highs and lows at the Grand Slam
Wimbledon 2021 could be Roger Federer's final appearance at the All England Club.
SportNewsBytesOne-off Test: Here are the records scripted by Sneh Rana
Sneh Rana saved Team India from the jaws of defeat in the one-off Test against England Women.India Women, who had been asked to follow-on, were tottering at 199/7.However, a match-defining knock by Rana denied the hosts a victory.She (80*) put on a century-stand with wicket-keeper Taniya Bhatia to secure a draw for Team India.Here are the records Rana scripted.
NewsThe QuintWhy India’s New IT Rules Violate International Human Rights Law
New IT Rules undermine India’s obligations under international law, reduces the G7 commitment to mere lip service.
