India

Protests against 'Agnipath' continue for third day in Rajasthan

Protests continued in Rajasthan for the third consecutive day against the 'Agnipath' scheme launched by the Centre for short-term recruitment in the armed forces.

Jun 18, 2022

Locals stop sending kids to Anganwadi centre after Dalit helper's appointment in Karnataka's Bidar district

In a shocking incident, locals living in a village in Karnataka's Bidar district have boycotted an Anganwadi centre run by the state government after it appointed a Dalit woman as a helper.

Jun 18, 2022

Agnipath Protests: KCR announces Rs 25 lakh for family of youth killed in Railway Police firing

The Telengana government on Friday announced Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for the family of the youth who died in railway police firing at Secunderabad railway station during the protest against new armed forces recruitment policy 'Agnipath'.

Jun 18, 2022

Vizag railway station shut, high alert at Guntur, other major stations

Railway authorities on Saturday closed the Visakhapatnam railway station and beefed up security at all other major stations in Andhra Pradesh

Jun 18, 2022

After Agnipath row, Centre announces 10% reservation for "Agniveers" in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the Centre on Saturday announced a 10 per cent reservation for 'Agniveers' in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles .

Jun 18, 2022

Assembly Elections in J&K by end of this year: Rajnath Singh [details]

Defence Minister cautions people against radical forces, says neighbouring country responsible for targeted killings.

Jun 18, 2022

It's Disney Star vs Viacom18 again for ICC media rights, again; tender to come out this June [details]

Disney Star, Viacom 18 and Times Internet bagged the various rights to broadcast the IPL matches over the next five seasons on TV and digital platforms.

Jun 17, 2022

Death Valley: 2 deaths reported at US national park in June

Two people were found dead this month at the Death Valley National Park that straddles the US states of California and Nevada, due to extreme heat, according to an official statement.

Jun 17, 2022

Students protest at Delhi's ITO against Agnipath scheme

Several students along with the members of All India Students' Association (AISA) and AAP's Chatr-Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) on Friday staged a protest over the Central government's 'Agnipath' scheme for recruitment in the armed forces and demanded its rollback.

Jun 17, 2022

B'luru Idgah maidan row: BBMP, Wakf Board lock horns

In an interesting development, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the government's civic agency, and the Wakf Board have locked horns over the Idgah Maidan property.

Jun 17, 2022

2026 FIFA World Cup to be held across 16 cities including Los Angeles and Miami

The United States will have 11 of the 16 hosts cities at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also feature matches in Mexico and Canada, the world football governing body has said.

Jun 17, 2022

Sonia Gandhi being treated for post-Covid issues: Congress

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi is undergoing treatment for fungal infection in the lower respiratory tract and other post-Covid symptoms, the party said on Friday.

Jun 17, 2022

Fake govt recruitment drive fleeces thousands; Gramin Udhyamita Sansthan flagged [details]

Before the government declared the recruitment organization as "fake", thousands of youth have already applied for posts advertised by it for the last six months.

Jun 17, 2022

Youth descended on road and railway track in protest against Agnipath.

Agnipath Day 3: Protests intensify, Centre stands its ground; 1 killed in police fire at Secunderabad Railway Station [key points]

One person was killed and three others injured in the police firing on youths protesting at the Secunderabad railway station against the Central government's new military recruitment policy.

Jun 17, 2022

CPL 2022: Knight Riders to field their first-ever women's team under TKR banner

Knight Riders will field their first-ever women's team under Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) banner in the inaugural Women's Caribbean Premier League (WPCL), which is set to get underway on August 30.

Jun 17, 2022

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India

Protests against 'Agnipath' continue for third day in Rajasthan

Locals stop sending kids to Anganwadi centre after Dalit helper's appointment in Karnataka's Bidar district

Agnipath Protests: KCR announces Rs 25 lakh for family of youth killed in Railway Police firing

Vizag railway station shut, high alert at Guntur, other major stations

After Agnipath row, Centre announces 10% reservation for "Agniveers" in CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Assembly Elections in J&K by end of this year: Rajnath Singh [details]

It's Disney Star vs Viacom18 again for ICC media rights, again; tender to come out this June [details]

Death Valley: 2 deaths reported at US national park in June

Students protest at Delhi's ITO against Agnipath scheme

B'luru Idgah maidan row: BBMP, Wakf Board lock horns

2026 FIFA World Cup to be held across 16 cities including Los Angeles and Miami

Sonia Gandhi being treated for post-Covid issues: Congress

Fake govt recruitment drive fleeces thousands; Gramin Udhyamita Sansthan flagged [details]

Agnipath Day 3: Protests intensify, Centre stands its ground; 1 killed in police fire at Secunderabad Railway Station [key points]

CPL 2022: Knight Riders to field their first-ever women's team under TKR banner

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh