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New Delhi: Bangladesh have claimed that a “momentary lapse" led to abstinence from handshake in their U-19 World Cup group stage match against India at a time when bilateral tensions are at an all-time high. At toss in Bulawayo, India skipper Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar didn’t engage in a customary handshake after a delayed start due to rain. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said in a statement later that it has taken note of an inadvertent and unwarranted action but maintained "the absence of a handshake with the opposition captain was completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration. "There was no intent whatsoever to show discourtesy or disregard towards the opposition. Due to illness, regular captain Azizul Hakim was unable to attend the toss, and vice-captain Zawad Abrar represented the team on the occasion,” it added. "The BCB wishes to clarify that the absence of a handshake with the opposition captain was completely...
Nuuk: Amid continuous threat by Donald Trump to take over Greenland, thousands of protesters took to the streets on Saturday to express their anger against the US President. Protesters organised rallies in several parts of Denmark , including Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense, and Greenland’s capital of Nuuk. Protesters seen waving Denmark, Greenland flags They were seen waving flags of Denmark and Greenland, shouting slogans outside Copenhagen city hall and chanting slogans like ‘Kalaallit Nunaat’, which is the name in Greenlandic for the Arctic island. The demonstrations started amid Trump’s latest threats to impose 10 percent Tariff on countries opposing US control on Greenland from February 1. Countries that have opposed the US control over the region are Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, among others. As per the latest poll, published this January, 85 percent of the people in Greenland are against the region joining the US...
New Delhi: The Mumbai police arrested five accused for allegedly running a fake-flat racket, cheating buyers by taking huge sums of money and disappearing. The Malad police said the main accused is still absconding and the investigation is ongoing. The accused reportedly ran a well-planned racket, luring buyers with offers to purchase expensive flats at cheaper prices. The arrested accused are: Hitesh Ravindra Kedari (30, delivery boy), Rajesh Bisul Prasad (37, delivery boy), Nimesh Anil Mavani (49), Mohammed Rafique Rashid Khan (38), Deepak Kirit Shah (47, broker), and Rajan Harshad Kakkad (45). Clean paperwork, digital discrepancies.. The victims would fall into the trap and make payments to the conmen. Once the money was deposited into their accounts, the fraudsters would vanish, leaving no trace. The accused usually posted random pictures of under-construction flats and published advertisements on apps like Housing.com, NoBroker, and others to grab viewers’ attention. They would...
New Delhi: Basant Panchami marks the arrival of spring and honours Goddess Saraswati, revered as the embodiment of knowledge, learning, arts, and wisdom. Across India, the festival holds special importance for students, scholars, artists, and teachers who seek blessings for intellectual growth. Visiting Saraswati temples on this day is considered auspicious, as these sacred spaces reflect centuries of devotion, education, and cultural continuity rooted in India’s spiritual and scholarly traditions. India is home to a limited number of temples dedicated exclusively to Goddess Saraswati. Spread across Karnataka, Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, these Saraswati temples are culturally significant and closely linked with saints, poets, royal patrons, and learning rituals. Basant Panchami draws large gatherings of devotees who associate the festival with new beginnings in education, creativity, and disciplined study. Here is the list of Saraswati temples in India. Popular...
New Delhi: Safe savings and better returns have become the first need of every investor in the era of inflation. After repeated repo rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India in the last one year, many banks have reduced the interest rates of fixed deposits i.e. FDs. In such a situation, the government 's small savings schemes are becoming a better option for the common people. One of these is the National Savings Certificate (NSC). This is a fully government-guaranteed scheme, in which your money remains safe and interest is also paid. Currently, the government is offering 7.7 percent annual interest on NSC, which is more than the 5-year FD of many big banks. This is why the demand for NSC is increasing rapidly among the middle class and the salaried class. The special thing is that those who opt for the old tax rules i.e. Old Tax Regime also get tax exemption under Section 80C. Therefore, NSC has now become not only a means of saving, but also a strong source of tax planning. NSC...
New Delhi: The Namma Metro in Bengaluru is likely to see another fare hike from next month. Passengers will now have to shell out more money to use the public transport system. Soon after the proposed fare hike was made public, a blame game started between the ruling Congress government in the state and the Opposition BJP. The BJP went full throttle in attacking the Siddaramaiah government. The BMRCL is planning to implement an yearly hike in fares, which will be enforced for the first time this year in February. Earlier the fares were hiked by the corporation by more than 100%, but following people 's protest, they again reduced the fares by 71.5%. Now however, the Corporation wants to once again increase metro fares by 5%. BJP blames Congress government for Bengaluru Metro fare hike Bengaluru South MP and BJP leader Tejasvi Surya attacked the Congress government in Karnataka, over the metro fare hike. He also criticised the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) for the...
New Delhi: Dense fog engulfed Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India, with visibility reduced to zero early on Sunday morning, affecting normal life. Those going out had to face extreme cold wave conditions. The low visibility has also impacted flight operations. The minimum temperature is expected to closely hover around 5 degree celsius on Sunday. Several airlines, including Air India , have shared messages on social media, urging passengers to check flight updates before leaving for the airport. It also urged passengers to allow extra travel time. Airlines share messages on X “Reduced visibility due to dense fog is forecast in parts of Northern India, including Delhi, tomorrow morning. These conditions may have a cascading impact on flight schedules across our network,” it wrote on X. The airline added, “We understand how important your travel plans are and have taken some proactive measures to minimise disruptions (details available at http://bit.ly/4agYVyF). In the event...
New Delhi: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Inspector Chandana Sinha was conferred the Ati Vishisht Rail Sewa Puraskar for rescuing at least 1,500 children across Uttar Pradesh’s railway network. Her remarkable work has drawn widespread praise, as her team intercepted around 494 children in 2024 alone. Of these, 41 minors were rescued by her team, while Sinha personally intercepted 152 missing children who were victims of trafficking or trapped due to various circumstances. Sinha received the prestigious honour on January 9 in Delhi. Her contribution has not been confined to a single station or region but has brought about a significant change across the rail network. The award recognises not a single act, but her relentless efforts in building a robust system to rescue vulnerable children. How did it start? Sinha spearheads operations at the Lucknow Charbagh railway station. On a routine day, she intercepted an isolated passenger travelling with a child. Later, during a seemingly...
Washington: US President Donald Trump has called for an end to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’ s 37-year-old reign. He called for new leadership to take over after massive protests erupted in Iran over the last few days. Speaking to ‘Politico’, he said, “It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran." His remark came amid reports of thousands of protesters being killed in Iran since protests began in several parts of the country. It may be noted that protests have erupted in the country amid anger over economic downfall in Iran. Recently, Iran’s currency reached historic highs against the US dollar, leading to anger among Iranians. Trump has repeatedly thrown his weight behind protesters In recent times, Trump repeatedly threw his weight behind protesters and threatened military attacks against the Iranian regime. He had also called for tough action if more protesters are killed in Iran. However, last Wednesday, he changed his tone, claiming to have received...
Speaking at a public gathering, French President Emmanuel Macron asserted that his country is committed to the sovereignty and independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere. This commitment guides France’s choices and underpins its dedication to the United Nations and its Charter. It is on this basis that we support, and will continue to support Ukraine and that we have built a coalition of the willing for a robust and lasting peace, to defend these principles and our security. It is also on this basis that we decided to take part in the exercise organized by Denmark in Greenland. We fully assume this decision, because security in the Arctic and at the outer edges of our Europe is at stake. **live[06:32,2026-01-18,breaking_news]** Beldanga violence: 'Trust administration, don’t block roads ', says Ex-TMC MLA Humayun Kabir On violence erupting in Beldanga during the protests over the lynching of a man from West Bengal in Bihar, Former TMC MLA & JUP Chairman Humayun...
