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NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Monday directed several states to conduct civil defence mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, according to central government sources.The exercise aims to enhance preparedness in the event of a hostile attack, and will include the following measures: Activation of air raid warning sirens Training civilians, including students, … Read more

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to return to cricket after completing a substance abuse treatment program. He tested positive for a recreational drug during the SA20 competition in January 2023 and served a one-month suspension following the discovery in April.The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed that Rabada was … Read more

India’s economy remains largely unaffected by the reduced Pakistani imports. (AI image) India’s import ban on Pakistan: In a major economic retaliation following the Pahalgam attack, the Narendra Modi government has implemented sweeping restrictions, prohibiting all imports from Pakistan, whether direct or through intermediary nations, along with postal services and parcel deliveries from the neighbouring … Read more

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai defended his “toy Rafale” jibe at the Centre, stating his intent was to urge defence minister Rajnath Singh to take decisive action against terrorism after Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 lives.The clarification came after BJP leaders strongly criticised Rai for allegedly undermining military morale.“It is time … Read more

Gold rate today: Focus this week shifts to Services PMI data from major economies and Fed policy meeting. (AI image) Gold price prediction: What’s the outlook for gold prices in the week starting May 5, 2025? After touching record highs recently, gold has seen dips in recent days. What are the global cues that investors … Read more

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (Pic credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: BJP on Sunday lauded the Sikh student who questioned Rahul Gandhi over the massacre of Sikhs in 1984 and said it was telling that the Congress leader was being “ridiculed not just in India, but around the world”.The student asked Rahul what … Read more

This is a representational AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) PANAJI: With a student allegedly dying by suicide at BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus last Thursday, making it the third such student death in five months, the institution is taking several measures, including revamping its syllabus, to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future.As … Read more

NEW DELHI: A male passenger was taken into custody for allegedly molesting an air hostess aboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Shirdi.The incident occurred near the aircraft’s toilet when the man, reportedly in an inebriated state, touched the crew member inappropriately. The air hostess immediately informed the crew manager, who alerted security personnel upon … Read more

Rahul Dravid and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Just days after setting the cricket world ablaze with a breathtaking century, 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now experiencing a dry patch with the bat. The young sensation from Samastipur, Bihar — who smashed 11 sixes in a whirlwind knock at the Sawai … Read more

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium. (Screengrab) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Krunal Pandya was stunned after watching the “unreal scenes” outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium at 12:30 am following their team’s two-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK).In a two-and-a-half minute long video posted by RCB, thousands of RCB supporters were seen waiting … Read more