The Afghanistan-New Zealand Test match in Greater Noida on Friday became the first-ever Test in Asia to be abandoned due to rain, marking an unfortunate first in 91 years and 730 matches across the continent. The opening day was washed out by relentless rain, and despite the ground staff’s best efforts, the outfield remained unfit

SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch have dismissed recent accusations against them, describing the claims as “false, incorrect, malicious, and motivated.” In a joint statement released on Friday, the couple responded to allegations concerning their financial disclosures, insisting there was no merit to the claims. The allegations, centered around the couple’s

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 22.53 lakh new workers under its ESI Scheme in July 2024, according to provisional payroll data released on Friday. The data indicates that 10.84 lakh of these new registrations, nearly 48%, were employees aged 25 or younger, underscoring the scheme’s growing relevance among the youth. Also, the gender-wise

Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, chaired the third meeting of the reconstituted Board of Trade in Mumbai today. He emphasized the government’s focus on fostering economic growth through partnerships with state governments, promoting a transparent and efficient trade environment. Goyal launched the Department of Commerce’s ‘Jan Sunwai Portal’, aimed at improving communication between

Indian para-archers Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mixed Team Recurve Open at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024 on Thursday. The Indian pair defeated Amanda Jennings and Taymon Kenton-Smith of Australia in a shoot-off. They will either face hosts (France) or Poland in the last eight. Earlier on Wednesday, Harvinder

The 13th International Government Communication Forum, being held in Sharjah, is showcasing innovative approaches to prepare the next generation for an increasingly complex world. The event features a diverse range of speakers and workshops, blending cutting-edge technology with traditional wisdom. A highlight of the forum is the appearance of renowned adventurer Bear Grylls, who shared

President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Radhakrishnan, a renowned educationist, philosopher, and statesman. Furthermore, President Murmu is set to confer the National Teachers’ Award 2024 to 82 selected

Plesha Govardhan returned to Kathmandu on Wednesday to a hero’s welcome after her remarkable performance in the Paris Paralympics. An appreciation rally was held in the Kathmandu Valley in her honor, celebrating her achievement. Palesha clinched a bronze medal in the under-57kg women’s category of taekwondo (K-44) after defeating her Serbian competitor. Born with a

ranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences on the demise of President Raisi, saying that his