New Delhi: Two schools in the national capital — SKV School in Malviya Nagar and Andhra School in Karol Bagh — received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning, triggering a major security response. Police teams, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dogs rushed to the locations, and fire brigades were stationed as a precaution. Authorities...
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the launch of the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Chevening Uttar Pradesh State Government Scholarship Scheme in partnership with the UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, this initiative aims to provide higher education opportunities to talented students...
A private helicopter carrying six people, including two pilots, was forced to make an emergency landing near a village in Maharashtra’s Pune district due to poor visibility caused by dense fog, officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on August 15 when the helicopter, owned by a city-based builder, was en route to Mumbai. Around...
Ahmedabad is set to become a global sports hub in 2025 as it prepares to host three major international tournaments — the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 will be held at the Naranpura Sports Complex from August 24 to 30, with...
Prithvi Shaw delivered a strong statement to his critics by scoring a brilliant century on his debut for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament at Guru Nanak College on Tuesday. The 25-year-old opener, who made a switch from Mumbai earlier this year, reached his hundred off 122 balls, displaying remarkable composure on a tricky...
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been appointed as the T20I vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill, who last featured in a T20I for India in July last year, returns to the shortest format as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy. In Gill’s absence, Axar Patel had been serving as...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the team, while Shubman Gill has been surprisingly promoted to the role of vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel. The selection meeting, held...
Mumbai, often referred to as the city’s lifeline, witnessed massive disruptions in its suburban train network on Tuesday, August 19, as relentless rains brought the Central and Harbour Lines to a standstill. According to Central Railway officials, train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the Central Line, as well as between...
As the countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 begins, speculation is rife over India’s squad selection for the tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. With youngsters like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma in the mix, there is uncertainty over the inclusion of Test skipper Shubman Gill, despite his strong showing in the...
Mumbai and its adjoining areas have come to a standstill after relentless rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, disrupted train and flight services, and led to traffic chaos across the city. The continuous downpour, which began early Tuesday, has left major roads submerged and many homes inundated, making daily life extremely challenging. Severe Waterlogging and Evacuations Visuals...