New Delhi : Former Manipur Congress president Govindas Konthoujam joined the BJP on Sunday, saying he was impressed with the Modi government”s development work for the region. He joined the BJP in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, state BJP chief A Sharda Devi, Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni and the party”s … Read more
Gerard Nus, who was most recently associated with ISL Club NorthEast United FC, interacted with the Zinc Football budding players Udaipur : Former Liverpool coach Gerard Nus, who has previously worked with footballing legends like Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, Fernando Torres, among others, interacted with the budding footballers of Zinc Football Academy over a virtual platform. … Read more
The case related to alleged irregularities in granting land on lease for construction of the Dharamshala cricket stadium. Thakur, Dhumal and Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association had challenged the high court order of April 25, 2014. However, the Himachal Pradesh High Court had refused to quash the FIR and stay the criminal trial pending before special … Read more
Nasheed, who had been jailed for 13 years on terrorism charge in 2015, was welcomed at Male airport by president-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and hundreds of supporters. He arrived two days after the country’s Supreme Court withdrew a warrant for his arrest in the case. Nasheed became the country’s first democratically elected president in 2008 … Read more
The two leaders discussed the progress in India-Nepal relations, as well as other issues of mutual interest. The Prime Minister fondly recalled their previous interactions and thanked Prachanda for his valuable contributions in strengthening India-Nepal relations. Recalling his two visits to Nepal this year, the Prime Minister said that India-Nepal relations have received a boost in … Read more
Kolkata: Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was put on ventilator support in a Kolkata-based hospital following a heart attack, died on Monday. Chatterjee, 89, was suffering from a kidney-related ailment. He was moved to the hospital on Tuesday. A 12-member team of doctors was keeping a constant watch on the veteran politician. Last … Read more
Sharapova, the 2004 champion, was joinedon Tuesday at the exit by 2011 and 2014 winner Petra Kvitova who was stunned by Belarusian world number 50 Aliaksandra Sasnovich. However, two-time men’s champion Rafael Nadal and three-time winner Novak Djokovic eased into the second round. Sharapova was cruising to victory at one stage on Court Two with … Read more
