Shillong, Feb 6 (IANS) Taking a stern view of the continued operation of illegal coal mines in Meghalaya, the High Court has ordered immediate arrests in connection with a deadly explosion at an alleged illegal mining site in East Jaintia Hills district that claimed at least 18 lives, officials said on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India begin their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence on Saturday through a Group A clash against the USA at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With unmatched batting depth, enviable all-round resources and spinners in their prime, India has everything in their arsenal to become the first nation to win consecutive T20 World Cups and claim the trophy on home soil.
Sydney, Feb 6 (IANS) Australia suffered another injury blow as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, starting on Saturday in Sri Lanka and India, after failing to recover in time for the showpiece event.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Gold prices fell moderately, while silver lost over 3 per cent on Friday due to a stronger dollar and a rout in global technology stocks.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Amid several claims of vaccination and reduced fertility, a study of nearly 60,000 women showed that the Covid vaccine played no role in a decrease in childbirth.
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) With Bangladesh heading for elections next week, the Muhammad Yunus led interim government which came to power in 2024 following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government, failed to maintain law and order and deliver on promised human rights reforms, a leading US-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its 2026 World Report.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The ninth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' began on Friday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging in a lively and interactive session with students, teachers, and parents from across the country.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) India's all-round options and the complementary fast-bowling partnership of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have the team well-positioned ahead of their Men’s T20 World Cup title defence, said former bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India has raised its real GDP growth projections for Q1 and Q2 of 2026-27 to 6.9 per cent and 7.0 per cent, respectively, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In a vibrant and interactive session during the ninth edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with thousands of students, teachers, and parents across India, emphasising the critical role of life and professional skills in personal and career development.
