December 20, 2024 10:37 AM

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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain was laid to rest in San Francisco yesterday. Hussain, one of the world’s most accomplished percussionists, passed away at a San Francisco hospital on Monday due to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. He was 73.   Hussain, the son...

December 20, 2024 1:08 PM

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HM Amit Shah pays tribute to SSB martyrs on foundation day

On the foundation day of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Union Home Minister Amit Shah today paid tribute to all the immortal martyrs of the Force. The Minister also extended best wishes to all the personnel and their families. In a social media post, Mr Shah said SSB India has made national security and...

December 20, 2024 8:47 AM

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India beat Japan 4-2 in Asia-Oceania IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge

In Tennis, the Indian team defeated Japan 4-2 in their second league match of the Asia-Oceania IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge at the Winchester Arena in Singapore yesterday, securing qualification for the worldwide challenge to be hosted by Spain next year.   India won all four singles matches t...

December 20, 2024 8:34 AM

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US House rejects Trump’s plan to fund federal operations, suspend debt ceiling

The US House of Representatives has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling, just one day before a potential government shutdown.   Trump demanded that a provision to raise or suspend the nation's debt limit be included in the leg...

December 20, 2024 10:39 AM

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Telangana ACB files FIR against KTR in Formula E race case

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against former minister and BRS Working President KT Rama Rao in connection with the alleged financial irregularities during the Formula E race held in Hyderabad last year. As per the FIR, the total value of properties involved is over...

December 20, 2024 8:20 AM

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Ground frost expected in Himachal Pradesh: IMD

India Meteorological Department has forecast cold wave to severe cold wave conditions over Himachal Pradesh, west Rajasthan, Jammu-Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh today. Cold wave conditions in these regions will continue for the next two days. East R...

December 20, 2024 7:49 AM

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Fog disrupts train services in Northern India

The movement of several trains has been affected as fog has engulfed the northern region of the country, causing low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 14 Delhi-bound trains are running late. These include the Kaifiyat Express, Sampark Kranti Express, Gondwana Express, Telangana Ex...

December 20, 2024 7:38 AM

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Delhi’s air quality remains severe, AQI at 434

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi continues to be in the severe category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 434 as of 7 this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI at Delhi's Bawana was recorded at 465, Anand Vihar at 456, R K Puram at 453, Punjabi B...