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Uthappa calls for "draft" system to be used in IPL, wants league's duration to be extended

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa suggested that the Indian Premier League (IPL) should move on from the concept of auctions to have "trade windows" open throughout the year ... Read More


As Trai's tests flag weak signals, BSNL dials vendors TCS, Tejas for a fix

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has flagged weak transmission signals at thousands of its new 4G towers-an issue behind call drops and slower data speeds-at a time wh... Read More


EC committed to neutral role for credible polls: CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday said the Election Commission remains committed to playing an impartial role to deliver a fair, neutral and credible election.... Read More


GST cuts fail to deliver the consumption boost for footwear, apparel sectors

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- The goods and services tax cuts were expected to bolster consumption across sectors, but failed to spark the expected revival for India's apparel and footwear retailers. An early... Read More


BCI removes advocate enrolled on "fake" LLB degree; flags deep collusion, orders strict action

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) has ordered the immediate removal of an advocate who secured enrolment using a fake law degree, while simultaneously exposing what it describes as ... Read More


Bagful of activities for UP students on 'bagless' days

LUCKNOW, Nov. 19 -- With a view to engaging children in joyful, skill-based and experiential learning, UP government schools have mandated ten bagless days in an academic session for students of Class... Read More


Delhi: 16-year-old student dies by suicide; family alleges teacher harassment

New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- A 16-year-old Class 10 student died by suicide at Rajendra Place Metro Station in Delhi. His father alleged that he was driven to despair by relentless harassment from school te... Read More


UP govt notifies 41,424 posts for recruitment of home guards

LUCKNOW, Nov. 19 -- To strengthen the state's security and emergency response system, the UP government has announced the recruitment of 41,424 home guards across the state. The Uttar Pradesh Police R... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates two-day J&K Trade Fair in Kulgam

KULGAM, Nov. 19 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a two-day J&K Business & Trade Fair organised by the District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with Mission YUVA. The fair aims... Read More


Kwankwaso demands probe of intelligence failure in Kebbi abductions, killing of army general

Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for an investigation into the intelligence failure that led to the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, and the killi... Read More