Abhro Banerjee

From a 22-yard cricket pitch to the hardcore political battleground, Navjot Singh Sidhu has dominated it all. However, his innings have not always been known for the winning runs. The cricketer-turned-politician has over the period of years made many comments and gestures that have stoked controversies. Here we look at a few that blew out of proportion.

The situation has deteriorated with the number of affected increasing to 6.62 lakh in 27 districts and the toll rising to nine with one more person losing his life in Darrang district, an official bulletin said.

The Supreme Court bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and P S Narasimha would be hearing the plea of the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, which manages the affairs of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

Speaking about the ties between India and Nepal, Prime Minister mentioned the people are equally happy when a temple of Lord Ram is built in India.

A teacher could be seen pacifying a bunch of students, who don't seem to understand what to follow as two teachers continue with their classes simultaneously.

During Monday's talks, the two Prime Ministers had a broad overview of Nepal-India cooperation and matters of mutual interests with a view to further enhancing the close and cordial ties between the two countries.

The type of cancer, however, was unspecified, the New Lines Magazine reported while writing about Putin’s ill health.  

PM Narendra Modi is slated to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and participate in festivities to mark Buddha Purnima.   

Sounding the poll bugle in Telangana, Union Home Minister and BJP veteran Amit Shah hit out at the TRS government in the state for alleged corruption and unkept promises and said his party is ready to face the polls, due in the state next year.

Four persons lost their lives after a bus from Katra to Jammu caught fire near Kharmal.

The three were asked to leave based on the recommendation of a designated committee, which was constituted under Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution, that allows dismissal from service without an inquiry in the interest of the State’s security.

Two pilots, who were flying a training helicopter in Chhattisgrah, lost their lives after it crashed. The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur.

PM Narendra Modi participated in the Second Global Covid Virtual Summit on Thursday evening at the invitation of US President, Joseph Biden.

This comes a day after Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Wednesday that he will appoint a new prime minister within this week.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for April 2022 stands at 7.79%. In March, the figures for Consumer price-based inflation jumped to 6.95 per cent.

Under 'Operation Ganga', over 15,000 Indians were brought back to the country in over 73 flights.

The draconian movement curbs on Shanghai, an economic and financial hub, have caused frustration among its 25 million residents and triggered rare protests over issues such as access to food and medical care as well as loss of income. 

A few Khalistani flags were put up on the gate of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly. Cops have promised action against the perpetrators. "It can be an act of some tourists from Punjab," said Kangra SP.

Tajinder Bagga had earlier accused Delhi Chief Minister of misusing Punjab Police for settling scores with him. Bagga was arrested by Punjab Police personnel on Friday from his Delhi residence.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been keeping track of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and clubbing for some time now.