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Uttarakhand BJP chief Madan Kaushik hints new CM likely to be an MLA

After Tirath Singh Rawat tendered his resignation as Uttarakhand Chief Minister, state BJP president Madan Kaushik on Saturday that the new chief minister is likely to be a sitting MLA

China might break international law to dominate South China Sea: Analyst

China's designs to dominate the South China Sea might involve breaking international law of the seas in the region

PM Modi calls inclusion of retail, wholesale trade as MSMEs 'landmark' step

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed the inclusion a 'landmark' step and said that the move would help boost traders business and would also give them various benefits

Uniqlo parent co says will 'cooperate fully' with probe into Uyghur abuse

Uniqlo's parent company, Fast Retailing, said it will "cooperate fully" with French authorities over their probe into allegation that its unit concealed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang

Delhi Covid-19 unlock: Markets, malls permitted to operate from today

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) permits the opening of all markets, market complexes and malls from 10 am to 8 pm from Saturday

Future of Laos, its fiscal stability, hinges greatly on China: Expert

Moody's and Fitch credit rating agencies both downgraded Laos' sovereign ratings last year in response to the nominally communist country's escalating public debt, declining foreign exchange reserves

India reports 44,111 new Covid-19 cases, 738 deaths in last 24 hours

As many 44,111 new Covid-19 cases and 738 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday

Steve Smith ready to sacrifice T20 World Cup to be fit for Ashes series

Australia batsman Steve Smith has said that he is ready to skip T20 World Cup in order to be available for all the five Ashes Tests

Navjot Sidhu allegedly owes Rs 8.67L in pending bill to state power utility

Reports of Navjot Singh Sidhu allegedly owing over Rs 8.67 lakh in pending bills for eight months to the state power utility have come to light

Saudi Arabia suspends entry from UAE, Ethiopia, Vietnam over Covid-19

Saudi Arabia has suspended entry for citizens of the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Vietnam over the spread of the coronavirus and its strains in these countries, media reported

INS Sarvekshak completes survey assistance of ill-fated MV X-Press Pearl

The X-Press Pearl reported an onboard acid leak and caught fire just as it was due to enter the Colombo harbour on May 20. The fire was put out only after 13 days.

China accuses EU of imposing 'unacceptable' preconditions on Xinjiang visit

China has accused the European Union (EU) of imposing "unacceptable" preconditions on a visit to Xinjiang province

Euro 2020: Kevin de Bruyne reveals he played quarters with torn ligaments

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has revealed that he played with torn ligaments in the Euro 2020 quarterfinal against Italy

Power crisis worsens in Pak, citizens suffer 16 hours of load-shedding

Pakistan is reeling under heavy load-shedding resulting in leaving citizens without electricity for 16 hours.

Copa America: Paqueta's goal helps Brazil defeat Chile to enter semifinals

Lucas Paqueta's lone strike helped Brazil defeat Chile 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Copa America here at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday

Calcutta HC directs Bengal govt to provide security to Suvendu Adhikari

The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the West Bengal Government to provide security to Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari that was withdrawn by the state

Euro 2020: Nicolo Barella, Lorenzo Insigne fire Italy into semifinals

Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Insigne got among the scoring charts as Italy defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Euro 2020 here at the Allianz Arena on Friday (local time).

Denis Shapavalov ends Andy Murray's run at ongoing Wimbledon 2021

Canada's Denis Shapavalov on Friday (local time) ended Britain tennis player Andy Murray's run at the ongoing Wimbledon 2021.

US exit from Afghanistan won't be finished in next few days, says Biden

The US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan would not be completed in the next few days, said US President Joe Biden on Friday (local time).

Global coronavirus update: Brazil reports 1,857 more Covid-19 deaths

Brazil registered 1,857 more deaths from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 521,952, the health ministry said