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Congress leader Shama Mohamed slammed for calling Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'unimpressive captain'

New Delhi: Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed on Monday sparked controversy with her sharp criticism of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "fat for a sportsman" and branding his captaincy "the most unimpressive" in the country's history.

Congress leader Shama Mohamed slammed for calling Rohit Sharma "fat" and 'unimpressive captain'

New Delhi: Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed sparked controversy with her sharp criticism of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "fat for a sportsman" and branding his captaincy "the most unimpressive" in the country's history.

Indian-origin nurse brutally attacked in US hospital; attacker faces hate crime charge

A 67-year-old Indian-origin nurse, Leelamma Lal, was brutally assaulted at Palms West Hospital in Florida, leaving her with severe facial fractures, media reports said.

US-based private spacecraft lands on Moon, shares first image

US-based company Firefly Aerospace on Sunday announced its spacecraft Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the Moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the company’s first attempt.

EPIC numbers' duplication doesn't imply fake voters: EC responds to Mamata Banerjee's charge

Kolkata/IBNS: Responding to the charges by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Election Commission Sunday clarified that duplication in EPIC numbers on voter ID cards does not imply fake voters.

PM Modi extends wishes for the holy month of Ramzan

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens at the start of Ramzan month.

TTD urges Centre to declare Tirumala temple a no-fly zone to preserve sanctity

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh): Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu has written to Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, requesting that Andhra Pradesh’s revered Tirumala temple be declared a no-fly zone, media reports said.

West Bengal: TMC minister's Jadavpur University visit sparks violence amid demand for student union election dates

Kolkata: A standoff erupted at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, on Saturday as student activists from CPI(M)-affiliated SFI and the Naxalite AISA staged a protest demanding the immediate announcement of student union election dates, media reports said.

Kerala mass murderer had debt of Rs 65 lakh, killed girlfriend thinking she would be alone without him: Police

Thiruvananthapuram: The 23-year-old Kerala man who murdered five people had accumulated a debt of Rs 65 lakh from 14 creditors, police have revealed after fresh findings.

‘Ensure free movement on Manipur roads from March 8’: Amit Shah orders officials, directs stern action against obstructors

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Saturday to review the security situation in Manipur, media reports said.

Indian elite commandos participate in tri-service special forces exercise to test combat readiness

India's elite commandos participated in an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise named Exercise Desert Hunt 2025, which was conducted by the Indian Air Force, at Air Force Station Jodhpur from February 24 to February 28.

Uttarakhand avalanche: Four dead, five workers still trapped as rescue operation underway

Badrinath/IBNS: At least four labourers who were injured after an avalanche struck a high-altitude Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Uttarakhand's Badrinath have died, media reports said.

India, EU discuss to strengthen cooperation in quantum computing, responsible AI

Indian and European Union officials met in New Delhi recently when they explored future opportunities in areas such as quantum computing, bioeconomy, green hydrogen, blue economy, EV and battery technology, high-performance computing, and responsible AI.

White House 'fiasco': US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Zelenskyy should apologise

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should apologise for the meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House that he described as ending in a 'fiasco'.

Himachal govt seeks fund from temple to support welfare schemes, BJP calls move 'shocking'

Shimla/IBNS: Battling a huge monetary crisis triggered by a series of devastating landslides and flash floods over the past two years, the Himachal Pradesh government has turned to temples for relief and financial support to fund certain government welfare schemes.

Badrinath avalanche: 25 BRO workers still trapped, 10 rescued

Chamoli/IBNS: At least 25 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers are still trapped after an avalanche hit Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, media reports said on Friday.

Ghaziabad woman arrested for levelling false charge of brutal gang-rape

A woman has been arrested in Ghaziabad for repeatedly levelling false allegations of rape, gang-rape, and kidnapping against her husband, who was earlier her live-in partner, and his friends.

Indian Minister discusses defence bonds, Indo-Pacific with European Commission official

Indian Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Friday met Commissioner for Defence and Space, European Commission Andrius Kubilius in New Delhi when they discussed the India-European Union bilateral defence and security cooperation with a focus on maritime engagements and information sharing in the Indo-Pacific.

Changes in technology increase capabilities of forensic experts: Droupadi Murmu

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the capabilities of forensic experts have increased due to rapid changes in technology, especially in the fields of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence.

Jal Shakti Ministry ready with 'Yamuna Master Plan', clean up to start after PM Modi’s approval

New Delhi: The Central government has prepared a 'Yamuna Master Plan' aimed at cleaning the river in Delhi under a mission-mode approach and will soon present it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approval, sources told India Today.

India, Israel explore ways to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, allied sectors

Israel Ambassador to India Reuven Azar called on Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Secretary Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday when they discussed exploring opportunities for strengthening cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.

Sixteen rescued after massive avalanche hits Badrinath, 41 still trapped under snow

At least 16 people have been rescued from underneath the snow after rescue workers began operation to pull out those trapped following an avalanche which hit a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp near the high-altitude border village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday.

Change in technology increases capabilities of forensic experts: Droupadi Murmu

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the capabilities of forensic experts have increased due to rapid changes in technology, especially in the fields of digital technology and Artificial Intelligence.

Injustice to opposition MLAs: Atishi writes to Delhi Assembly Speaker on suspension of 21 AAP lawmakers

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi has called the suspension of 21 out of 22 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs from the assembly "injustice" in a letter to Speaker Vijender Gupta, media reports said.

Was invited to speak at IIT Roorkee: Sam Pitroda after Centre rejects his 'IIT Ranchi' hacking claim

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda said his address to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee was hacked after his previous claim of facing a similar issue during a virtual address to 'IIT-Ranchi' was dismissed by the central government.

PM Modi to participate in Sufi festival Jahan-e-Khusrau today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the grand Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi on Friday.

We will leave for US tomorrow: Father of Indian student Neelam Shinde after urgent visa grant

Mumbai/IBNS: Tanaji Shinde, the father of Indian student Neelam Shinde who is in coma after suffering an accident in California, said he will leave for the United States on Saturday, media reports said.

'Not joining BJP or floating any party': Abhishek Banerjee dismisses rumours of his split from TMC

Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary has dismissed the rumours of his split from from the party due to the reported difference with his political boss, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Pune bus rape accused arrested after 75-hour manhunt

The key suspect, who is accused of raping a 26-year-old woman inside a bus at Pune's Swargate bus station, was arrested on Friday.

BJP to announce party chief JP Nadda's successor soon: Reports

New Delhi/IBNS: The next BJP chief could be announced within a fortnight, media reports said citing sources.