Day: May 25, 2020

IPL will help spread positivity: Dhawan

1:26 pm May 25, 2020

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League will help spread positivity and change the mood of the people during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is hopeful that the glitzy T20 tournament will take place this year. The coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 55 lakh people while causing 3.4 lakh […]

PM condoles death of hockey star Balbir Singh Sr

Hockey India pays tribute to legend Balbir Singh Sr

1:21 pm May 25, 2020

New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday condoled the demise of the legendary Balbir Singh Sr, saying the sport has lost its “guiding light” and his life will remain an example for generations to come. One of India’s greatest hockey players who won three Olympic gold medals in a stellar career, Balbir Singh Sr died at […]

2 militants killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir

1:09 pm May 25, 2020

Srinagar: Two militants were killed on Monday in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, a police official said. The gun battle took place at Khud Hanjipora area of the district, he said. The identity and group affiliation of the militants is being ascertained, the official said.

End of an era: Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies

1:06 pm May 25, 2020

Chandigarh: One of India’s greatest hockey players, Balbir Singh Sr, died at a hospital here on Monday after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks. The legend was 96 and is survived by his daughter Sushbir and three sons Kanwalbir, Karanbir, and Gurbir. “He died at around 6:30 this morning,” Abhijit Singh, Director Fortis […]

PM Modi to interact with CMs on Thursday over COVID situation, vaccination drive

PM Modi greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr

1:02 pm May 25, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, hoping that the special occasion furthers the spirit of compassion and harmony. “Greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this special occasion further the spirit of compassion, brotherhood and harmony. May everyone be healthy and prosperous,” the prime minister said.