In a major step to strengthen security along the Indo-Pak border, the Punjab Police is set to install 2,300 CCTV cameras at 703 strategic locations from Pathankot to Fazilka. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, announced this initiative on Monday while inaugurating key police infrastructure projects in Pathankot. The ₹45-crore project aims to enhance surveillance capabilities and strengthen the second line of defence against potential security threats.Speaking at the event, DGP Yadav highlighted the importance of technology in modern policing. The newly established Cyber Crime Police Station, located on the second floor of Police Station Division-1 in Pathankot,
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, addressing critical national issues and urging greater unity between the military and the public. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan confirmed the development on Monday, stating that Khan’s message highlights key concerns, including the widening gap between the people and the armed forces.Speaking to the media, Barrister Gohar emphasized that Imran Khan wrote the letter in his capacity as a former prime minister, acknowledging the sacrifices of the Pakistani military. He reiterated Khan’s stance that national stability depends on
In a groundbreaking move, a consortium of top tech leaders, including Microsoft head Satya Nadella, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Times Internet VC Satyan Gajwani, and billionaire Nikesh Arora, has successfully acquired a 49% stake in London Spirit for GBP 295 million. This consortium outbid Sanjiv Goenka, owner of the Lucknow Super Giants, in a four-hour-long online auction.This acquisition is part of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) ambitious plan to privatize The Hundred. With the sale of four teams, including Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix, the ECB has already secured over GBP 300 million, surpassing its initial GBP 350
Travis Head has secured his first-ever Allan Border Medal at the 2025 Australian Cricket Awards after a stellar year across all formats. He accumulated 208 votes, finishing well ahead of Josh Hazlewood (158) and Pat Cummins (147). Head's consistency saw him amass 1427 runs in the year, including four centuries, earning him the Men's ODI Player of the Year award as well.Josh Hazlewood was honored with the Shane Warne Test Player of the Year award for his exceptional performance, taking 30 Test wickets at an average of 13.17. Adam Zampa was recognized as the Men's T20I Player of the Year
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, the chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marked the party's first anniversary with a rallying call for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing party workers at TVK’s headquarters in Panaiyur, Chennai, Vijay emphasized the importance of grassroots engagement and welfare activities to build a strong political foundation.He reflected on historic political shifts in Tamil Nadu, citing the landmark elections of 1967 and 1977 as inspirations for TVK’s journey. Vijay urged his supporters to channel their energy into mobilizing public support and proving the strength of "people power" in the upcoming elections.The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will
A packed Wankhede Stadium witnessed a masterclass from Abhishek Sharma as he powered India to a crushing 150-run victory over England in the final T20I of the series. Abhishek’s sensational 135 off 54 balls, the highest individual T20I score by an Indian, propelled the hosts to a massive total of 247/9. His innings was laced with 13 sixes—the most by an Indian in a T20I—alongside seven boundaries.Despite losing Sanju Samson early, Abhishek launched a brutal counterattack, dismantling England’s bowling attack. His onslaught started in the third over with aggressive strokes against Jofra Archer and intensified in the fifth over when
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking immediate retaliation from North American neighbours. Trump justified these measures by citing significant trade imbalances and the role of certain nations in enabling the inflow of fentanyl into the US. Despite his frequent criticism of India's trade policies, the country was exempt from the initial round of tariffs.India contributes only 3.2% to the US trade deficit, ranking ninth among the highest contributors, compared to China’s 30.2%, Mexico’s 19%, and Canada’s 14%. The decision to exclude India reflects its relatively lower trade imbalance
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) faced a major hurdle in its 100th rocket mission after the NVS-02 navigation satellite, launched aboard GSLV-F15 on January 29, encountered a technical glitch. While the satellite was successfully injected into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit, its orbit-raising operations were stalled due to a failure in the oxidizer valve, preventing the thrusters from firing. This issue has delayed or potentially derailed its journey to the designated orbital slot.Despite the setback, ISRO confirmed that the satellite’s systems are healthy, with successfully deployed solar panels and established communication with ground stations. The organization is now exploring
India have already secured the series, but the final T20I at Wankhede is far from a dead rubber. England, despite competing well in Pune, lost their way in the latter stages and fell short by 15 runs. While they raised concerns over Harshit Rana’s concussion replacement, their own batting collapse proved to be the real issue.Even England skipper Jos Buttler admitted his team should have won, emphasizing that they had strong positions throughout the game but failed to capitalize. Now, with the series decided, both teams are expected to rotate their squads, giving opportunities to key players ahead of upcoming
