Supreme Court dismises Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Teleservices' AGR dues waiver petitions
New Delhi, 19 May (H.S.): The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions from telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices, which sought waivers on interest and penalties related to their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, labeling the petitions as “misconceived.” This decision follows the government’s rejection of Vodafone Idea’s plea for further relief on…
Car bomb explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan, four dead, 20 injured
Quetta, May 19 (HS): A tragic car bomb explosion occurred in Killa Abdullah, Balochistan, Pakistan, resulting in at least four fatalities and 20 injuries. The blast took place near Jabbar Market, close to the FC Fort’s rear wall. Deputy Commissioner Riaz Khan confirmed the death toll and reported that the injured individuals were promptly transferred…
IPL 2025: RCB pick Blessing Muzarabani as replacement for Lungi Ngidi
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have picked Zimbabwe fast-bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for South Africa pacer in the squad for the IPL 2025 playoffs. RCB sealed their spot in the playoffs after Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by ten wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Ngidi, 29,…
Rahul Gandhi targets central government, questioning why Pakistan informed before attack
New Delhi, 19 May (H.S.) : Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the central government and Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar by questioning why Pakistan was notified prior to a recent military attack. He labeled this act a ‘crime’ and demanded accountability for the number of Indian aircraft lost due to prior warnings given…
135 Climbers Reach Summit of Mount Everest in Single Day
Kathmandu, May 19 (H.S.) – Sunday marked a remarkable day for climbers as 135 individuals successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) in a single day, with favorable weather conditions reported. The Nepal Tourism Department confirmed this achievement, highlighting it as a significant milestone for the current spring climbing season on May 18. The…
Southeast Asia sees COVID-19 surge; Bollywood actress Shilpa Shirodkar and cricketer Travis Head test positive
New Delhi, 19 May (H.S.): Regions in Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand, are facing a notable surge in COVID-19 cases. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shirodkar and Sunrisers Hyderabad star batsman Travis Head are among those who have tested positive. Singapore has recorded a 28 percent increase in COVID cases over the past…
Summit Air flight SMA303 engine failure en route to Lukla averted disaster
Kathmandu, May 19 (H.S.) – A potential plane accident was averted in Nepal when a Summit Air flight, SMA303, experienced engine failure en route from Kathmandu to Lukla. The aircraft, which took off from Tribhuvan International Airport at 6:12 AM, had to return shortly after takeoff due to a malfunction. The pilot promptly notified Kathmandu…
IPL 2025: RCB pick Blessing Muzarabani as replacement for Lungi Ngidi
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have picked Zimbabwe fast-bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for South Africa pacer in the squad for the IPL 2025 playoffs. RCB sealed their spot in the playoffs after Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by ten wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Ngidi, 29,…
Nuh Police arrest local quack Mohammad Tarif for alleged spying
New Delhi/Nuh 19 May (H.S.) : Nuh Police, in coordination with a central agency, apprehended local quack Mohammad Tarif from Kangarka village for allegedly spying for Pakistan, following the arrest of another suspect, Arman, two days prior. Tarif is accused of leaking military intelligence to Pakistan and has purportedly confessed to providing a SIM card…