India, Sri Lanka ink defence partnership pact following talks between PM Modi, President Dissanayaka

Colombo, 5/4: For the first time, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked an ambitious defence cooperation pact following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The two sides also signed a pact to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub. Another agreement was inked to facilitate New Delhi’s multi-sectoral grant assistance…

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Dhoni likely to lead CSK today after Ruturaj Gaikwad suffers injury

Chennai, 5/4: Chennai may once again witness the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepping out for the toss in today’s match against the Delhi Capitals after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered an injury during their match against Rajasthan Royals. Dhoni, affectionately called ‘Thala’ by the Chepauk crowd, is a fan favourite whose one glimpse sets the…

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L-G Sinha defends transfer of JKAS officers, cites constitutional authority under J&K Reorganization Act

Srinagar, 4/4: Amid simmering tension between the Jammu and Kashmir government and the Raj Bhawan, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday defended his decision to transfer 48 middle rung officers, stating that his actions were fully within the parameters. I want to make it absolutely clear — the Parliament passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization…

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Do not push us to the wall: Ruling NC warns Centre after alliance meeting in Srinagar

Srinagar,4/4: Amid the ongoing tussle between Raj Bhavan and the Chief Minister’s Office over the transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, the ruling National Conference (NC) on Friday warned New Delhi “one last time” to let the elected government function without “interference.”Following an emergency meeting of the ruling alliance in Srinagar,…

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