Author: Rahul M

On October 16, 2024, Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, heading the first government elected after the abrogation of Article 370 and scrapping of its special status. A year later, the National Conference (NC) leader admits his situation, in the absence of statehood, is more difficult than he anticipated, and suggests that the Valley’s patience is running thin. Excerpts from an interview:* Looking back, do you think you estimated the challenges of being CM of a Union Territory correctly, or has it been more difficult? In some ways, I had no illusions that…

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed strong support for the appointment of Shubman Gill as the new captain of India’s ODI team, ahead of the upcoming series against Australia. Shastri emphasised that the decision reflects a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to long-term leadership planning. A Vision for the Future Speaking to the media, Shastri highlighted that the move to appoint Gill is not just about the present but about building a foundation for the future of Indian cricket. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source “Looking at the future,” Shastri remarked, underscoring the importance of nurturing young…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli airstrike targeting the top leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebels in August killed the chief of staff of its military, officials said Thursday, further escalating tensions between the group and Israel even as a ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip.The Houthis have acknowledged the killing of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who had been sanctioned by the United Nations over his role in the country’s decadelong war.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed the killing, saying that al-Ghamari died of wounds he suffered in the attack and had joined “his fellow members of…

Former stylish all-rounder Shane Watson expects the Australian crowd to shower love on India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the upcoming three ODIs, which could be their last trip down under. Watson was speaking on JioHotstar. While Watson believes a warm reception awaits the batting bigwigs in Australia, he outlined the challenge that the duo could encounter while being just a one-format player. He predicted the end of India’s flawless run in ODIs this year.  Virat and Rohit will return to the international circuit for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy on March 7 in the…

 India duo of Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September. Abhishek, 25, was rewarded for his explosive run in the Asia Cup, where he amassed 314 runs in seven matches at an average of 44.85 and a blistering strike-rate of 200. His consistency and flair earned him the Player of the Tournament honour, and he also reached a career-high 931 rating points in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings – the highest ever recorded in the format at the end of the Super Fours stage. The left-handed batter beat competition from team-mate…

The Modi government has repeatedly announced its intention to liberate the nation from the violent clutches of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by 31st March 2026. Hence, an unprecedented operation has been initiated to fulfil this commitment which has achieved remarkable success. The Maoist movement has significantly weakened as numerous members, including high-ranking leaders, have either been eliminated or have surrendered. Now, in a further advance towards a red-terror-free India, the most-wanted Maoist commander, Mallojula Venugopal Rao also referred to as Bhupathi, along with over 60 of his associates laid down arms in Gadchiroli of Maharashtra. He was a member of…

As a measure to prevent traffic congestion in Bengaluru, the Karnataka Cabinet decided to speed up the construction of the Bengaluru Business Corridor, formerly Peripheral Ring Road, by offering development rights for farmers whose land is acquired for the project. Apart from bringing down the overall cost of the project, most of which is required for land acquisition, the new compensation measure for land losers is also expected to speed up the project, which has been in limbo for almost two decades. Addressing a news conference following the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said that a notification…

PARIS (AP) — The families of two French nationals detained in Iran for more than three years said their loved ones have reached “the limit of what they can endure” following a report that an Iranian court sentenced them to decades in prison on spying charges.Relatives of Cécile Kohler, 41, and Jacques Paris, 72, said during a Paris news conference Thursday that they received a rare phone call Tuesday in which both detainees described their despair.“For the first time, they told us clearly that they can’t take any more,” said Kohler’s sister, Noémie Kohler. “A few more weeks are beyond…

DC Comics/IDW Publishing DC and IDW Publishing once created a nearly perfect sci-fi crossover in which DC’s biggest space-based superhero meets the crew of the USS Enterprise in “Star Trek/Green Lantern: The Spectrum War” in 2015. It’s not the first “Star Trek” comic book crossover, but what makes “Star Trek/Green Lantern” unique is that it features the crew of the J.J. Abrams-produced “Star Trek” films, complete with the likenesses of Chris Pine (who was once rumored to play Hal Jordan), Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldaña, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin,…

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, who famously troubled Australia during the 2005 Ashes, has made some audacious predictions ahead of the upcoming series Down Under. Speaking to Fox Cricket Australia, Harmison believes that Joe Root will finally break his century drought in Australia and be the key figure in bringing the Ashes home for England for the first time since 2015. Joe Root to Dominate in Australia Harmison, 46, is convinced that the 34-year-old Root is in prime form and could surpass expectations in the series. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source “People have been saying Joe Root…