Subedar major (retd) V B Dixit, who retired in 1994, rejoined his unit in the 1999 Kargil war. He played a pivotal role in boosting soldier morale in previous wars. During the Kargil conflict, he initiated the first Bofors gun firing. His military contributions earned him notable citations from Indian presidents.
The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust refuted the Centre’s claim that it collects “lakhs of crores” through halal certification. The trust clarified that it never certified cement or iron bars and stated that their annual collection is around Rs 2.1 crore. Halal certification ensures products are free from animal components.
The battleground state of Wisconsin kicked off its early voting period Tuesday. Former President Barack Obama was in the Badger State to excite voters to get to the polls. Semafor politics reporter David Weigel joins CBS News with analysis.
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head. Late in the Canucks’ 3-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday, McDavid and Garland got tied up in a scrum. After being tangled for a few seconds, McDavid got up and cross-checked Garland in the…
The BCCI has included all-rounder Tanush Kotian in the Indian cricket squad for the fourth and fifth Tests against Australia. Kotian, an off-spinner from Mumbai, earned his spot with impressive domestic performances, including a standout 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season. He replaces retired R Ashwin, bolstering India’s spin-bowling and batting lineup for the crucial matches ahead.
The 400-year-old murals at Mughal emperor Akbar’s tomb in Agra have suffered damage due to incessant rains, causing panels to detach and colors to fade. Conservation efforts are underway with scaffolding installed for protection. Experts are assessing the best restoration methods to preserve these invaluable historical artworks.
“Jeopardy!” fans were stunned when none of the contestants were able to guess the Final Jeopardy clue. During Monday night’s episode, Mark Fitzpatrick, Amanda Prusila and Daniel Gately all guessed incorrectly when trying to solve the Final Jeopardy clue under the category brand names. At this point in the competition, Fitzpatrick held a substantial lead…