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Odisha police on Wednesday arrested a person for allegedly working as a doctor at Nuagaon Primary Health Centre in Sundargarh district for three years by furnishing forged documents. (Representational image)

Wanted man caught by Sweden police while snoozing in a furniture store

The staff contacted the police after they found the 25-year-old sleeping in the bed department.

21 Nov 2019 1:32 PM IST

Pakistan openers Azhar Ali and Shan Masood reached 57 without loss on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday. (Photo:AP)

Pakistan frustrate Australia quicks as Test series starts

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat on a hot and humid morning in Brisbane.

21 Nov 2019 1:31 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was part of a discussion on Education and Investment Opportunities with students of IIM-Ahmedabad. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Canadian PMâ€‰Trudeau includes 4 Indian-origin ministers in new...

Another key portfolios reshuffle was Chrystia Freeland who has been moved from foreign affairs to become Canada's Deputy...

21 Nov 2019 1:21 PM IST

Daniel Vettori did not leave spinners out of the talk and said that they will also play a major role in the game. (Photo: AP)

'The challenge is to play under lights with pink ball', says Daniel...

Bangladesh have four-seamers in their current line-up and they will play a crucial role for the team in the second Test.

21 Nov 2019 1:19 PM IST

The Speaker said the Question Hour is very important and the MPs should not disrupt proceedings. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Big scams': Oppn protests in Lok Sabha over disinvestment of PSUs,...

Under the electoral bonds scheme, govt had offered complete anonymity to those making donations.

21 Nov 2019 1:19 PM IST

Sugar-free gum can also act as a carrier for antibacterial ingredients including xylitol and sorbitol. (Photo: ANI)

Sugar-free gum can reduce dental cavities

Chewing sugar-free gum can reduce tooth decay: Study.

21 Nov 2019 1:16 PM IST

As Australia and Pakistan get ready to face each other in the two-match Test series, former skipper Ricky Ponting has warned the hosts that the visitors would not be a pushover as the side has a quality pace attack. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan won't be a pushover: Ricky Ponting warns Australia

In the practice match against Australia A at Perth, bowlers rattled the opposition by bowling with proper line and...

21 Nov 2019 1:15 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday inspected the Eden Gardens pitch, the venue where Men in Blue will play their first-ever day-night Test match. (Photo: Twitter/ BCCI)

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly inspects Eden Gardens pitch before India...

The hosts have already won the first Test match against Bangladesh, gaining a 1-0 lead in a two-match Test series.

21 Nov 2019 1:09 PM IST

Madras High Court (Photo: PTI)

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Madras HC grants 30-day parole to life...

A division bench of justices gave the order on a plea by Payas seeking parole for making arrangements for his son's...

21 Nov 2019 1:08 PM IST

Steve Smith and David Warner return to the short format Sunday in the first of Australias three games against a buoyant Sri Lanka, with both tipped for next years Twenty20 World Cup at home. (Photo:AFP)

It is critical that young players learn from Steve Smith, David...

Paine said Warner has not lost any of his appetites to score runs.

21 Nov 2019 1:06 PM IST

The government currently holds 54.80 per cent in Concor and will retain 24 per cent stake post sell-off

BPCL, SCI shares hit 52-week high after privatisation move

Shares of Shipping Corp also rose 2.12 per cent to hit a one year high of Rs 69.80 in opening trade but later pared the...

21 Nov 2019 1:05 PM IST

Virat Kohli said that it would be nice to see a Test match being played with around 80,000 spectators watching it. (Photo: PTI)

'Do not want Day/Night Test to become the only way to play Test...

Kohli also compared the buzz for the day-night Test to the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan in 2016.

21 Nov 2019 12:57 PM IST