JOIN USDH Evening Brief: September 19, 2021
Charanjit Singh Channi to become new Punjab CM
The Congress announced on Sunday thatCharanjitSinghChannihas been elected as the leader of the Punjab Congress Legislative Party (CLP), paving the way for his appointment as the chief minister. Read more
Foreign tourists may soon be allowed to visit India
With the Covid-19 situation easing in India, the government is mulling reopening the country for foreign tourists over a year after the doors were shut in March 2020. Read more
Congress leaning 'Left' to recruit young talent?
Speculation is rife in the Congress over the induction of CPI leader and former JNU President Kanhaiya Kumar into the party. Another leader who is expected to join is Jignesh Mevani, MLA in Gujarat, as Congress leaders indicate that this is not the first time that Left leaders will be joining the party. Read more
In Pics | Top contenders to replace Ravi Shastri as India head coach
Ravi Shastriin a recentinterview hinted at a possible exit from the Indian cricket team."I believe one thing – never overstay your welcome. And I would say that, in terms of what I wanted to get out of the side, I've over-achieved. To beat Australia away and to lead the series in England in a Covid year? It is the most satisfying momentof my four decades in cricket," Shastri said. As the 59-year-old gears up to step down, here isa look at the top contenders tosucceed him as India head coach. See pics
How two Bengaluru inspectors walked into ACB bribe trap
A dispute over a five-acre plot of land near the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) hasclaimed the scalp oftwo police inspectors in nine months. In both cases, the inspectors were reportedly caught taking bribes from the landowner. Read more