Shivakumar worried over sting operations: Ktaka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday claimed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was worried about alleged sting operations targeting Congress ministers because he had been involved in such activities earlier. Responding to Shivakumar's alleged apprehension, expressed at a Cabinet meeting, that BJP and JD(S) could target Congress ministers and conduct sting operations against them, Ashoka said in Chitradurga that the Chief Minister's concern reflected his own mindset. Shivakumar is worried over sting operations being conducted on Cabinet ministers because he was into it earlier, Ashoka said. He added that a thief's mindset is always suspicious, claiming that this was Shivakumar's own habit and that he was now preaching to his party leaders. Ashoka claimed that the Congress was now a sinking ship and that its MLAs were aware that they would not be able to win the next elections. He said the Congress government had failed to provide funds for development and claimed that several Congress MLAs were already thinking about switching parties and contacting BJP leaders. Congress is a divided house, Ashoka said, alleging that MLAs were considering switching parties and contacting BJP leaders because they had not been given funds for development by Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar. Ashoka also referred to the Congress government's handling of the drought situation, saying that the party's own leaders and MLAs had raised concerns against their government. Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, reacting to the issue in Bengaluru, said he did not want to comment on the internal administration of the Congress government. However, he claimed that Shivakumar appeared keen to remain Chief Minister for a few more days and was worried that corruption cases involving ministers could ultimately affect him. I don't want to comment on their internal administration, Gowda said. He added that the intention appeared to be that Shivakumar wanted to remain in the position of Chief Minister for a few more days and was concerned that if ministers were caught in corruption cases, it would ultimately reflect on him. BJP MLC C.T. Ravi also criticised Shivakumar over the alleged advice to ministers to be cautious about being caught in sting operations. Ravi said Shivakumar should have advised ministers to remain honest instead of warning them against getting caught. Advising ministers not to be caught and continue the theft is like an experienced thief teaching other thieves, Ravi said in Bengaluru. He said Shivakumar should instead follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stated approach to corruption and tell ministers that he would neither indulge in corruption nor allow others to do so. Ravi alleged that instead of taking such a position, Shivakumar had suggested that ministers should avoid getting caught. Ravi further took a jibe at Shivakumar, calling him the most apt Chief Minister for Kaliyuga and saying that he might even fool Kali.
Ktaka: BJP seeks release of disability honorarium, urges hike to Rs 5,000
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of the disability honorarium withheld across the state for the past five months and urged the government to raise it to Rs 5,000 a month on the Andhra Pradesh model. He has also written a letter to the Chief Secretary and the Revenue Department in this regard. Ashoka expressed outrage over the withholding of the honorarium on the pretext of revision and verification, terming the move inhuman and unpardonable. He said revision was an ongoing process and administrative lapses should not be a reason to stop financial assistance. Most persons with disabilities depend on this honorarium for medicines and monthly essential expenses, Ashoka said in a letter to the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department. He added that withholding the assistance was adversely affecting their daily lives. Ashoka also sought job security for about 6,000 MRW, VRW and URW workers who have been serving for 19 years. He said these workers play a key role at the rural level in taking government schemes and services to eligible beneficiaries. It may be noted that MRW, VRW and URW workers are differently abled and senior citizen rehabilitation workers employed under the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens in Karnataka. He urged the government to examine, as a special case, the possibility of regularising their services in the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens and place a proposal before the Cabinet. Workers of the Nava Karnataka MRW/VRW/URW Disability Honorarium Workers' Association, along with persons with disabilities, have been observing an indefinite fast near the Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner's office. Ashoka said he had visited the protest site as Leader of the Opposition and received their memorandum. He criticised the government for failing to send any representative to meet the protesters. In view of the health condition of those observing the fast, he urged the government to immediately send senior officials to the protest site, receive the memorandum and facilitate the withdrawal of the protest. Ashoka said the issue was not merely about releasing the pending honorarium or providing job security to the workers, but also concerned the availability of human resources required for government services to reach people in rural areas effectively. He asked the Chief Secretary to set a clear deadline for the Revenue Department and other concerned officials, convene an immediate meeting to consider the association's demands and direct swift action. He also sought a written communication on the action taken on the demands. Among his key demands were the immediate release of the honorarium for all withheld months, raising the monthly amount to Rs 5,000, job security for about 6,000 MRW/VRW/URW workers, and examination of their regularisation in the department, besides fixing a deadline for the Revenue Department and deputing senior officials to the Ramanagara protest site.
Ktaka govt to release first drought relief instalment: Dy CM
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) With nearly 90 per cent of crops across Karnataka affected by one of the state's most severe droughts in nearly 75 years, the government has decided to provide Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of relief to farmers from its own resources without waiting for assistance from the Centre, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after visiting drought-hit areas in Ballari district, including a tur field at Halakundi village, Parameshwara said the government's priority was to protect farmers who had suffered crop losses and were facing severe hardship. Of the state's nearly 240 taluks, 217 have already been declared drought-affected, while ground-truthing is underway in the remaining 23 taluks. Around 10 to 15 more taluks are likely to be added to the drought-hit list, he said. Nearly 90 per cent of crops in Karnataka have been affected, Parameshwara said. He added that the distress was not limited to rain-fed areas and that irrigated regions were also facing difficulties. He said farmers in several areas had initially sown tur, but the crop was damaged due to a lack of rainfall. After receiving some rain, they sowed alternative crops such as jowar, but those crops also failed, leaving many farmers without a harvest. The situation is particularly difficult in Ballari, Vijayanagara and neighbouring areas, he said, adding that Central teams that visited Karnataka had also inspected the drought situation in these regions. Parameshwara said the drought had also affected drinking water availability, with several villages facing shortages. The government had released funds for urgent drought-relief measures, including drinking water supply, and Deputy Commissioners had been instructed to utilise the available funds to assist. He said the Centre had not yet released any funds despite the state submitting memoranda seeking drought assistance. Under Union Government guidelines, relief of Rs 8,500 per hectare is provided, but Karnataka had decided not to wait for Central assistance. Without waiting for Central assistance, the State Government has decided to provide Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of relief to farmers from its own resources, he said. A Government Order has already been issued, and Deputy Commissioners will be instructed to release the amount immediately. Further assistance will be provided in the coming days, he added. We will not simply sit and blame the Centre for not releasing even a single rupee, Parameshwara said. He added that the government would provide whatever support was possible from its side and would not abandon farmers during this period of distress. The State Government has submitted two memoranda to the Centre covering 177 taluks, with the total crop and drought-related loss estimated at around Rs 46,000 crore. However, the state has sought around Rs 11,000 crore to Rs 11,500 crore from the Centre as assistance based on the relief permissible under NDRF guidelines. Three Central teams have already visited drought-affected areas in Karnataka and inspected the situation. Parameshwara said the teams were not required to visit every taluk or village and had conducted sample inspections. The Centre also has access to satellite-based crop and drought data, he added. He recalled that Karnataka had suffered losses of around Rs 49,000 crore during the 2023 drought and had sought approximately Rs 18,000 crore from the Centre. After initially receiving no assistance, the state had approached the court, following which around Rs 3,500 crore was released based on court directions, he said. On farm loans, Parameshwara said banks had been directed to defer recovery and take steps towards restructuring and refinancing loans in view of the drought. Farmers need not worry about notices issued by banks, as instructions were being issued to private financial institutions as well as nationalised banks to defer recovery. He said the government was currently focusing on immediate financial assistance and postponement of loan recovery, while demands for farm-loan and interest waivers would be reviewed in the coming days. Right now, the farmer is our priority, Parameshwara said, adding that road works and other projects could be taken up later if necessary and that protecting farmers came first.
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Harmanpreet Knew How To Get The Best Out Of Players As Indias Captain: Hemlata Kala
T20 World Cup: It's been a little over 24 hours since Harmanpreet Kaur announced about stepping down as Indias captain across all formats, and Hemlata Kala, the former women's chief selector, believes the one quality that will forever define her leadership tenure was the knack of drawing the best out of her players. Kala, who was appointed a selector in 2015 and became panel chief in the following year, was in charge when Harmanpreet was named Indias T20I captain in 2016. She was also around when her successor Smriti Mandhana stood in as Indias skipper for the 2019 T20I series against England in Guwahati. I will remember Harman as the Indian captain who knew how to get the best out of the players. It's similar to what Virat Kohli did in his time as India's captain. She always had an aggressive spirit as the Indian skipper and knew how to get the most and best effort out of the players, Hemlata told IANS in an exclusive conversation on Wednesday. The leadership transition in the Indian women's team did not come as a big surprise, as per the people tracking developments, who said it was something which had been brewing for months before being finalised at a review meeting in Guwahati. Informal discussions regarding a change at the helm gained traction, particularly after India suffered a second consecutive early exit in the Women's T20 World Cup, though head coach Amol Muzumdar publicly backed Harmanpreet to be in the top job. The chatter around a leadership change began in earnest right after the trip to England was over. There was a growing consensus that the T20 setup had stagnated under the existing leadership structure, and a fresh perspective was needed, though many thought Harmanpreet would hang around till the 2027 Champions Trophy. But after that Champions Trophy, it is followed by the Los Angeles Olympics and T20 World Cup happening in 2028, before the focus shifts to the 2029 ODI World Cup, where India will go as the defending champions. All of this got everyone convinced that it was time to move on, further said the people privy to the developments to IANS. Her last match in charge was the Asian Games gold-medal game, where India beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in Nisshin, Japan. It was a fitting end to her tenure, as Harmanpreets captaincy had begun with a final too, when she was handed charge as a stand-in skipper for the 2012 T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan, when Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami were unavailable. She signs off from her leadership stint after having led India to an epic 2025 Womens ODI World Cup triumph, thus making Harmanpreet the first captain from her country to win a senior womens World Cup trophy. She also led India to Asia Cup wins, two Asian Games gold medals, Commonwealth Games silver medal and the first-ever women's Test victory at Lord's. Harmanpreet led India in 211 matches across all formats and won 126 of them, a win rate of 59.7 per cent across formats. Beyond the records, Harmanpreet will always be credited with India challenging the bigger teams like Australia and England consistently in global events. She will also be remembered for backing the likes of Shafali Verma, Kranti Gaud and N Sree Charani to blossom as match-winners, as well as in defending Deepti Sharma, the new ODI vice-captain, for causing the run-out of Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end at Lord's in 2022. Harmanpreet has done so many wonderful things in her long captaincy journey. She led us to the World Cup win at home last year. In 2020, she was the captain of Team India who reached the final of the T20 World Cup. In 2018, she took the team to the semi-finals. So, her journey as a captain was very good, as we saw her get many achievements for the Indian team, added Hemlata. She also said Harmanpreet's leadership qualities were evident from the time she entered the Indian team as a hard-hitting youngster wearing her emotions on her sleeve. From the beginning, she had leadership qualities. She has improved day by day in terms of bowling changes and bringing a spirit of togetherness to the team. We gave her the T20I captaincy in 2016 and in 2018, she took the team to semi-finals of the World Cup (where she hit a hundred in the first game against New Zealand) and in 2020, India reached the final under her. After we left as selectors, she was there in taking India to the ODI World Cup win. Seeing Harman from the inside as well as from the outside, I believe she improved day by day both as a captain and as a player. Harmanpreets high point came last year, when India won the ODI World Cup at home, their first title in a global ICC womens event. The campaign threatened to wobble midway, but Harmanpreet led from the front, especially when the Navi Mumbai leg began. In the semifinal against Australia, she made 89 alongside Jemimah Rodrigues to complete a record chase, and she ran back to complete the catch that sealed the final victory in their favour against South Africa. On whether Harmanpreet should continue in the side as the senior figure in the setup, Hemlata replied in the affirmative. She should definitely be in the team because she is a match-winner. Even if she doesn't have the captaincy armband, there is no problem. But one has to keep in mind that there are no middle-order batters like her in the cricketing world right now who can play spinners really well and ruthlessly dismantle their lengths. I think she should definitely be in the team. I don't think there are any doubts in this regard. Hemlata also felt the leadership armband mattered little to Harmanpreet. Yes, it's pretty simple. But Harman has one more thing she doesn't care about the captaincy thing much. Even if she is not there as the captain, she will still play her game very well. She became the vice-captain in 2017 and still played that unbeaten 171 against Australia. The bottomline is Harman plays and knows her game very well and it doesn't really matter if she is the captain or not. At the same time, Hemlata backed Smriti, a two-time WPL-winning captain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, to do a good job as the new Indian skipper. Smriti has been the vice-captain and has the experience of captaining India and other teams before. There are a lot of things which she can take forward, and she has a lot of good qualities as a leader. Smriti and Harman have been good friends. They must have thought about it before. Yes, they are different players with different styles - Harman is an aggressive captain, while Smriti is cool as a skipper and plays the game calmly, just like how Rohit Sharma was as the captain. Both of them are different and have a different way of thinking. I don't know what will happen in future, but if Smriti can take good learnings from Harman's captaincy stint, then she should use it to the fullest. Harmanpreets tenure at the helm will forever be etched in Indian cricket folklore as the captain who ended the country's long wait for a maiden senior women's World Cup title. It served as a fitting reward for someone who witnessed agonising near misses in the 2017 ODI and 2020 T20 World Cup finals, as well as the 2022 Commonwealth Games final and 2023 T20 World Cup semi-final. Both of them are different and have a different way of thinking. I don't know what will happen in future, but if Smriti can take good learnings from Harman's captaincy stint, then she should use it to the fullest. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Laxmans Presence In Senior Men's Selection Meetings Set To Be A Norms: Saikia
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxmans presence in the senior men's national selection committee meetings is set to be a norm going forward, adding that this decision was taken during the comprehensive review meeting held last month at its headquarters in Mumbai. In a picture shared by the BCCI on their social media accounts on Tuesday evening, Laxman was seen in the senior men's selection meeting held at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. The meeting also featured Saikia and senior men's selection panel members Pragyan Ojha, SS Das, Ajay Ratra and RP Singh for picking Indias squads for the five-game T20I series in New Zealand and the three-match red-ball A series against New Zealand A. VVS Laxman was present in the meeting on Tuesday to ensure that there is no miscommunication between the selectors and the CoE while picking the squads. He is the head of cricket at the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru and henceforth will attend all senior mens selection meetings. He has all the information about the players injuries, and to avoid any miscommunication, Laxman should attend the mens selection meetings going forward. This was decided after the review meeting held in Mumbai last month (where Laxman was in attendance), Saikia told IANS in a statement on Wednesday. Recent selections in the mens teams have occasionally been marred by ambiguity regarding player availability, with players named in squads only to be pulled out later due to them failing to achieve full fitness in time for the tour. It is not about transparency. In fact, it is about ensuring that the selectors get complete and accurate information about the players and their fitness status so that they can make the right decisions, added Saikia. Recent selections in the mens teams have occasionally been marred by ambiguity regarding player availability, with players named in squads only to be pulled out later due to them failing to achieve full fitness in time for the tour. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
KPSC recruitment scam: K'taka court asks ED to produce Shivashankarappa, Geetha by noon
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) A Bengaluru court has remanded suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Sahukar Shivashankarappa and Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) member Geetha to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till Wednesday noon and also directed the agency to produce them before the open court by 3 p.m. The two accused were arrested by ED sleuths around midnight in connection with the alleged KPSC recruitment scam and were produced before the magistrate at around 2 a.m. The ED sought their custody for 14 days. During the proceedings, the judge directed the ED to produce the accused in an open court. Bengaluru Fourth CCH Judge Manjunath granted the ED custody of Shivashankarappa and Geetha and directed that they be produced before the court again. The arrests came after the ED's custody of BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar ended. Both were produced before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody. Following this, the ED arrested Shivashankarappa and Geetha in connection with the case. Meanwhile, more than eight candidates linked to the alleged recruitment scam are likely to be treated as witnesses in the case. Their statements are expected to be recorded before the court under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The candidates have reportedly expressed their willingness to become witnesses and disclose details of the alleged recruitment irregularities, including those who were allegedly paid money, how the question paper was leaked and how they were allegedly trained at a resort before being dropped near the examination centre. More than eight candidates have reportedly confessed before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and provided details of the alleged payment of money, question paper leakage and the arrangements made for them during the recruitment process. The ED is investigating alleged financial transactions and the role of officials and other persons in the recruitment scam. It can be noted that the alleged KPSC recruitment scam involves irregularities in the selection process, including allegations of question paper leakage, payment of money and preferential treatment to candidates. The investigation revealed that bribes ranged from Rs 30 to Rs 80 lakh. Thirteen recent recruitment drives are under the ED scanner, and veterinary officer recruitments face major corruption charges. The probe further revealed that middlemen targeted competitive government job aspirants. Marks were deliberately hidden from public lists, and OMR sheets were altered to pass corrupt candidates. ED launched a parallel money laundering probe. The High Court formed a Special Investigation Team, and DGP Alok Kumar leads the 5-member SIT.
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Bengalurus Akshar Yoga Center receives top accreditation from AYUSH Ministry, marking a significant milestone in yoga education. Akshar Yoga Center Earns Prestigious Recognition from AYUSH Ministry as Leading Yoga Institution
A Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate after claiming that people earning less than Rs 1 lakh a month should reconsider moving to the city. She cited expensive homes, high rents and rising living costs as major challenges for middle-class residents.
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Case study of how not to plan & build
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Smriti Mandhana To Lead As BCCI Announces Squads For Zimbabwe Series
Asia Cup Rising Stars: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced Indias squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe, with Smriti Mandhana set to lead the womens team as full-time captain for the first time. Mandhanas appointment as captain was announced by the BCCI earlier on Tuesday after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the leadership role across formats. Mandhana, who has previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs, will now begin her full-time tenure with the Zimbabwe series. Opener Shafali Verma has been named vice-captain for the three-match T20I series, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma will serve as Mandhanas deputy in the ODI format. Harmanpreet remains part of both squads. The T20I squad includes maiden call-ups for Niki Prasad and Jintimani Kalita, while Anushka Sharma, Minnu Mani and Prema Rawat have returned to the setup after missing out in the recent assignments. Niki has been part of Indias A setup and impressed in domestic cricket, while Jintimani has also featured for India A. Both were part of the India A group that faced England A earlier this year. Prema, a leg-spinner, has also represented India at the international level and was brought into the T20 World Cup squad earlier this year after Shreyanka Patil was ruled out with injury. However, she didn't get many chances after the tournament. Prema had previously impressed for India A, including an eight-wicket haul in five matches during Indias victorious Womens Asia Cup Rising Stars campaign. The series will be Indias first assignment after their womens cricket team retained the Asian Games gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya. India had entered the Games as defending champions, having won the womens cricket gold at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Compared to the T20I squad that was part of Indias gold-medal-winning campaign, there are five changes. Niki, Anushka, Jintimani, Prema and Minnu have come into the squad, replacing Bharti Fulmali, Pratika Rawal, Renuka Thakur, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil. For the ODI series, Tejal Hasabnis and Sayali Satghare have been recalled. The duo was part of India. A side that toured England earlier this year, with Hasabnis scoring an unbeaten 57 in a one-day match against England A. Mandhanas appointment also marks the beginning of a new leadership phase for Indian womens cricket. The left-handed opener has been part of the national team since 2013 and has led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Womens Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026. India will play the three T20Is in Raipur on October 16, 18 and 20, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara on October 23, 25 and 28. Squads: Indias T20I Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma [VC], Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Richa Ghosh [WK], G Kamalini [WK], Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita, Minnu Mani Squads: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Mandhana to lead as BCCI announces squads for Zimbabwe series
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced Indias squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Zimbabwe, with Smriti Mandhana set to lead the womens team as full-time captain for the first time. Mandhanas appointment as captain was announced by the BCCI earlier on Tuesday after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the leadership role across formats. Mandhana, who has previously led India in 18 T20Is and four ODIs, will now begin her full-time tenure with the Zimbabwe series. Opener Shafali Verma has been named vice-captain for the three-match T20I series, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma will serve as Mandhanas deputy in the ODI format. Harmanpreet remains part of both squads. The T20I squad includes maiden call-ups for Niki Prasad and Jintimani Kalita, while Anushka Sharma, Minnu Mani and Prema Rawat have returned to the setup after missing out in the recent assignments. Niki has been part of Indias A setup and impressed in domestic cricket, while Jintimani has also featured for India A. Both were part of the India A group that faced England A earlier this year. Prema, a leg-spinner, has also represented India at the international level and was brought into the T20 World Cup squad earlier this year after Shreyanka Patil was ruled out with injury. However, she didn't get many chances after the tournament. Prema had previously impressed for India A, including an eight-wicket haul in five matches during Indias victorious Womens Asia Cup Rising Stars campaign. The series will be Indias first assignment after their womens cricket team retained the Asian Games gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya. India had entered the Games as defending champions, having won the womens cricket gold at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Compared to the T20I squad that was part of Indias gold-medal-winning campaign, there are five changes. Niki, Anushka, Jintimani, Prema and Minnu have come into the squad, replacing Bharti Fulmali, Pratika Rawal, Renuka Thakur, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil. For the ODI series, Tejal Hasabnis and Sayali Satghare have been recalled. The duo was part of India. A side that toured England earlier this year, with Hasabnis scoring an unbeaten 57 in a one-day match against England A. Mandhanas appointment also marks the beginning of a new leadership phase for Indian womens cricket. The left-handed opener has been part of the national team since 2013 and has led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Womens Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026. India will play the three T20Is in Raipur on October 16, 18 and 20, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara on October 23, 25 and 28. Squads: Indias T20I Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma [VC], Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Richa Ghosh [WK], G Kamalini [WK], Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita, Minnu Mani India's ODI Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma [VC], Richa Ghosh [WK], Yastika Bhatia [WK], Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandni Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Thakur.
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India's Strong Showing At Asian Masters Swimming
Indian swimmers delivered a strong performance at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship in Bengaluru, securing multiple gold and silver medals across various age categories and events. Jay Prakash Ekbote won gold in the men's 50m butterfly, while S Feroz Mohamed triumphed in the men's 200m breaststroke. Indian women swimmers also excelled, with Jalaja Shirole and Loveleen Johal winning gold in their respective butterfly events.
Smriti Mandhana Replaces Harmanpreet As All-format Captain Of Indian Womens Cricket Team
BCCI President Mithun Manhas: With Harmanpreet Kaur deciding to quit captaincy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday night announced that Smriti Mandhana will take over from her on a permanent basis. Mandhana has led India in different formats earlier. While she will be the full-time white-ball captain from now on, Smriti has led India in 18 T20Is and 4 ODIs. Smriti has been one of the leading figures in Indian women's cricket over the years and has played a key role in the team's progress across formats. An experienced international cricketer, she has also demonstrated her leadership qualities in domestic and franchise cricket, most recently leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the Women's Premier League titles in 2024 and 2026. Having been part of the Indian team since 2013, Smriti brings considerable experience into the role. She will now take on the responsibility of leading the side, with the team entering a new phase and continuing to build on the progress made in recent years, the BCCI said in a release on Tuesday. Speaking on her appointment, Smriti Mandhana said: To be given the responsibility of leading India is a very special honour. Representing India has always meant a great deal to me, and to now have the opportunity to lead the team is something I will value deeply. I am grateful to the BCCI, the selectors, my teammates, and everyone who has supported me throughout my journey and for the trust they have placed in me. I would also like to acknowledge Harmanpreet and the contribution she has made as captain over the years. She has led the team with great commitment and has been an important part of our journey. I understand the responsibility that comes with this role and look forward to working with the team, learning along the way and giving my best to take Indian Cricket forward, she added. BCCI President Mithun Manhas said: I congratulate Smriti on being entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Indian Womens Cricket Team. She has been an important part of Indian cricket for many years and has consistently shown the qualities required to lead from the front. Her experience and understanding of the game will be valuable as she takes on this responsibility. The BCCI has full confidence in Smriti, and I am sure she will approach this role with the same commitment and professionalism that she has shown throughout her career. On behalf of the BCCI, I wish her the very best and look forward to seeing her lead the team into this new chapter, he said. Devajit Saikia, BCCI Honorary Secretary, said: Congratulations to Smriti on this important responsibility. She has grown into one of the most experienced players in the Indian team and has been part of some very important moments in the journey of Indian womens cricket. She understands what it means to represent India, and I am confident that she will bring that understanding to her role as captain. The BCCI has full confidence in Smriti, and I am sure she will approach this role with the same commitment and professionalism that she has shown throughout her career. On behalf of the BCCI, I wish her the very best and look forward to seeing her lead the team into this new chapter, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar Returns As BCCI Announces T20I Squad For New Zealand Tour
T20 World Cup: Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has earned a recall to Indias T20I squad for the five-match series against New Zealand, marking his return to the national side after nearly four years, as the BCCI announced the Shreyas Iyer-led team on Tuesday. The 36-year-old last represented India in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Adelaide Oval in November 2022. A strong run in the Indian Premier League over the last two seasons has helped the experienced seamer force his way back into the national setup. Bhuvneshwar claimed 45 wickets across the last two IPL editions for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and played an important role in the franchises title-winning campaigns. His consistency with the new ball and wealth of experience have now earned him another opportunity in Indias T20I setup. The pacer had recently been named captain of Indias squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, but his inclusion in the T20I squad means he will miss the tournament. Apart from Bhuvneshwars return, the other notable change is the inclusion of Varun Chakaravarthy, who returns after recovering from the side strain that ruled him out following the first T20I against Afghanistan last month. Ravi Bishnoi, who was part of the previous squad, has been left out. India's prime pacer Jasprit Bumrah is also not included in the team, as he is expected to play a major role in the ODI and Test assignment. India will begin the five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch on October 22, with the second match also scheduled at the same venue on October 24. The teams will then move to Wellington for the third T20I on October 27, followed by matches in Auckland on October 30 and Hamilton on November 1. The BCCI is yet to announce the squads for the ODI and Test legs of the tour. India are scheduled to play five ODIs and two Tests against New Zealand after the T20I series. Meanwhile, the selectors have also picked a 15-member India A squad for three multi-day matches against New Zealand A, providing several players with an opportunity to gain valuable red-ball exposure in conditions similar to those they could encounter during the Test leg. Dhruv Jurel has been named captain, while Rishabh Pant's availability is subject to fitness. India A will play their first multi-day match against New Zealand A in Lincoln from October 24 to 27. The second match will be held in Christchurch from October 31 to November 3, while the third is scheduled in Lincoln from November 7 to 10. Squads: Indias T20I Squad: Shreyas Iyer [C], Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson [WK], Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan [WK], Tilak Varma [VC], Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav. Squads: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Smriti Mandhana appointed Indian women's cricket team captain, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur
Smriti Mandhana has been appointed as the captain of the Indian Womens Cricket Team for upcoming events. Her leadership experience includes guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to multiple Women's Premier League titles. Smriti joined the national team in 2013, contributing significantly throughout her career. The team aims to build on past progress under her leadership while entering a new phase. This appointment marks a significant development for women's cricket in India.
Key member of alleged drug distribution network arrested from Bengaluru
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 6 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday defended the filing of FIRs against those allegedly submitting Form 7 applications seeking deletion of voters' names from electoral rolls, saying legal action would be initiated if false information was provided in the forms. If they are giving information in Form 7 that I am dead, should I not take up the case? Who is filing these objections? Why are only BJP workers submitting Form-7 applications for deletion of names? Kharge told reporters here. He said several people in Vijayapura had come forward claiming that they were alive despite their names allegedly being sought for deletion on the ground that they were dead. If the public comes forward and gives a complaint, should we not take those complaints? he said. Kharge criticised the BJP for questioning the registration of cases against those allegedly misusing Form 7. According to the BJP, if there is a violation of law, we are required to felicitate them. They should be given awards, he said sarcastically. Reacting to opposition leaders' warning that they would enter police stations over the FIRs, Kharge said such tactics would not work in Karnataka. It won't work here. The language of beating and lynching will only happen in Uttar Pradesh. This is Karnataka. Only things will work as per the Constitution written by Babasaheb Ambedkar, he said. Kharge also launched a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of misusing his position and alleging that such conduct amounted to treason. This is nothing but treason. If you are going to misuse your position to manipulate mandates, it is nothing but treason. Gyanesh Kumar will have to pay the price, today or tomorrow, he said. He challenged BJP leaders to explain why Form 7 applications were allegedly being submitted in the names of party leaders, block presidents and on party letterheads. Let them go to the Governor's House and the Chief Electoral Officer's office and explain why they are giving Form 7s in the name of their block Presidents and BJP leaders, on their letterheads. In Chikkamagaluru, it has happened; in Ballari, it has happened involving a corporator; and in Belagavi, it is happening, Kharge alleged. Kharge also questioned the opposition's argument that anyone was legally entitled to submit Form 7 applications. He said that while submitting a Form-7 was a legal right, citizens whose names were being targeted for deletion also had the constitutional right to defend their votes. If giving Form-7s is your constitutional right, isn't it my constitutional right to defend my vote? Isn't it my constitutional right to complain that I am alive but these people are saying I am dead? Isn't it my constitutional right to say that they are claiming I don't have permanent residency here, but I am here? he asked. Kharge urged BJP leader R. Ashoka and JD-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy to perform their constitutional duties towards citizens. Responding to allegations that the Congress government was exerting pressure on the Election Commission through protests, Kharge said the BJP-led government at the Centre was responsible for exerting pressure on the poll panel. The ones who are forcing their power on the Election Commission are (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi Ji and (Home Minister Amit) Shah Ji, not us. We are saving the Constitution, using every little ounce of energy we have to safeguard the Constitution, while the BJP is using every toolkit they have to destroy the Constitution, he alleged. Kharge also criticised the Election Commission, saying protests against it would not have occurred if it was perceived as a neutral institution. This is unprecedented. If the Election Commission was neutral, this would not have happened. Why are protests happening at Jantar Mantar? Why is Delhi Police picking up everyone at Jantar Mantar? he asked. Recalling former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan, Kharge said the Election Commission had earlier commanded respect because it strictly followed the Constitution. He alleged that Gyanesh Kumar had compromised the credibility of the Election Commission and questioned the silence of the other Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
KPSC scam probe widens as ED questions ex-chairman, member
Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has expanded its probe into alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment, with former chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar and KPSC member B.V. Geetha reportedly taken into custody for questioning following fresh searches in Bengaluru. The action came amid reports that IAS officer Gnanendra Kumar, who is being questioned by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
KPSC recruitment scam: ED detains former chairman Sahukar, member Geeta in money-laundering probe
SIR: Bengaluru accounts for over half of the pending hearings
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 6 (ANI): The State Cabinet meeting has given administrative approval to purchase 'Emergency Responder Kits' containing rescue materials for volunteers selected under the centrally sponsored Yuva Aapda Mitra scheme, to effectively tackle natural disasters and emergency situations in the state, said Home, Information and Biotechnology
Nandini milk price shocker: Karnataka clears Rs 8/litre hike, blue-packet toned milk may hit Rs 54
Climate Festival of Life begins at NEHU
Shillong, Oct 6: The travelling edition of Climate Festival of Life kicked off at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) on Tuesday. The five-day festival, organised by Azim Premji University, Bengaluru with NEHU Geography Department, will run till October 9 at Multi-Use Convention Hall. Billed as youth-driven platform themed Where the Rivers, Forests, Mountains, Coasts and Oceans [] The post Climate Festival of Life begins at NEHU first appeared on Highland Post .
According to the association, an industrial land subsidy of 825 crore meant for SC/ST entrepreneurs is currently pending from the government to the KIADB
According to the association, an industrial land subsidy of 825 crore meant for SC/ST entrepreneurs is currently pending from the government to the KIADB
