An Indian flight from Bengaluru to Kolkata turned chaotic when a toddler vomited mid-air after being fed milk pre-flight. A Reddit user detailed the ordeal, criticizing the parents' lack of preparedness and the cabin's overall disregard for etiquette. Passengers strolled the aisles to chat, ignoring seatbelt signs, sparking debate online about civic sense and empathy for traveling families.
KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator Announces 6 New Startups in Its Upcoming Second Cohort
Business Wire India KIGI accelerates Indias game development ecosystem and broadens reach to new cities, and will be backed by the likes of strategic partners, such as AWS, AccelByte, App Magic and Liftoff's GameRefinery KRAFTON India is strengthening its commitment to shaping the future of Indias gaming industry by welcoming six startups into the second cohort of the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI). Building on the momentum of its successful inaugural batch, KIGI has expanded its cohort from four to six startups, extending its reach to emerging gaming hubs like Kolkata and Madurai, among others, reinforcing its mission to nurture a nationwide ecosystem of world-class game developers. KIGI supports emerging game development talent in India through mentorship programs spanning six months to a year and financial assistance of up to $150,000, empowering studios to create best-in-class games and drive industry innovation. Meet the cohorts: Kleanup Games , an indie studio based in Madurai and led by Studio Director Jaiwanth Shanmugam, is developing CHROMADI , a fast-paced, retro-inspired shoot-em-up centered on colour-mixing mechanics and high-score action. Backed by original music from Audio Director Niranjan Nair and produced by Nandini Nachiar, the game blends old-school arcade energy with a modern edge and is slated for release in 2026. Advaita Interactive , founded by Judhajit Sarkar and based in Kolkata, is developing Inspectorium , a hidden object detective game set in a steampunk-inspired version of Victorian-era Calcutta. With episodic cases, real-time AI-powered interrogations, and immersive puzzle-solving, the game is set to release across mobile, PC, and VR platforms between 2025 and 2026. Singular Scheme, a Mumbai-founded indie studio led by Ahad Oomerbhoy, along with a team of eight, is developing Frontier Paladin , an RPG with action-tower defense elements set in a cursed battlefield filled with divine relics and ancient foes. Smash Head Studio , a Bangalore-based developer with over a decade of experience, is gearing up to launch Cricket Rivals , a fast-paced, real-time multiplayer mobile game that reimagines the spirit of cricket with quick, competitive matches designed for global appeal. Unwind Games , a mobile studio based in Hyderabad and founded by industry veterans Jayant Shukla and Khozema Abuwala, is developing BaoBaos Journey , a heartfelt casual puzzle game starring a lovable panda on a quest to build his dream mountain lodge. Designed to be both soothing and satisfying, the game combines thoughtful puzzles with cozy customization, offering players a relaxing and emotionally rich experience. Ginger Games , a studio from New Delhi founded in 2024 by Shrey Mishra, Sumit Batheja, and Piyush Kumar, is developing Monkey Mayhem , a vibrant hybrid-casual action-adventure mobile game set in the quirky Monkey Universe. Featuring fast-paced auto-shooter gameplay, dynamic biomes, crafting and combat, and a rich narrative, the game follows a brave monkey named Piklu on a chaotic mission to rescue his friends and is slated for release in February 2026. KIGIs new cohort follows the completion of its inaugural incubation cycle, during which several gaming startups wrapped up their development phases. These startups are spanning locations from Kohima to Gurgaon, and New Delhi to Bangalore are now preparing to formally launch games built under the KIGI programme. The first cohort of the KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) is making waves in the Indian gaming landscape. ReDimension Games is already available on Steam, while Shura Games and Dunali Games have successfully soft-launched their titles on Play Store, marking major milestones in their journey. Arjuna Studios, too, is gearing up for its own release. Their progress is a testament to KIGIs mission to empower Indias next generation of game developers, providing them with the resources, mentorship, and support needed to bring world-class games to market. Anuj Sahani, Head of KRAFTON India Incubator Program and India Publishing Advisor, said, India's game development talent is brimming with potential, and at KIGI, we are dedicated to unlocking new opportunities for them to thrive. With an expanded cohort, a wider regional focus, and strengthened partnerships with some of the biggest names in technology, we are equipping game developers with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to build games that can stand out globally. We look forward to seeing how these talented teams push creative and technical boundaries in the coming months. Sean Hyunil Sohn, CEO, KRAFTON India, said, At KRAFTON India, we see the future of gaming as a vibrant tapestry woven with diverse ideas and bold creativity. Gaming is more than just a form of entertainment, its a tool for connection, expression, and cultural influence. By empowering diverse voices and championing innovation, with our second cohort, were setting the stage for a future where Indian game developers are defining trends, telling new stories, and pushing the boundaries of what gaming can be. Rob Schoeppe, Chief Commercial Officer, AccelByte, said, Partnering with KRAFTON Indias KIGI program is a natural extension of our mission at AccelByte to empower developers with the tools they need to stay focused on making great and exceptional games. Indias gaming landscape is evolving rapidly, and we see immense potential in the talent and innovation emerging from this market. Through KIGI, were excited to support the next wave of Indian game studios by providing them with scalable, developer-friendly backend solutions that remove technical hurdles and accelerate their path to success. By strategically identifying and nurturing high-potential studios, KIGI is shaping Indias growth as a global powerhouse in game development and innovation. The second cohort is supported by an expanded network of global technology leaders like AWS, AccelByte, AppMagic and Liftoff's GameRefinery. With the support of these industry-leading partners, incubated startups will receive crucial cloud computing resources, backend infrastructure, and expert guidance ensuring they have the necessary tools to develop and scale competitive gaming experiences globally. About KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) is a mentorship-focused incubation program launched in 2023 to support and accelerate India's game development ecosystem. Designed to nurture emerging game developers, it provides financial assistance, hands-on mentorship from globally renowned industry veterans, and access to KRAFTONs vast suite of resources. Participants receive financial assistance ranging between $50,000 and $150,000, along with expert guidance from seasoned professionals based across India, South Korea, and other key gaming ecosystems the world over, equipping them with the tools to build successful games. Beyond incubation, KIGI also opens avenues for publishing, venture capital funding, and potential equity investment from KRAFTON. The inaugural cohort includes ReDimension Games, Shura Games, Dunali Games, and Arjuna Studios. With the second cohort now underway, KIGI continues to empower Indian game developers in creating globally competitive, high-quality games. About KRAFTON, Inc. Headquartered in South Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is dedicated to discovering and publishing captivating games that offer fun and unique experiences. Established in 2007, KRAFTON is home to globally renowned developers that include PUBG STUDIOS, Striking Distance Studios, Unknown Worlds, VECTOR NORTH, Neon Giant, KRAFTON Montral Studio, Bluehole Studio, RisingWings, 5minlab, Dreamotion, ReLU Games, Flyway Games, Tango Gameworks and inZOI Studio. Each studio strives to continuously take on new challenges and leverage innovative technologies. Their goal is to win over more fans by broadening KRAFTONs platforms and services. With a passionate and driven team across the globe, KRAFTON is a tech-forward company that possesses world-class capabilities and is set on expanding its business horizons to encompass multimedia entertainment and deep learning. For more information, visit www.krafton.com . About KRAFTON India In India, KRAFTON is responsible for premier mobile games, including BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), which has surpassed 200 million downloads, Bullet Echo India, Road To Valor: Empires, and CookieRun India, among others. Committed to enhancing the start-up ecosystem in India, KRAFTON has invested over $170 million in several Indian startups across interactive entertainment, gaming, Esports, and technology, since 2021. KRAFTON actively supports Indias game development ecosystem through its KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator (KIGI) while strengthening the Esports ecosystem with flagship events like the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA SERIES (BGIS) and BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA PRO SERIES (BMPS). For more information, visit https://krafton.in/ .
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Double murder accused in Bengal Waqf violence held
KOLKATA: West Bengal Police on Sunday arrested one of the prime accused in the murder of a man and his son in violence-hit Murshidabad district. This marks the fourth arrest in connection with the killings at Jafrabad village in Shamsherganj, amid communal unrests earlier this month during protests over amendments to the Waqf Act. The arrested person, identified as Ziaul Sheikh, resident of neighbouring Sulitala Purbapara, had been absconding since April 12. A joint operation by the WB Police Special Task Force and Special Investigating Team tracked him down to Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district on Saturday. This person is one of the prime accused who had conspired and instigated a mob that vandalised the victims residence and killed Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das on April 12, a senior official said, adding that the authorities have recovered CCTV footage and mobile tower records confirming Sheikhs presence at the crime scene. Earlier, police arrested three others Kalu Nadar, Dildar, and Inzmam Ul Haque in connection with the killings. Kalu was arrested from neighbouring Birbhum district, while his brother Dildar was held from areas adjoining the Bangladesh border under Suti police station in Murshidabad. The third accused was apprehended from neighbouring Suripara village. Violence erupted on April 11 during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leaving three dead and hundreds displaced. Police have registered over 100 FIRs related to the Murshidabad violence, with 276 people arrested so far, the official said. Meanwhile, in an open letter made public on Saturday night, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged people to maintain peace, while alleging that the BJP and RSS were using the backdrop of violence to further provoke communal divide. In a sharp rebuttal to Banerjees claim, BJP West Bengal co-incharge Amit Malviya on Sunday demanded the CMs resignation for the alleged failure of her administration to prevent the violence, also accusing her of a vicious false campaign against the BJP.
IPL match today, KKR vs GT: Team prediction, pitch report, weather update
Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, are set to face Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. KKR is looking to rebound after a shocking loss, while Gujarat Titans, bolstered by Prasidh Krishna's strong bowling, currently lead the points table. The pitch conditions at Eden Gardens are under scrutiny, with teams considering dew as a factor.
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IPL 2025: We Did Not Bat Well Enough, Says Ponting After Loss Against RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting admitted that his side didn't bat well on a surface which had a lot potential than the total posted by the home team against Royal Challengers Bengaluru to lose the game by seven wickets at the new PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh. After being asked to bat, openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave PBKS a brisk start. But the middle-order failed to capitalise and the hosts posted a modest total of 157/6 in 20 overs. With Virat Kohli playing an unbeaten 73-run knock off 54 balls, RCB managed to chase down the total with seven balls to spare and won the match by seven wickets. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Ponting admitted his side was not good enough with the bat. We did not bat well enough. That is the bottom line in this game. I think the wicket was a whole lot better than 157. We had a lot of batsmen got off to a good start, but they were unable to make those big scores. That's crucial in T20 cricket. And that's what made the difference, Ponting said. Ponting further said that losing multiple wickets hurt his side in the match. I think at the end of the powerplay we were 1 for 62. So straight away, there you are looking at a score of 180 plus, even pushing on to 200 if your middle order bats well, but we lost wickets in clumps again tonight, he said. Always being one to have a positive mindset, Ponting further said that his side will focus on their next challenge against Kolkata Knight Riders after a small break, and he further added that the upcoming matches will be crucial for his side. We have got a nice little break. After three games in about five days, the boys need that little bit of time to freshen up and time to get away and forget about this result. We will make sure we focus on our next challenge against KKR which will be a big game for us, he said. Ponting further added, Look, we are past the halfway mark now, we have got the five wins that we need to push on and make sure that we win a fair share of our games coming up. Meanwhile, this was Punjab Kings final home game at the New PCA Stadium, and the franchise will play their remaining home matches in Dharamsala this season. Despite the loss, the players and the coaches took a lap around the stadium to thank the fans who made their voices heard throughout all the games at the stadium this year. Speaking on the prospect of playing the future home games in Dharamsala, Ponting said, First and foremost, it's a beautiful place to play. We had a four or five day training camp up there right at the start of the tournament. Normally, it's a good wicket there, the ball comes onto the bat nicely. There is a bit more pace and bounce which will suit our team. It's not a big ground, so we can expect pretty high scoring games. It's a little bit different this year for us. Normally it's been just the two games in Dharamsala, this year it's three. We have to make sure that it is a home ground where we win games. I am looking forward to getting up there, he signed off. Speaking on the prospect of playing the future home games in Dharamsala, Ponting said, First and foremost, it's a beautiful place to play. We had a four or five day training camp up there right at the start of the tournament. Normally, it's a good wicket there, the ball comes onto the bat nicely. There is a bit more pace and bounce which will suit our team. It's not a big ground, so we can expect pretty high scoring games. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Spin Could Play Key Role, Says KKR Bowling Coach Crowe Ahead Of GT Clash
Kolkata Knight Riders: Spin is likely to play an important role when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on 2022 winner Gujarat Titans in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Monday. There are quality spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in the home side's 11 and Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore in the Gujarat Titans line-up. To add to the intrigue, the Eden Gardens track, earmarked for the clash, is likely to assist the slow bowlers, thus making it a battle of tweakers. Carl Crowe, spin-bowling coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders, admitted that spin could play a role in the outcome of this match. I mean, yeah, there are so many battles within the battle in a game. Obviously, Rashid Khan can't be taken lightly. We all know he is a world-class bowler. We're pretty comfortable with the spinners we have in our group. Spin's gonna be a key part, as it always is at Eden Gardens. And you know, we'll always back our spinners, he said. Asked to compare his spinners with those in the opponent's rolls, Crowe said his bowlers are consistently performing well. We're really happy with the spinners we've got. You know, they work incredibly hard. You'll see not only the economy and strike rate, but they consistently perform well for us, said Crowe, who admitted that spinners can bowl in any segment of the game -- power-play, death overs and middle-overs, and it is for the captain to wisely use his resources. KKR are coming into the match after a disappointing performance against the Punjab Kings in their previous match at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh when they failed to chase a paltry target of 112 and were bowled out for 95, the lowest-ever total in IPL history. Crowe said they have done the usual review that they do after every match, adding that it was important for them not to get too high after a win and too low after a defeat. So, as I mentioned previously, the reviews are exactly the same. People honestly would have small reviews both individually and with coaches, players amongst themselves will also review. And actually, it is important not to get too high or too low in wins or losses. If you look at that game, you know, we bowled incredibly well. We got them out for 111 runs. I think at the halfway stage, we were well on top. Maybe it was the last part of our innings that fell away. So if you over-analyse too much about one-quarter of a game and not think about the first 2/3 to 3/4, when we perform very well, we sort of find ourselves in a hole, said Crowe. So remaining consistent in terms of your approach, in terms of your mindset, staying positive, I think that's the key element to elite sportsmen, and we are no different, said the spin-bowling coach. Crowe said the KKR players are delighted to have Abhishek Nayar back in the support staff after he was relieved of his role with the national team. He has been around the franchise for a long time, a very popular member of the coaching staff, and the players have communicated with him regularly for a number of years. So, it's great to have Abhishek back and no doubt have a positive impact. The players certainly appreciate all the support he gives them, and it's great to have him back. Crowe said the KKR players are delighted to have Abhishek Nayar back in the support staff after he was relieved of his role with the national team. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025, GT vs KKR: Table-toppers Gujarat Titans take on struggling Kolkata Knight Riders
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have emerged as the surprise leaders of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, notching up five wins from seven matches with an impressive net run rate of +0.984. They will be aiming to consolidate their ...
Murshidabad violence: NCW urges Bengal govt to address grievances of riot-hit people
Kolkata: Calling upon the West Bengal government to act urgently to address the grievances of the riot-hit people of Murshidabad district, particularly women, National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Sunday said the panel is preparing a report which will be submitted soon to the Centre with copies to top state officials. Meeting 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 .
Prime accused in riot-hit Murshidabad double murder arrested by STF, fourth arrest in violence case
KOLKATA: One of the prime accused in the murder of a man and his son in violence-hit Murshidabad district in West Bengal was arrested, police said on Sunday. This was the fourth arrest in the killing of the two at Jafrabad in Shamsherganj, a senior officer said. The arrested person, identified as Ziaul Sheikh, a resident of Sulitala Purbapara, the neighbouring village of Jafrabad, has been on the run since the crime took place on April 12. Sheikh was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police along with the Special Investigating Team (SIT) from his hideout in Chopra in Uttar Dinajpur district on Saturday, he said. This person is one of the prime accused who had conspired and instigated a mob to carry out vandalism at the residence of the deceased and killed Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das on April 12, the officer told PTI. The police have all the evidence, CCTV footage, and his mobile phone tower location to prove his presence at the crime spot on April 12, he said. Earlier, the police had arrested two brothers, Kalu Nadar and Dildar, and Inzmam Ul Haque in connection with their involvement in the killing of the two. Kalu was arrested from Murarai in Birbhum district, his brother Dildar was held from the Bangladesh border area under the Suti Police Station jurisdiction. The third accused was apprehended from Suripara, a neighbouring village of Jafrabad. We have lodged over 100 FIRs in the Murshidabad violence cases. We have so far arrested 276 people in these cases, the officer added. At least three people were killed in connection with violence amid recent protests over the amendments to the Waqf Act. NCW team meets riot-hit people in Bengal's Murshidabad, TMC describes commission as BJP's wing
IPL 2025: Shubman Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for his team's slow over-rate
Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans' captain, faced a 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate during their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals. Despite this setback and Gill's early dismissal, Jos Buttler's explosive 97* propelled GT to a successful chase of 204. Prasidh Krishna's 4-41 also contributed significantly. GT now tops the points table and will face Kolkata Knight Riders next.
Hostile Manner: Report Makes Big Revelation On Abhishek Nayar's Sacking
Days after his removal as India's assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar on Saturday returned to Kolkata Knight Riders fold but his exact role and position has not been specified by the IPL side.
RSS & BJP instigating communal violence in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
RSS & BJP instigating communal violence in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP are responsible for instigating communal violence in the state. RSS and BJP are the ones who are instigating communal violence in West Bengal. People of the [] The post RSS & BJP instigating communal violence in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'They want to divide us': Mamata attacks BJP, RSS, urges people to maintain peace
KOLKATA: Stating that the BJP and the RSS initiated a vicious false campaign in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the people to maintain peace, and stressed that the majority and the minority communities must take care of each other. Referring to the violence in Murshidabad , Banerjee said hese forces were using the backdrop of an unfortunate incident that happened on provocation to play divisive politics. BJP and its allies have suddenly become very aggressive in West Bengal. These allies include RSS. I have not taken the RSS's name earlier, but I am being forced now to identify them. Together, they all have initiated a vicious false campaign in the State, she alleged in the open letter, which was made public late in the night. These forces are using the backdrop of an unfortunate incident that happened on provocation. They are using the backdrop to play divisive politics. They are planning to play the 'divide and rule' game. This is sinister, she added. Asserting that the criminals behind the riots are being strongly dealt with, Banerjee said that at the same time mutual mistrust and distrust must be avoided. The majority and the minority communities must work together and take care of each other, she said. They had originally planned to use the Ram Navami day for playing with fire, but the Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal have been most peaceful. Then they tried to use some subsequent matters relating to the agitations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, she alleged. Urging people not to trust the BJP and its allies, she alleged that they want to incite riots. ... riots can affect everyone. We love all. We want to stay together. We condemn riots. We are against riots. They want to divide us for some narrow electoral politics, she said. The CM said she has taken strong actions for maintaining law and order and saving human lives and dignity. Two police officers-in-charge have been removed. Police is investigating. Further actions are being taken. Please remember that riots are created neither by Hindus, nor by Muslims, riots are engineered by criminals. Strict actions will be taken against all criminals. No one will be spared, she said. Banerjee claimed that protest rallies are not allowed in the BJP-ruled UP, Bihar, MP and Rajasthan, but no such anti-Constitutional dispensation is there in West Bengal. When they use bulldozers in UP, agony comes. In contrast, in West Bengal, when someone suffers, we help. That is our approach in West Bengal. No community will be disturbed or adversely affected in West Bengal. We strongly condemn such disturbances, she said. Those who create riots always come from outside and then go away. We from inside have to now fight against their bad deeds. We shall together survive and win, she said. Banerjee said her detractors, the BJP, want to divert people's attention from the burning problem of price rise, and hence they have taken recourse to inflammatory propaganda. Jealousy has no cure. The jealous cannot go beyond their narrow vision. Our detractors do not want employment, development, creativity - their only interest is to ensure price rise, to enhance costs of medicines, hospital charges and insurance premium, to increase the price of petrol, diesel and even domestic cooking gas, she said. Finally, my appeal to everyone again is: stay calm, stay united. Do not give in to mistrust and distrust. Do not be diverted by their false communal rhetoric, she said. Three people were killed, several others injured, and numerous properties were vandalised during protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act in Murshidabad last week. 'BJP's campaign of lies': TMC cries conspiracy behind 'fake' visuals of Murshidabad violence flooding social media
Flight operations disrupted at Srinagar Airport due to bad weather
Following the inclement weather disrupted flight operations at Srinagar international Airport on Saturday. Srinagar International Airport said that IndiGo has cancelled three incoming flights-two from Delhi and one from Kolkata-along with their corresponding departures. The SrinagarJammu flight (6E 214) has also been cancelled due to poor weather in Jammu, he said. The spokesman said that []
TMC local office set on fire in Bengal's South 24 Parganas
KOLKATA: A local office of the TMC was set on fire in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The incident happened in Chak Maricha village at Bhangar on Friday night. TMC's Canning Purba MLA Shaukat Mollah, who oversees the party's organisation in the area, alleged that the Nawsad Siddique-led ISF was behind the incident as it wants to create an atmosphere of fear. Siddique, the MLA of Bhangar, denied the involvement of his party and claimed that the incident was a result of TMC's infighting. Police said an investigation was underway to identify those behind the arson. The TMC has called a protest rally in the area on April 20.
Bengal Governor meets family of deceased in riot-hit Murshidabad
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Saturday met family members of a man and his son, who were killed during violence over anti-Waqf Act protests in Murshidabad, and other victims of the riot-affected areas of the district and assured them of all possible support. Bose, on Saturday, first met family members of the deceased []
VHP holds country-wide protests against Murshidabad violence, demands Presidents Rule in Bengal
NEW DELHI/KOLKATA, Apr 19: The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Saturday staged protests in different parts of the country against the recent communal violence in West Bengals Murshidabad over the amendments made to the Waqf law, demanding immediate imposition of Presidents Rule in the state. The protests were held in Murshidabad, Delhi and Noida, among other places, with VHP members claiming a complete breakdown of law and order in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state where clashes claimed at least three lives last [] The post VHP holds country-wide protests against Murshidabad violence, demands Presidents Rule in Bengal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Abhishek Nayar, recently let go as team India's batting coach, has joined Kolkata Knight Riders' support staff during the ongoing IPL season. While his specific role remains undisclosed, KKR confirmed his presence at training. Nayar's return precedes an official announcement from the BCCI regarding his departure from the national team.
Nayar joins SRK co-owned IPL franchise; BCCI yet to confirm departure
Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) amidst the ongoing IPL season, shortly after his departure from the Indian cricket team's coaching staff. KKR announced Nayar's arrival through a social media post, even before an official statement from the BCCI.
IPL 2025: After Removal From Indian Team, Abhishek Nayar Re-joins KKR Support Staff
Indian Premier League: Just a few days after he was removed as assistant coach of the Indian mens cricket team, Abhishek Nayar has formally rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) support staff for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Nayar had earlier worked for KKR from IPL 2018 and also took care of grooming young Indian players in the sides academy in Mumbai. He was part of the side winning IPL 2024, before taking up the role of assistant coach with the Indian team, as Gautam Gambhir took over as the sides new head coach in July last year. Both Gambhir and Nayar, who was lauded by many players like KL Rahul and Varun Chakaravarthy amongst others for their successful run and revival of white-ball cricket careers, were together in the KKR set-up when they won IPL 2024. Welcome back home, said the franchise through its social media accounts on Saturday. KKR also said Nayar has rejoined the support staff and is likely to be at their training session at the Eden Gardens on Saturday evening, ahead of their home clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday. IANS had reported on Thursday that Nayar, fielding coach T. Dilip, strength & conditioning coach Soham Desai, and one masseur were removed from their roles in the Indian team ahead of the five-match Test tour of England, starting on June 20. Interestingly, the BCCI is yet to issue an official statement on Nayars removal from the Indian team coaching staff, which came on the heels of the side suffering series defeats against New Zealand (3-0) at home and Australia (3-1) in away conditions. There was uncertainty over Nayars role in the Indian team once Sitanshu Kotak was appointed as the batting coach ahead of Indias five-match T20I series against England earlier this year. Interestingly, the BCCI is yet to issue an official statement on Nayars removal from the Indian team coaching staff, which came on the heels of the side suffering series defeats against New Zealand (3-0) at home and Australia (3-1) in away conditions. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Kolkata: Srijit Mukherji hospitalized due to breathing issues, chest pain
National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji (47) was hospitalized in Kolkata on Saturday after he complained of breathing distress and mild chest pain, reported The Telegraph.
NCW team meets riot-affected people in Betbona, Dhulian in Bengals Murshidabad
KOLKATA, Apr 19: A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, met the riot-affected people in West Bengals Murshidabad district on Saturday and assured them that all steps would be taken by the Centre to ensure their safety in future. The affected women narrated their plight during the violent days and demanded that permanent BSF camps be set up in select areas of the district and an NIA probe into the recent communal [] The post NCW team meets riot-affected people in Betbona, Dhulian in Bengals Murshidabad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Saturday met family members of a man and his son, who were killed during violence over anti-Waqf Act protests in Murshidabad district, and assured them of all possible support, a senior official said. The bodies of the two, identified as Harogobindo Das and Chandan Das, were found in their house in Jafrabad locality in Shamsherganj with multiple stab wounds. The governor visited their house, spoke to the family members and assured them of support. They have demanded a CBI probe into the murder, a Raj Bhavan official said. Bose will also visit other strife-torn places in Dhulian, Suti and Jangipur in the district, he said. At least three people , including the father and son, died and over 274 have been arrested in connection with violence over the anti-Waqf (Amendment) Act protests that engulfed these Muslim-majority areas from April 8-12. Before starting his journey for Shamsherganj, Bose spoke to members of some affected families at a guest house in Farakka, the official said. On Friday, despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone his visit , Bose had visited Malda and met people who have taken shelter in a temporary refugee camp after fleeing the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad district. He assured them that proactive action would be taken to address their grievances. I met the family members who are at the camp here. They have briefed me in detail. There will certainly be proactive action taken, the governor had said. NCW team meets riot-affected people in Bengal's Murshidabad; assures Centre's support
NCW team meets riot-affected people in Bengal's Murshidabad; assures Centre's support
KOLKATA: A delegation of the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by its chairman Vijaya Rahatkar, met the riot-affected people in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Saturday and assured them that all steps would be taken by the Centre to ensure their safety in future. The affected women narrated their plight during the violent days and demanded that permanent BSF camps be set up in select areas of the district and an NIA probe into the communal clashes which claimed three lives. The NCW chief told the victims that there was o cause for worry as the Centre was beside them. We have come here to see your plight. Please don't worry. The country and the commission are beside you all. Don't feel that you are alone, Rahatkar told the victims at Betbona town in Murshidabad. She said NCW would submit its report to the Centre. The NCW team had also visited a relief camp in Malda district on Friday and met those displaced by the Murshidabad riots. The commission had assessed the condition of women affected by the recent communal violence in parts of the state. The NCW had earlier taken suo motu cognisance of the violence that broke out in Shamsherganj, Suti, Dhulian, and Jangipur areas of Murshidabad on April 11 and 12. Three people were killed and hundreds rendered homeless during the clashes, which occurred in Muslim-majority areas, amid protests against amendments to the central Waqf Act. Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, BSF, section of central agencies involved: Mamata Banerjee
Mumbai police nab dentist from Kolkata for trafficking; rescue two children
A team from the Wadala Truck Terminus police station apprehended the accused, Reshma Santosh Kumar Banerjee, last week and rescued a two-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl in the operation
ED Kolkata attaches Rameswaram resort assets in TP Global FX forex case
CHENNAI: The enforcement directorates Kolkata zone has taken possession of immovable properties worth Rs 30 crore in the form of 60 hotel rooms and vacant land at Seven Hills Pamban Island Resort, Rameswaram, in the case related to TM Traders & KK Traders (TP Global FX), under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the agency said in a release on Friday. ED had initiated investigation based on an FIR registered by Kolkata police under various sections of IPC against the two firms. As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the website TP Global FX is neither registered with RBI nor does it have any authorisation from RBI for forex trading. The RBI has also issued an Alert List including the name of TP Global FX on September 7, 2022, cautioning the public against unauthorised trading platforms. EDs investigation revealed a sophisticated deception was orchestrated by individuals Prasenjit Das, Tushar Patel and Shailesh Kumar Pandey by utilising numerous dummy companies to entice investors into a fraudulent scheme promising high returns on forex trading investments through TP Global FX. Additionally, the directors and promoters of IX Global, namely Viraj Suhas Patil and Joseph Martinez, actively promoted TP Global FX as their preferred brokers. Members and users of IX Global employed TP Global FX brokerage services for their forex trading activities. ED investigation further revealed funds gathered from investors were diverted to procure personal assets in the name of Tushar Patel and his associates. This was accomplished through complex methods, including funnelling money through dummy accounts and engaging the services of Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMC). Previously, ED had arrested Shailesh Kumar Pandey, Prasenjit Das and Viraj Suhas Patil, and seized/frozen/attached assets worth Rs 270 crore.
Two Bangladeshi women held in Agartala
HT Correspondent AGARTALA, April 18:In a coordinated operation carried out on Thursday late night, two Bangladeshi women were arrested from Agartala Railway Station for illegally entering Indian territory with the alleged intention of travelling to Mumbai via Kolkata. The operation was jointly conducted by the Agartala Government Railway Police Station (GRPS), Agartala Railway Protection Force []
IPL turns 18: A look at eventful journey of world's biggest cricket league
The Indian Premier League, since its inception in 2008, has revolutionized T20 cricket, offering a platform for global talent. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have dominated with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders secured their third title in 2024. Virat Kohli leads in runs, while Yuzvendra Chahal tops the wickets chart in IPL history.
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IPL 2025: Sanju Samson Doubtful For Game Against Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson's participation is in doubt for the against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday as the franchise awaits scan results on an injury to his side. Samson retired hurt after scoring 31 off 19 balls due to a suspected side strain during RRs recent match against the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. The RR skipper appeared to be in discomfort after attempting a cut shot off Vipraj Nigam, prompting the physio to examine the left side of his ribcage. Although he faced the next delivery, Samson soon walked off the field. The match ended in a tie, with RR eventually losing in the Super Over. Sanju experienced a bit of pain in the abdominal area. So we have gone for scans. He has done some scans today so we are waiting the results of those scans. And then once we get a bit more clarity around the scans and the severity of (the injury) we'll take a decision going forward and we'll see what happens, head coach Rahul Dravid said in the pre-match press conference on Friday. Samson started IPL 2025 while recovering from a thumb injury and played only as a batter in the first three matches. During that period, Riyan Parag stepped in as captain and is expected to do so again if required. Initially used as an Impact Player, Samson returned to full duties as captain and wicketkeeper after being cleared by the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, following finger surgery last month. In his absence, Dhruv Jurel handled the wicketkeeping responsibilities. With Parag at the helm, RR suffered defeats in their first two matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but bounced back with a win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati. They followed that up with a victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) before losing their next three games. As a result, they currently sit eighth on the points table. Initially used as an Impact Player, Samson returned to full duties as captain and wicketkeeper after being cleared by the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, following finger surgery last month. In his absence, Dhruv Jurel handled the wicketkeeping responsibilities. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Abhishek Nayar back to KKR? Chakravarthys Insta story goes viral
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'Woh past tha': Chahal's confession leaves Preity Zinta 'very happy'
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CNCI Kolkata Project Associate I Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 01 Posts Before April 27
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ED attaches property worth Rs 30 cr under PMLA from TM Traders & KK Traders
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'Cult of violence is reality in Bengal,' says WB governor CV Ananda Bose on Murshidabad violence
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose is addressing violence and corruption in the state, calling them 'cancerous growths.' He is visiting violence-affected regions in Murshidabad and Malda, noting a decrease in complaints since the deployment of Central Forces.
West Bengal Governor heads towards Malda, likely to visit violence-hit Murshidabad
KOLKATA: Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requesting him to postpone his visit to the violence-hit Murshidabad district, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Friday left for Malda where he is likely to meet the victims of the riot who fled there. I am going to the field, Bose told reporters while leaving for Malda on Friday morning. A senior official at the Raj Bhavan said that Bose might also be visiting Murshidabad after Malda. The HG will also review the situation there (in Murshidabad) himself. He may also visit those affected by the violence, the official told PTI. Three persons were killed in communal violence in the Shamsherganj, Suti, Dhulian and Jangipur areas of Murshidabad district having a Muslim majority population during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11 and 12. Several people fearing for their lives fled to the neighbouring Malda district and have taken shelter there. Paramilitary forces, along with the state police, have been deployed in the riot-affected areas of the district, from where 274 people have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in vandalism and rioting. Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, BSF, section of central agencies involved: Mamata Banerjee
Murshidabad violence: NCW team in Bengal, to visit relief camps today
Murshidabad violence: NCW team in Bengal, to visit relief camps today Kolkata: A team from the National Commission for Women (NCW), led by Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar, on Friday, will be visiting a relief camp in Malda district of West Bengal to meet the people affected by the violence in adjacent Murshidabad district. The people, [] The post Murshidabad violence: NCW team in Bengal, to visit relief camps today appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
'I want peace, like before': Cobbler opens shop 8 days after violence in Murshidabad
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KMRCL Manager Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 1 Posts Before May 16
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Three-member panel formed by Calcutta HC for Murshidabad violence victims
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has directed the formation of a three-member committee for the identification and rehabilitation of people displaced by the violence which took place during the protests over the Waqf Act in Murshidabad district. The court said Thursday that the three-member committee will consist of an official each from the National Human []
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Around 35 passengers had a narrow escape after a private bus caught fire on Vidyasagar Setu late Thursday night. The driver noticed smoke from the engine and stopped the bus in time. Passengers were safely evacuated, some through windows, before flames engulfed the vehicle. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Murshidabad: Calcutta HC forms 3-member panel for violence victims
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court has directed the formation of a three-member committee for the identification and rehabilitation of people displaced by the violence which took place during the protests over the Waqf Act in Murshidabad district. The court said on Thursday that the three-member committee will consist of an official each from the National 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 .
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Germany happy with Kochi Water Metro, keen to fund more vessels
KOCHI: Pleased with the positive impact of the Kochi Water Metro, the German government now wants to take its cooperation with the project to the next level, with plans including funding of vessels and extending technical assistance, among others. Yes, were thinking of funding more boats through the KfW Development Bank. Were also considering other measures, which are being finalised. We want to continue with the progression. Well continue to extend ongoing technical cooperation with GIZ, which is also backing KMRL [Kochi Metro Rail Ltd] with last-mile connectivity. Weve seen the electric buses and e-rickshaws plying on the roads as a result of this, Caren Blume, deputy head of development cooperation at the German embassy in New Delhi, told TNIE. The move assumes significance in the wake of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) entrusting the Kochi Water Metro Ltd (KWML) with conducting a feasibility study to replicate the countrys first water metro project in several other cities in the country. Together with the state of Kerala and the city of Kochi, Germany is striving to create a comprehensive environmentally friendly transport solution for cities, including waterways. We want the transport to be comfortable and attractive for people to use, affordable and accessible to all citizens. We hope to set an example that will inspire other cities to follow suit. The Indian government is already exploring a similar system in 24 more locations across the country, Caren said. A top KWML official confirmed that the German government is interested in collaborating with the project to develop a water metro in 17 locations, namely Ayodhya, Dhubri, Goa, Guwahati, Kollam, Kolkata, Prayagraj, Patna, Srinagar, Varanasi, Mumbai, Vasai, Mangaluru, Gandhinagar and Alappuzha, as well as the Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar islands. We understand that they are willing to fund the project in other cities. Initially, a total of 17 locations were proposed. Now, there is talk of including seven more cities. However, the same has not been conveyed to us, said Sajan P John, chief operating officer, KWML. The German ministry for economic cooperation and development (BMZ), through the German state-owned bank KfW, is currently supporting KMRL with the loan of 110 million euros to implement the water transport system. The association with KMRL is actually part of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) between India and Germany. The partnership is aimed at making the transportation system more environmental friendly, accessible to the disabled and also safe for women and children, Caren added. Impact visible The envoy noted that the German side is pleased with the Kochi Water Metro project taking off on expected lines. It is great to see the positive impact of this innovative method of transport on the travel habits of the population between the mainland and the islands. It is both modern and sustainable. Even though the water metro is a new concept, the positive impact is already visible with Kochi residents. With more users, more benefits will be visible in areas such as employment, inclusion, reduction of greenhouse gases and a reduced travel time, Caren pointed out. The project further addresses the challenge of inner-city traffic, as identified in the Comprehensive Mobility Plans and aligning with national policies that promote integrated traffic solutions. Kochi Water Metro is going to be further integrated into the existing and future public transportation system of Kochi and linked even more closely with other climate-friendly means of transport such as low-emission buses or metros, the German envoy said. Established in 2022 through a deal between the premiers of the two countries, the GSDP aligns Indo-German development efforts to tackle pressing climate and sustainability challenges. 110-mn euro loan The German govt has granted a loan of 110-mn euros to implement the water metro system It is interested in collaborating for development of water metros in 17 locations Ayodhya, Dhubri, Goa, Guwahati, Kollam, Kolkata, Prayagraj, Patna, Srinagar, Varanasi, Mumbai, Vasai, Mluru, Gandhinagar, Alapp-uzha, Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar islands
Indias tea exports touch 254.67 mn kg in 2024
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IPL 2025: Disciplined Bowlers Set Up Mumbai Indians' 4-wicket Win Over SRH (Ld)
Indian Premier League: A disciplined effort by their bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah and skipper Hardik Pandya, helped Mumbai Indians defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in a low-scoring encounter in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. Will Jacks was the star of the match for Mumbai as he claimed two wickets and scored a vital 36 to guide the hosts to back-to-back wins in IPL 2025. This was the same wicket on which the Mumbai Indians had bowled out defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 a few days ago. On Thursday, they reaped the juice in the pitch after electing to bowl first and restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162/5 in 20 overs. The hosts then rode on vital contributions by Ryan Rickelton (31), Will Jacks (36), Rohit Sharma (26) and Suryakumar Yadav (26) and Tilak Varma (21 not out) to reach 166/6 in 18.1 overs and win by four wickets with 11 balls remaining. They could have had a better win margin if skipper Hardik Pandya had not lost his wicket going for a glory shot with two runs needed. It was the Mumbai Indians' third win in IPL 2025 and took them to six points and seventh spot in the standings as they escaped from the logjam at four points towards the bottom of the points table. Sunrisers Hyderabad remain on four points. Chasing 163 on a wicket that was still offering some assistance to the bowlers, Rohit Sharma, who came in as Impact Substitute, blasted three sixes -- two off Mohammed Shami in the second over and one off Pat Cummins. However, just when it looked like the Wankhede would see vintage Rohit in action, he was out, hitting a low full-toss to Travis Head off Cummins. Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks lived a charmed life. Jacks was put down by Travis Head while Rickelton got a reprieve after Cummins had pouched an easy catch off Zeeshan Ansari, but it was ruled a no-ball as keeper Heinrich Klaasen's gloves were in front of the stumps before the delivery was bowled. Rickelton went on to score 31 off 23 balls before Head made up for his earlier lapse by taking a skier off Harshal Patel, who was hit for back-to-back fours in the eighth over. Earlier, the South African opener had blasted Eshan Malinga for a hat-trick of boundaries. Mumbai lost their second wicket at 69, but Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav then added 52 runs for the third wicket to take the hosts past the 100-run mark. Yadav, who hammered Zeeshan Ansari for two sixes on the leg-side, also scored two boundaries before he was out for 26 off 15 balls, mishitting a loft through the line off Cummins. Will Jacks, finally, fell for 36, caught by Zeeshan Ansari off Cummins, slapping straight to mid-off as the ball stopped on him. From 121/3, Mumbai fell to 128/4. Jacks struck three boundaries and two big sixes during his 26-ball stay at the crease, leaving Mumbai needing 35 more runs to win the match. Despite the double-blow, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya guided MI past the 150-run mark before the Mumbai Indians skipper was out, with two needed for victory, going for glory with a six. Naman Dhir got out for a three-ball duck as Mumbai slumped to 162/6 from 162/4. Tilak Varma sealed victory with a four to remain unbeaten on 21. Earlier, Mumbai Indians used the conditions superbly and kept the SRH batters under a tight leash from the start and did not allow them to score freely. Will Jacks claimed 2-14 in his three overs while Jasprit Bumrah (1-21), Trent Boult (1-29) and Hardik Pandya (1-42) were the other successful bowlers. SRH, who had successfully chased 246 in their previous match against Punjab Kings at home, made an eventful start with both openers having a close shave in the first over bowled by Deepak Chahar. Abhishek Sharma's thick edge went above the first slip, bursting through Will Jacks' hands, while Travis Head's uppish flick landed just short of a diving Karn Sharma at midwicket. Both openers continued to play their shots and create chances. Abhishek struck Chahar for a hat-trick of fours in the fifth over, driving, playing inside-out and slapping over cover to the boundary as SRH ended the power-play at a modest 46/0. MI skipper Hardik Pandya, who appeared limping and had the physio tape up his ankle, made the breakthrough off the first ball he bowled after treatment, getting Abhishek caught by substitute Raj Bawa at the boundary for 40 off 28 balls, laced with seven fours as SRH fell to 59/1. Will Jacks had Ishan Kishan stumped by Ryan Rickelton for two, and also had Travis Head, who was earlier out on a no-ball, out for 28 runs off 29 balls, holing out to Mitchell Santner at long-off. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen took the total past 100 runs in the 15th over. Their attempts to explode into action saw Reddy get out for 19 off Trent Boult. Klassen blasted Chahar for a six over cover-point in the 18th over and followed that up with a couple of boundaries and another six, accumulating 21 runs from the over. Jasprit Bumrah uprooted Klaasen's off-stump with a fine yorker, packing off the South African dasher for 37 runs off 28 balls. Aniket Verma blasted Hardik Pandya for a couple of sixes, and Pat Cummins finished their innings with a six off the final delivery as SRH ended with a below-par 162/5. But in the end, that proved insufficient as the Mumbai Indians won the match despite a few hiccups. Brief scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 162/5 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 40, Heinrich Klaasen 37; Will Jacks 2-14, Jasprit Bumrah 1-21) lost to Mumbai Indians 166/6 in 18.1 overs (Will Jacks 36, Ryan Rickelton 31; Pat Cummins 3-26) by four wickets. Brief scores: Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Bowlers Set Up Mumbai Indians' 4-wicket Win Over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Indian Premier League: A disciplined effort by their bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah and skipper Hardik Pandya, helped Mumbai Indians defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in a low-scoring encounter in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. This was the same wicket on which the Mumbai Indians had bowled out defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 a few days ago. On Thursday, they reaped the juice in the pitch after electing to bowl first and restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162/5 in 20 overs. The hosts then rode on vital contributions by Ryan Rickelton (31), Will Jacks (36), Rohit Sharma (26) and Suryakumar Yadav (26) and Tilak Varma (21 not out) to reach 166/6 in 18.1 overs and win by four wickets with 11 balls remaining. They could have had a better win margin if skipper Hardik Pandya had not lost his wicket going for a glory shot with two runs needed. It was the Mumbai Indians' third win in IPL 2025 and took them to six points and seventh spot in the standings as they escaped from the logjam at four points towards the bottom of the points table. Sunrisers Hyderabad remain on four points. Chasing 163 on a wicket that was still offering some assistance to the bowlers, Rohit Sharma, who came in as Impact Substitute, blasted three sixes -- two off Mohammed Shami in the second over and one off Pat Cummins. However, just when it looked like the Wankhede would see vintage Rohit Sharma in action, the former Mumbai Indians captain was out, gifting his wicket to a low full-toss as Cummins had the last laugh. Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks lived a charmed life, both enjoying a life each -- Jacks put down by Travis Head while Rickelton got a reprieve after Cummins had pouched an easy catch off Zeeshan Ansari but the ball was ruled no-ball as keeper Heinrich Klaasen's gloves were ruled out to infront of the stumps before the delivery was bowled. Rickelton was called back from the dugout and went on to score 31 off 23 balls before Head made up for his earlier lapse by taking a skier off Harshal Patel, who was hit for back-to-back fours in the eighth over. Earlier, the South African opener had blasted Ehsan Malinga for a hat-trick of boundaries. Mumbai lost their second wicket at 69, but Will Jacks and Suryakumar Yadav then added 52 runs for the third wicket to take MI past the 100-run mark. Suryakumar Yadav, who hammered Zeeshan Ansari for two sixes on the leg-side, also scored two boundaries before he was out for 26 off 15 balls, mishitting a loft through the line off Cummins. Will Jacks, finally, fell for 36, caught by Zeeshan Ansari off Cummins, slapping the ball straight to mid-off as the ball, dug into the pitch, stopped on him. From 121/3, Mumbai fell to 128/4. Jacks struck three boundaries and two big sixes during his 26-ball stay at the crease, leaving Mumbai needing 35 more runs to win the match. Despite the double-blow, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya guided MI past the 150-run mark before the Mumbai Indians skipper was out, with two needed for victory, caught by Ishan Kishan off Malinga, going for glory to seal victory with a six. Naman Dhir got out for a three-ball duck as Mumbai slumped to 162/6 from 162/4. Brief scores: Despite the double-blow, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya guided MI past the 150-run mark before the Mumbai Indians skipper was out, with two needed for victory, caught by Ishan Kishan off Malinga, going for glory to seal victory with a six. Naman Dhir got out for a three-ball duck as Mumbai slumped to 162/6 from 162/4. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Assistant Coach Haddin Urges PBKS To Build On Momentum Ahead Of RCB Clash
Kolkata Knight Riders: Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin believes the morale-boosting 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has instilled a renewed sense of belief within the squad. However, with the business end of IPL 2025 approaching, he has called for sharper focus, better execution and bolder cricket from the Shreyas Iyer-led side. Punjab Kings had defended the lowest-ever total in IPL history just 111 runs to bowl out KKR for a mere 95 in Mullanpur. Haddin said such a result reinforced the players belief in their process and ability to fight back from any position. I think the one thing it does with the playing group is it re-ensures everything that we're doing they start to trust, Haddin said on the eve of PBKS next clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The players started to believe that they could win from any situation. I reckon that is really important as you go deeper into the tournament. But the Australian great was quick to point out that this win was only a starting point, not a destination. It was a special win. But we're at the stage in the tournament where you've got to make sure you're getting better and better each game. Our wins are starting to become really important with the way the table's congested, he said. So, for us, it's about just building on a little bit of momentum and playing some really brave cricket. Haddin is pleased with the dynamic nature of Punjabs batting line-up, filled with aggressive intent and the ability to change the course of a match in a matter of overs. However, he stressed the need for clarity of thought, especially in pressure situations. We've got a really dynamic batting line-up. They all know their role individually and they can take the game away from the opposition, he said. But when they go out there, it's about clearing the head and executing. You've got to be brave to go deep in this tournament and that's the mindset we want the players to have all the time. Reflecting on the Mullanpur pitch, which offered more assistance to bowlers than most venues this season, Haddin said such conditions were valuable in shaping game awareness for young batters. I think the one thing that came out of that is understanding conditions. The week was probably different to what we've seen throughout the IPL. You had a bit on offer for the bowlers. Reflecting on the Mullanpur pitch, which offered more assistance to bowlers than most venues this season, Haddin said such conditions were valuable in shaping game awareness for young batters. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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IPL 2025: Rohit Starts On Bench As Mumbai Indians Elect To Bowl First Against SRH
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Thursday. Both sides are coming into the match with wins in their respective matches and decided to go ahead with the same playing XIs as their previous matches. Mumbai Indians decided to go with former captain Rohit Sharma starting among the impact substitutes. Hardik Pandya said the decision was because of the possibility of the dew playing a role later in the match. Very excited, the way the last couple of days have gone, he said, adding that they are backing all their batters. Bumrah is fine, we don't have to worry about him. If he wasn't 100%, he wouldn't be here. Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins said it looks like a good wicket and wasn't too worried about losing the toss. Same side for SRH too. Sometimes it's good to reset, sometimes it is good to keep going, he said about the five-day gap between their games. The match is being played on the same pitch on which the Mumbai Indians bundled out Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 and then chased the target with 43 balls to spare. This was Mumbai Indians' only home win this season, and their fans will be hoping that the return to the same strip works again for them. Both teams desperately want to win this match as they have both lost four matches each, and losing more matches will seriously hamper their chances of recovering and fighting for a playoff spot. Playing XIs: Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (capt), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma Impact Substitutes: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (capt), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga Impact Substitutes: Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Can Priyansh Arya Fire Punjab Kings To IPL Glory?
image source X (Preity G Zinta) When it comes to madness, drama, and edge-of-the-seat thrillers, thePunjab Kingshave practically redefined the IPLs chaos factor in the last two years. In 2024, they chased down thehighest-ever total in T20 historyagainst KKR in Kolkata.Come 2025, they flipped the script by defending the lowest total in IPL historyat their [] The post Can Priyansh Arya Fire Punjab Kings To IPL Glory? appeared first on Caught At Point .
After 'too slow' sledging , Jaiswal, Starc's chatter goes viral Watch
After a thrilling IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc shared a friendly moment. This contrasted their earlier sledging incident during a Test series. Jaiswal asked Starc about his Delhi experience. Both players previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders. Their sportsmanship is being praised by fans. The moment highlights respect in cricket.
Who do you embrace in Saudi, UAE: Mamata Banerjee attacks PM Modi
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, April 16, hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of double standards in treating Muslims. Addressing a meeting with Muslim clerics on Wednesday, April 16, Banerjee urged PM Narendra Modi not to implement the atrocious Waqf (Amendment) Act, warning that it would divide the 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 .
Abhishek Nayar, T. Dilip, Soham Desai Likely To Be Removed From India Mens Support Staff: Sources
Kolkata Knight Riders: In a major development, Abhishek Nayar, T. Dilip, and Soham Desai are likely to be removed from the India mens cricket team support staff. Sources have also told IANS that a team masseur, whose identity is yet to be known, has also been removed from the national set-up. Nayar had come on board as the Indian team assistant coach in July last year after leaving Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) while Dilip and Desai have been a part of the set-up from November 2021 and October 2020 respectively. The quartet had been a part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy triumph in an unbeaten campaign in Dubai. Some people in the Board had been saying about whats the point of having so many people in mens team support staff, especially after the debacle of Test series defeat in Australia. They had this view that with so many coaches there, the support staff of the mens team gave a crowded look. So, this cant be called sacking, its just about giving the support staff a lean look. Also, this cant make the likes of Nayar, Dilip and Desai as good or bad coaches, because they still have a lot more to offer to Indian cricket and shaping its future players, said sources to IANS on Thursday. A lot of batters in the Indian team, including KL Rahul, had credited Nayar for the mindset shift to achieve success in white-ball cricket. The same optimistic response had come for Dilip, under whom the Indian team reached top-notch levels in fielding. The masseur in question is also believed to have been with the Indian team for a couple of years. Sources have also said to IANS that the responsibilities of Nayar and Dilip will be fully taken up by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who was the fielding coach in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the side where head coach Gautam Gambhir was the mentor before making the shift to the Indian team. A lot of batters in the Indian team, including KL Rahul, had credited Nayar for the mindset shift to achieve success in white-ball cricket. The same optimistic response had come for Dilip, under whom the Indian team reached top-notch levels in fielding. The masseur in question is also believed to have been with the Indian team for a couple of years. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Survey finds 45 per cent of Mumbai children are overweight
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DLF Sells Kolkata IT-ITeS SEZ For Rs 693 Crore
The deal includes freehold land parcel admeasuring about 25.90 acres along with DLF Tech Park, which has a gross leasable area of about 10,54,357 square feet.
50 passengers escape unhurt after bus collides with truck in Balasore
Balasore: At least 50 passengers of a Kolkata-bound bus had a close shave following a head-on collision with a truck in Odishas Balasore Wednesday, police said. The incident took place near Soro College Chhak on National Highway-16. It was a lucky escape for the passengers of the bus. Some of them suffered only minor injuries, []
DLF to sell Kolkata tech park and land for Rs 693 crore
DLF has finalized an agreement to sell its Kolkata tech park and 25.9 acres of land to the Srijan group for Rs 693 crore. This follows a previous agreement last November to sell Kolkata Tech Park 1 to RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP for Rs 637 crore.
ED arrests Bangladeshi in Kolkata for illegally making Indian passports, Aadhaar cards for others
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate Wednesday said it has arrested a Bangladeshi national in Kolkata under the anti-money laundering law for his role in preparing illegal Indian passports and Aadhaar cards for citizens of his country. Ajad Mallik alias Ahammed Hossain Azad was taken into custody Tuesday following searches at seven premises in West Bengal, []
Let div bench examine Suvendus plea to visit Murshidabad: HC
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IPL 2025: Nitish Rana breaks silence on Rajasthan Royals picking Riyan Parag as captain over him
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SBI Card and Tata Digital partner to launch Tata Neu SBI Card
KOLKATA, Apr 16: SBI Card in partnership with Tata Digital announced the launch of Tata Neu SBI Card on Wednesday. This one-of-its-kind lifestyle co-branded credit card has been designed to provide a premium and highly rewarding shopping experience for discerning customers across segments. This co-branded card has been launched in two variants, Tata Neu Infinity SBI Card and Tata Neu Plus SBI Card. Customers earn rewards on all spends, whether online or in-store and across domestic and international merchant outlets [] The post SBI Card and Tata Digital partner to launch Tata Neu SBI Card appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Murshidabad incident, forms panel to probe molestation of women
NEW DELHI: Taking serious note of the West Bengal incident, the National Commission for Women (NCW) announced setting up an inquiry committee to investigate the alleged molestation and displacement of women during the recent communal violence in Murshidabad. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar took suo motu cognisance of the incident and will visit the affected areas to assess the situation and meet victims, the statement said. Violence erupted on April 11 and 12 in pockets of Murshidabad, including Suti, Dhulian and Jangipur, during protests against the amended Wakf Act. At least three people were killed and several injured in the violence. In the Mandirpara area of Dhulian, numerous women were allegedly molested during the violence. The violence forced hundreds of women to flee their homes, with many crossing the Bhagirathi river to seek shelter in neighbouring Malda district, the commission said. This follows reports of several women enduring horrific molestation during communal unrest in the Mandirpara area of Dhulian, Murshidabad district. The violence has led to the exodus of hundreds of women, many of whom were forced to cross the Bhagirathi River in search of safety, seeking refuge in the nearby district of Malda. These women have been torn from their homes, living in fear and uncertainty, facing unimaginable trauma and loss, the statement added. Life returning to normal in violence-hit Murshidabad; nine arrested over clashes with police in Bhangor The four-member committee, headed by the NCW chief, will also include Dr. Archana Majumdar, Member of the NCW, and Dr. Shivani Dey, Deputy Secretary of the NCW, to support the inquiry and ensure a thorough investigation. They members will arrive in Kolkata on April 17 and proceed to Malda the next day to meet the affected women and families displaced by the violence in Murshidabad. The committee will also hold meetings with the Superintendent of Police and the District Magistrate of Malda, along with other relevant authorities. On April 19, the committee will visit violence-affected areas in Murshidabad, including Shamsherganj, Jaffarabad, and other impacted locations. During the visit, the team will interact with local victims, their families, and also meet with the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, Murshidabad, the statement added. The Committee will investigate the circumstances that led to the incident and evaluate the response and measures taken by the concerned authorities. It will engage with the victims, their families, officials, and other relevant individuals to gather facts and suggest remedial measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. The Committee is empowered to hold meetings at times and locations it deems appropriate and will regulate its own procedure, it added.
In this model, the private company manages and maintains the station, but the ownership stays with Indian Railways.
Photos: Chahal, Jansen power Punjab to historic win against KKR in IPL 2025
New Chandigarh: Yuzvendra Chahal returned with career-best tournament figures of 4-28 while pacer Marco Jansen picked three scalps to stage a thrilling 16-run win for Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Also ReadBumrahs form in spotlight as Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad search 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 .
Murshidabad violence: CM Mamata Banerjee blames Centre, BSF
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, accused the Union government of being responsible for the recent tension and violence in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. She also accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of their alleged failure in preventing miscreants from neighbouring Bangladesh from reportedly entering 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 .
Violence in Murshidabad pre-planned, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
CM Mamata Banerjee during a meeting with Imams and Muezzins urged Muslims not to fall into the trap of the Bharatiya Janata Party and indulge in violence on the streets; announces 10 lakh as compensation to victims of the violence
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Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, BSF, section of central agencies involved: Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday termed the recent communal violence in Murshidabad as pre-planned and accused a section of the BSF, central agencies, and the BJP of fanning tension by allegedly facilitating cross-border influx from Bangladesh. Speaking at a meeting with Imams, Banerjee alleged that despite the volatile situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, the central government allowed illegal entry from across the border, and claimed that the BSF and certain agencies played a role in triggering unrest in Bengal. Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to implement the atrocious Waqf Amendment Act and requested him to keep the Union Home Ministry, headed by Amit Shah, under control. I would request the Prime Minister to keep a check on Amit Shah, he is doing harm to the nation to serve his own political agenda, she said. I came across news claiming the role of elements from across the border in Murshidabad unrest. Is it not the role of the BSF to guard the border? The state government does not guard the international border. The Central government must take responsibility, Banerjee said. 'BJP's campaign of lies': TMC cries conspiracy behind 'fake' visuals of Murshidabad violence flooding social media The CM announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of three people killed during the violence and directed the state chief secretary to initiate a probe into the role of the BSF, alleging that the force opened fire which led to the death of one of them. I will find out whom the BSF had financed in the bordering areas by giving money to youths to pelt throw during the violence, she said. Alleging that outsiders linked to the BJP entered the state and incited violence, Banerjee said, Why did they allow BJP thugs from outside to come and create chaos before fleeing? Accountability must be fixed. They want to polarise and divide Hindus and Muslims. They want their Jumla government. Don't divide the country; unite all instead. Security forces keep vigil in Murshidabad to prevent fresh violence
Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, BSF, section of central agencies involved: Mamata
Kolkata, Apr 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday termed the recent communal violence in Murshidabad as pre-planned and accused a section of the BSF, central agencies, and the BJP of fanning tension by allegedly facilitating cross-border influx from Bangladesh. Speaking at a meeting with Imams, Banerjee alleged that despite the volatile situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, the central government allowed illegal entry from across the border, and claimed that the BSF and certain agencies played a role in [] The post Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, BSF, section of central agencies involved: Mamata appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
International travelling exhibition Vaccines: Injecting Hope inaugurated at Science City in Kolkata
The Vaccines: Injecting Hope exhibition has opened at Science City, Kolkata, showcasing the global effort behind COVID-19 vaccine development. A collaborative project by NCSM, SMG, and supported by Wellcome UK and ICMR, the exhibition details the rapid scientific advancements and human stories behind vaccine creation. Open until September 2025, it aims to educate millions about the critical role of vaccines.
VHP ridicules Mamata Banerjee for meeting with Imams
VHP ridicules Mamata Banerjee for meeting with Imams Kolkata: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday ridiculed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her meeting with the imams, muezzins, and religious leaders from the Muslim community in the state amid the violence over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and slammed her for appeasement politics. [] The post VHP ridicules Mamata Banerjee for meeting with Imams appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Murshidabad violence: Net services restored in several places, prohibitory orders continue
Murshidabad violence: Net services restored in several places, prohibitory orders continue Kolkata: The situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad of West Bengal, which has been on the boil since last week after protests against the newly-promulgated Waqf (Amendment) Bill turned violent, has moved one more step forward towards normalcy with the Internet services being restored in [] The post Murshidabad violence: Net services restored in several places, prohibitory orders continue appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Real estate in Hyderabad sees jump in unsold residential property
Hyderabad: The real estate market in Hyderabad is witnessing a sharp rise in stock of unsold residential property. However, the stocks in other top cities that include NCR, MMR, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata have dipped. Unsold affordable housing down 19 percent In the last one year, the unsold stocks of affordable housing shrank 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 .
We lacked game awareness, as it was all about rotating strike as a batting unit: KKR skipper Rahane
Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a 16-run defeat to Punjab Kings, with skipper Ajinkya Rahane lamenting his team's lack of game awareness. Rahane emphasized the importance of strike rotation alongside hitting sixes. Punjab Kings' Nehal Wadhera credited his team's bowlers, especially Yuzvendra Chahal, for their spirited performance despite a low score.
ED arrests Bangladeshi hawala racket kingpin operating from Kolkata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a Bangladeshi citizen who was not only residing in Kolkata after possessing fake Indian identity documents, including a passport, but also was operating a hawala racket from his residence.
In an electrifying night at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in IPL history, stunning Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs in a low-scoring yet drama-laden thriller.
...In Front Of Their Faces: Iyer Reveals How He Stumped Rahane's KKR
Punjab Kings registering a thrilling 12-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 game on Tuesday.
APATA urges Centre to restore cancelled flights
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh Air Travelers Association (APATA) has urged the Union Civil Aviation Minister to restore cancelled flights, boost cargo infrastructure, and fast-track aviation projects across the State. In a representation submitted recently, APATA flagged the cancellation of key domestic and international routes. In April 2025 alone, flights from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur were withdrawn. Services to cities like Goa, Pune, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, and Mumbai have also stopped, including those operated by Akasa Air. International links to Malaysia, Colombo, and Dubai were discontinued, along with a seafood export cargo service. The association called for the reintroduction of direct flights to Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, and Coimbatore, improved scheduling on the VisakhapatnamVijayawada route, and dedicated cargo flights to pharmaceutical hubs like Pydibhimavaram and Parawada Pharma City. Citing Union Budget 2025 announcements, APATA sought DPRs for cargo hubs at Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, and Tirupati, Udan Yatri Cafs at major airports, and Udan Cargo flights linking tier-2 cities with national and international hubs. The association reiterated demands to operationalise the proposed Aviation University at Bhogapuram and establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel refinery. MLA Ganta highlights Andhra to Andhra via Telangana flight travel ordeal
We Were Reckless: Ajinkya Rahane's Never-Seen-Before Outburst Stumps All
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane blamed the batting unit including himself after failing to chase 112 against Punjab Kings.
South Bengal town on edge after waqf violence
KOLKATA: A day after violence hit Bhangar in South Bengal, which erupted during protests demanding the withdrawal of the Waqf Amendment Act, Kolkata Police on Tuesday arrested nine people in the incident. In violence-hit Murshidabad, life is getting back to normal though the situation is still tense in many areas with central forces keeping vigil. According to police, eight people were arrested from Uttar Cossipore and one from Chandaneswar in connection with violence in South 24 Parganas district. An officer said, Search is on to arrest others. The arrested face multiple charges including vandalism of government property, spreading violence, and obstructing police work, the police officer added. Bhangar remained tense, with burnt police vans and bikes scattered around. An anti-Waqf Act rally had been organised by the ISF at Ramlila Maidan in Sealdah on Monday. As ISF workers and supporters were en route to join the rally called by MLA Naushad Siddiqui, their procession was halted on Bhangars Basanti Highway, leading to clashes. Police said, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and top leaders and ministers have repeatedly been giving messages to maintain peace. They have also warned that no one will be spared if violence is spread. Meanwhile in Murshidabad, personnel of the BSF, CRPF, State Armed Police and RAF have been deployed in Jangipur, Dhuliyan, Suti and Shamsherganj, where no new incident of violence was reported in the past 48 hours. Police said the situation in Murshidabad is gradually returning to normal, with shops reopening and displaced families starting to come back. Khalilur Rahman, TMC MP from Jangipur, said, Many among those who left their homes are returning and life is getting back to normal in the violence-hit pockets. The state government is assisting the affected people. Rahaman warned people to be cautious against rumours and ensure that normalcy returns. The district administration is compiling a list of the affected people who will be provided compensation for damage to their properties, he added. Forces Keep vigil Violent protests erupted on Friday and Saturday in parts of Murshidabad, including Suti, Dhulian and Jangipur, over the Waqf Act. On Monday, a BSF delegation led by ADG (East) Ravi Gandhi visited some of the worst-affected pockets
Sahara Group's Aamby Valley Land Worth Rs 1,460 Crore Seized
The Enforcement Directorate, Kolkata has provisionally attached 707 acres of land, valued at approximately Rs. 1,460 crore, in and around Aamby Valley City, as part of its ongoing investigation into the Sahara Group's money laundering activities.
