HIL: Jansen stars as Warriors hammer Bengal Tigers

The two sides had played out a 1-1 draw three days ago in Ranchi with the Odisha Warriors then winning the penalty shootout thanks to goalkeeper Jocelyn Bartram's heroics.

Photos: Rehearsal for Republic Day Parade 2025

New Delhi: Security forces in Ranchi participated in rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade 2025 on Sunday. Meanwhile, near the International Border in Jammu, self-help group members crafted vibrant tricolours. India gears up to honor its 76th Republic Day with grandeur. Also ReadSankranti, Republic Day, other bank holidays in Hyderabad Ranchi: Security forces personnel during 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 .

Vijay Sethupathi's Viduthalai Part 2 Releases On OTT: When And Where To Watch Vetri Maaran's Film

Both installments of the franchise will be available to stream from Sunday onwards.

HIL: Hyderabad Toofans end TN Dragons unbeaten run

Gonzalo Peillat scored a brace as Hyderabad Toofans ended Tamil Nadu Dragons unbeaten run with a 4-0 win in the men's Hockey India League in Ranchi on Saturday.

Mob Entertainment is targeting copycat games in the app store

The developer of the popular game franchise Poppy's Playtime has filed a lawsuit alleging copyright violations in the Google Play Store.

Express Impact: Action taken against three men over fraud in Jharkhand's Maiyan Samman Yojana

RANCHI: In a major crackdown over fraud in the Maiyan Samman Yojana, the IDs of three Common Service Centre (CSC) operators in Garhwa have been cancelled with immediate effect. Following reports published by The New Indian Express on misappropriation of funds by computer operators during the registration of accounts for the Maiyan Samman Yojana, the Garhwa Deputy Commissioner (DC) had ordered a probe. After the inquiry, the involvement of three CSC operators -- Navneet Kumar Patel, Satyanarayan Gupta and Ajit Prajapati -- was confirmed, following which their IDs were cancelled and the amount withdrawn by them recovered. The Garhwa DC admitted that the action was taken after the issue was flagged by The New Indian Express . After the issue was flagged by The New Indian Express , a probe was ordered and the allegations against the three CSC operators were found to be true. We have cancelled their IDs and recovered the money credited in their account, said Garhwa DC Shekhar Jamuar. When asked why an FIR was not lodged against these people, the DC said it would be very harsh if they filed an FIR for misappropriation of Rs 1000. However, a strong message has been conveyed to those involved in such malpractices, he said. The fraud surfaced in Kupa Panchayat, Kharondhi block, where the CSC operators intentionally misused the Maiyaan Samman Yojana portal. Instead of entering the correct bank account numbers and IFSC codes of beneficiaries, they entered the details of their own or their close relatives accounts to misappropriate funds. Financial aid for eight women credited to one person's account under Jharkhand's Maiyan Samman Yojana Following the revelation, the circle officer of Kharondhi conducted an investigation. The inquiry confirmed the allegations. It was found that the CSC operators had manipulated beneficiary information to divert funds to personal accounts or those of their kin. It was found that funds for seven beneficiaries were transferred to the bank account of Reshmi Devi, wife of CSC operator Navneet Patel. Similarly, funds for five beneficiaries were deposited into the account of CSC operator Satyanarayan Gupta. In another case, funds for nine beneficiaries were redirected to the account of Lalati Devi, mother of CSC operator Ajit Prajapati. Notably, similar irregularities were also received from Kasmar Block in Bokaro, where two computer operators were found to be taking benefits of Maiyan Samman Yojana in their bank accounts, following which an FIR was lodged against one of them. The Maiyan Samman Yojana, the flagship programme of the Hemant Soren government, launched in August this year, is an ambitious scheme of the state government under which all women aged between 21 to 50 years in the state were getting financial assistance of Rs 1000 every month in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Looking at its popularity before the Assembly polls, the financial assistance was increased to Rs 2500. Men found taking financial aid from 'Maiyan Samman Yojana' in Jharkhand; FIR lodged

IPL 2025: LSG To Hold Press Conference In Kolkata On Monday, Announcement On Captain Likely

South Africa T20I: IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is likely to announce its new captain ahead of the 2025 season when it holds a special press conference at the RPSG headquarters in Kolkata on Monday. But the franchise, in its official communication, didnt state the nature of the topics of the press conference, which is expected to be addressed by Sanjiv Goenka, the LSG principal owner and Chairman of the RPSG Group. After making the playoffs in the IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons, LSG missed the playoffs for the first time in 2024, as they finished seventh on the points table with a poor net run rate. Some franchise officials IANS spoke to have said either of the two things or both could happen in Mondays press conference: the announcement of a new LSG captain or unveiling of the franchises new jersey, considering that some players of the team are likely to be in attendance. In the IPL mega auction in Jeddah last year, LSG left everyone astonished by roping in India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for Rs 27 crore, making him the most expensive player ever sold at an IPL auction. With KL Rahul, their captain since the 2022 season, leaving the franchise ahead of the auction and moving to Delhi Capitals, LSG is highly expected to name Pant as their new captain. Pant had been DCs captain from 2021 to 2024 editions of the IPL, barring the 2023 season, which he missed due to recovery from various injuries sustained in a car accident in December 2022. But ahead of the retention deadline, he was released by DC, ending his nine-year association with them and was picked up by LSG in the mega auction. Other captaincy candidates which LSG have in their team are swashbuckling West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran, who was the sides top retained player for Rs 21 crore and even captained them once in Rahuls place, as well as South Africa T20I captain Aiden Markram and Australia T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh. Pant had been DCs captain from 2021 to 2024 editions of the IPL, barring the 2023 season, which he missed due to recovery from various injuries sustained in a car accident in December 2022. But ahead of the retention deadline, he was released by DC, ending his nine-year association with them and was picked up by LSG in the mega auction. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS

Legend 90 League To Kick Off From Feb 6 In Raipur

Gujarat Samp Army: The much-awaited Legend 90 League, featuring cricket stalwarts such as former Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor, will be played from February 6 to 18 in Raipur. Former Australian captain Aaron Finch, former Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan and Martin Guptill are also some key players who will be featured in the League. With dynamic franchises like Chhattisgarh Warriors, Haryana Gladiators, Dubai Giants, Gujarat Samp Army, Delhi Royals, Big Boys, Royal Kings Punjab and Rajasthan Kings, the stage is perfectly set for an unforgettable celebration of cricket. The league, featuring a dynamic 90-ball-per-side format, promises to be a game-changer in the cricketing landscape. Speaking on the commencement of League, Shivain Sharma, Director of the Legend 90 League, said We are thrilled to bring the Legend 90 League, showcasing some of the greatest cricketing legends in an exciting new format. With global icons participating and the innovative 90-ball format, we are confident this league will set a new benchmark in the world of cricket. The Chhattisgarh Warriors boast marquee players like Martin Guptill, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu while Delhi Royals have Shikhar Dhawan alongside Ross Taylor. Haryana Gladiators will have Harbhajan Singh at the helm, and former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will represent Rajasthan Kings. Also, former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will play for Dubai Giants. Dhawan, who will represent Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League, is elated to be back on the field. I'm super excited to share some big news with you all. This season of Legend 90 League, I'll be playing for the Delhi Royals. I'm all set to bring my legendary form to the field and make every moment count. Thank you to my fans for the continued support, said Dhawan. Dhawan, who will represent Delhi Royals in the Legend 90 League, is elated to be back on the field. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS

R Madhavan denies being approached for 'Tanu Weds Manu 3'

The Bollywood franchise Tanu Weds Manu, which started in 2011 with director Aanand L Rai and actors Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan, has long been rumored to be getting a third installment.

Madhavan on Tanu Weds Manu 3: 'Maybe they have replaced me'

Speculation about the third installment of Aanand L Rais popular Tanu Weds Manu franchise has been rife, with rumours suggesting that R Madhavan might reprise his role in the film. However, in a recent interview, Madhavan clarified that he has not been approached for the project. The actor further hinted that he might not even be part of the film.

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Attacking Pipers call the tune againstSoorma

Sangita and Dipika sound the boards to give the Delhi franchise its maiden victory and consign the JSW outfit, which failed to make good of eight PCs, to its first loss in the womens competition

Salima Tete becomes first woman hockey player from Jharkhand to receive Arjuna Award

RANCHI: Salima Tete, who once practised with bamboo sticks in her childhood, has become the first woman hockey player from Jharkhand to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award. President Draupadi Murmu presented the honour to Salima, the captain of the Indian womens hockey team, during the National Sports Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Earlier, in 1972, Olympian Michael Kindo was awarded the Arjuna Award, while Silvanus Dungdung and Sumrai Tete received the Major Dhyan Chand Award. Salimas journey in hockey has been one of resilience, as she overcame poverty and financial hardship to achieve success. The condition of her family home still highlights the struggles she has faced. When Salima was part of the Indian womens hockey team that competed in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, her village lacked a television. Following a report by The New Indian Express , the Prime Ministers Office intervened, and the district administration installed a TV set and a set-top box at her home. Honour equally belongs to team: Salima Tete Salima hails from Barkichapar village in Simdega, one of the most Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected districts in Jharkhand. Her village has 45 households, none of which had a TV until then. Salima was among 32 players recognised at the National Sports Awards ceremony. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, former Chief Minister Arjun Munda, and other leaders congratulated her on this significant milestone. Born into a poor tribal family, Salima began playing hockey with a bamboo stick for her village team and participated in local tournaments. Her father, Sulakshan Tete, is also a skilled hockey player, and her mother, Subhani Tete, is a homemaker. Salima used to participate in the Lathakhaman hockey tournament with her father every year. In 2011, Salimas talent was noticed by Manoj Konbegi, the organiser of the Lathakhaman hockey tournament and then joint secretary of Hockey Simdega, now the President of the Simdega Hockey Association. Salima won the Best Player award during the tournament. When I saw her playing at the village tournament in 2011, I spoke to her father, urging him to send her to the hockey centre to hone her skills, but he did not pay heed to my suggestions, said Konbegi. In 2012, I reminded him again, but he didnt respond. However, in 2013, he finally agreed to send her to the centre. Initially, Salima struggled to gain admission to the Hockey Residential Centre in Simdega. For two years, she stayed in another hostel run by the welfare department, cooked her meals using firewood, and practised with players from the residential centre. Looking at her talent and hard work, she was eventually inducted into the residential centre in 2013, Konbegi said. Within two months, Salima earned a spot on the Jharkhand team for the SGFI national competition. She never looked back after that, according to Konbegi. In 2014, she joined the states sub-junior hockey team, and in 2016, she was selected for the junior Indian womens hockey team and went on a tour to Spain. Later in 2016, Salima became the vice-captain of the junior Indian womens team for the Under-18 Asia Cup held in Bangkok, where the team won the bronze medal. That November, she was selected for the senior team and toured Australia. Salima gained significant recognition at the 2018 Youth Olympics, where she captained the Indian team to a silver medal. In 2024, she was appointed captain of the Indian womens hockey team. Her remarkable journey from practising with bamboo sticks in her village to leading the national team as captain is truly inspirational.

Gulf Giants Announce Strategic Partnership With Leading Cricket Academies In UAE

Smashing Point Sports Academy: The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants, a franchise in the International League (IL) T20, have announced a partnership with two cricket training centres -- Swantons Cricket Academy and Smashing Point Sports Academy (SPSA) -Raise Your Game -- in Dubai, UAE. This is the first time that Adani Sportsline has collaborated with cricket academies in the Middle East. Through this partnership, the Adani Sportsline aims to strengthen the Gulf Giants presence in the region by engaging with the players trained at the academies, their families, coaches, and other cricket enthusiasts. The collaboration will include exclusive branding and fan engagement activities, and player visits, and will create opportunities for promising athletes to participate in Gulf Giants practice sessions as net players. Gulf Giants players, who are part of the ongoing ILT20 Season 3, visited the academies recently and interacted with the children. While English wicketkeeper-batter Ollie Robinson and the teams batting coach Grant Flower visited SPSA, Namibian allrounder Gerhard Erasmus and coach Ottis Gibson spent time at the Swantons Cricket Academy. Soon, Adani Sportline will organise a tournament named Little Giants and several schools across the UAE will take part in it, informed a release on Friday. The partnership with the academies is a pivotal step towards unlocking the true potential of talent in the UAE. The Little Giants tournament is another initiative that will help us create pathways for young cricketers. We wish to reinforce our mission of making cricket an inclusive and thriving sport across communities while continuing to expand our global footprint, Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer (CBO), Adani Sportsline, said. Speaking about the partnership, Zameer Sulaiman, Senior Manager, Swantons Cricket Academy, said, We are delighted to partner with the Gulf Giants and be part of the Adani Sportsline family. Their expertise will be invaluable for our ambitions to give young players a platform to hone their skills, grow in their careers, and achieve their full potential. The partnership with the academies is a pivotal step towards unlocking the true potential of talent in the UAE. The Little Giants tournament is another initiative that will help us create pathways for young cricketers. We wish to reinforce our mission of making cricket an inclusive and thriving sport across communities while continuing to expand our global footprint, Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer (CBO), Adani Sportsline, said. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS

Three drown to death while bathing in Jharkhands Tiru Falls

Three drown to death while bathing in Jharkhands Tiru Falls Ranchi: In a tragic incident that occurred on Friday afternoon at Tiru Falls in Ranchi, three youth lost their lives due to drowning, police officials said. Among the deceased, two were siblings. The victims were identified as Ashish Kumar and Ankur Kumar, residents of Hehal [] The post Three drown to death while bathing in Jharkhands Tiru Falls appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Axis Bank Q3 Results Review Soft Quarter, Attractive Risk-Reward; Anand Rathi Maintains 'Buy' On The Stock

The steep fall in the stock price present an attractive risk-reward equation in a quality franchisee, says Anand Rathi.

Jharkhand HC annuls relaxation in qualifying marks for Para-teachers

RANCHI: In a setback for para-teachers, the Jharkhand High Court on Friday ruled against granting relaxation in qualifying marks for the ongoing appointment process of 26,000 assistant teachers in the state. The court annulled the provision for mark relaxation, deeming it unjustified. The bench of Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan issued the order while hearing a petition challenging the 50% reservation for para-teachers and the relaxation in marks under the Assistant Teacher Appointment Rules. On Wednesday, the court had reserved its decision after hearing arguments from all parties. The petition was filed by Krishna Kumar Halder, with advocates Shubham Kumar Mishra, Kumar Pawan, and Shivam Utkarsh Sahay representing him. Advocates Sanjoy Piparwal, Radha Krishna Gupta, and Pinky Sahu appeared for the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission, while advocate Rahul Sabu represented the state government.

Aditya Birla Group to tap franchise partners for jewellery brand expansion

The move marks the Aditya Birla Group's aggressive push into India's 6.7-trillion branded jewellery market, aiming to scale its Indriya brand to 100 stores within 18 months through a franchise model.

Jharkhand Minor girl who aspires to become a judge foils marriage to continue her studies

RANCHI: In a courageous act, a minor girl from Chak village in Manatu Block, Palamu, foiled her own marriage by seeking the intervention of the local Superintendent of Police (SP), Reeshma Ramesan. The girl, who dreams of becoming a judge, called the SP on her official number, requesting help as her parents were preparing to marry her off against her wishes. The SP immediately took action, forming a special team comprising officers from the Mahila Police Station and Manatu Police Station. The team visited the girls home and successfully convinced her parents through extensive counselling to allow her to continue her education. According to SP Reeshma Ramesan, the girl said, I wanted to study further and become a judge, but my parents were not allowing it and were making preparations to marry me off. The girl also mentioned that she had been admitted to class 11 at Chak +2 High School but was being prevented from attending her classes. The girl called me on Saturday, saying she wanted to stop the marriage or her life would become hell. She expressed her desire to study further, and our team took immediate action to address the situation, said the SP. After several rounds of counselling, the girls parents agreed to let her continue her studies. The SP assured, Now, the police will ensure that she completes her education and achieves her goals. The Officer-in-Charge of the Mahila Police Station, Rupa Bakhla, revealed that the team faced significant resistance from the girls family but managed to convince them. Her parents argued that she had no interest in studies, but her class 10 results, where she secured over 70 per cent, proved otherwise, said Bakhla. Bakhla further stated, During our conversation with the girl, it became evident that she is bright and determined to become a judge in the future. After counselling, her parents agreed to allow her to study for as long as she wishes. The girl, now happily attending her classes in class 11 Arts, has resumed her journey towards fulfilling her dream. The girls academic potential and aspirations give us hope that she will achieve her goal with the right support, added the SP.

Reliance to bring American luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue, enters into franchise agreement

Reliance Retail is expanding into the luxury segment by introducing Saks Fifth Avenue to India and forming a franchise arrangement with the brand. Additionally, they have entered a JV with Mothercare PLC, brought Tiffany & Co to India, and launched other luxury brands, while also continuing to grow their FMCG presence.

WHIL 2024-25: Odisha Warriors Edge Out Bengal Tigers In Shootout At Ranchi

The Warriors managed to win 3-2 against the Tigers in the shootout after the game ended 1-1 in regulation time.

Confiscate properties of absconding Maoists: Jharkhand DGP

RANCHI: Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta on Wednesday directed officials to confiscate the properties of the members of Maoists or its splinter groups who are absconding in various cases, and also ensure action is taken after identifying properties acquired through illegal sources. The DGP passed these directions during a review meeting held at the Police Headquarters on issues related to Maoist eradication. The DGP also extensively reviewed the compliance of the earlier instructions given by him, emphasizing on strengthening the information system. The DGP directed all SPs to review Naxal related cases and ensure that FIR is lodged in every case where the victim lodges complain regarding any threat given by the Maoists or criminal groups. He instructed SPs to review the cases registered in a Maoist affected districts related to arson and vandalism by the red rebels or any criminal groups and ensure prompt action. All SPs will prepare a profile of each member of Maoists and criminal groups and ensure to inform their subordinate officers and personnel on the basis of 'Know Your Enemy and Know Your Friend, said The DGP. After the surrender of any Maoist, it should be reviewed whether the surrendered Naxalites are getting all the benefits given under the rehabilitation scheme or not, he added. The DGP further added that, if the surrendered Maoists are deprived of any benefit, then action must be taken to ensure that they are provided all the benefits as soon as possible.

India men, womens hockey teams begin season with Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar next month

BHUBANESWAR, Jan 16: The Indian mens and womens hockey teams will commence their international assignments this year with the high-profile FIH Pro League matches here from February 15. The Indian mens team will face Spain, while their women counterparts will take on England on February 15 at the Kalinga Stadium. Most of the Indian mens and womens team players are currently playing in the Hockey India League (HIL) in Rourkela and Ranchi respectively. The Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Pro [] The post India men, womens hockey teams begin season with Pro League matches in Bhubaneswar next month appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Ranveer Singh Dropped for Gully Boy Sequel?

As Gully Boy approaches its six-year anniversary next month, fans of Zoya Akhtars acclaimed film have much to celebrate. A sequel to the cult classic has been officially announced, promising to carry forward the spirit of the original while offering a fresh perspective. The sequel will see Vicky Kaushal and Ananya Panday stepping into the lead roles, introducing a new dynamic to the Gully Boy universe. Directed by Arjun Varain Singh, known for Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, the film aims to maintain the essence of its predecessor while exploring new themes and characters. This development signals an exciting expansion of the Gully Boy narrative, which first captivated audiences with its raw depiction of Mumbai's underground rap scene and its message of self-expression and resilience. While details remain under wraps, the sequel is expected to explore a fresh storyline that aligns with the themes of passion, grit, and creativity that defined the original. With Singh at the helm and a talented new cast, the project promises to deliver a compelling addition to the franchise.

Womens HIL: Soorma Hockey Club secure 2-1 victory over Odisha Warriors

Ranchi: Hina Bano and Sonam found the back of the net as Soorma Hockey Club continued their strong start to the Womens Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 with a 2-1 win against Odisha Warriors at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here Wednesday. Hina Bano (6) opened the account for Soorma []

Political heat grows in Jharkhand as JMM's Dulal Bhuiyan eyes BJP switch after Raghubar Das return

RANCHI: The political landscape in Jharkhand has started to heat up following the return of Raghubar Das to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After the recent induction of senior leader Champai Soren into the BJP, another veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader, former minister and three-time MLA Dulal Bhuiyan, is reportedly on the verge of joining the party. According to BJP sources, Bhuiyan has been in regular contact with Das and is expected to join the party within a day or two. People close to Bhuiyan have revealed his growing dissatisfaction with the JMM, claiming that the party no longer respects its senior leaders. Senior leaders were given respect till the command of the party was in the hands of Shibu Soren, but since he is not active these days due to his ill health, party workers and senior leaders are being ignored by his successors, they said. Bhuiyan himself admitted that he is in talks with Das and will make his decision based on guidance from him. Raghubar Das has been an old political friend of mine, and we have prior experience of working together, Bhuiyan stated. He added that, given the new political equations in Jharkhand, he is prepared to join the BJP along with his team. Bhuiyans son, Viplav Bhuiyan, is also likely to join the BJP. Notably, Viplav contested the Jugsalai Assembly seat in Jamshedpur as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by the JMM, but he lost. JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandy, commenting on the matter, said, Bhuiyan has to take a call on his next move. But, if he has any grievances, he should put them at the right forum. Meanwhile, Raghubar Das has returned to action, making statements aimed at energising the BJP cadre. There is speculation that Das might either replace Babulal Marandi as the state president or be given another senior role, given his credentials as a cadre-based leader. Das, who joined the Jan Sangh as an ordinary cadre in the 1970s, is widely regarded as an ideologically committed politician. Das became the first non-tribal chief minister of Jharkhand, completing a full five-year term due to his strong connections within the party cadre and his dedication. The BJPs decision to appoint him as Odishas governor was seen as a move to strengthen Marandis influence in Jharkhand. However, Marandis leadership has not yielded results, with the BJP failing to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. The BJP is now under pressure to consolidate support among Jharkhands 74 per cent non-tribal population, especially given that the states tribal population, comprising 26 per cent, largely supports the JMM-led coalition. The recent defections of influential JMM leaders like Champai Soren and the potential inclusion of Bhuiyan are part of a larger BJP strategy to solidify its position in the state. Champai Sorens switch to the BJP has already created significant ripples, and Dulal Bhuiyans likely defection is expected to further bolster the partys foothold in Jharkhand.

Raghubar Das returns, Jharkhand politics heats up: JMM Dulal Bhuiyan likely to join BJP

RANCHI: The political landscape in Jharkhand has started to heat up following the return of Raghubar Das to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After the recent induction of senior leader Champai Soren into the BJP, another veteran Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader, former minister and three-time MLA Dulal Bhuiyan, is reportedly on the verge of joining the party. According to BJP sources, Bhuiyan has been in regular contact with Das and is expected to join the party within a day or two. People close to Bhuiyan have revealed his growing dissatisfaction with the JMM, claiming that the party no longer respects its senior leaders. Senior leaders were given respect till the command of the party was in the hands of Shibu Soren, but since he is not active these days due to his ill health, party workers and senior leaders are being ignored by his successors, they said. Bhuiyan himself admitted that he is in talks with Das and will make his decision based on guidance from him. Raghubar Das has been an old political friend of mine, and we have prior experience of working together, Bhuiyan stated. He added that, given the new political equations in Jharkhand, he is prepared to join the BJP along with his team. Bhuiyans son, Viplav Bhuiyan, is also likely to join the BJP. Notably, Viplav contested the Jugsalai Assembly seat in Jamshedpur as an independent candidate after being denied a ticket by the JMM, but he lost. JMM General Secretary Vinod Pandy, commenting on the matter, said, Bhuiyan has to take a call on his next move. But, if he has any grievances, he should put them at the right forum. Meanwhile, Raghubar Das has returned to action, making statements aimed at energising the BJP cadre. There is speculation that Das might either replace Babulal Marandi as the state president or be given another senior role, given his credentials as a cadre-based leader. Das, who joined the Jan Sangh as an ordinary cadre in the 1970s, is widely regarded as an ideologically committed politician. Das became the first non-tribal chief minister of Jharkhand, completing a full five-year term due to his strong connections within the party cadre and his dedication. The BJPs decision to appoint him as Odishas governor was seen as a move to strengthen Marandis influence in Jharkhand. However, Marandis leadership has not yielded results, with the BJP failing to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. The BJP is now under pressure to consolidate support among Jharkhands 74 per cent non-tribal population, especially given that the states tribal population, comprising 26 per cent, largely supports the JMM-led coalition. The recent defections of influential JMM leaders like Champai Soren and the potential inclusion of Bhuiyan are part of a larger BJP strategy to solidify its position in the state. Champai Sorens switch to the BJP has already created significant ripples, and Dulal Bhuiyans likely defection is expected to further bolster the partys foothold in Jharkhand.

Missing four days ago from Ranchi, two sisters found in Karnataka - Udayavani English

Missing four days ago from Ranchi, two sisters found in Karnataka Udayavani English

Toxic, Thandel in IMDB most awaited movies list

IMDb on Wednesday unveiled the Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. A.R. Murugadoss, director of the No. 1 most anticipated Indian movie Sikandar, said, Im deeply humbled to see Sikandar topping the IMDb Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025 list! Working with Salman Khan has been incredible. His energy and dedication bring Sikandar to life in ways words can't express. Huge thanks to Sajid Nadiadwala for making it happen. Every scene in Sikandar is crafted to leave an indelible mark. I've poured my heart into designing each moment to stay with audiences forever. Most anticipated Indian movies of 2025 Sikandar Toxic Coolie Housefull 5 Baaghi 4 The Raja Saab War 2 L2: Empuraan Deva Chhaava Kannappa Retro Thug Life Jaat Sky Force Sitaare Zameen Par Thama Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 Alpha Thandel Among the Indian movies with planned releases in 2025, these titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb customers, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. It is noteworthy that among the 20 titles on the list, 11 are Hindi movies, three each are Tamil and Telugu, two are Kannada, and one is a Malayalam movie. Akshay Kumar stars in three movies on the list: Housefull 5 (No. 4), Kannappa (No. 11), and Sky Force (No. 15), and so does Rashmika Mandanna: Sikandar (No. 1), Chhaava (No. 10), and Thama (No. 17). Mohanlal, Prabhas, Pooja Hegde, and Kiara Advani star in two titles each. Five titles on the list are sequels or installments of popular franchises: Housefull 5 (No. 4), Baaghi 4 (No. 5), War 2 (No. 7), Sitaare Zameen Par (No. 16), and Kantara A Legend: Chapter 1 (No. 18).

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Dare to watch! Bollywood bets on horror to pull in audience

Panorama Studios plans to remake the Turkish horror film Dabbe in Hindi as part of its new horror cinematic universe combining horror and black magic themes. The company will also expand the franchise of Shaitaan and delve into horror-comedy with Jhalak, recognizing the significant audience appeal for horror films in India.

Financial aid for eight women credited to one person's account under Jharkhand's Maiyan Samman Yojana

Ranchi: A new case of fraud involving computer operators has emerged in the Maiyan Samman Yojana, where financial assistance intended for women beneficiaries was found to have been credited into the bank accounts of unrelated individuals. In one case, the financial assistance meant for eight women was deposited into a single woman's bank account in Kharaundi, Garhwa. Similarly, funds meant for six female beneficiaries were wrongly credited to the bank account of a man. Irregularities involving computer operators have been reported across the state, causing many women to take to the streets in protest, demanding their rightful financial assistance. Those whose funds have not been transferred to their bank accounts have been visiting government offices in large numbers, seeking their due payments. In an incident from Kupa Panchayat, the financial assistance for six beneficiaries of the Maiyan Samman Yojana was credited into the bank account of Satyanarayan Gupta. Likewise, the amounts for Sunita Devi, Rani Kumari, Devanti Devi, Punita Devi, Chani Kumari, and Savita Devi of Kupa were transferred to the account of Resham Devi. Upendar Yadav, the husband of one of the affected women, Savita Devi from Chauria village under Khiraundi Block, has lodged a complaint with the Block Development Officer (BDO) against the computer operator, Navin Patel. In his complaint, Yadav stated that instead of linking his wifes bank account to the Maiyan Samman Yojana scheme, the operator had linked his own wifes account, Resham Kumari. As a result, the financial assistance intended for Savita Devi was being credited to the account of the computer operator's wife. The 'Samman Rashi' meant for my wife, Savita Kumari, is being credited to the bank account of the computer operators wife, Resham Kumari. Since the forgery was deliberately carried out by the CSC computer operator, the entire amount should be recovered from him, and an FIR should be filed against him, Yadav said in his complaint. The women whose accounts received the funds of others have reported that they were required to pay a commission to the computer operator, with half of the amount they received going to him. After the issue came to light, Kharondi BDO Ravindra Kumar assured that action would be taken against those found guilty following a thorough investigation. Large-scale irregularities are suspected across the entire block. Garhwa Deputy Commissioner Shekhar Jamuar confirmed that he had been made aware of the situation and vowed to take proper action. We will have every case investigated, and those found guilty will not be spared at any cost, said the Deputy Commissioner. This is not the first time such irregularities have been reported. In Bokaros Kasmar Block, two computer operators were discovered to be benefiting from the Maiyan Samman Yojana in their own bank accounts. Following this discovery, an FIR was filed against one of them. Launched in August this year by the Hemant Soren Government, the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana is a flagship programme providing financial assistance to women aged between 21 and 50 years. The scheme originally offered Rs 1000 per month to each beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), but the amount was increased to Rs 2500 ahead of the Assembly elections due to the scheme's popularity.

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Ranchi: A new case of fraud involving computer operators has emerged in the Maiyan Samman Yojana, where financial assistance intended for women beneficiaries was found to have been credited into the bank accounts of unrelated individuals. In one case, the financial assistance meant for eight women was deposited into a single woman's bank account in Kharaundi, Garhwa. Similarly, funds meant for six female beneficiaries were wrongly credited to the bank account of a man. Irregularities involving computer operators have been reported across the state, causing many women to take to the streets in protest, demanding their rightful financial assistance. Those whose funds have not been transferred to their bank accounts have been visiting government offices in large numbers, seeking their due payments. In an incident from Kupa Panchayat, the financial assistance for six beneficiaries of the Maiyan Samman Yojana was credited into the bank account of Satyanarayan Gupta. Likewise, the amounts for Sunita Devi, Rani Kumari, Devanti Devi, Punita Devi, Chani Kumari, and Savita Devi of Kupa were transferred to the account of Resham Devi. Upendar Yadav, the husband of one of the affected women, Savita Devi from Chauria village under Khiraundi Block, has lodged a complaint with the Block Development Officer (BDO) against the computer operator, Navin Patel. In his complaint, Yadav stated that instead of linking his wifes bank account to the Maiyan Samman Yojana scheme, the operator had linked his own wifes account, Resham Kumari. As a result, the financial assistance intended for Savita Devi was being credited to the account of the computer operator's wife. The 'Samman Rashi' meant for my wife, Savita Kumari, is being credited to the bank account of the computer operators wife, Resham Kumari. Since the forgery was deliberately carried out by the CSC computer operator, the entire amount should be recovered from him, and an FIR should be filed against him, Yadav said in his complaint. The women whose accounts received the funds of others have reported that they were required to pay a commission to the computer operator, with half of the amount they received going to him. After the issue came to light, Kharondi BDO Ravindra Kumar assured that action would be taken against those found guilty following a thorough investigation. Large-scale irregularities are suspected across the entire block. Garhwa Deputy Commissioner Shekhar Jamuar confirmed that he had been made aware of the situation and vowed to take proper action. We will have every case investigated, and those found guilty will not be spared at any cost, said the Deputy Commissioner. This is not the first time such irregularities have been reported. In Bokaros Kasmar Block, two computer operators were discovered to be benefiting from the Maiyan Samman Yojana in their own bank accounts. Following this discovery, an FIR was filed against one of them. Launched in August this year by the Hemant Soren Government, the Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana is a flagship programme providing financial assistance to women aged between 21 and 50 years. The scheme originally offered Rs 1000 per month to each beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), but the amount was increased to Rs 2500 ahead of the Assembly elections due to the scheme's popularity.

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RANCHI: A flight was diverted, and three others were delayed due to poor visibility triggered by dense fog in Jharkhand's Ranchi on Tuesday morning, an official said. The visibility around Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport was below 1,000 metres till 9.30 am, he said. Due to poor visibility, one flight was diverted, and several others were holding overhead till 9.30 am. Visibility was below 1000 m, Birsa Munda airport director RR Maurya told PTI. The airport witnesses the arrival and departure of five flights till 9.30 am on a regular day. Only a Kolkata-Ranchi flight arrived, while three others were holding overhead, he said. Ranchi Meteorological Centre predicted fog in the morning and later partial cloud over Ranchi on Tuesday. The minimum visibility requirement for flight landing is 1,200 metres, an official said.

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RANCHI: Taking a dig at the Hemant Soren Government in Jharkhand, State BJP President Babulal Marandi has questioned the rationale behind providing financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to young women under the Maiyan Samman Yojana, while widows and elderly women are receiving pension of only Rs 1,000. Posting his views on social media platform X , Marandi said, The government should reconsider the decision to trample on the rights of the most vulnerable class, helpless widowed women. He shared a video of an elderly widow who expressed her discontent with the disparity. In the video, the woman stated, Those who are physically capable of making money are getting Rs 2,500, and I am getting only Rs 1,000 as widow pension, which is not enough to meet my requirements. In such a situation, I should get Rs 5,000 as widow pension. 2500 1000 ! ? @BJP4India @BJP4Jharkhand pic.twitter.com/7NeCgAQV8p Babulal Marandi (@yourBabulal) January 13, 2025 The Mukhyamantri Mainiya Samman Yojana, a flagship programme of the Hemant Soren Government, was launched in August last year. Under the scheme, all women aged between 21 and 50 years in the state are entitled to financial assistance of Rs 1,000 every month, directly credited to their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). On January 6, the much-awaited first instalment of Rs 2,500 under the Maiyan Samman Yojana was transferred to the bank accounts of 56.62 lakh women via DBT. During a grand event in Ranchi, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the transfer of Rs 1,415.44 crore to the accounts of these beneficiaries.

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RANCHI: Even as thousands of women recently took to the streets for being denied the financial aid under Maiyan Samman Yojana, men have been found taking benefits of the scheme in Jharkhand. According to officials, at least two men have been found getting the aid for the last four months. The two men have been identified as Aanand Kumar Prajapati from Majhura village and Rupesh Ghasi from Telmunga under Kasmar block of Bokaro district. Kasmar block development officer Namrata Joshi said Prajapati was running a Pragya Kendra and taking the assistance in his bank account by submitting an application form filled up in his name. An FIR has been lodged against Prajapati at Kasmar police station after recovering Rs 6500 received by him in five installments, Rs 1000 four times and Rs 2,500 once, Joshi said, adding his Pragya Kendra licence has been cancelled. The BDO said the entire amount has also been recovered from Ghasi but no FIR has been filed against him due to technical reasons he was an employee at the Pragya Kendra and was not using his own ID for filling up the form. We are waiting for the directions from senior officials, on the basis of which further action will be taken, Joshi said. In another case, Dashmi Kumari of Araju village in Bokaro has written an application to the BDO, requesting that the assistance given to her is being credited into the back account of one Satosh Kumar whom she does not know. Santoshs account number has been entered instead of her bank account number, and the money should be recovered from Santosh and transferred to her account, she said. So far, Rs 6500 has been transferred to Santoshs account. Earlier, following reports that several women not eligible for the scheme have been taking benefits, a campaign was launched in the state to identify such people and remove their names from the beneficiary list. The directorate of social security has asked the district collectors to delete the names of ineligible beneficiaries and submit reports.

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RANCHI: Despite thousands of women denied the benefits of Mainiya Samman Yojana, several men have been found taking benefits of the scheme. According to officials, at least two men have been found getting the financial assistance credited in their account for the last four months. Those men, who have been found taking benefits of the scheme, have been identified as Aanand Kumar Prajapati and Rupesh Ghasi, hailing from Majhura and Telmunga villages respectively, under Kasmar Block of Bokaro. Kasmar Block Development Officer said that Anand Kumar Prajapati was running a Pragya Kendra and was taking the financial assistance in his bank account by submitting an application form filled up in his own name. We have identified two men -- Aanand Kumar Prajapati and Rupesh Ghasi, fraudulently taking benefits of Mainiya Samman Yojana in Kasmar Block. An FIR has been lodged against Anand Kumar Prajapati at Kasmar Police Station after recovering the entire amount of Rs 6500 received by him in four instalments, Rs 1000 for four times and Rs 2500 once, said Kasmar Block Development Officer Namrata Joshi. In addition to that, Kasmar the license of the Pragya Kendra being run by Anand has also been cancelled, she added. According to the BDO, the entire amount has also been recovered in the case of Rupesh Ghasi but no FIR has been filed against him due to technical reasons that he was merely an employee at the Pragya Kendra and was not using his own ID for filling up the form. We are waiting for the directions from the senior officials, on the basis of which, further action will be taken, said the BDO. In another such case, Dashmi Kumari, a resident of Araju of Jaridih in Bokaro, has written an application to the BDO, requesting that the financial assistance given to her, is being credited into the back account of one Santosh Kumar, whom she does not know. Santosh's account number has been entered instead of her bank account number, and hence, the money should be recovered from Santosh Kumar and transferred to her account, she said. So far, Rs 6500 has been transferred to Santosh's account. Notably, following reports that several women, who are not even eligible for the scheme, have been taking benefits of the scheme, a campaign was launched in the state to identify such people and remove their names from beneficiary list of the scheme. The Directorate of Social Security has asked the DCs of all districts to look into it and delete the names of ineligible beneficiaries and submit a report in this regard. Anganwadi Sevika and Sahayika have been roped in to verify the beneficiaries of the scheme. If any such person is found to be taking benefits of the scheme, she has to return it along with interest. In the process of verification a number of cases came into light taking double benefit and men taking advantage of the scheme. As of now, more than 32000 fake applications have been found all over the state, which are being cancelled. At the same time, over 5000 cases have also been found, where the beneficiaries are taking double benefits (taking benefits of multiple schemes). Notably, Mukhyamantri Mainiya Samman Yojana, the flagship programme of Hemant Soren Govenment, launched in August this year, is an ambitious scheme of the state government, under which, all women aged between 21 to 50 years in the state are getting financial assistance of Rs 1000 every month in their bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). But, looking at its popularity before the Assembly polls, the financial assistance was increased to Rs 2500 from Rs 1000. The much awaited first installment of Rs 2500 under Mainiya Samman Yojana were transferred to the bank accounts of 56.62 lakh women through direct benefit transfer (DBT) on January 6. Chief Minister Hemant Soren transferred Rs 11415.44 crore to the bank accounts of 56.62 lakh women during a grand programme organised in Ranchi.

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RANCHI: In a deeply troubling incident, more than 100 Class 10 students at Carmel School in Dhanbad were reportedly forced to remove their shirts and sent home wearing only blazers as punishment for celebrating Pen Day on Thursday. The girls, who were marking the last day of school by writing good wishes on each others shirts, were reprimanded by Principal M. Devashree, who allegedly claimed that such behavior would harm the schools reputation. She reportedly ordered the students to remove their shirts to avoid them leaving campus with dirty clothing. The incident has triggered outrage among parents. Many of them gathered at the Deputy Commissioners (DC) office on Saturday to file a formal complaint against the school management, as the school was closed on Friday. According to parents, the students were made to remove their shirts on the school campus, in some cases in front of male teachers. Scared by the principals behavior, the girls complied on the campus itself. When some hesitated, they were coerced. While about 20 students had spare shirts, over 100 girls were sent home wearing only blazers, alleged a parent who requested anonymity. Another parent described the incident as mental harassment. We were shocked to learn that our daughters were subjected to this humiliation. The managements actions are indefensible. It was a form of mental assault, said the parent, adding that mobile phones were confiscated from students to ensure the incident was not recorded. The incident has reportedly left several students traumatised, with many expressing reluctance to return to school. Deputy Commissioner Madhvi Mishra has formed a five-member committee to investigate the matter. The committee comprises the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), District Education Officer (DEO), District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), and the officer in charge of Jharia police station. Complaints have been lodged by guardians, and we have spoken to some of the affected students. The district administration is handling this matter with urgency. Based on the committees findings, appropriate action will be taken, said Ms. Mishra. Jharia MLA Ragni Singh condemned the principals actions, describing them as shameful and unfortunate. The Deputy Commissioner has assured a fair investigation, and strict action will be taken based on the findings, she said. Despite repeated attempts by media personnel, the school principal was unavailable for comment.

ICC working on new rule to give bowlers bit more leeway on wides?

Durban: South African legend Shaun Pollock says the ICC Cricket Committee is working towards giving bowlers 'bit more leeway on wides' as the current rule is 'very strict on them', particularly when batters make last minute movement. Across ODIs and T20Is, batters make late movements across the crease to disturb bowlers' line and lengths and they end up giving wides. I'm working on something. I'm obviously part of the ICC Cricket Committee and we're looking to come up with a bit more leeway for the bowlers on wides. I think it's very strict on them, Pollock told PTI on the sidelines of SA20. If a batter jumps across (at the) last minute, it doesn't really work out for me. I think a bowler, at the start of his run-up, needs to know where he can bowl it. The current rule tends to suggest that if he moves and it's that point of delivery where the batter is, and that's according to where the wide will be called, I want a little bit of a change, added Pollock. The 51-year-old said bowlers must know where they have to bowl while on top of their run-up. I want them to know exactly when they're running up why or how. How can a bowler be expected to change his game plan at the last second when he's bowling? He needs to have a clear idea where he can go, he said. So it's in the pipeline, we're all discussing. We need to give a little bit back to the bowlers, he added. Pollock said the SA20 has gone from 'strength to strength' like IPL has over the years. It's just gone from strength to strength. Some of the activities at the ground as well, the Catch 2 Million competition this year has been added, he said. 'I know the young kids are taught, 'you've got to get to the ground', because we need some money these days with the economy the way it is. But it's definitely gone from strength to strength. South African cricket needed this injection there's no doubt about it. They needed something to create a bit of unbelievable interest in the game, he said. The former all-rounder said South Africa should look to leverage on their players' experience in the subcontinent conditions during the upcoming Champions Trophy You've got basically the similar players that were at that (ODI) World Cup (2023) where we got to the semifinal and lost to Australia, he said. We've got a lot of IPL stars who play for South Africa. In those situations, everything looks good. The amount of IPL players, people like Klaasens, Millers, even de Kocks, all those guys who spend so much time over there, getting an understanding for conditions, that can only help South Africa. They (have) got the ICC Test Championship now as well so it's been some good stuff and, hopefully, some younger individuals come up. We've seen it starting to develop in the Test arena, he added. Pollock said while it is understandable that T20 leagues around the world are moneymakers, he would prefer players not turning down the national duties for franchise cricket. There's always cricketers (available) so you're going to be able to create leagues. It's the moneymaker for a lot of the cricket boards around the world, he said. You can understand why these leagues are presenting themselves. If you can find windows for them, that's fine. But my biggest concern is where you've got international players who go away and play in these leagues and don't end up playing for their international teams. However, Pollock said he will not grudge players for making that choice. Ideally, I would prefer that they make themselves available for their own international countries as often as possible. But you do understand it's an earning capacity. It's a certain time where they can make money for the rest of their lives and you can't begrudge them on that, he signed off.

From cricket ban to SA20 Glory: How 69-year-old Tamil Nadu man shines at South Africa league

Durban: Mahalingam Venkatesan, affectionately known as 'Mali,' has defied numerous challenges, including a cricket ban and a setback in his career, to remain closely connected to the sport he loves. At 69, the Tamil Nadu native now works as a public officer for the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 tournament, having written his own remarkable story in the world of cricket. Mali, now based in Durban, left India to be with the woman he loved and eventually married, all while staying committed to cricket. He has a rich cricketing history, having played alongside former Indian greats such as Kris Srikkanth, Gundappa Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Roger Binny, and Bharath Reddy in Tamil Nadu. A botched surgery ended his dream of representing Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy, but Mali went on to work for a national bank, relocate to South Africa, open three restaurants, and is now works in the SA20. I am from Chennai and I played school cricket, varsity, TNCA, CK Nayudu Trophy, U-22 (and) Junior State (competitions). I was even in the Ranji Trophy probables, but I couldn't play because I had a bad incident due to a wrong operation on my right knee, Mali told PTI. Mali assisted Chennai Super Kings during the second edition of the IPL in South Africa, and when the country launched its own T20 league two years ago, he was once again called up by the franchise for the SA20. In 2009, when they had the IPL in South Africa, Mr N Srinivasan gave me the opportunity to assist them. (Now) after the start of SA20, they appointed me as a public officer for Joburg Super Kings, Mali said. Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived. I worked with State Bank of India from 1978 to 2000. After retirement from cricket, I was a member in charge of the State Bank team and then I moved to South Africa in the year 2000, he said. Why I came to South Africa, it is like a real love story. I met my wife in Chennai in 1983. In 1984, I wanted to come and meet her in South Africa. I got a special permission from the Government of India and I landed in South Africa. Mali said he also played cricket in South Africa, where he may have been the first non-native cricketer to do so in 1984. I played for NCB (Natal Cricket Board), but there were two boards here because of the apartheid time. I played for the non-white cricket (team). I was selected but they found out that I wasn't a local, I was from India. They banned me and I went back to India, he said. (It was) then (when) I met my girlfriend in Chennai. I came here, I convinced her family and in 1986 and we got married, he added. Reflecting on his time in South Africa as a cricketer, Mali said, During those times, the non-whites, the coloured, the blacks and Indians, they didn't have an opportunity to play. After the end of apartheid you can see that it became well-balanced. A lot of our black players or non-white players were given a chance and they (have) proved it also. You can see South Africa was in the finals of the T20 World Cup as well as the World Test Championship now, he added. For Mali, being involved in the game at his age is all he could ask for. Even after so many years you are mixing with the team. I'm travelling with the team. What else do you need? You have been a cricketer. Even after your old age, you're still with the cricketers, he added.

Rani Rampal hopes Womens Hockey India League will inspire future Olympic stars

New Delhi, Jan 11: Former captain Rani Rampal believes the Womens Hockey India League (HIL) can have a similar impact on the sport as the Indian Premier League (IPL) has had on cricket, providing a platform for young girls to earn national team spots for the 2032 Olympics. The inaugural WHIL, scheduled from January 12 to 26 in Ranchi, will feature four teams: Delhi SG Pipers, Odisha Warriors, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Soorma Hockey Club. There may be four [] The post Rani Rampal hopes Womens Hockey India League will inspire future Olympic stars appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Bangladesh star Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket

Dhaka: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday with the 35-year-old star run-getter insisting the chapter is over. Tamim, who scored more than 15,000 international runs and smashed 25 centuries -- the most by any Bangladeshi across all formats of international cricket -- had been tipped to return to the squad for next month's Champions Trophy. However, with his last appearance for the national team coming in September 2023, the veteran opener has opted to focus on lucrative franchise cricket instead. I have been away from international cricket for a long time. That distance will not be bridged, Tamim wrote on Facebook. My chapter in international cricket is over. The left-hander made his Test debut in 2008, a year after his bow in ODI and T20 cricket. In all, he played 70 Tests, 243 ODIs, and 78 T20Is, making centuries in all formats. Tamim had initially quit the international team in 2023 only to change his mind the following day after the personal intervention of Bangladesh's prime minister. He was then left out of the 2023 World Cup squad with captain Shakib Al Hasan blasting Tamim as otally childish. Earlier this week, Tamim met with national selectors who were keen to restore him to the squad for the Champions Trophy. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto also expressed his desire to have Tamim back in the fold. I have been thinking about this for a long time, Tamim added about his retirement. Since there is a big tournament like the Champions Trophy ahead, I don't want there to be discussions surrounding me again and the team's focus to be disrupted. Backing his decision, Tamim explained that it's the right of any professional sportsperson to continue playing or retire. I've given myself time. Now, I realised that the time has come. Tamim is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in Sylhet. The Champions Trophy takes place in Pakistan and Dubai from February 19 with Bangladesh placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and New Zealand.

JMM plans to expand tribal movement in Bengal, Odisha

RANCHI: Buoyed by the thumping majority in the Assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now eying Vrihad (larger) Jharkhand and is considering launching a movement for the formation of an Autonomous Council combining the four tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha. According to officials, the party has already prepared a blueprint and will start the movement in the name of separate identity of tribal dominated districts of the two states. The party is also plans to get its entire strategy and proposal passed in the upcoming convention. According to the partys Central General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya, the condition of the tribals has still not improved in tribal-dominated districts of neighbouring states like Odisha and West Bengal. He added that a movement demanding formation of an autonomous council by combining the four tribal dominated districts --- Jhargram, West Medinipur, Bankura and Purulia of West Bangal and the three districts -- Keonjhar, Myurbhanj and Sundargarh of Odisha, will soon start. Bhattacharya added that tribals in the seven districts of West Bengal and Odisha Jharkhand are similar. Since the tribal communities are still exploited, a separate autonomous council is essential to protect their interests. Partys central spokesperson Manoj Pandey also asserted that the tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal and Odisha bordering Jharkhand need a separate autonomous council to improve the tribals living standards. Vrihad Jharkhand is still on our agenda, and hence, the demand for an autonomous council will be intensified to pave way for our long time demand of Vrihad Jharkhand, said Pandey. The JMM has a strong support base in Odisha and Bengal and has also won MLA and MP seats in these states. After defeating the BJP in the Jharkhand Assembly Elections- 2024, the partys popularity is at its peak, Pandey said. The BJP, on the other hand, has termed it a plot to mislead the tribals. JMM should first talk to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the Odisha government and put forward its demand. The tribal communities of the states should not be misled by raising the demand for an autonomous council for a separate identity.

Odisha ex-governor Raghubar Das back in Jharkhand BJP

Former Odisha governor Raghubar Das has rejoined BJP in Ranchi, pledging to revitalize the party and challenge the JMM-led INDIA bloc government. His return follows dissatisfaction within the state BJP under Babulal Marandi's leadership due to a decrease in assembly seats from 25 to 21.

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Will come back soon: Former Odisha Governor Raghubar Das after rejoining BJP

RANCHI: Former Odisha Governor Raghuar Das on Friday started his second innings with BJP by formally rejoining the party in the presence of top party leaders at the state BJP headquarters in Ranchi. State BJP President Babulal administered party membership to Das. After coming back to the BJP fold, it feels like being in the lap of the mother, he said. Addressing the gathering after joining the party, Das vowed to come back soon into power. We could not get the expected results in the recent Assembly elections in Jharkhand, but we need not be desperate of disappointed, we will have to fight back, we will to struggle and win back once again, and we will come back soon, said Das. This day is historical day for me as I am taking BJPs members for the second time after 1980, he added. Das warned the JMM-led government that the party will wait for six months and keep a watch on whether the government has fulfilled the promises made to the people or not. If they fail to fulfill their promises, the party will consider it an insult to the mandate and will launch a movement on the streets in order to establish a strong government in the state, he said. Notably, Das was appointed the Governor of Odisha on 18 October 2023. He started his political career in Jamshedpur and was elected the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand, who completed five years tenure from 2014 to 2019. Das was also the first non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand. In the 2019 Assembly polls, Raghubar Das lost to rebel MLA Saryu Roy, who rebelled against the BJP. The BJPs decision to appoint Das as Odishas governor was seen as a move to grant Babulal Marandi greater influence in Jharkhand. Marandi, who merged his party (the JVM) with the BJP in 2020, was unable to wrest control from the JMM-led coalition in the 2024 elections. In light of the BJPs recent underperformance in the assembly elections, there is growing pressure within the party to focus on consolidating support from Jharkhands 74% non-tribal population. The tribal population, which constitutes 26% of the state, largely supported the JMM-led coalition. It was being expected since long that he will return to active politics after resigning from the post of Odisha Governor. Earlier on September 11, Das had changed the colour of the profile picture of Odisha Governor Raghunar Das on X and Facebook, sparking speculations over his return to Jharkhand politics once again. Interestingly, Das changed the frame of his profile picture on social media platforms to green and saffron for some time, but as soon as it went made viral on social media, it was replaced immediately with the earlier photograph. It was also believed in the political circles that Das might contest from his old seat Jamshedpur East in the recently held Assembly elections, but due to some unknown reasons the idea was postponed and his daughter-in-law was fielded from there.

Suspected Al-Qaeda terrorist arrested from Chanho near Ranchi

RANCHI: In a major achievement, a special cell of Delhi Police in association with Jharkhand ATS, has arrested a suspected Al Qaeda terrorist Shahbaz Ansari from Chanho in Ranchi. Jharkhand ATS SP Rishabh Jha has confirmed the arrest of Shahbaz Ansari, he is an accused in case number 301/24 of Delhi Police Special Cell. Last year, Delhi Police, with the help of central agencies of the Government of India and police of different states, took major action in Jharkhand, Delhi and Rajasthan for declaring Khilafat (opposition) in India and plotting a serious terrorist conspiracy. The Jharkhand Police ATS arrested eight suspects linked to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, six others undergoing training in Rajasthan were also apprehended. Most of the suspects are residents of Jharkhand. Shahbaz Ansari was absconding in this case. Jharkhand ATS and Delhi Special Cell received a tip-off that Shahbaz Ansari had come to his village Chitari, located on the Ranchi-Lohardaga border. Acting on this information, Shahbaz was arrested. Notably, Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed working in a private hospital in Ranchi was identified as the mastermind of the suspected terrorists arrested last year. During that time, Delhi Police had arrested a suspect in Delhi. Based on the facts revealed in the investigation on August 23, 2024, the Special cell of the Delhi police, in coordination with its counterparts in Jharkhand, arrested Faizan Ahmed from Hazaribagh. Then, on the basis of inputs received from Delhi Police, the ATS team raided Al Hasan Residency located at Bariatu Joda Talab in Ranchi and arrested Ishtiaq Ahmed. In August 2024, the ATS team also raided Henjala Kauwakhap village of Kudu in Lohardaga searching for Altaf alias Iltaf, but he was not found at home. During the raids, two weapons and many objectionable documents were recovered from his house. During this, Shahbaz's house was also raided but he was found absconding. As of now, a total of 9 suspected terrorists have been arrested from Jharkhand. The list of their names include, MD Modabbir, MD Rizwan, Mufti Rahmatullah Majhiri, Matiur Rahman, Enamul Ansari and Shahbaz, all from Chanho in Ranchi, Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed from Bariatu in Ranchi, Faizaan Ahmed from Hazaribagh and Iltaf Ansari from Lohardaga.

Raghubar Das rejoins BJP

Ranchi: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and ex-Odisha Governor Raghubar Das rejoined the BJP in Ranchi Friday and asserted that the party will return to power in Jharkhand. Das had earlier resigned from the post of Odisha Governor December 24 last year to return to active politics after the partys debacle in the Assembly elections, in []

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows Release Delayed Again

Ubisoft has decided to postpone the release of the newest game in its blockbuster franchise Assassins Creed again. Ubisoft said the additional month of development of Assassin's Creed Shadows will allow the team to better incorporate the player feedback gathered over the past three months.

Jharkhand CM Soren urges Centre to clear state's Rs 1.36 lakh crore coal dues

RANCHI: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy to clear the state's coal dues worth Rs 1.36 lakh crore. Reddy assured Soren that the central government would take necessary steps to ensure payment of the outstanding dues, an official release said. A meeting was held among senior officials of the state government, the coal ministry and Coal India Ltd in the presence of Soren and Reddy on Thursday. The Jharkhand government presented a detailed assessment of the outstanding mineral royalty payments to the Union minister in the meeting, the release said. ...The Union coal minister directed that central government officials collaborate with the state government to verify the authenticity of these claims, it stated. Soren said the central and state governments need to move forward together to better manage coal mining, production, transportation, land acquisition and compensation. The CM also said the lands on which mining operations have been completed should be returned to the Jharkhand government. There are many coal projects in the state, where mining work has been completed and the lands have been abandoned by the coal companies. Those are neither being transferred to the state government nor being used properly. Due to this, illegal mining is taking place in the closed mines, Soren said. He also laid emphasis on the need to reduce the damage caused to the environment by mining activities. Soren suggested that coal companies should take initiatives to open permanent training centres, encourage mining tourism and shift the headquarters of Coal India to Jharkhand from West Bengal.

MP office torched, SDPO injured in violent clash in Dhanbad

RANCHI: A violent clash broke out between two groups over the construction of a boundary wall by an outsourcing company at the Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Kharkhari Colliery. Baghmara SDPO Purushottam Kumar Singh was seriously injured. The incident took place in the Hilltop Company premises in Madhuban police station area. During the bloody confrontation, Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Choudhary's party office was torched by the unruly crowd. The clash, which erupted following disagreements over compensation and jobs for landholders (rayyats), turned violent leading to stone pelting, bombings, and firing. Several motorcycles were also set ablaze by the crowed during the violence. Local, whose lands were being acquired (raiyyats), opposed the construction demanding proper compensation and employment. Another group supported the construction work, leading to tensions between the two sides. The conflict began in the morning when Hiltop Outsourcing Company started constructing a boundary wall in the Babudih area. According to Madhuban Police Station Officer-in-Charge, Jaiprakash, the situation is now under control, and raids are being conducted in various locations to apprehend others connected to the clash. The situation quickly escalated, with large-scale violence breaking out. Both groups resorted to stone pelting, bombings, and firing, intensifying the confrontation. Motorcycles were set on fire, said a local requesting anonymity. SDPO Purushottam Kumar Singh reached the spot to pacify the crowd but he was injured after being hit by a stone thrown by the crowd. Later, the groups dispersed, and additional police personnel from four nearby stations were roped in to restore order and apprehend the culprits. However, the situation worsened after police arrested Karu Yadav, a local leader associated with the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Yadavs supporters staged protests, pelting stones at the police. The unrest culminated in an angry mob setting the Kharkhari-based office of Giridih MP Chandra Prakash Choudhary on fire. Incidentally, Choudhary had earlier urged the outsourcing company to suspend the boundary wall construction until the demands of the land losers were met. The area falls under his Giridih Lok Sabha constituency.

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Tributes paid to martyrs of Dombari Buru, a bigger massacre than Jallianwala Bagh

Tributes paid to martyrs of Dombari Buru, a bigger massacre than Jallianwala Bagh Ranchi: The Dombari Buru hill in Jharkhand stands as a solemn reminder of one of the bloodiest massacres during Indias freedom struggle. While the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is widely recognized, the tragic events of January 9, 1900, at Dombari Buru were much [] The post Tributes paid to martyrs of Dombari Buru, a bigger massacre than Jallianwala Bagh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Filled Stadiums and Incredible cricket - a happy South Africa Summer: Smith on SA20 League

Speaking at the Official Captains' Press Conference ahead of Betway SA20 Season 3 starting today, 9th January, Betway SA20 League Commissioner and former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith, along with other franchise captains MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan and Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis, shared their thoughts on the commencement of Season 3 during the press conference

Virat Kohli to play County cricket to prepare for England Tests: Reports

India's premier batter Virat Kohli is set to play county cricket to prepare for the five-match Test series against England due later this year, claim reports. Kohli would join the county's after the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With the first Test of England's tour beginning on June 20, according to a report. However, his exact time of joining the England's domestic cricket is dependent on RCB's qualification to the play-offs. If the Bengaluru-based franchise reaches the finals scheduled on May 25 then Kohli would only have over 2 weeks to prepare for English conditions. The 36-year-old's outside off haunting returned on Australian shores, dismissing the right hander in similar fashion on many occasions. With a lone century at Perth in the opening game, Kohli managed to score only 190 runs in the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy. More than the scores, his similar style of dismissals ignited a huge debate over his red-ball future. With the whole discussion on retirement going overboard India former head coach Ravi Shastri jumped in to offer suggestions. If there's a gap for them (Rohit and Kohli), they should go back and play some domestic cricket and see how it is. Because when you play Test match cricket for that length of time, it's important to play domestic cricket for two reasons, said Shastri. While Australia great Ricky Ponting opined that Kohli needs to take a break to get back to scoring runs. After the major setback in Australia that ended their World Test Championship journey, team India's senior men received huge backlash. Talisman batter Kohli was also put under scanner for his poor form. The poor performance not only helped Australia register their first Test series win in 10 years against India but also proved costly for the team's WTC ambitions.

I thought Indira Gandhi was powerful, but my research found her to be weak: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

MUMBAI: Kangana Ranaut, who plays the role Indira Gandhi in her new film Emergency, said she did extensive research and now believes the former prime minister was not powerful as she had thought but weak and unsure of herself. The first-time MP from Mandi, often in the headlines for her provocative comments, also said there is no director today who deserves her. I'm very proudly saying that today there is not a single director in the film industry that I want to work with because they don't have that kind of quality that I feel that they deserve me, Ranaut told PTI in a video interview ahead of the release of the much in the news 'Emergency'. Ranaut, who has directed and produced the film that documents the 21 months of Emergency imposed in 1975 by the then prime minister, said she has empathy for Indira Gandhi and viewed as very powerful until she started working on the project. But when I did my research, I understood it was quite the contrary. It also strengthened my belief that the weaker you are, the more control you would want. She was a very weak person and she was also very unsure of herself and really vulnerable, Kangana claimed She had many crutches around and she was constantly seeking a kind of validation. She was also hugely dependent on many people, one of them was Sanjay Gandhi... I didn't have that kind of empathy for her before 'Emergency', she added. The 'Queen' star said she took o liberties at all in the portrayal of Indira Gandhi and the Emergency months. Ranaut also said she ran into Indira Gandhi's granddaughter and fellow MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament and brought up the issue of the film. I met Mrs Priyanka Gandhi in Parliament and she complimented me on my work and my hair. So I was like, 'You know, I made this film Emergency and maybe you should see it'. And she was like, 'Okay, maybe', Ranaut said as she recounted her brief interaction with the Congress MP from Wayanad. And I think if they have a little bit of acceptance for what has been, they will appreciate the film, she added. The film, Ranaut said, has not been made with the intention of hurting people or their sentiments so the cuts don't matter. As the film is not made with that intention, even if that was removed, it doesn't impact my story. 'Emergency' will release on January 17 after months of controversy over its censor certificate and allegations that it misrepresents the Sikh community. It missed out on its September 6, 2024 release date as it was unable to obtain the clearance certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Ranaut had then accused the CBFC of stalling the certification. The matter went to the Bombay High Court where production banner Zee Studios eventually agreed to comply with the changes suggested by CBFC's revising committee. She did not reveal the number of cuts the CBFC directed but said she would have liked the film to release the way she had made it. According to Ranaut, people tried hard to stop 'Emergency' from releasing. I was completely devastated. I thought maybe it will never see the light of the day. Because there was earlier a film on Mrs Gandhi called 'Kissa Kursi Ka'. I thought maybe it's jinxed or something that you can't make a film on her...And I had also put some investments into it. There were a lot of issues, obviously I was disheartened, she said. Describing 'Emergency' as an unusual and controversial film, Ranaut said audiences are used to watching traditional song-and-dance movies from Bollywood. But when you have something so unusual, people are a bit unsettled about it. 'How come she made a film like this?' This is controversial and talks about a very important chapter in history. The 38-year-old, known for films such as Gangster, the Tanu Weds Manu franchise, Fashion and Panga, said she believes in the power of authenticity. Since my film was deeply scrutinised, I had to present proof of the documentation, the source, everything. I had to face a lot of setbacks, challenges, scrutiny and all kinds of pressures. They say truth eventually trumps over everything. We presented all the proof. Different communities, (political) parties, historians, common man, anyone who has seen the film has said there is nothing objectionable in it, she said. She rebuffed the suggestion that she is difficult to work with. No, there is no such thing that I can't collaborate with anyone. But it's just that I find deep satisfaction in people who are quality people. Somebody like Shreyas (Talpade) sir or Anupam (Kher) ji... I'm a person like that and these are the kind of people I deserve, she said about her 'Emergency' co-stars. Whoever I want to work with and I deserve, they are with me, whether it is the director of photography (Tetsuo Nagata) or my action director (Nick Powell ), who is also the one who did 'Gladiator'. My prosthetic artist (David Malinowski) is the one who's done Gary Oldman's 'Darkest Hour'. Has acting taken a back seat after she became an MP last June? Not really a back seat but yes being a parliamentarian is also a very demanding job. I have been going to Parliament almost every month. There has been a little bit of a setback in terms of my shootings. I'm not able to, but I will resume, she said. Emergency stars Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade in the role of a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik in the role of Jagjivan Ram. It is produced by Manikarnika Films. Ranaut is no stranger to playing real-life characters on screen: she portrayed freedom fighter Rani of Jhansi in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' and the late Tamil Nadu chief minister-film star J Jayalalithaa in 'Thalaivii'.

My award is a recognition for swimming itself: Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash

KOCHI: Swimmer Sajan Prakashs name is one that by now should have been familiar in every Indian household, but sadly, it is not so. His feats of achievement in Indian swimming are nothing short of unprecedented; being the only Indian swimmer to have been nominated for two consecutive Olympics is just one of many. The recent announcement of him being poised to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award on January 17 would have created waves had he been involved in a sport like cricket, but it seems like waves are not meant to lash in the country when it comes to a sport that creates them, literally. It is a sign of great level-headedness to be winning an award as monumental as the Arjuna Award, and still be pragmatic about the tangible elements that go into play. Sajan, who hails from Idukki attests, beginning by calling it a huge win and goes on: The government is taking steps, I would request them if they can see different sports differently because the capacity or the intensity of sports are different in this country, where well-established sports get more recognition, more money, more everything, as swimming has not got its due yet (sic). Sajans words, true as they are, are unfortunately not as unprecedented as his feats. For years, myriad personalities in the country, with the common mass, have echoed this sentiment of discontent, with cricket enjoying a monopoly at the cost of disenfranchising other sports from the podia they deserve. When asked about how the Arjuna Award measures up to the numerous records he has broken so far, Sajan, who is currently training at the JSW Centre in Ballari, is full of confident candour. Records are meant to be broken, Sajan, 31, quips, following the oft-repeated aphorism with an invocation to others: I set a standard and I think the next generation will be more inspired to look at it, and break it. Calling the award a recognition for swimming itself, he also reiteratingly highlights the bigger issue here. It is noteworthy that Sajan, who first struck gold on a national level in 2015, has had a career long and illustrious enough to already be able to consider it as a stalwart in Indian swimming and indeed Indian sports in general. Such a glittering expanse allows him the balance to not just contextualise himself into the wider arena of Indian swimming and sports, but also simultaneously hold the door open for the next wave of aspiring swimmers. Sajans success, unsurprisingly, is down to his hard work; in fact, this interview was conducted while he was in the gym, training. His current training regimen consists of 10 sessions a week, including dry-land training. On the dietary front, his tips do not seem to be specialised, with him reiterating the core values of being aware of ones allergies and reactions, and eating food that is clean. His favourite stroke while growing up was butterfly, and it is the 200m butterfly format (solo/relay) that has yielded him the most gold. He mentions that his life revolved around the 200m butterfly event during the Olympics in 2016 and 2020, but adds that he has been a little versatile in incorporating all techniques of swimming, keeping in mind Indian standards for the sport. Sajan is already looking two years ahead, to the Asian Games. He is careful and earnest in acknowledging the support that has enabled his ascent, especially mentioning his mother and his coach. The hungry never rest, and it is safe to say that his hunger for more laurels is far from being quenched. So hopefully, in one and a half years, Ill see what I can achieve, he says.

Maiyan Samman Yojana sparks Jharkhand protests

RANCHI: Hundreds of women are protesting in Jharkhand, angry at receiving an amount much lower than what the Hemant Soren government promised under the flagship Maiyan Samman Yojana. They took to the streets in Dhanbad and Jharia on Wednesday, claiming a transfer of Rs 1,000 to their accounts monthly instead of the revised Rs 2,500. The protest embarrasses the government, which on January 6 claimed to have transferred Rs 11,1415.44 crore under the welfare scheme in the form of direct benefit transfer (DBT) of Rs 2,500 each into 56.62 lakh accounts. The agitated beneficiaries, numbering a few hundred, tried to ransack the Circle Office and tore and burnt banners of the Yojana, asking why they were discriminated against. Rukhsar Parveen says she doesnt know why she is getting less. I filled out the forms initially but have yet to get any of the installments. They are being partial in giving the benefits of this scheme. She complained that those with big buildings have received all four monthly instalments (since the schemes inception), but poor people like us have not received any. Fellow beneficiary Babita Devi, who protested at the Jharia Circle Office, said even though she filled out the form thrice, both online and offline, she received no transfer into her bank account. Disappointed, she is critical of the government. Due to the wrong policies of the state government, women are forced to run from pillar to post to get the benefits of the Yojana. Only a few women are getting the benefits while most women are deprived. Shanti Devi came all the way from Hazaribagh complaining that she received the initial two instalments of Rs 1,000 in her bank account but nothing thereafter. There is no one to explain why I am not getting the benefits despite being eligible for it, she said. Going by their statements, it appears that many women did not receive the increased honorarium of 2500 in the current month, even though they got the original 1,000 in the previous three months. The Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana is the flagship programme of the Hemant Soren Government, launched last August, under which women aged between 21 and 50 get monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 credited to their bank accounts. The government increased the amount to Rs 2,500 before the Assembly elections. INDIA bloc formed for LS election, says Tejashwi In a bid to give out a strong message to his allies on seat sharing before the Bihar assembly election, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that the INDIA bloc was only formed for the last Lok Sabha election. Tejashwis reply came on a day when West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjees TMC backed AAP in Delhi assembly elections.

Parimatch Announces Exclusive Partnership with Sunrisers Eastern Cape as Title Sponsor

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Triptii Dimri removed from BIG Bollywood film: Reports

Mumbai: Triptii Dimri, the actress who had ended 2024 with the blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and started 2025 with an exciting lineup of projects, was all set to feature in the big-ticket franchise Aashiqui 3. However, in surprising and disappointing news for her fans, Triptii has been dropped from the film. This decision has 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 .

Three school children killed after potato-laden truck overturns on auto carrying students

Ranchi: At least three children were killed after a potato-laden truck overturned onto an auto carrying school students in Jharkhand's Ramgarh. Several others were also seriously injured in the incident. The incident took place early Wednesday morning at Gola in Ramgarh. According to initial reports, the auto driver was also killed in the accident. All the children were aged between 6 and 8 years, studying at Goodwill Mission School. Notably, due to the effect of cold winds blowing continuously from the north-western direction of the country towards Jharkhand, the state government had declared a holiday for students from Nursery to Standard 8 until January 13. Despite this, classes were being conducted in the school.

Rocking Star Yash shares Toxic first look

New Delhi: Kannada cinema star Yash of KGF fame on Wednesday unveiled the first-look video of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups on the occasion of his 39th birthday. Toxic is directed by Geetu Mohandas, known for Moothon and Liar's Dice. It is jointly produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The Kannada movie marks Yash's first project since the release of the KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) in the superhit franchise. The actor shared the 'Toxic: Birthday Peek' on his official X page. UNLEASHED!! he wrote alongside the link to the video. In the 59-second clip, a cigar-smoking Yash is seen making his way into a posh nightclub called 'Paraiiso', wearing a white suit and fedora. Mohandas, who co-wrote the film with Yash, praised the actor for his mysterious and meticulous process. When our two worlds of thought collided, the result is neither compromise nor chaosit's the transformation that happens when artistic vision meets the precision of commercial storytelling transcending borders, languages, and cultural confines... These words are not just spoken from a director about her actor and not just for his ardent admirers, but for anyone seeking to understand his unwavering passion for cinema and boundless spirit of creativity. Happy birthday to our Monster mind! the director said in a statement. Yash is also credited as a producer on the film alongside Venkat K Narayana. The makers are yet to announce the release date of Toxic.

Fakhar Zaman confident of returning for Pakistan at Champions Trophy

Islamabad: Fakhar Zaman is confident of returning to international cricket after eight months when Pakistan hosts next months Champions Trophy . Fakhar hasnt played international cricket since Pakistans first-round exit from the T20 World Cup last June and subsequently missed out on central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board for the first time in eight years. People dont know that after the T20 World Cup I got sick, Fakhar explained to the Vipers Voices podcast as he prepared to play ILT20 for Desert Vipers in the United Arab Emirates. I was not part of the team because of my medical condition, but now (Im) 100% (sure) I will play for Pakistan. The veteran opening batter made headlines when he criticized the national cricket administration just before Babar Azam was controversially rested for the final two home test matches against England late last year due to his inconsistent form in red-ball cricket. The PCB issued Fakhar a show cause notice for his social media post in favor of Babar. The post didnt go down well with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also expressed concerns over Fakhar's fitness. It cannot happen like that if selection committee is not playing one player, then other players start tweeting to express their displeasure, Naqvi told reporters at the time. Players are not allowed to function like this, and we will never allow that. The main issue with (Fakhar) is his fitness test, that he was not able to clear. In the absence of Fakhar, Pakistan won three away ODI series over the last two months , beating Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa under the captaincy of new white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan. Back home, Fakhar returned to competitive cricket during the domestic Champions Cup T20 tournament last month and was the third highest-scorer with 303 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 132.31. The plan was to get fully fit and play in the Champions Trophy, Fakhar said. I am lucky to be fit right now. I started from the Champions Trophy 2017 and that went really well for me. Now I am very excited for the next edition also. Fakhar had a memorable tournament in 2017 when he scored a match-winning century in the final against India. Pakistans latest white-ball sensation, Saim Ayub, made two ODI centuries in South Africa before he fractured his right ankle during the second test at Cape Town last week. Ayub has been ruled out of competitive cricket for at least six weeks, putting his participation in doubt for the Champions Trophy. The PCB flew Ayub to London from Cape Town on Monday for treatment, and Fakhar said he hoped Ayub recovers in time as Pakistan prepares to host its first major ICC tournament next month in 29 years. I hope he (Ayub) will recover quickly, Fakhar said. I was thinking to call Saim yesterday, just to talk to him about this injury. Believe me, he is such a great player that if he continues to play for the next four-five years, he will be among the top three players in the world. Fakhar will be playing for Desert Vipers in the ILT20 and was the top target for Tom Moody, who is director of cricket with the franchise. Fakhar said he was excited to play alongside West Indies T20 captain Sherfane Rutherford. He is one of the best cricketers in the T20 format and I really enjoy seeing him batting, he said. I am very excited to be part of this team, and I want to share the crease with him. He is one of the best players, so I am very excited to play with him.

7-year-old girl killed in IED blast in West Singhbhum

RANCHI: A seven-year-old tribal girl was killed in an IED blast after she stepped over a pressure bomb planted by the Maoists in Kolhan jungles of West Singhbhum. The incident took place at around 9:30 am on Tuesday. The location comes under the Radhabeda forest in the Tirilposi village under the Jaraikela police station. The deceased girl was identified as the daughter of Sanika Gagarai, a resident of the Tirilposi police station area in Jaraikela of West Singhbhum. She had entered the jungles early in the morning to collect Sal leaves and firewood. According to an official communiqu from the state police, the girl unfortunately stepped over the pressure bomb, triggering the blast. She died on the spot. Soon after the incident, villagers informed the police, who rushed to the spot and recovered the body. Another woman has also sustained minor injuries in the incident, the official communiqu also stated. Notably, the top leadership of the CPI (Maoist) organisation is believed to be camping in the Kolhan forests of West Singbbhum. In order to protect senior leaders from security forces, the Maoists have laid a network of pressure bombs. The security personnel have been working to remove them. As of now over two dozen villagers including women have lost their lives on being exposed to the IED blasts in the Maoist-infested West Singhbhum. Several security personnel have also been killed in the IED blasts triggered by Maoists in Kolhan jungles. CRPF, CoBRA, Jharkhand Jaguar, and Jharkhand Police personnel are involved in the ongoing search operation against the Maoists in the Saranda jungles.

Jharkhand cabinet approves new rule of for appointment of DGP

Jharkhand cabinet approves new rule of for appointment of DGP Ranchi: In a significant change, the Jharkhand cabinet, in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, on Tuesday decided that the appointment of the states Director General of Police (DGP) will now be based on the recommendations of a special committee chaired by a [] The post Jharkhand cabinet approves new rule of for appointment of DGP appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Palamu Tiger Reserve to ensure vaccination of nearly two lakh cattle in adjacent villages

RANCHI: Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) in association with the district administration shall ensure vaccination of nearly 2 lakh cattle in more than 180 villages located adjacent to the reserve area. The initiative is aimed at protecting wild animals from multiple diseases. According to PTR officials, there is always a possibility that the cattle freed by the villagers for grazing in the reserve area might carry diseases that can be spread to wild animals in the reserve. The infection might get transmitted through water bodies or any other medium. Therefore, cattle vaccination has been started, especially in the high cattle pressure areas adjacent to Betla National Forest and Palamu Tiger Reserve. The cattle are being primarily vaccinated against the foot and mouth disease along with a few other diseases. Palamu Tiger Reserve is trying to create a protective shield so that the wild animals like tiger, leopard, elephant, bison, deer, cheetal in PTR do not suffer from diseases, said PTR Deputy Director Prajesh Kant Jena. PTR management is also creating awareness among the local cattle owners in this regard and they have been asked to join the vaccination campaign, he added. According to Jena, the vaccination will initially be conducted in the high cattle pressure areas near Betla National Forest and will gradually be extended to all 180 villages in the PTR area. The campaign will also help in creating a database of the cattle holders living adjacent to the PTR. It may be used in the future for tracking tigers or even for launching schemes, the Deputy Director added. Vaccination has already been completed in at least 19-12 villages adjacent to Batle National Forest, he added. Meanwhile, the presence of a tigress has been confirmed by Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) making a total count of big cats in PTR to five. Scat of the suspected tigress was sent to CCMP for examination which has confirmed the presence of the tigress in PTR prompting the officials to issue a high alert in the reserve. Meanwhile, the PTR is also ensuring a prey base for the big cats by setting up Soft Release Centers (SRC) to ensure enough food for tigers. In these centres, animals are placed in pre-release cages placed close to the location from where they will be released. Each soft release centres at Baresadh, Lukaiya, Mundu and Dhardharia are spread over 10 hectares. They shall provide an amicable atmosphere for the breeding of cheetals, which the tigers prey on. As of now, 360 Cheetals and Sambhars have been shifted to Betla National Park in Palamu and Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park (Birsa Zoo) in Ranchi. According to the report on the status of tigers in India, released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, there were no tigers in PTR. Spread over an area of about 1,230 sq km, it was made a tiger reserve in 1973 and had a good number then, it came down to three in the 2014 census and zero in the latest report.

Odisha: Opposition BJD Stages Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Skyrocketing Prices

Bhubaneswar : On Monday, members and leaders of Odishas ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) took to the streets in Bhubaneswar, staging a large-scale protest against the rising prices of essential commodities. The demonstrators accused the newly elected BJP-led government at the Centre of failing to curb inflation, which they say has severely impacted the common people. The protestors, holding placards and banners, gathered at Lower PMG Square in the heart of the capital, chanting slogans against the BJP administration. They blamed the Modi government for what they described as a crippling cost of living that has left the poor and middle classes struggling. In this New Year of 2025, the BJD has taken to the streets with renewed resolve and determination. Our battle for the common mans voice will continue until this government listens. The BJP is burdening the citizens with exorbitant prices and excessive taxes, said senior BJD leader Arun Kumar Sahoo, addressing the crowd. Sahoo, who is a prominent face of the BJD, further lashed out at the current governments policies, alleging that the citizens of Odisha had been left abandoned under the rule of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi. People are fed up. They are angry because Naveen Patnaik is no longer the Chief Minister. This government was brought to power by mistake. Rather than focusing on the welfare of the people, the BJP is only exploiting them through unjustified price hikes, Sahoo said. The rally also saw several BJD leaders accusing the central government of causing the price rise. The inflation surge is the result of the BJP's mismanagement at the national level. Under the double-engine government, we are witnessing double taxation and double exploitation, Sahoo added, a reference to the BJPs slogan of a double-engine government, which promotes both the Centre and state working in tandem. Despite the strong accusations, the BJP quickly dismissed the protest as a publicity stunt aimed at regaining public support. The ruling partys Odisha vice-president, Biranchi Narayan Tripathy, claimed that BJD was engaging in theatrics to distract from its own track record in power. When the BJD was in power, Odisha had the highest inflation rate in India. Now, they are trying to make the public believe that things have worsened under the BJP government. But the facts are clear. During Naveen Patnaiks tenure, inflation reached a staggering 7.1 per cent. Under the current BJP-led government, it has dropped to 6.7 per cent, Tripathy argued, dismissing the protest as a mere drama. The protest in Bhubaneswar is the latest chapter in the ongoing political battle between the BJD and the BJP, which have been at odds ever since the BJP swept to power in the state assembly elections earlier this year. The BJDs renewed criticism of the central governments policies comes as inflation continues to be a key issue for voters across India, particularly in Odisha, where many households are struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

Jharkhand women receive first instalment of Rs 2500 under Soren's 'Mainiya Samman Yojana'

RANCHI: 56.62 lakh women received Rs 2500 each under the 'Mukhyamantri Mainiya Samman Yojana' through direct benefit transfer (DBT) during a programme organised in Ranchi on Monday. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren transferred Rs 11,415.44 crore during the event. The money was expected to be transferred to the beneficiaries' accounts on December 11, which was extended to December 22-23, and then further extended to December 28 . The money transfer was delayed by a few more weeks due to the cancellation of all government programmes till January 1 following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Addressing a gathering of women coming from all 24 districts of Jharkhand, Soren said that the women will now be able to move forward on their own to make their dreams come true. Our government helps the poor in many ways. it finds ways to provide social security, but independently you were not able to dream for your family, children, farming and employment. Today, we have given you such a system that you will not only be able to make your dreams come true, giving the commands in your hands how to achieve them, said Soren. There is no need to survive on government food grains, you can now buy nutritious food, meat and fish; women suffering from anemia may also buy nutritious food for themselves, he added. You can buy books, pens and pencils for your children, buy clothes for yourself on every festival. you can buy a gas cylinder also with this money, said the Chief Minister, adding that, We have come to know that there are poor people who have to sell food grains to raise funds in case of emergencies, this money will also avert such situation. There have also been complaints that people sell the bicycles given to children to fulfill their needs, but that situation will not arise now, he said. Soren further added that the self-help group (SHG) women who had been contributing Rs 10-20 every month, will now be able to make their future brighter by contributing Rs 500-1000 every month. The Chief Minister said that in future, no any government can return to power by ignoring women in this country. The women attending the programme also thanked Hemant Soren for Mahila Samman saying that they will spend this money to meet their day-to-day requirements. Earlier, we were dependent on their husband and father in-law, but now will will be able to fulfill our needs on our own by spending Rs 2500, received in our bank accounts, judiciously by providing better education and health facilities of our children and family members, said another woman. Notably, Mukhyamantri Mainiya Samman Yojana, the flagship programme of Hemant Soren Government, launched in August 2024, is an ambitious scheme under which all women aged between 21 to 50 years in the state receive Rs 1000 every month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). But, looking at its popularity before the Assembly polls, the financial assistance was increased to Rs 2500 from Rs 1000. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, riding high on his better half Kalpana Sorens popularity and welfare schemes like Mukhyamantri Mainiya Samman Yojana, surprised everyone by registering a landslide victory over BJP-led NDA in Jharkhand on Saturday. According to the poll experts, Mainiya Samman Yojana launched ahead of the polls by Hemant Soren government, was one of the major actors for Soren retaining power with an increased mandate.

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From Alia Bhatt to Pooja Hegde: Bollywoods Leading Ladies Ready to Rule 2025

2024 has been celebrated as the year of the female gaze, with female-led and helmed films proving their strength both at home and on the global stage. As Bollywood navigates its evolving landscape, the focus shifts to 2025a year primed for blockbuster hits led by some of the industrys brightest stars. With established icons and promising newcomers sharing the limelight, actresses like Khushi Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and Alia Bhatt are poised to dominate the big screen. Heres a look at what these leading ladies have in store: Khushi Kapoor in Loveyapa Khushi Kapoor, already a social media sensation, is set to make her debut with Loveyapa. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film explores modern love and relationships with a refreshing lens. As the youngest member of the Kapoor family to step into acting, expectations are sky-high. With her youthful charm and fresh energy, Loveyapa is poised to be a defining moment for Khushi as she embarks on her cinematic journey. Pooja Hegdes Stellar Lineup Pooja Hegde is all set to rule 2025 with an impressive slate of films. She reunites with Vijay for the highly anticipated Thalapathy 69, an action-packed entertainer, and stars alongside Varun Dhawan in the youthful romantic drama Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. She also headlines Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation. Adding grandeur to her lineup is Deva, an epic saga with Shahid Kapoor, where Pooja takes on a larger-than-life role. With her diverse projects across Bollywood and South Indian cinema, Pooja is ready to make her mark. Janhvi Kapoor in Param Sundari After delivering one successful performance after another, Janhvi Kapoor gears up for Param Sundari. Known for her ability to balance glamour with substance, Janhvi shines in this celebration of Indias cultural diversity. The teaser has already created a buzz, and Janhvis magnetic presence promises to make this another standout moment in her growing career. Kiara Advani in War 2 Kiara Advani is taking a leap into action-packed cinema with War 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster franchise. Sharing the screen with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, Kiaras role is set in a gripping, high-octane universe. Her strong screen presence and ability to take on challenging roles could make War 2 a defining moment in her career, cementing her position as one of Bollywoods top stars. Alia Bhatt in Alpha Alia Bhatt is set to redefine action cinema with Alpha, a groundbreaking addition to YRFs spy universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, this spy thriller sees Alia headlining as the lead, diving into an adrenaline-packed role that blends action with depth. Known for consistently raising the bar, Alias venture into the spy genre with Alpha promises to be a bold and exciting step forward. As these talented women gear up to make 2025 unforgettable, one thing is certain: the year belongs to them. Their films dont just promise success; they signal a new era for Bollywood where women continue to dominate the spotlight.