WPL 2027: Perry's Availability Boosts All Departments, Says RCB Head Coach Rangarajan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australias premier seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry's decision to make herself available for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 season has bolstered defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in every single department, said head coach Malolan Rangarajan. Perry, who missed RCB's title-winning 2026 campaign due to personal reasons, confirmed her availability in August this year. On the WPL 2027 retention deadline day. RCB opted to retain 13 players, comprising nine Indian and four overseas stars, while parting ways with Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Linsey Smith, and Grace Harris ahead of the player auction on October 28 in Kochi. The fifth edition of the WPL is scheduled to run from January 14 to February 7, 2027. RCB has retained 13 players and Ellyse Perry has made herself available to play for RCB in the upcoming WPL. RCB has decided to release four players, Hemalatha, Gautami, Linsey and Grace Harris. It's really important to appreciate the effort and commitment with which these players play for RCB. They played an integral part in us winning our second title and I want to take this opportunity to thank them again for all the effort they put in, said Rangarajan in a video posted by the franchise on Monday. Speaking about Ellyses return for the five-team tournament, Rangarajan felt it made the retention strategy easy for RCB, who have also retained captain Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, K Prathyoosha, Sayali Satghare, Pooja Vastrakar, and Georgia Voll. It was a long-drawn process, the whole retention process, where we had our coaches and Smriti was involved in it. Perry indicated that she'd be more than happy to come back and play for RCB sometime in August and post which we got together and we thought about how we could improve our squad. With Perry returning to our squad, it bolsters the team in all departments. She comes in as a batter and that got us thinking about how we could balance our squad and look for options in the auction, he said. Rangarajan expressed confidence in the retained core while underlining that past success will not breed complacency when the team approaches the auction table, where RCB has a purse of Rs 1.15 crore. We've had the benefit and privilege to be able to retain a major core of our squad, 13 players - 9 Indians and 4 Overseas players. This is obviously a winning combination, but it's important for us to realize and the players to realize that we expect and they're expected to come in with improvements in their performance. The intent with which we're going to approach this auction is to improve our team, he said. Closing with an acknowledgement of the franchise's loyal supporters, Rangarajan reiterated the side's commitment to delivering an entertaining brand of cricket in WPL 2027. The 12th Man Army has always been there for the team, always supported us through thick and thin. This is obviously a winning combination, but it's important for us to realize and the players to realize that we expect and they're expected to come in with improvements in their performance. The intent with which we're going to approach this auction is to improve our team, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Describing player retentions and releases as the most challenging aspect of his job, Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty has said that four-time runners-up will enter the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction with a singular focus on fine-tuning their starting eleven to finally break their finale jinx. New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Describing player retentions and releases as the most challenging aspect of his job, Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty has said that four-time runners-up will enter the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction with a singular focus on fine-tuning their starting eleven to finally break their finale jinx. On the retention deadline day, DC released six players, including big overseas names in South Africa opener Lizelle Lee and Australia leg-spinner Alana King, alongside Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana, wicketkeeper-batter Taniyaa Bhatia, as well as uncapped duo Pragati Singh and Srujana Eddla. It's always a really difficult time of year. Retentions and releases are probably the most challenging part of the job. You obviously want to have the right players in your team and in your squad to give you the best chance of going into the season. Delhi have always been really strong in terms of the quality of the playing eleven to the depth of the squad that we've always had. So for us, going into this retention-release cycle to try and work out how we can improve our starting eleven as a priority is really challenging. We had 11 super players who were in the starting eleven last year, and to try and improve on that is really, really difficult. So we've made some really difficult decisions. There's been a lot of debate and discussion around the management group and our scouts, to come to the point where we've obviously released those six players that we have - it's been a challenging time, said Batty to broadcasters Star Sports during the retentions announcement show on Monday. DC, though, have retained a formidable 13-member squad built around a star-studded core. The side features major international heavyweights in Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt, Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, and Lucy Hamilton. The retained domestic contingent is headlined by skipper Jemimah Rodrigues and explosive opener Shafali Verma, alongside Minnu Mani, Deeya Yadav, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad, and N Sree Charani. Having suffered heartbreak in all four WPL finals so far, Batty took pride in the team's consistent run to the summit clash while remaining confident that a title breakthrough is right around the corner. We're really proud of the performances that the DC girls have put in over the last four years, and getting to every final, you say it's an incredible achievement. We haven't reached our goal, which is always to try and win the tournament. So hopefully this year we'll get the icing on the cake and get over the line. As for the reasons why we've fallen short in the last couple of years, I don't think there's any set reason. Just on the day, the opposition have outplayed us in all those four finals. I think it's a testament, as you said, to the strength of the team that we keep doing that in terms of getting to the final. The way we've done it each year has been slightly different, he noted. Analysing how the competitive landscape of the WPL has evolved, Batty pointed out that equal squad strengths across franchises made last season's run to the final their toughest yet. Obviously, we were dominant through the first year. In subsequent years, obviously, we had a bit more of a challenge when the teams were more evenly balanced along the way. Last year, I felt that all the teams were the most evenly balanced they had been through the whole tournament. So it was much harder, I felt, for us to get there. We probably played our best game in the Eliminator last year and then obviously fell short in the final again. So we're constantly looking just to tinker and try and improve our starting eleven. But you look at the world-class players we've got within our starting eleven, if you keep getting yourself in finals, at some point you are going to win one, and so hopefully that will be this year, he stated. Batty further praised Jemimah for stepping up admirably and playing a hands-on role in the recruitment and retention decisions alongside the scouting setup. So Jemi obviously stepped in to take the captaincy on with Megs departure the previous year. I thought she went from strength to strength. She learnt a huge amount during the tournament. She was a wonderful captain on and off the field. You would always include your captain and leader in those discussions. She's obviously got a good knowledge of the domestic game as well as obviously the international players we make targets for, and we've always listened to that. The whole recruitment element for Delhi is a real collaboration. So we've got wonderful scouts out there. We've got a really good management group. We've got people behind the scenes who are really well-versed in auction strategy as well, he explained. Batty concluded by pointing out the human side of managing squad transitions ahead of the upcoming auction in Kochi on October 28, where DC will operate with a remaining purse of Rs 1.1 crore. We take all those different thoughts in and make the huge decisions whether to retain or release a player. We've been very good at the recruitment side, and we want to stay good at that. As a coach, it's really tough, obviously, talking to those players that you've released, trying to explain why that might be, and obviously making the players that you've retained very happy. So we want to keep them firing and playing well for Delhi as well.
The climax of Drishyam The Conclusion has been one of the key talking points around the upcoming film, with the makers positioning it as the final chapter of the Drishyam franchise. As Vijay Salgaonkar aka Ajay Devgn returns for what is expected to be the concluding chapter of his story, director Abhishek Pathak has opened up about the process of developing and protecting the films climax from fan speculation. In an interview, Pathak revealed that he went through several theories shared online by fans while working on the conclusion. He explained that the team was conscious of avoiding ideas that had already been widely discussed. I actually went through a lot of fan theories on Reddit and the Internet. We were like, Four people are talking about this, five people are talking about that... so it cannot happen. We were trying to stay away from the obvious, and come with something that people weren't expecting at all. The director also discussed how the team approached the final stages of the shoot and edit to retain certain information. According to Pathak, even after the film had reached the editing stage, some portions were still pending to be filmed. He explained that the team used voice-overs and additional editing during this process to control how certain details were presented to audiences. We shot the film, came on the edit, and there was maybe a 10-day shoot pending. In the pending shoot, we actually recorded voice-overs and put everything on the edit to make it better... to hide information and reveal certain things in a way that people enjoy it much better, he shared. Pathak further hinted at the importance of the climax without revealing details about what audiences can expect. He added, The climax is the real (star of the) show, If the big reveal can be held for as long as possible, that's the best thing. Drishyam The Conclusion brings back the franchises central character, Vijay Salgaonkar, while introducing new developments in his ongoing battle with the authorities. The film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav, among others. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, the film is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. Presented by Star Studio18 and produced by Panorama Studios, it is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. Drishyam The Conclusion is scheduled to release theatrically on October 2, 2026. Also Read: Makers of Drishyam The Conclusion unveil Muskura Do teaser, song sung by Lucky Ali
WPL 2027: Every Auction A Fresh Challenge, Goal Is To Build Top Team, Says MI Mentor Jhulan
Mumbai Indians: Mumbai Indians bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami has stated that player auctions present a unique challenge every season and added that the franchise's core objective remains assembling a top-tier squad capable of fighting for the Women's Premier League (WPL) title. Jhulan's remarks came after two-time champions Mumbai Indians parted ways with six players ahead of the WPL 2027 auction. The released list comprises five Indian players left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque, wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini, seam bowler Kranthi Reddy, batting all-rounder Poonam Khemnar, and left-arm spinner Triveni Vasistha, alongside Australian fast bowler Milly Illingworth. Auctions are always a different challenge for everyone because you don't know which player you are going to meet, but you have to prepare accordingly. So every year is a new challenge, and we try to accept that challenge and make the best team, so that our team is at the top, said Jhulan to broadcasters Star Sports during the retention announcement show on Monday. MI, who missed out on WPL 2026 playoffs, have preserved a formidable core of 11 players, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The retained squad features international stars - West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, England skipper Natalie Sciver-Brunt, New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr, South Africa pacer Shabnim Ismail, and Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Nicola Carey. The domestic core retained by the franchise includes seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur, whos recovering from a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, batting all-rounder Sajeevan Sajana, wicketkeeper-batter Rahila Firdous, off-spin bowling all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta, and left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma. MI, who missed out on WPL 2026 playoffs, have preserved a formidable core of 11 players, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The retained squad features international stars - West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, England skipper Natalie Sciver-Brunt, New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr, South Africa pacer Shabnim Ismail, and Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Nicola Carey. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WPL 2027: MI Let Go Of Kamalini, RCB Release Harris, DC Part Ways With Lee And Rana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians have surprisingly parted ways with promising wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini, while titleholders Royal Challengers Bengaluru have released Australias power-hitting batting all-rounder Grace Harris ahead of the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) season. Two-time champions MI, who missed out on playoffs in WPL 2026, made significant changes to their setup by releasing six players in total, after appointing Luke Williams as their new head coach. Alongside Kamalini, who recently won the Asia Cup with India and got the Asian Games gold medal earlier this month in Japan, the franchise also opted to part ways with Australian quick Milly Illingworth, India left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque, as well as uncapped players Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar, and Triveni Vasistha. Defending champions RCB trimmed their roster by releasing four players. Apart from Harris, the franchise also parted ways with England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, alongside domestic players Dayalan Hemalatha and Gautami Naik. With Ellyse Perry making herself available for WPL 2027, as per head coach Malolan Rangarajan, it could be a reason behind the two-time winners releasing Grace. Four-time runners-up Delhi Capitals have let go of South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, Australia leg-spinner Alana King, who came as a replacement for Annabel Sutherland, and experienced India off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana. Wicketkeeper-batter Taniyaa Bhatia, Pragati Singh, and Srujana Eddla were the other players released by DC. UP Warriorz, after consecutive bottom finishes in the WPL, have executed a massive overhaul of their core unit by parting ways with international stars Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, and Amy Jones, as well as India leg-spinner Asha Sobhana, batters Shweta Sehrawat, and Kiran Navgire. Gujarat Giants have released experienced England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge, young India pacer Titas Sadhu, whos been out of action due to a hand injury sustained in WPL 2026, Aayushi Soni, and Shivani Singh ahead of the new season. The five WPL franchises will assemble at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi on October 28 for the player auction to complete their respective squads, with 18 being the maximum number of players they can have. The fifth edition of the WPL will take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with venues yet to be announced. WPL 2027 releases list: Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Grace Harris, Linsey Smith, Gautami Naik, and Dayalan Hemalatha Mumbai Indians: G Kamalini, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth, Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar, and Triveni Vasistha Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee, Alana King, Taniyaa Bhatia, Sneh Rana, Pragati Singh, and Eddla Srujana Mumbai Indians: G Kamalini, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth, Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar, and Triveni Vasistha Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Gujarat Giants: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Aayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu, and Shivani Singh Article Source: IANS
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Roadies Rebirth is set to premiere on OTT, with a new format. The season introduces an OGs vs NewGs structure with six Gang Leaders split into two teams. Rannvijay Singha returns as the host, marking a huge moment for fans of the franchise. Read on!
CEC 'front for diabolical PM-HM duo', affront to Constitution: Congress
Congress has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for violating the Constitution regarding citizenship issues. Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission of India's role in determining citizenship, referencing a former Supreme Court judge. He highlighted concerns about recent adjustments made to Form 6 that may disenfranchise young voters. Ramesh described the Commission's proposed measures regarding electoral rolls as insufficient and ineffective.
Agartala, September 28, 2026: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Monday appealed to voters in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to exercise their franchise without fear, while also condemning the alleged pelting of bricks at former Chief Minister Manik Sarkars convoy during his visit to Bamutia on Sunday. Speaking on the... The post Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha Condemns Attack on Ex-CM Manik Sarkar, Urges Voters to Cast Ballots Without Fear first appeared on Northeast Today .
Shiv Sena(UBT) accuses EC of voter disenfranchisement, warns of public unrest in 'Saamana'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of eroding democratic institutions and using key constitutional bodies for political gain. The criticism follows media reports which uncovered severe internal rifts within the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The party said that there has been rising public anger and political friction culminating in widespread demonstrations across major Indian cities, following revelations surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Strongly condemning the Chief Election Commissioner's alleged bias, the Thackeray camp in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', described the current situation as a direct assault on Indian democracy. The Saamana editorial asserted that constitutional offices are being used as partisan instruments, alleging that 13 crore voters were systematically disenfranchised in key states like Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Bihar as part of a strategy to influence election outcomes. The Chief Election Commissioners actions have compromised the neutrality of an autonomous institution. Rather than acting as a neutral arbiter of democracy, the Election Commission is functioning under political influence, the editorial stated, calling for the immediate resignation and accountability of top officials. The editorial said that controversy has triggered a wave of public outrage. In New Delhi, thousands of protesters, student groups, and political activists gathered at Jantar Mantar over the weekend, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, it claimed. According to the editorial, heavy police and security personnel surrounded the protest site and key areas in Central Delhi, making several arrests as demonstrators raised slogans against the government. Protests were also witnessed in Mumbai, with demonstrators gathering near metro stations, railway platforms, and public places to voice their anger over the reported electoral malpractices and administrative overreach. Tensions mounted further after former Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson disclosed that CEC Gyanesh Kumar -- while still serving as a senior bureaucrat -- had attempted to persuade him to join the BJP, contest the Lok Sabha elections on a party ticket from Kerala, and promised a central ministerial berth if he won, stated the editorial. The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena said that the political fallout has united opposition forces. West Bengal former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Left parties, urging a united front under the INDIA bloc to formulate a coordinated strategy against the government and demand transparency in the electoral process, it added. While BJP spokespersons and leaders from BJP-ruled states defended the Election Commission and dismissed the allegations as political rhetoric, opposition leaders insisted that public discontent was rapidly reaching a tipping point. The editorial concluded by warning that unless constitutional integrity is restored, widespread public unrest will continue to challenge the government's legitimacy.
Tripura Village Committee polls: 20 pc turnout recorded by 10 am
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 28 (IANS) Over 20 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 10 a.m. on Monday in the Village Committee elections in Tripuras tribal areas, where polling is being held after a gap of 10 years, officials said. Men and women voters, mostly from tribal communities, queued up in large numbers outside polling stations well before voting began at 7 a.m. across eight districts. A senior official at the Tripura Police headquarters said no untoward incident had been reported from any of the poll-bound areas so far. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal allies -- the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- is contesting against the opposition CPI(M)-led Left Front and Congress in the elections to the Village Committees under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said all necessary administrative and security arrangements had been made to ensure free, fair, peaceful and transparent polling. Elections are being held for 2,950 seats in 587 Village Committees out of a total of 4,597 seats. As many as 1,644 seats have already been won uncontested by the candidates of TMP and BJP, while nominations were not filed for three seats. A total of 8,176 candidates from different political parties are in the fray for the polls. Around 6.65 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise at 1,095 polling stations in eight districts, the official said. Four types of ballot papers -- white, light pink, light green and light blue -- are being used for different categories of seats. Extra security arrangements have been made at polling stations in sensitive and remote areas, with Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel deployed there. Nearly 7,458 polling personnel have been divided into 1,243 teams to manage polling-related activities at the polling stations, the official said. A senior police official said more than 15,000 Central and state security personnel had been deployed across the eight districts to ensure free, fair, smooth and peaceful polling. Around 74 CAPF companies, comprising nearly 5,000 personnel, along with 10,000 personnel from the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Tripura Police, have been deployed for security during the elections. The TSEC had earlier announced elections for 4,597 seats across 587 Village Committees, which are equivalent to Gram Panchayats in non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. According to the TSEC, the TMP won 1,557 seats, or 33.87 per cent, uncontested, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, without a contest. Following the election of candidates without contest and the withdrawal of nominations by 1,069 candidates belonging to various political parties, including the TMP, BJP and CPI(M), polling is being held on Monday for 2,950 seats across 44 of the 52 blocks in all eight districts. Following the directions of the Supreme Court, the Village Committee elections are being held after a decade, and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC. Since 2021, the Tipra Motha Party, led by former royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, has governed the 30-member TTAADC, comprising 28 elected members and two nominated by the state government. The TTAADC came into existence under the Sixth Schedule on April 1, 1985, following the 49th Amendment to the Indian Constitution. It has jurisdiction over nearly two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 sq km area and is home to more than 12.16 lakh people, around 84 per cent of whom belong to indigenous communities. Votes would be counted on October 5.
David Boon Named Interim Cricket Australia Chair As Mike Baird Steps Down Amid BBL Dispute
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird announced he was standing down on Monday amid a backlash over the partial privatisation of the Big Bash Twenty20 competition. Domestic body Cricket NSW withdrew support for Baird after Cricket Australia forged ahead with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades franchise. After much consideration I have decided to stand down as CA Chair and Director, Baird said in a statement. I believe Australian cricket continues to be well lead by the CA Board. Baird will leave the role after Cricket Australia's annual meeting in late October. Cricket Australia has named former Test opener David Boon as Baird's interim replacement. Renowned for his bushy moustache, Boon is something of a cult figure in Australian cricketing circles. Boon's teammates once claimed he downed 52 cans of beer on a flight between Australia and England in the late 1980s. Following his playing career, Boon has held positions as a national team selector and state cricket administrator. It is an enormous honour to take the role of Interim CA Chair during what is a hugely exciting and also challenging time for cricket, Boon said. Cricket Australia has courted private investment in the domestic Twenty20 competition as it looks to shore up the game's financial future. But privatisation has been a thorny issue. An initial proposal to sell stakes in each of the BBL's eight teams stalled earlier this year amid concerns about a loss of control for the game's local custodians. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories While the Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania cricket associations voiced support and South Australia said it was open to the idea, New South Wales and Queensland rejected the move.
Popular Korean barbecue chain faces $10.8 million fine
Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 28 (IANS) South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Monday decided to slap a 14.8 billion-won ($10.8 million) fine on the operator of a popular Korean barbecue restaurant chain for providing low-interest loans to 14 affiliated private moneylenders. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said Myeong Ryun Dang, which operates Myeong Ryun Jinsa Pork Ribs, provided excessive economic benefits to the affiliates by lending them a total of 298.3 billion won at unusually low interest rates, reports Yonhap news agency. The watchdog said Myeong Ryun Dang offered the loans at annual interest rates of 2.3 percent or 4.6 percent between December 2021 and April 2026, estimating the economic benefits received by the private moneylenders at 21.7 billion won. The affiliates, in turn, lent the funds to franchisees at annual interest rates of 12 to 18 percent, reports Yonhap news agency. The 14 private moneylenders, which would have struggled to enter the market due to difficulties in raising funds independently, were each able to obtain between 10 billion won and 15 billion won in low-interest loans, reducing their costs and risks, the FTC said. Myeong Ryun Dang withheld information about its ties to the moneylenders, detailed loan terms, links between franchise and loan contracts and repayment methods, all of which could have significantly influenced prospective franchisees' decisions, it added. The FTC said it has decided to impose a 10.4 billion-won fine on Myeong Ryun Dang for unlawfully supporting its affiliates and a 4.4 billion-won fine for concealing its relationships with the lenders to potential franchisees. The watchdog noted the 14 moneylenders were effectively owned by Myeong Ryun Dang's owner, meaning the economic benefits provided to them ultimately flowed to the owner's family. The investigation showed the funds Myeong Ryun Dang provided to its affiliates included 79 billion won in low-interest loans from the state-run Korea Development Bank. The FTC said it has decided to file a complaint against the company and its chairman.
David Boon to take over as CA chair as Baird steps down
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BCB launches franchise-based all-format competition in domestic cricket
The tournament, called D3, will feature six franchises who will play three tournaments - first-class, List A and T20 - each season
David Pastrnak Named Bruins Captain As He Steps Into A Role Held By Boston Legends
David Pastrnak is now the Boston Bruins 28th captain, taking over the role after Brad Marchand and joining some of the biggest names in franchise history.
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The world of Mirzapur has largely revolved around power struggles, violence and rivalries between its male characters. However, the franchise has also given its female characters some of its most layered storylines, with Beena Tripathi emerging as one of the most intriguing figures. Played by Rasika Dugal, Beena has undergone a significant transformation through the series. From navigating the dynamics within the Tripathi household to making difficult choices for her own survival, her journey has often unfolded alongside the larger battle for power in Mirzapur. With the franchise now expanding beyond streaming, the possibility of exploring individual characters in greater depth could offer another way to build on its universe. Beena, in particular, has a backstory and set of relationships that could potentially lend themselves to a standalone story. One of the more recent additions to her arc came through her relationship with Birju Lohar, played by Mohit Malik. The storyline offered viewers a glimpse into Beena's emotional past and provided more context for the woman she eventually became. It also introduced a comparatively softer dimension to a character whose journey has largely been shaped by survival, power and difficult choices. The use of the classic song 'Saanson Ki Mala'during Beena's track further underlined the emotional conflict surrounding her character. The song played against a moment in which Beena was faced with a difficult decision, adding another layer to the sequence and highlighting the contrast between her emotions and instincts. The track has also generated attention on social media, with the song finding traction through Reels and other user-generated content. This has added to the ongoing conversation around Beena and the different facets of her character. A potential Beena Tripathi spin-off could explore parts of her life that the main Mirzapurstoryline has only touched upon, including her past, relationships and evolution within the Tripathi family. While there is no official announcement of such a series at present, Beena's journey leaves enough unanswered questions for the character to potentially carry a story of her own. For now, Rasika Dugal's Beena remains one of the franchise's most complex characters, with her story continuing to offer possibilities beyond the central power struggle that has defined Mirzapur. Also Read:Mirzapur The Movie Box Office Day 23: Film jumps 91.18% on Saturday, crosses Rs. 210 crore
Multi-cornered contest in Tripura Village Committee polls on Monday after 10 years
Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 27 (IANS) A multi-cornered contest will be witnessed in the Village Committee elections on Monday in the tribal areas of Tripura as the politically important local body polls are being held after a gap of 10 years. The ruling BJP, in alliance with its two tribal allies -- the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) -- is contesting against the opposition CPI(M)-led Left Front and the Congress in the Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The TTAADC, which became operational under the Sixth Schedule on April 1, 1985, following the 49th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, has jurisdiction over nearly two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 sq km area and is home to over 12.16 lakh people, around 84 per cent of whom belong to indigenous communities. The month-long campaign for the Village Committee elections, equivalent to Gram Panchayats in non-TTAADC areas, concluded on Saturday afternoon, with polling scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. A senior official of the Tripura State Election Commission (TSEC) said that all the polling teams, comprising around 7,200 government personnel, left for their destinations in the far-flung, mountainous and remote areas. A senior police official said that over 15,000 Central and state security personnel have been deployed to ensure the free, fair, smooth and peaceful conduct of the Village Committee elections across all eight districts. Around 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), comprising around 5,000 personnel, along with 10,000 personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and Tripura Police, have been deployed to provide security for the politically important elections to the Village Committees. The TSEC had earlier announced that elections would be held for 4,597 seats covering 587 Village Committees, equivalent to Gram Panchayats in the non-TTAADC and non-tribal areas. However, a TSEC official said that of the total 4,597 seats, the TMP won 1,557 seats, accounting for 33.87 per cent, unopposed, while the BJP secured 81 seats, or 1.76 per cent, uncontested. According to the TSEC official, following the election of candidates without contest in a large number of seats, polling would now be held on Monday in 2,954 seats across 44 of the 52 blocks in all eight districts of Tripura. After 1,069 candidates of various political parties, including the TMP, BJP and CPI (M), withdrew their nominations, a total of 9,820 candidates are now in the fray for the Village Committee elections. The authorities have stepped up security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident during polling and to ensure that voters can exercise their franchise peacefully. The Village Committee elections are being held after a decade and are considered significant for local governance in the tribal areas administered by the TTAADC. Since 2021, the Tipra Motha Party, led by former royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, has governed the politically crucial 30-member TTAADC, which comprises 28 elected members and two nominated by the state government.
Four-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped in Ranchi Found Safe in Sahibganj, Five Arrested
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Damage control after EC row: Congress demands SIR rollback, CECs resignation
Congress has called for the suspension of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. The Election Commission defended its decisions amidst concerns of disenfranchisement of voters and internal disagreements. Congress leaders accused the Commission of inadequately addressing issues with Form 6 changes related to voter registration. They raised questions about deletions of young and Gen Z voters and emphasized the need for transparency.
EC in 'damage control' mode; CEC's resignation or prosecution needed: Cong
The Congress on Saturday said the Election Commission was in damage control mode after differences within the poll body came out following a media expose and demanded that the ongoing SIR exercise that has disenfranchised crores is suspended immediately. The Congress also said that nothing short of CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation or prosecution will suffice. The opposition party's reaction came after the Election Commission issued a statement asserting that all Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders were issued after approval from all three Election Commissioners and the changes in Form 6, through which names are included in the voters' list, have been upheld by the Supreme Court. The poll body also claimed that the letters sent by commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to the Cabinet Secretary were not related to any policy matter of the Commission or its IT division, but to the working of an officer on deputation to it. Reacting sharply to the EC statement, ...
EC in damage control mode, only CEC resignation will do: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 26:The Congress on Saturday said the Election Commission was in damage control mode after differences within the poll body came out following a media expose and demanded that the ongoing SIR exercise that has disenfranchised crores is suspended immediately. The Congress also said that nothing short of CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation or [] The post EC in damage control mode, only CEC resignation will do: Congress first appeared on Highland Post .
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ECI on defensive, refuses to relent on demand for CECs resignation: Congress
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Claiming that the ECI has been forced into a defensive posture, the Congress on Saturday reiterated its demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and sought the immediate suspension of the SIR of electoral rolls. Criticising a press release issued by the ECI after its afternoon meeting to quell reports of internal differences, the Congress described SIR as a drive for massive disenfranchisement of several crores of electors. Nothing short of the CECs resignation or prosecution will suffice, said Jairam Ramesh, Congress MP and General Secretary (Communications), referring to the alleged big differences within the Election Commission. In a message on X, Ramesh said that in the wake of media reports exposing disagreement among ECI functionaries and the nationwide protests that have followed, seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), the Election Commission of India (ECI) has now come out with a press note on September 26th, 2026. First, the Press note does not directly deny the story or its findings. It makes a defensive attempt to downplay the same in paragraph 3(i) and 3(ii) but does not say that the allegations are baseless, said Ramesh, pointing to the issues flagged in media reports. Second, in the case of Goa, after having been caught out, the ECI has sheepishly stated that Form 6 has already been filled out for inclusion by 81 of the 97 deleted voters. To put this another way, you disenfranchise voters through a broken and corrupt system, and when caught, say that they are being added back, he said. Third, it seeks to justify the Commissions actions by appealing to the Order of the Supreme Court dated May 27th, 2026. The Order, which was pronounced well before the recent revelations, will not save the CEC from the malicious deletion of targeted voters, from the incompetence that has resulted in citizens being wiped off the rolls, for the crores lost in both expenses and person-hours due to the confusion and harassment caused to entire families, said the Congress MP. Fourth, it extends the deadlines for voter registration in Delhi and Maharashtra. But what happens to the voters of Karnataka and Telangana? What happens to the voters disenfranchised in Bihar and West Bengal? Do the voters of these and other states who were deleted due to one mans corruption not deserve answers? he said. Fifth, the Press Release also states the ECI will now involve experts from IIT/IIIT to review the ECINET portal and submit a report to ensure it complies with rules. Aside from being a meaningless safeguard (since the concern is not about the technical soundness but rather the centralisation which prevents voter addition at ground level), this confirms the concerns attributed to the two other Election Commissioners per the reportage, said Ramesh. Sixth, the Press Note avoids answering the questions regarding the deliberate targeting of Gen Z voters. The ECI has no answer for its targeted disenfranchisement, beginning mid-July 2026 through wholly illegal changes made to Form 6 (unseen and unapproved by Parliament) which placed an unfair burden on them to find and disclose their parents and/or grandparents details, he said. The revelations regarding (1) the unilateral nature of decision-making by the CEC, (2) his open hatred and bias against the Opposition resulting in a clear bias, (3) his willing participation and abetment in Vote Chori by the ruling regime, (4) his specific attack to prevent the enrollment of Gen Z voters, (5) his corruption exposed ironically by his negligence in purging and pruning voter lists, need to be answered for, he said. Ramesh added, The CEC thinks he can hide behind bureaucratise and protocol. He stands exposed and is now petrified as an entire country seeks to hold him accountable. The ongoing SIR, which has turned out to be a method of massive disenfranchisement of several crores of Indians, must be suspended immediately without delay. In the meantime, nothing short of the CECs resignation or prosecution will suffice, said Ramesh.
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Ranbir Kapoor asks MrBeast to chant 'Jai Shree Ram' during Ramayana event
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Famous American YouTuber MrBeast attended a Mumbai event for Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, and Namit Malhotra. During the event, one of the paparazzi said, Jai Shri Ram, Mr Beast. As the YouTuber got confused what he should say, Ranbir told Mr Beast to reply by saying, Jai Shri Ram. The YouTuber quickly chanted Jai Shri Ram. Ranbir, who will be seen as Lord Ram in the highly anticipated project, also went on to explain the meaning of Dharma during the event. He said, Ramayana and Shri Ram are deeply etched in our subconscious mind. Lord Rama never tried to be a hero; he is called Maryada Purushottam, which means ideal man. He was born as a prince and could have had everything, but he sacrificed it all to fulfil his fathers promise and his duties. There is a term called Dharma, which means duties. He is the perfect man, and I hope through this film, you could have a brief introduction to our culture and history. As the event ended up getting delayed for several hours, a lot of the members from the media decided to boycott the event. During the event, Ranbir even lifted a Shiv Dhanush, offered prayers, and then placed it back. Along with Ranbir as Lord Rama, the project has Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and Adinath Kothare as Bharat. 'Ramayana' is a two-part franchise with the first part expected to be out in the cinema halls on November 9 this year, during Diwali. The second part, which is still in production, is scheduled for a 2027 release.
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Ranbir Kapoor lifts Shiv Dhanush at Ramayana event
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) As Nitesh Tiwari's highly awaited mythological drama 'Ramayana' gears up for release this Diwali, the team kickstarted the promotions with a special event in Mumbai, with the famous YouTuber MrBeast also in attendance. As one of the highlights of the event, Ranbir Kapoor lifted a Shiv Dhanush. He folded his hands before lifting the Dhanush, offered prayers, and then placed it back. Others from the core team, including Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey and Namit Malhotra, were also present during the event. While the event was delayed for around 4 hours, a lot of the media decided to boycott the event. Talking about the movie, while Ranbir will be seen as Lord Rama, the project has Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. 'KGF' actor Yash is making his Bollywood debut as Ravana from 'Ramayana'. Along with them, the film will feature Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Kunal Kapoor is Lord Indra, and Adinath Kothare as Bharat. Ramayana is a two-part franchise. The first part is expected to reach the audience on November 9 this year, during Diwali. The second part, which is still in production, is scheduled for a 2027 release. 'Ramayana' will be made available in major Indian languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Over and above this, Ranbir will also be seen sharing screen space with wife Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in 'Love & War' directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. On September 24, the makers shared Ranbir's first look poster from the love saga, which showed the actor in a rugged avatar, with a blood-stained sleeve and a bullet mark on his shirt. Woh rutba, woh raub, woh junoon!Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War on 21st January 2027 See you at the movies! #LoveAndWar @saregama_official #RanbirKapoor @vickykaushal09 @aliaabhatt, they captioned the post.
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RJD workers staged a protest at Ranchi's Albert Ekka Chowk, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest arose from accusations of unfair electoral advantages given to BJP through manipulated electoral rolls. RJD leaders claimed that around 65 lakh names in Bihar and 27 lakh names in Bengal were removed from voter rolls.
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Matter Of A Season Or Two For Delhi Mens To Regain Red-ball Consistency, Says New Head Coach Dahiya
Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Newly appointed Delhi senior mens head coach Vijay Dahiya believes it is only a matter of time before the seven-time Ranji Trophy champions rediscover their consistency in red-ball cricket. Despite regularly producing cricketers for India and the IPL, Delhi has failed to advance past the group stage in each of the last seven seasons of the Ranji Trophy. The side last lifted the prestigious trophy in the 2007/08 campaign - a triumph achieved during Dahiyas first stint as Delhis head coach shortly after retiring as a player. Now returning to coach Delhi ahead of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C opener against Bengal on October 11 in Kalyani, Dahiya stated that restoring Delhi's authority in red-ball cricket is his chief priority. I've been around and have been watching cricket in Delhi. I've been watching a lot of domestic matches and tournament matches in Delhi. That's the plus point I have of being in Delhi. So, officially I'm back after a while, but it's good to be back, Dahiya told IANS in an interview on Saturday. Reminded of the 2007/08 title triumph, Dahiya laughed off the distant memory to focus squarely on the immediate task of rebuilding the current sides red-ball consistency. I don't even remember, it's that old! I mean that's past. I'll be very honest, the kind of talent I see in the Delhi dressing room or in the tournaments and everything, I think it's a matter of season or two for Delhi to get back on track as far as red-ball cricket is concerned. I think Delhi is a very, very strong team in white-ball format. But yes, for red-ball, it's a work in progress and that's what the scene is. But I'm really, really excited to work with this a lot, he added. While Delhi players continue to earn national and international accolades, including middle-order batter Ayush Badoni leading India A in the T20 World Cup warm-up games, that individual promise has not yielded collective domestic cricket silverware in recent years. See, if you look at it that way, I think there are a lot of people who are doing individually very well. There are people playing for India and India A - Ayush Badoni almost leading India A. There are a lot of other guys who are getting selected in white ball format. But as a team, we have not done very well and that's absolutely a challenge because you need to understand the mindset, and why is it happening. For me, from the outside, it's very difficult to say why. But once I get into it, try and understand work, like I just mentioned, it's a very exciting lot. You just need to understand what clicks for them and try and find those buttons which I can press and get the best out of them because it's not just the 15 that I've seen last year, there are a lot of other very exciting youngsters, he added. Dahiya, who served as assistant coach with IPL franchise Gujarat Titans this year, takes over from former India off-spinner Sarandeep Singh. His support staff in Delhi includes assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, alongside bowling coaches Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana. He also stressed on the importance of working seamlessly with the selection panel comprising former Delhi players Bhaskar Pillai, Manu Nayyar, and Praveen Gupta. I'm really looking forward to work with the selectors as well because I have a lot of respect for both the selectors, especially Bhaskar Pillai and Manu Nayyar, because they were my seniors when I made my debut for Delhi. I think they will also play a very important role for Delhi's progress. Everybody needs to be on the same page. This is the first time for Praveen to be a selector for the senior group. But these two have been around and they understand the psyche of Delhi cricket when Delhi cricket dominated the domestic scene. So I'm really looking forward to work with those two, especially the selection panel, and try and find the right path to follow in all formats, he added. That alignment across the board is vital to turning potential into changing Delhis red-ball fortunes. Sometimes a lot of people look at everything with two mindsets. If everybody is on the same page, sometimes it's not about the number because everybody is on the same page. Sometimes you can have two people in a team and being on the different page, there can be trouble in that. As the chief coach of the side, it's going to be very important for me to keep everybody on the same page and that same page is how and what we can do to get the best out of the players. So in that sense, I think that's my job. It doesn't matter at the moment because it's already done. It's so important to keep everybody and get the best out of them. Awana and Sanjeev played for Delhi, Kuldeep has been around for a while and even Kshitiz for that matter - he's been around. So I'll try and get the best out of these guys, but Sanjeev and Awana have been around and I think they're going to be a help for the whole group. Looking ahead to starting their campaign on the road in Kalyani, before potentially playing their home games in Palam due to drainage upgradation work set to happen at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Dahiya remained realistic about the challenge ahead. You don't have to go far. Sometimes a familiar surface plays so much in your mind. So in that sense, yes, I've been there, done that. A lot of people have played there. So in that sense, it's not going to be an unfamiliar territory. But having said that, it's going to be a challenge. There's no doubt about that. My vision should be the team's vision and the team's vision should be my vision and that is only one - that is how we can play our best. When I say best cricket, it's what is available to us. I think I've watched enough domestic cricket. I've seen enough talent on the display in domestic cricket. If we can play our best cricket, and if as a support staff we can provide them the environment where they feel free, fearless, trusted and can give their best, I have no doubt that we can do really well. Dahiya signed off by calling on Delhis players to embrace pride in representing the national capital in the domestic season. I'm not somebody who starts the journey looking at the destination. I'm somebody who starts step by step. The first step is to get a group together which believes in one thing, as well as hard work, honesty and being true to their potential and honest about what they bring to the park and then the rest of it - everything else will start from there. If we can play our best cricket, and if as a support staff we can provide them the environment where they feel free, fearless, trusted and can give their best, I have no doubt that we can do really well. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I may be 50-plus, but I don't behave like that because I don't feel like that and that is what I want to see in the boys as well because it's an honour to play for your state, especially the one which has given so much to the country. It's high time where we stop asking or thinking what Delhi has given us. We need to start understanding what we have given to Delhi, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Evil Dead Burn marks the sixth entry in the Evil Dead franchise, set to stream on OTT soon. The film features Souheila Yacoub in a gripping performance as a woman caught in a chaotic Deadite outbreak. Initially hitting theaters on July 10, 2026, it earned a commendable 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. Read on!
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Puri Titans Focus On Developing Odishas Young Cricket Talent, Says Co-owner Nitesh Choudhary
Bharat Masala Odisha T20 League: For Puri Titans, the Bharat Masala Odisha T20 League CM Trophy is about more than results on the field. The franchise has placed the development of Odishas young cricketers at the centre of its long-term vision, with co-owner Nitesh Choudhary aiming to create a pathway from grassroots cricket to the highest levels of the game. The players are definitely the reason we are here. We are here for their development, Choudhary said, outlining the motivation behind the franchises participation in the Odisha T20 League. Choudhary believes the state has the infrastructure and talent base to produce players capable of progressing to bigger domestic and national platforms, provided they receive the right opportunities. Odisha has given a large number of sports facilities to players across different sports. When it comes to joining this franchise, in Odisha, if something happens, it starts with a good name Jai Jagannath, he said. He sees the state league as an important stepping stone for emerging cricketers, particularly those looking to attract attention from scouts and move into higher levels of the sport. These leagues give a platform to youngsters to take the next step. Scouts come and watch them, identify talented players and help them move faster towards the next stage, whether it is the IPL or the national team, he said. The Titans also intend to strengthen their grassroots scouting network by working with academies and local programmes to identify players beyond the established circuit. Moving forward, we are here to develop grassroots players. The more we focus on young players, the better platform we can give them, Choudhary said. If a player from our franchise gets an opportunity to play in the IPL, that will definitely help us grow as a franchise based in Puri and Odisha, he added. Choudhary said the current squad was assembled through discussions between the franchise management and coaching staff, with the team assessing its requirements across batting, spin, pace and all-round options. It is not an individual thing. We have a collective team of staff and management. We all decided together and stayed in touch with the coaches, he said. Accordingly, we chose what we felt were the best players from Odisha, Choudhary added. The franchises approach also extends to nutrition and wellness. Choudhary, a former footballer, said his own sporting experience has shaped his emphasis on the off-field needs of young athletes. My background is that I have been a sportsperson myself, so I know how important nutrition and wellness are for players, he said. Through its partnership with Livya Wellness, the franchise aims to provide players with access to nutrition and wellness support. I want to give the players a platform where they can connect with the right nutrition and wellness support and continue to grow, he added. Through its partnership with Livya Wellness, the franchise aims to provide players with access to nutrition and wellness support. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We promise that in the coming years, we will give at least one player who can reach the highest level in Indian cricket, he said. Article Source: IANS
US top court revives voter database
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume expanding a federal immigration database into a nationwide system for checking voter eligibility, setting aside a lower court order that cited privacy and accuracy concerns. The unsigned order permits the Department of Homeland Security to expand its Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system, known as SAVE, with Social Security and other government information covering American citizens. The ruling allows the database to be used for voter-eligibility checks ahead of the November midterm elections. The court said the lower courts injunction prevented the federal government from using the system it considered best suited to verifying voter information. The order below prevents the Federal Government from using the program it believes is best suited to the task, the Supreme Court said. The decision is an interim order rather than a final ruling on the legality of the administrations programme. It lifts restrictions imposed while the wider legal dispute continues. The court said federal law limits large-scale changes to voter-registration lists shortly before an election. That restriction, it said, limits the potential impact of the expanded database during this years midterm elections. States may still conduct individual searches using the system. The ruling could affect naturalised American citizens, including Indian-origin voters, if their records are checked against immigration and Social Security information. Critics contend that inaccurate or incomplete data could wrongly identify eligible citizens as noncitizens. The administrations initiative stems from Trumps March 2025 executive order titled Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections. SAVE was created to verify the immigration and citizenship status of people applying for certain public benefits. It previously contained information mainly about immigrants and naturalised citizens. The Trump administration sought to combine that material with other federal records. The changes would also allow officials to conduct searches involving large numbers of people rather than checking one record at a time. A federal appeals court in Washington had stopped the expansion. It found that the proposed changes were likely to violate federal privacy and administrative laws and raised questions about the accuracy of the data. The Supreme Courts conservative majority set aside that decision. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan joined her. Jackson said the lower court had correctly concluded that changing the system would probably violate federal law. She warned that allowing mass searches increased the risk that naturalised citizens could lose their voting rights because of errors. In my view, however, the harm caused by burdening or disenfranchising even a few lawful voters outweighs the nonexistent harm that the Government experiences when it is prevented from taking an action that it likely lacks the authority to take, Jackson wrote. Other elements of Trumps March 2025 election order remain blocked by lower courts. They include a nationwide requirement that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The database case is separate from another Trump executive order issued in March 2026. That order sought additional citizenship-verification measures and changes affecting federal elections. Earlier in September, the Supreme Court blocked a US Postal Service rule arising from that later order that would have restricted mail voting. The courts decisions mean that the administration may proceed with the SAVE database expansion but cannot implement the separate postal restrictions for the midterm elections.
Darkest Hour of Indian Democracy
Editor, An all-time record has been created for wrongdoing, where crores of bona fide voters have systematically been deprived of exercising their franchise in the elections. Given the slow pace at which their appeals are being heard, they cannot expect to regain their voting rights anytime soon. This is certainly the darkest hour of Indian [] The post Darkest Hour of Indian Democracy first appeared on Highland Post .
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Uttarakhand Premier League: Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) Chairperson Sunil Joshi on Friday said the franchise league is rapidly evolving into a vital feeder system for the state's aspiring talent, as it opens up pathways for players to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Womens Premier League (WPL), and the national teams. UPL is a platform for players. It gives them a pathway to move towards the India level and potentially the IPL. There are several state-level competitions, including Ranji Trophy and Under-19 cricket, but UPL gives opportunities to players who may not have been selected for those teams. They get a chance to play for one of the teams and showcase their talent, Joshi said in a statement by the tournament on Friday. Our aim is to give these young players as many opportunities as possible so that they can improve themselves, make Uttarakhand proud and eventually reach the India level. We want their talent to be recognised and for them to go on to represent India, he added. Citing the rise of players like Mumbai Indians pacer Akash Madhwal, along with women's cricketers Raghvi Bisht, Prema Rawat, Nandini Kashyap and Neelam Bhardwaj, Joshi pointed out that the tournament provides a crucial bridge between grassroots cricket and high-performance environments. We have seen players like Raghvi Bisht, Prema Rawat, Neelam Bhardwaj and several other young cricketers coming through the system. There are also players from UPL who have gone on to play in the IPL. We have seen the example of Akash Madhwal as well, and many other youngsters are moving forward, he said. Highlighting the scale of player engagement in the current edition, Joshi noted that having seven franchises has led to more playing opportunities across the state. That is exactly what we want from UPL. There are seven teams and around 77 players getting an opportunity through those teams. If you compare that with the limited number of places available in a Ranji team, UPL gives a much larger pool of players the opportunity to showcase their talent. Joshi also praised the states talent identification process, which actively scouts prospects from remote and mountainous regions before integrating them into the district and state framework. The system works from the village level to the district level and then from the district to the state. Children who play cricket in villages are identified and brought into the district system. Even if the facilities at that level are limited, the children continue to work hard and develop their skills. After that, they get the opportunity to come to bigger grounds and showcase their talent. Ultimately, their hard work is what takes them forward. Prema Rawat is one such example of a player who has come through a challenging background and reached this level, he said, while acknowledging the administrative efforts of former secretary Mahim Verma and PC Verma in building Uttarakhand's cricket ecosystem. Joshi signed off by expressing confidence that the league will continue to produce future stars for Indian cricket. Most of the boys playing are around 19 or 20 years old, and they simply need opportunities to play at this level. UPL is providing them with that chance. There are one or two quality players in every team, which is why the matches are so competitive, and we are seeing close contests. After that, they get the opportunity to come to bigger grounds and showcase their talent. Ultimately, their hard work is what takes them forward. Prema Rawat is one such example of a player who has come through a challenging background and reached this level, he said, while acknowledging the administrative efforts of former secretary Mahim Verma and PC Verma in building Uttarakhand's cricket ecosystem. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I have closely followed the tournament. I have seen a lot of talent among the people and young players here. They needed a stage to showcase that talent, and UPL is providing them with that platform. Article Source: IANS
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By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The US Supreme Court revived on Friday an expanded immigration database that President Donald Trump's administration said aims to combat voting by noncitizens but critics contend could disenfranchise eligible voters. The justices granted the Justice Department's request to block a judge's order that had stopped state officials from using Social Security numbers and other information to conduct sweeping checks of the citizenship status of registered voters against federal records. The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. Its three liberal justices dissented from Friday's order. The majority said the plaintiffs' arguments likely fail because federal law expressly authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to request and receive information relating to citizenship and immigration status from other agencies, including the Social Security Administration. The administration's data-sharing arrangement is one in a series of actions boosting the federal government's involvement in voting ahead of November's midterm elections in which Trump's fellow Republicans seek to maintain control of Congress. The U.S. Constitution gives individual states the primary authority to run and administer elections. The Department of Homeland Security last year redesigned a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, used to verify a person's citizenship and immigration status. The revamp allowed users to search many records at a time and to conduct searches using individuals' Social Security numbers. Since then, several Republican-led states have compared their voter lists to the database, and some voters flagged as potential noncitizens have had their registrations canceled. Critics say such election-related actions by Republicans are driven less by concerns over election security than by an attempt to gain political advantage by narrowing the electorate, risking the disenfranchisement of eligible, often Democratic-leaning voters. Trump has carried out hardline policies toward immigration and has made false claims of widespread voting fraud including in his 2020 election loss to Democratic former President Joe Biden. Advocacy groups that sued to block the revised SAVE system said that the new approach has resulted in people who were wrongfully identified as noncitizens being kicked off voter rolls. They have argued that SAVE can be outdated, meaning immigrants who have become naturalized US citizens and are thus eligible to vote are sometimes labeled as noncitizens. The modified system's overall error rate is not publicly known. The Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department did not provide that information when asked. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, which represents the plaintiffs, called Friday's decision profoundly disappointing, saying it puts Americans at risk of being unlawfully targeted by the administration's unreliable voter purge database weeks before the midterm elections. In a dissent on Friday that was joined by her two fellow liberal justices, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote that the harm caused by burdening or disenfranchising even a few lawful voters outweighs the nonexistent harm that the government experiences when it is prevented from taking an action that it likely lacks the authority to take. In their Supreme Court filing, the advocacy groups cited a Travis County, Texas, election official who said 25% of the system's noncitizen matches there involved people who had already proven their US citizenship, and news reports finding that at least 81% of the system's responses in St. Louis County, Missouri, were erroneous. The voting rights group League of Women Voters and privacy rights group Electronic Privacy Information Center sued in September 2025 to block the Trump administration's modified system. They said that the revamp violated federal privacy and other U.S. laws. In a June ruling blocking the revamped database, US District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., said the system was haphazardly assembled and contained unreliable citizenship data. All in all, the federal government has knowingly trampled on the privacy rights of American citizens in a manner that threatens the sacred right to vote, Sooknanan wrote. This court cannot stand idly by while that happens. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in a 2-1 ruling on September 4 declined to halt Sooknanan's ruling, prompting the administration's request to the Supreme Court. In a Supreme Court filing, Justice Department lawyers called the judge's order indefensible, arguing that it threatens the integrity of the midterm elections. Texas, which intervened in the case in support of the administration, has disputed claims that the system is unreliable. Due to separate litigation in Florida, the Trump administration has been able to continue using its modified SAVE system in the Republican-led states of Florida, Iowa, Indiana and Ohio. (Reporting by John Kruzel; with additional reporting by Andrew Chung in New York; Editing by Will Dunham and Daniel Wallis) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/supreme-court-restores-trumps-mass-153415643.html
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