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Campaign against Maoists to be intensified in Jharkhands Chaibasa
RANCHI: A day after Chief Minister Hemant Soren declared that the battle against the red rebels is in its final phase, DGP Anurag Gupta on Monday emphasised the need for intensified operations and enhanced coordination among various security forces to eliminate the residual Maoist presence in the state. The DGP, while holding a comprehensive review meeting in Chaibasa to assess and strategize the ongoing anti-Naxal operations, highlighted that 95 per cent of Jharkhands Naxal problem has been addressed, with the remaining challenges concentrated in the West Singhbhum region. The review focused on ground realities, operational strategies, and the areas geographical complexities. Discussions also covered the morale of the forces, infrastructure strengthening, and the implementation of effective guidelines to ensure the success of the operations. During the meeting, Chaibasa SP Ashutosh Shekhar provided detailed information about the progress of the operation and the geographical layout of the area. The DGP encouraged the CRPF and police personnel involved in the operation and urged them to carry out the mission more effectively. This meeting underscores the states commitment to achieving a Naxal-free Jharkhand, with concerted efforts aimed at restoring peace and fostering development in the affected regions. Notably, several Maoist commanders remain confined with their squads in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa and have planted thousands of IEDs to prevent security forces from entering the jungles. As a result, regular incidents of blasts are occurring during operations. Since November 2022, six security personnel have lost their lives, while 20 others have been critically injured. Additionally, nearly 22 civilians have died, and around a dozen more have been critically injured in IED blasts triggered by Maoists in the jungles of Chaibasa. According to the Chaibasa SP, despite the Maoists having planted IEDs throughout the area, security forces are advancing slowly into the jungles with full determination and have established several temporary security camps in the core Maoist areas. The state police launched a joint operation in the Kolhan jungles in November 2022 following a tip-off that some senior Maoist leaders, including Misir Besra and Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da, were hiding in that forest stretch, which is considered strategically important.
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Indian Open Athletics: Last chance to qualify for senior Fed meet
CHENNAI: Indian Open Athletics Championships, an event that was included in Athletics Federation of India's (AFI) domestic calendar earlier this year, has not seen too many entries in certain categories since it began on April 1. Some of the events had entries in ones and twos in the last three editions too. But the Chennai edition, which will be held today, seems to have an extensive entry list. The men's 100m has some 54 entries while the 200m will witness around 35 participants. Similarly, 400m has 40 entries. Even on events where there were few participants in the earlier meets, the numbers have increased a bit. Men's pole vault, too, has seen a healthy number. The AFI had come out with a guideline for qualifying to compete at the senior national federation athletics competition in Kochi and has made it mandatory for all athletes to compete in at least one regional or Indian Open Athletics Competition. The AFI's circular, dated April 1, said: This notice is to inform you that the AFI has made it mandatory for all athletes seeking to qualify for the 28th National Federation Senior Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to take place in Kochi, Kerala, from 21st -24th April 2025, to participate in either the Indian Open Athletics Meet or the Indian Grand Prix in the year 2025. Chennai is the last opportunity for all to qualify. However, it needs to be seen how many turn up on Tuesday. Going by the response in the earlier Indian Open events, it seemed athletes were not interested in competing. Take for instance in the first Indian Open meet in Sangrur, Punjag. In the men's 800m, there were three competitors, while in the 5000m there were four. What seemed more embarrassing was the 10,000m where only two competed. There were did not starts (DNS) and disqualifications (DQ) as well. In the women's section, there were more than one categories where only one athlete competed. In the 5000m, of the two, one did not start. In high jump, only one entered and competed. There were three entries in the 10,000m but only two competed. There have been such instances in the next two Indian Open athletics in Nadiad where in some events there were two or three competitors. This has been the case in Indian Grand Prix I as well. However, in Ranchi the trend changed a bit with some top javelin throwers entering the fray. The AFI has said that this had already been the case since the beginning of the season. The circular is not an afterthought or has been taken out because of low turnout. According to an AFI official, the idea is to make athletes compete in more than just one competition before qualifying for Asian Athletics Championships, which is scheduled to be held in May. The Senior National Federation Athletics in Kochi competition would serve as the qualifying event for the Asian meet.
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JMM rejects Waqf Bill, backs nationwide caste census at 13th General Convention in Ranchi
RANCHI: During the 13th General Convention in Ranchi, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) strongly opposed the recently implemented Waqf Amendment Act and reiterated its long-standing demand for a nationwide caste census. The two-day Central Convention started on Monday, April 14th at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar courtyard in Ranchi. Led by JMM Executive President and Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the party resolved to protect the rights of the poor and tribal society of the state. Meanwhile, a 108-page organizational report of the party was also tabled during the convention. Senior party MLA Stephen Marandi presented a comprehensive political proposal that addressed several key issues concerning social justice, minority rights, and employment policy. Marandi emphasised that JMM supports the conduct of a caste-based census not only within Jharkhand but across the entire country, viewing it as essential for equitable policy-making. In its proposal, the party also registered opposition to the present framework of delimitation, calling for a more inclusive and representative process. Regarding the Waqf Amendment Act, Marandi clarified that the party considers the amendment a direct infringement on the rights of minorities and a violation of the secular spirit enshrined in the Constitution. Expressing opposition against the Waqf Amendment Act, it was said that it is violating the rights of minorities. Land is a state subject, but the Center did not consult the state before the Waqf Amendment, and hence, an atmosphere of terror is being created in the name of religion and caste, they said. It was also said that the Act should not be implemented in Jharkhand. It was also announced during the convention that JMM will now increase its political activism in some selected seats of Assam, Odisha and West Bengal as well. There is a plan to contest elections in Assam by organizing the migrants of the state. The proposal also included a demand for granting 27 per cent reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), reflecting the party's commitment to affirmative action. Marandi further stated that JMM is in favour of implementing the employment policy with 1932 as the cut-off year for determining local status, which has been a point of contention and advocacy in the state. The proposal also included a demand for 75 per cent reservation for local youth in private sector jobs, aiming to ensure better employment opportunities for residents of the state. Additionally, the party raised the long-pending issue of officially recognising the Sarna Religion Code in Parliament, a demand significant to tribal communities who follow indigenous faiths.
RANCHI: Amid the celebrations of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, Minority Affairs Minister Hafizul Hasans statement that Sharia is above the constitution has sparked a row among the political circles in Jharkhand. Leader of Opposition, Babulal Marandi, made a scathing attack on the Minister, demanding his immediate dismissal from the cabinet over his controversial remarks prioritising Sharia law above the Indian Constitution. Notably, talking to a News Channel, Jharkhand's Minority Welfare Minister Hafizul Hasan said, For me, Sharia is more important. We keep the Quran in our chest and the Constitution in our hands... Muslims walk with the Quran in their chest, and the Constitution in their hands. Okay! So we will first hold the Sharia and then the Constitution. Jharkhand BJP also opposed his statement by posting on X, saying, The doors of Pakistan and Bangladesh are open for those who have Sharia in their hearts. India will run only on the constitution of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and will remain supreme, it said. @RahulGandhi @HemantSorenJMM pic.twitter.com/9jLhQNgCHY Babulal Marandi (@yourBabulal) April 14, 2025 Expressing his anguish, Marandi said that such a statement was made on the birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. This is not just an anti-constitutional remarkit is an anti-national act, declared Marandi. A state minister holding a constitutional post has insulted both the Constitution and Baba Saheb Ambedkar, which cannot be pardoned, he added. According to Marandi, at the time of elections, Hafizul Hasan folded his hands and asked for votes from the poor, Dalits and tribals, and now he is trying to implement an Islamic agenda. Marandi accused the INDI alliance of indulging in vote-bank politics at the cost of national values. They want to run this country not by the Constitution, but by Sharia law, alleged Marandi, further adding that incidents of stone-pelting and communal tension during Hindu festivals are the result of the states appeasement-driven governance. Marandi said that this is the real character of the INDIA bloc, which has been revealed through the words of Hafizul Hasan. He also asked the Congress Party and JMM to tell whether the party agrees or disagrees with the statement of Hafizul Hasan. If Hafizul Hasan is not dismissed from the cabinet, then it will be considered that the people of the INDI alliance agree with the statement of Minister Hafizul Hasan. And they only pretend to follow the Constitution, said Marnadi. He also clarified that the issue will be taken to the people across Jharkhand, launching statewide protests and campaigns. Meanwhile, JMM sidelined itself from the statement made by its Minister calling it as his personal statement. Whatever Minister Hafizul Hasan has said is his personal statement, said JMM General Secretary and Spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya.
T20 Mumbai League Season 3 Receives 2800-plus Player Registrations
Triumph Knights Mumbai North East: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has received a record-breaking number of entries for the highly anticipated third edition of the T20 Mumbai League, with more than 2800 players registering for the tournament, scheduled to begin in May. This overwhelming response not only highlights the citys deep-rooted cricketing culture but also underscores the significance of the T20 Mumbai League as a platform for aspiring cricketers to showcase their talent. Organised by the MCA, the T20 Mumbai League is one of Indias premier domestic franchise-based T20 tournaments. Since its inception in 2018, the league has served as a launchpad for budding talent, with players like Shivam Dube, Tushar Deshpande and Shams Mulani making significant strides in their careers after impressive performances in previous seasons. Following registrations from every corner of the city, season 3 is set to reignite Mumbais cricketing passion with a grand comeback after six years. Eligible players from the registration pool will be shortlisted for the upcoming player auction. The response to Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League has been phenomenal. The fact that over 2800 players have registered speaks volumes about both the popularity of the league and the undying cricket passion of Mumbaikars. We are thrilled to see such enthusiastic participation and remain committed to nurturing the next generation of cricket stars, said Abhay Hadap, Secretary of the Mumbai Cricket Association. Following registrations from every corner of the city, season 3 is set to reignite Mumbais cricketing passion with a grand comeback after six years. Eligible players from the registration pool will be shortlisted for the upcoming player auction. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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Battle against Maoists in its last phase, says Soren
RANCHI: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren said on Sunday that the battle against the Maoists is in its last phase in the state. After paying floral tributes to the jawan of Jharkhand Jaguar who died during an anti-Maoist operation in Saranda jungles of Chaibasa, Soren told reporters, The jawans sacrifice will not go in vain and the operation against Maoists will achieve its final objective. The jawan was killed and a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) head constable seriously injured in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in the heavily forested border area between the Chotanagra and Jaraikela police stations in West Singhbhum on Saturday. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar also paid floral tributes to the mortal remains of slain jawan Sunil Dhan at Jaguar headquarters. Left-wing extremism was a big problem for the country, but due to the continuous action of security forces, the elimination of the threat now reached its final stage. Many of our soldiers have been martyred in the operation against the extremists, but their martyrdom will not go in vain, Soren said. A handful of rebels, who are left, are trying to carry out such incidents in desperation, but they wont be successful. The operation against the Naxalites is continuously becoming stronger and the Maoists are now counting their last breaths, he added. Governor Gangwar said, The state government is continuously working to minimise Naxal incidents. The government will take care of the martyrs family.. Several Maoist commanders are active with their squads in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa and have planted thousands of IEDs to prevent security forces from entering the jungles, due to which incidents of blasts are taking place during operations. Since November 2022, six security personnel have lost their lives while 20 others were critically injured. Nearly 22 civilians were critically injured in IED blasts triggered by Maoists in the jungles of Chaibasa, police said. According to Chaibasa SP, though Maoists have planted IEDs in the entire area, forces are advancing slowly into the jungles with determination and have established several temporary security camps in their core areas. The police have launched a joint operation in Kolhan jungles in November 2022 after a tip-off that some Maoist leaders, including Misir Besra and Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da, are hiding in the forest stretch. IEDs planted to prevent forces from entering jungles Several Maoist commanders are active with their squads in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa and have planted thousands of IEDs to prevent security forces from entering the jungles, due to which incidents of blasts are taking place during operations. Since November 2022, six security personnel have lost their lives while 20 were critically injured
Death threat to NIA judge, jail break warning demanding release of Maoist leaders in Ranchi
RANCHI: The judge of the NIA (National Investigation Agency) Court in Ranchi has received a death threat and has also been warned of a jail break to free the top Maoist leaders Prashant Bose and Sheela Marandi. An FIR has been registered against four accused persons at Kotwali Police Station in Ranchi in this regard on Friday. According to the FIR, the letters sent via speed post to the Ranchi Civil Court target an NIA court judge with a clear warning of an attack within a month and a coordinated jail-break to free Maoist leaders Prashant Bose and Sheela Marandi. Officer-in-charge of Kotwali police station, Adikant Mahato, informed that as soon as he got the information, he reached the court, where he found two envelopes sent by speed post. Different names were written in both the letters, but the motive was the same - murder of the judge and jail break. It has been written in the letter that the shooters have already been paid the money to make an attack on the judge. In addition to that, it is also mentioned in the letter that all preparations have already been made to get Prashant Bose and Sheela Marandi get out of jail, said the officer-in-charge. A mobile number is also given in the letter, he added. The officer-in-charge further informed that the police have made Arun Kumar, Anamika Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, Saket Tirkey and an unknown person as accused persons in the FIR lodged at Kotwali Police Station. When the mobile number given in the letter was investigated, it turned out to be registered in the name of Arun Kumar, an officer of Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB), he said. Mahto said that the entire matter is being investigated seriously. It is yet to be determined whether these names are genuine actors in the plot or have been falsely implicated to mislead authorities, he said. Meanwhile, the security of the court premises and the concerned judge has been tightened, and police and security agencies have been put on alert mode. Bose, widely known as Kishan Da, is a central figure in the CPI (Maoist) structure, arrested in late 2021. His wife, Sheela Marandi, too, has remained on the radar of multiple security agencies. Kishan Da is one of the senior-most Maoist leaders and was the chief of the Maoist Communist Centre of India (MCCI) before it merged with the CPI-ML (Peoples War) to form the CPI (Maoist) in 2004. He was one of the ideologues, who oversaw the reunification of the revolutionary forces, that led to formation of the most-dreaded Maoist outfit CPI (Maoist). Kishan Das wife Sheela Marandi, another senior most leader of the Maoist party and the only women member in the decision-making Central Committee (CC) of the CPI (Maoist) was also arrested along with him.
IPL 2025: Fifties From Kohli, Salt Lead RCB To Thumping Win Against RR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt smashed half-centuries to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. Chasing 174, the 92-run opening partnership between Salt and Kohli in 8.4 overs set the tone of RCB's win as the duo scored runs at their will. RCB had an electrifying start with Salt taking the charge from the first ball of the innings. Rajasthan got an early chance to break the partnership but Riyan Parag dropped Kohli for 7 in the fourth over off Sandeep Sharma. Salt continued the onslaught with a four and six respectively off Maheesh Theekshana's first over just before the powerplay. He continued his blistering knock with six off Sandeep Sharma before being dropped by Yashasvi Jaiswal. RCB were 65/0 after six overs. Salt completed his second half-century of the season in 28 balls with a four against Wanindu Hasaranga. He charged the Sri Lankan to a six over deep midwicket in the same over. Kumar Kartikeya brought respite to Rajasthan with Salt's wicket in the ninth over. He departed after contributing 65 off 33 balls studded with six sixes and five fours. Devdutt Padikkal joined Kohli in the middle. The duo continued the momentum with Padikkal taking the aggressor's role as Kohli completed his third half-century of the season in 40 balls. It was also his 100th half-century in T20 cricket, making him the first Indian batter to do so. Kohli pulled up his scoring rate after reaching the milestone and smacked six off Hasarange to complete a 50-run stand for the second wicket with Padikkal. He wrapped up the over with a four to accumulate 14 runs from it. RCB were on cruise control mode with Padikkal flexing his arms all around the ground to take the side over the line as quickly as possible. With Padikkal sending Tushar Deshpande to the cleaners for a four and six on successive balls, there was no room for Rajasthan to make inroads in the match. RCB completed the chase with Padikkal scoring a boundary off Sandeep Sharma to seal the royal victory for Bengaluru-based franchise in 17.3 overs. Kohli remained unbeaten on 62 while Padikkal played a knock of 40 not out in 28 balls laced with five fours and a six. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal's half-century coupled with Dhruv Jurel's 23-ball 35 blitz powered Rajasthan Royals to 173/4 in 20 overs. Invited to bat first, Rajasthan openers Jaiswal and captain Sanju Samson gave a mediocre start to the innings with the former amassing three fours in the first three powerplay overs. With Jaiswal scoring his runs freely, Samson was facing difficulty in scoring runs despite the field restrictions. Jaiswal took charge on Yash Dayal's second over and hammered him for six and a four to accumulate 12 runs from the over. Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood just conceded a four in the final over of the powerplay as Rajasthan were 45/0 after six overs. Krunal Pandya drew first blood for the RCB in the seventh over with the scalp of struggling Samson, who departed after scoring 19-ball 15. Riyan Parag joined Jaiswal in the middle and kept the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs with boundaries at regular intervals. In the ninth over when Rajat Patidar introduced Suyash Sharma into the attack, Parag smashed two fours in the over as Yash Dayal dropped him for 17. In the next over, he slammed Krunal Pandya for a six over mid-wicket to give some boost to their scoring rate. Meanwhile, Jasiwal completed his second half-century of the season in 35 balls. It was his 11th fifty in IPL and third at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan were 104/1 after the end of 13 overs. In the 14th over, Parag was dismissed by Yash Dayal for 30 runs as the batter gave an easy catch to Virat Kohli at cover. Dhruv Jurel came in to bat at no. 4 as Jaiswal continued his knock from the other end. The opener took charge against Hazlewood and sent him for a six and a four before losing his wicket in the same over. Jaiswal played a knock of 75 runs off 47 balls studded with 10 fours and two sixes. Shimron Hetmyer and Jurel took the responsibility of lifting the scoring rate in the death overs. Jurel got lucky in the 17th over when Kohli dropped him for 11 after he struck six off Suyash Sharma's final over. Jurel made the most of Dayal's final over of the spell and smacked six and a four on the first two balls. Rajasthan accumulated 15 runs from the penultimate over of the innings to move past the 150-run mark. Bhuvneshwar conceded just 11 runs from the last over of the innings despite being hit for two fours. He also got the wicket of Hetmyer on the penultimate ball before Nitish Rana hit him for four to take Rajasthan to 173/4. For RCB, Krunal was the most economical as he returned with the figures of 1-29 in his four overs. Bhuvneshwar conceded just 11 runs from the last over of the innings despite being hit for two fours. He also got the wicket of Hetmyer on the penultimate ball before Nitish Rana hit him for four to take Rajasthan to 173/4. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Voting first step towards serving nation: CEC Gyanesh
RANCHI, Apr 13: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the first step towards serving the nation is voting. He said eligible citizens must exercise their franchise whenever election takes place. The first step towards serving the nation is voting. To cast a vote, one must register as a voter by enrolling on [] The post Voting first step towards serving nation: CEC Gyanesh appeared first on Northlines .
Voting First Step Towards Serving Nation: CEC
RANCHI, Apr 13: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the first step towards serving the nation is voting. He said eligible citizens must exercise their franchise whenever election takes place. The first step towards serving the nation is voting. To cast a vote, one must register as a voter by enrolling on the voter list. No eligible citizen of India who has completed 18 years of age should be left out, Kumar said while addressing media persons [] The post Voting First Step Towards Serving Nation: CEC appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL: Why are RCB wearing green jersey against Rajasthan Royals?
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IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya Gifts His Bat To Kashvee Gautam Ahead Of DC Encounter
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has gifted his bat to pace-bowling woman all-rounder Kashvee Gautam ahead of her potential India debut. Pandya met Kashvee during the Women's Premier League (WPL) match against Mumbai Indians and promised to send a bat for her after he came to know that the Gujarat Giants player idolizes him. She had even written HP33 on her bat. Kashvee made her WPL debut in the 2025 season with Gujarat Giants and played nine matches. She claimed 11 wickets and also scored 43 runs. The 21-year-old was the leading wicket-taker for her franchise in the tournament. Her performance bagged her maiden India call-up for the tri-nation One-day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka and South Africa starting at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on April 27. India will take on Sri Lanka women in the opening match on April 27. Kashvee's second meeting with Pandya happened at the Arun Jaitely Stadium here ahead of the Mumbai Indians' Sunday match against the Delhi Capitals. The MI captain congratulated Kashvee for her maiden call-up and wished her luck for the future. For Pandya, the ongoing IPL season has been in turmoil so far with MI managing only one win in four matches. The side is currently placed at the penultimate spot in the points table with two points. Mumbai Indians suffered a 12-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium earlier this week. They will look to turn around their fortunes in the clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday evening. On the other hand, the Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals have been on a roll with four successive wins in as many games. The only unbeaten team in the league so far, they are placed at the top of the table with eight points, ahead of Gujarat Titans, thanks to a dominating 1.278 net run rate. For Pandya, the ongoing IPL season has been in turmoil so far with MI managing only one win in four matches. The side is currently placed at the penultimate spot in the points table with two points. Mumbai Indians suffered a 12-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium earlier this week. They will look to turn around their fortunes in the clash against Delhi Capitals on Sunday evening. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
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Priyanka signs Rs 30 Cr deal for Krrish 4 return?
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Jharkhand Jaguar Jawan martyred, CoBRA HC injured in IED blast triggered by Maoists
RANCHI: In an unfortunate incident, a Jharkhand Jaguar (STF) jawan was martyred and a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Head Constable (HC) was seriously injured in in an IED blast triggered by Maoists in the heavily forested border area between the Chotanagra and Jaraikela police stations in West Singhbhum. The incident took place in Radhapoda forest under Jaraikela police station area while the security forces were on a search operation. The Maoists triggered a pre-planted IED, causing critical injuries to the CRPF head constable Vishnu Saini and Jharkhand Jaguar constable Sunil Dhan. Local police and CRPF rushed to the spot and both the injured were airlifted to Ranchi for better treatment. After reaching the hospital, the doctor declared that Jharkhand Jaguar's constable Sunil Dhan succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Meanwhile, CRPF Cobra's head constable Vishnu Saini is under treatment and is said to be stable. Notably, several Maoist commanders are active with their squads in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa and have planted thousands of IEDs to check security forces enter into the jungles, due to which regular incidents of blasts are taking place during operations. Since November 2022, as many as six security personnel have lost their lives while 20 others were critically injured, besides claiming lives of nearly 22 civilians, leaving a dozen others critically injured, in IED blasts triggered by Maoists in the jungles of Chaibasa. Interestingly, the Maoists have also distributed pamphlets in the villages adjacent to Kolhan jungles and warned villages not to enter deep into the jungles as they may walk over an IED and lose their lives. According to Chaibasa SP, despite the fact that Maoists have planted IEDs in the entire area, forces are advancing slowly into the jungles with full determination and have established several temporary security camps in their core areas. The state police have launched a joint operation in Kolhan jungles in November 2022 after a tip-off that some of the senior Maoist leaders, including Misir Besra and Patiram Majhi alias Anal Da, are hiding in that forest stretch, which is said to be strategically important.
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RCB's star batter Virat Kohli was spotted engaging in a friendly exchange with former Team India coach Rahul Dravid, who now serves as the head coach of the Rajasthan-based franchise.
IPL 2025: While Batting, I Don't Feel Pressure Of Captaincy, Says RCB's Patidar
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After going without a title in 17 years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are currently in fourth position in the points table. They have made a superb start with three wins and two losses in five matches. One of the things that seems to have changed RCB's fortunes this season is the appointment of Rajat Patidar as captain. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, captain Rajat Patidar talked about his philosophy towards batting and captaincy that has helped him emerge as the team's highest scorer so far. Patidar expanded on his approach to captaincy and batting in the pre-match press conference ahead of the match against Rajasthan Royals and said he tries to keep both roles separate. I see myself as captain when I'm on the field, but when I'm batting, I don't feel the pressure of being a captain. I focus on my strengths with the bat and avoid feeling like I have to do something different just because I am leading the team. Even in domestic cricket, I try to stay in the moment and do my best for the team, the RCB captain said. Patidar also said that RCB are not looking ahead of themselves and are taking things one match at a time. We take it one game at a time. If everyone is confident, we look to make the most of it. We'll focus on playing good cricket, not focus on which venue it is. It's a special game for us with our green initiative, and wearing the green jersey makes it even more special and exciting, he added. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will once again sport their iconic green jerseys when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The green jerseys, made from recycled fabric, highlight the franchises broader sustainability initiatives, aiming to raise awareness about conservation and the need to protect the environment. A win is on the minds of both RR and RCB, who come into Sundays clash on the back of defeats in their respective last games. While RCB sits fourth in the standings with three wins out of five, RR is seventh with one fewer win coming in the same number of matches. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will once again sport their iconic green jerseys when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. The green jerseys, made from recycled fabric, highlight the franchises broader sustainability initiatives, aiming to raise awareness about conservation and the need to protect the environment. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: MI Just Need Collective Performances To Win By A Big Margin, Says Deepak Chahar
Indian Premier League: Two of Mumbai Indians' four defeats in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came by 12 runs, meaning only two sixes were the difference between winning and losing for the five-time champions. Fast-bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar admitted the side hasnt yet peaked as a unit, and felt a collective strong performance will lead them to a big victory. In IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians have stood up to their reputation of being slow starters, winning just one out of five games so far and being in eighth place in the points table. The Hardik Pandya-led side will be aiming to get their campaign back on track if they manage to stop Delhi Capitals (DC) unbeaten run at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. Look, it's been a long time, and I have gone from one big franchise to another (CSK to MI), so I think there are a lot of similarities because the mindset is the same, which is to win matches. Plus, when one or two matches are up and down, you don't have to panic; you always have to believe that you can win the tournament in any situation. I think there are similarities, and that's why both teams did well in IPL, because you have to believe in yourself. IPL is a big tournament, where you can win or lose a few matches. So it's important to come back after that, and the tournament has just started, some teams are doing well, while some are average. But we have played well in the last five matches its just that we lost due to one or two hits. It's not like we have lost by big margins, or any bowler or batter is totally out of form. Every batter has made runs, every bowler has bowled well, so there are a lot of individual performances in the last five matches. But if there is a collective performance, and if we do well together, then we would have won the match with a big margin, which shows the potential of our team. It's the same thing, as luck-based things happen in sports because, in the last match, our shots were up and down. For example, if it had gone for six, then we would have won the match. In the last match, we lost by two hits, so I think we played well, and the results will definitely come. But as a team, we are in good shape, and we will move forward in a good way, said Chahar in the pre-match press conference on Saturday. In their 12-run loss to RCB, MI had a big thing to cheer up when Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to competitive cricket after five months with a tidy spell of 0-29 in his four overs. Chahar, who himself dealt with a lot of injuries in the last three years, lauded Bumrah for being at his best after a long layoff, adding that his execution of a yorker at the Wankhede Stadium was all class. He's very strong-headed. Like you saw in the first match, the way he bowled after five months, you can see the class. It has a huge impact, if it wasn't for Bumrah, we would have scored 20-25 runs extra. So I think that game was made to a certain extent because of Bumrahs bowling. As a bowler, I know how difficult it is to bowl in your first match after so long. Its because when you come after not having played any cricket for three months, the most difficult ball to execute is a yorker. You can bowl a good-length ball or a bouncer. But to bowl a yorker, you need that confidence in your skill. But right from his first match, he bowled the yorker, and that flow while executing it shows how good a bowler he is, he added. Eyebrows were raised when Bumrah didnt take up the new ball, but Chahar felt it had to do with the sides leadership group decisions. Everyone has the experience to bowl with a new ball. So, the team decides sometimes, depending on the match-up. If a particular bowler has taken out a particular batter for a long time, then he will be the first one to whom the ball will be thrown. So, this is the strategy of the team as to who will bowl with the new ball in which match. But I think the captain and the coach have decided. So it is possible that someone else will bowl in the next match. It's also been a season where MI have unearthed gems like leg-spinner Vignesh Puthur and left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar, all thanks to their scouting teams relentless work in the off-season. Chahar signed off by applauding the scouting teams stellar work, adding that hes enjoyed being around youngsters in the team. Mumbai has always been like this from the start. Mumbai eventually built a good team every year, because they take good domestic players. The scouting team is very good, and throughout the year, they put up camps, matches, and send scouts. You see there are so many big names in the Indian team who have come from Mumbai's scouting team, like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, and many more players who Mumbai has bought in the baseline, which means no other franchise knew about them, and they made them such big superstars today. Mumbai has always been like this from the start. Mumbai eventually built a good team every year, because they take good domestic players. The scouting team is very good, and throughout the year, they put up camps, matches, and send scouts. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Shubman Gill Becomes First GT Batter To Reach 2000-run Milestone
Lucknow Super Giants: Skipper Shubman Gill has become the first player to reach the 2000-run milestone for the Gujarat Titans franchise in the Indian Premier League. He achieved the feat while scoring 60 runs against the Lucknow Super Giants in the first innings on Saturday. Gill joined the newly made franchise in 2022 and has played 51 games for the franchise. After the departure of Hardik Pandya in 2024, Gill was made skipper and is now in his second season as captain of the side. So far, he has scored 2007 runs for the team at an average of 44.60 and a strike rate of 147.89. The 25-year-old scored 483 runs in his first season for the team before proceeding to have a stellar 2023 campaign, where Gujrat lost in the final to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), as he racked 890 runs in 17 games at an average of 59.33 with his highest score being 129 against Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier. He recorded three centuries and four half-centuries in the campaign. In his first season as captain, questions were raised surrounding Gills form and whether it had anything to do with the pressure of being at the helm as he scored at an average of 38.73 and a strike rate of 147.40 which was considerably less than the previous year but he has now roared back into form in this campaign. In the game against LSG, Shubman Gill scored 60 runs off just 38 deliveries before falling due to a brilliant catch by Aiden Markram. Alongside Sai Sudharsan's 53, the duo put up an opening stand of 120 runs to lay the foundation for GT's 180. Gill's innings was laced with six boundaries and one six on the day as he batted at a strike rate of 157.89. Including his stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Gill has scored 3424 runs across 109 matches at a strike rate of 136.47 at an average of 38.04. In the game against LSG, Shubman Gill scored 60 runs off just 38 deliveries before falling due to a brilliant catch by Aiden Markram. Alongside Sai Sudharsan's 53, the duo put up an opening stand of 120 runs to lay the foundation for GT's 180. Gill's innings was laced with six boundaries and one six on the day as he batted at a strike rate of 157.89. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
PSL 2025: Litton Das Ruled Out Due To Thumb Injury, McDermott Named As Replacement
Pakistan Super League: Karachi Kings and Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season after sustaining a thumb injury during a training session on Saturday, the franchise has informed. The silver category signing was eagerly awaited by Karachi fans, but an unfortunate blow during practice prematurely ended his campaign before it even began. The franchise officially confirmed that Australian wicketkeeper-batter Ben McDermott has been named as Littons replacement. This will be McDermotts first appearance in the PSL, though he brings considerable T20 pedigree with him. McDermott was part of the Hobart Hurricanes historic Big Bash League (BBL) title-winning side earlier this year, where he maintained a strike rate of nearly 145 and played a key role with the bat, including a vital cameo in the final. Unfortunately, I couldn't be part of this tournament, even though I was really looking forward to it, Litton said in a statement released by the Karachi Kings. Life can be unpredictable just my bad luck, he added. The Bangladesh star's absence will be a blow to the Kings, who had hoped to ride his experience and explosiveness at the top of the order to go all the way to claim the title. According to ESPNcricinfo, Kane Williamson will also miss the first leg of Karachi Kings' campaign due to personal commitments. The New Zealand stalwart is expected to join the squad after the Karachi leg ends on April 21, meaning he will miss at least the first five matches. In his absence, Saad Baig, the current captain of Pakistans Under-19 side, has been named as a temporary replacement. Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi have made headlines with a significant addition of their own. Pace bowler Ihsanullah, who has been out of action with a career-threatening elbow injury since 2023, made a much-anticipated return to the PSL. In his absence, Saad Baig, the current captain of Pakistans Under-19 side, has been named as a temporary replacement. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
This IPL season, emerging talents such as Priyansh Arya, Digvesh Rathi, and Ayush Badoni are making a significant impact. A subtle connection ties them back to Delhi's dynamic cricket scene.
IPL 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Faces Jofra Archer In Nets Ahead Of RR's Match Against RCB
ACC U19 Asia Cup: Rajasthan Royals' youngest recruit of the IPL, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, faced England pacer and teammate Jofra Archer in the nets ahead of their first home clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. Suryavanshi, who turned 14 last month, was acquired by the Jaipur-based franchise for Rs 1.1 crore in last year's auction in Jeddah. The teenager became the youngest player to bag an IPL contract in the tournament's history. Rajasthan Royals posted the video of Suryavanshi's net session with the caption, Vaibhav vs Archer. Where else if not the IPL?! The left-handed batter faced Archer with full commitment and displayed his range of shots including pull and straight drive. The English pacer was also impressed with Suryavanshi's batting in the nets. The youngster is yet to make his debut in the IPL. The 14-year-old had a sensational 2024 season both domestically and internationally. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, at just 12 years and 284 days old. During his debut, the left-hand batter scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List A fifty. On the international stage, Suryavanshi set the record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian, scoring a blazing 58-ball ton against Australia in Chennai. He also played a pivotal role in Indias run to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two crucial half-centuries. The 14-year-old had a sensational 2024 season both domestically and internationally. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, at just 12 years and 284 days old. During his debut, the left-hand batter scored 71 off 42 balls against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25, becoming the youngest Indian to score a List A fifty. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Like Dhoni And Kohli, Rahane Is A Role Model For KKR, Says Assistant Coach Ottis Gibson
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Ottis Gibson, the assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), cited skipper Ajinkya Rahane as a batting role model for the team, adding that the veteran batter is very much equal to stalwarts like M.S. Dhoni and Virat Kohli. So far, Rahane has scored 204 runs in six matches at an average of 40.8 and a strike-rate of 154.54. Under his leadership, KKR are currently in third place in the points table, after outclassing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Quite often, when I'm working with teams and young players, we often look at our role models. We often look at another team for somebody else, and it might be MS Dhoni, it might be (Virat) Kohli. Jinks (Rahane) is a role model for everybody here in this dressing room as a batter, and I'll tell you why. I believe that when we set up the roster every day, Jinks wants 20 minutes, no bowlers, some little bubble feeds from us and throws from the throwers, said Gibson in a video posted by the franchise on Saturday. He further talked about how Rahane radiates calmness in the KKR set-up. He never hits in the air. Its on the floor. Then, when the game starts, he knows what his technique is. His strike rate is above 150. He practices what he wants to play every day, and when he bats with us in the middle, he has a certain confidence and certain calmness as he goes about his business. So, to me, he's a role model for some of you young guys and young batters in this dressing room. So, you should pay attention to the way he goes about his business. We should pay attention to the way he goes about his business, added Gibson. Veteran off-spin bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali agreed with Gibsons assessment, before adding a cheeky spin. I really agree with Coach that Jinx is an outstanding role model for all batters. But my role model is Sunil (Narine) because he can hit the first ball for six off anyone. So, to me, he's a role model for some of you young guys and young batters in this dressing room. So, you should pay attention to the way he goes about his business. We should pay attention to the way he goes about his business, added Gibson. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopras Reunion Sparks Krrish 4 Buzz, Netizens Go Wild I WATCH
Hrithik Roshans recent photo with Priyanka Chopra, taken during her husband Nick Jonas Broadway show, has re-ignited speculations around 'Krrish 4'. The two stars, who'd shared screen space in earlier installments, were seen together after a long time. With Hrithik reportedly stepping in as director for the next film, fans are hopeful for Priyankas return. Their reunion has also sparked excitement amongst the netizens about the beloved superhero franchise making a powerful comeback. Watch this video for all the details! bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/c/SHOWSHAIndiaFollow Showsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showsha_/Follow Showsha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/showshaFollow Showsha on X: https://x.com/news18showshaFollow Showsha on Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/6YeotZeyMore entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:https://www.news18.com/entertainment
IPL 2025: On Return To Home Turf, Unbeaten DC Aim To Extend Winning Juggernaut Against MI
Arun Jaitley Stadium: A lack of stability in the previous three-year IPL cycle prevented the Delhi Capitals (DC) from being considered as serious title contenders. But a near-complete overhaul before and during the mega-auction has resulted in DC emerging as the most balanced team in IPL 2025. Moreover, the Axar Patel-led side holds the unique distinction of remaining undefeated in the competition. Now, on return to their original home turf, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC will be aiming to extend its winning juggernaut when it faces Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday evening. What has worked wonders for DC has been the experienced players and youngsters complimenting each other to make the team win. While Axar and Kuldeep Yadav have been proficient, young leg-spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam has been a great find for the franchise. Someone like Mitchell Starc has chipped in with valuable contributions, while KL Rahul has undoubtedly been their best batter by smashing back-to-back fifties both as an opener and middle-order batter while finding good support from Tristan Stubbs. Though DCs overall batting and bowling run rate (9.9 and 8.8 respectively) has been healthy, the side still needs to sort some chinks in their armour, as per statistics from Cricket-21 show. DC have just one half-century amongst their first-choice top-order of Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel, resulting in their batting run-rate in power-play being 8.3, the second-lowest in this phase for any team in IPL 2025. In their six-wicket win over RCB, Starc and Axar were smashed for 30 and 16 runs respectively in their one over each in power-play, taking DCs economy rate to 9.7 in power-play. If DC manage to sort their chinks out against MI, they will undisputedly become the team to beat in the competition. Meanwhile, MI have stood up to their reputation of making slow starts in the competition, as seen from their four defeats in five matches so far. But with the mid-way phase of the competition coming up, the Hardik Pandya-led side will be fully aware that every game from now onwards holds huge importance if they are to enter the playoffs. Though they welcomed back Jasprit Bumrah in their home game against RCB, it wasnt the magic pill MI needed to get a win. MIs issues literally start with their power-play performances in both batting and bowling, a fact duly acknowledged by head coach Mahela Jayawardene after their 12-run loss to RCB. Their batting power-play run-rate is 9.1, but the most worrying aspect is MI losing 10 wickets in the first six overs tied with Chennai Super Kings and second only to Sunrisers Hyderabad (12). Rohit Sharma is enduring a lean run of form while barring Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, none of them have a settled batting position. In bowling, things arent that great for MI in power-play. The side has an economy rate of 10.36, which makes them the third-most expensive bowling unit in the first six overs of this season. Moreover, they have managed to pick only six wickets in the phase, which is the second lowest in the competition. One would hope that with Bumrahs successful return to competitive cricket, where he showed signs of his usual sharpness, MI manage to make early inroads if they are to save themselves from a loss and stop the relentless DC winning juggernaut, especially with the pitchs nature still a mystery to both teams. Squads Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, Vipraj Nigam, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, T. Natarajan, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, and Madhav Tiwari. Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Shrijith Krishnan, Bevon Jacobs, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, PV Satyanarayana Raju, and Arjun Tendulkar. Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, Vipraj Nigam, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, T. Natarajan, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, and Madhav Tiwari. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Glenn Phillips To Miss Rest Of The Season For Gujarat Titans Due To Groin Injury
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Gujarat Titans all-rounder Glenn Phillips will miss the remainder of the IPL 2025 season after returning home due to a groin injury. Phillips sustained the injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 6, which GT won by seven wickets. In that match, Phillips had come in the final over of powerplay as a substitute fielder but pulled up his groin muscle while aiming to make a throw towards the keeper at point. After receiving immediate treatment from the physio, Phillips needed support in being taken off the field. Gujarat Titans wish Glenn a speedy recovery, read a statement from the franchise on Saturday. GT had acquired the New Zealand all-rounder's services at last years mega auction for his base price of Rs 2 crore but he hadnt featured in a game for the side in IPL 2025 before injury cut short his time in the tournament. As of now, there is no clarity yet on who GT would be drafting in as Phillips replacement. GT, the IPL 2022 champions, are already without the services of fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who returned home to South Africa for attending an important personal matter. GTs current overseas playing options include England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford, South Africa fast-bowler Gerald Coetzee and Afghanistans bowling all-rounders Rashid Khan and Karim Janat. As of now, there is no clarity yet on who GT would be drafting in as Phillips replacement. GT, the IPL 2022 champions, are already without the services of fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who returned home to South Africa for attending an important personal matter. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Jharkhand forest officials tell railways to slow train speed to protect wild elephants
RANCHI: Amid reports of wild elephants moving near railway tracks in the Chandil area of Saraikela, Jharkhand forest officials have cautioned station masters of five stations to run trains at reduced speeds in the area to avoid hitting the animals. Quick response teams from the forest department are already closely monitoring them. A herd of 13 elephants, including a calf, has been noticed in the region for the last week, particularly near railway stations in Gunda, Chandil, Jhimdi, Tiruldih and Letemda. Chandil Ranger Sashi Prakash said, A group of elephants is roaming near the railway track. The department is keeping an eye on it. Meanwhile, letters have also been written to station masters to slow down the trains when they pass through those areas. Notably, several incidents of wild elephants mowed down by trains running at high speed have been reported from the region. Senior forest officials said it was routine to alert station masters to save the animals. This is a normal process to prevent elephants from getting hit by the speeding trains. Forest officials alert the concerned station masters if elephants are moving near the railway tracks in any particular region, said PCCF Wild Life Shashikar Samanta. He said an elephant died recently after being hit by the Howrah-Hatia Express near Letemda Railway Station. Jumbo fatalities May 19, 2022: One elephant died between Banspani Juruli August 2018: Three elephants died between Kanimahuli Halt of Chakulia in Jharkhand and Gidhani of West Bengal 2020: One elephant died near Sunasuniya of Chakulia January 11, 2023: A calf died after being hit by a train near Gunda Bihar station June 10, 2023: A two-month-old elephant calf died in Gunda Vihar of Nimdih block May 9, 2024: In Letemda of Kukru block, an elephant died near the railway station
Nadda predicts BJP victory in 2026 West Bengal Polls, slams opposition for Ignoring Ayushman Bharat
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), launched in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ranchi, provides free medical coverage of up to 5 lakh per family per year.
PCB slaps one-year ban on Mumbai Indians star Corbin Bosch for picking IPL over PSL
Zalmi franchise drafted Bosch in January 2025 but he took the place of the injured Lizaad Williams when joining the IPL.
IPL 2025: 'Emotional' KL Rahul Leaves 'home' Fans & RCB In Awe Of Him In Chinnaswamy Homecoming
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The fervent crowd at Bengalurus M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is usually a massive home advantage for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) during the IPL. But on Thursday night, to hear the fans chant for an opposing player at RCB home turf in the IPL was quite telling. The big reason fans draped in RCB colours did that in the stadium was their local lad, aka namma huduga (own boy in Kannada) KL Rahul, who owned the stage on his homecoming by hitting a match-winning 93 not out off 53 balls and maintaining Delhi Capitals unbeaten run in IPL 2025. It was a knock where Rahul had to grind it out on a sluggish black-soil pitch, before flicking a switch from the 12th over and accelerating stunningly to take DC home with 13 balls to spare. Following his winning shot - a six over the long-leg boundary off Yash Dayals full toss - Rahul proudly thumped his chest, as the crowd cheered loudly and some stood up to show respect for the local hero who secured the victory, albeit for DC. If that wasnt enough, Rahul walked to the adjoining pitch, drew a circle there with his bat and put it down fiercely in the middle, mirroring an iconic scene one of his favourite movies Kantara. Just after that mic drop moment, Rahul embraced Tristan Stubbs and said, This is my ground. As he walked off the field, Rahul said the same thing to his DC team-mates. It would again echo from Rahuls mouth in one of the franchises Instagram reels posted on Friday, where he explained the inspiration behind his emotionally strong celebration. So ya, just a tiny reminder that this ground, this home, this turf is where I have grown up and this is mine. One would feel that its a classic case of you can take the boy out of the city, but you cant take the city out of the boy, as evidenced by Rahuls unbeaten 93 and clear fondness for Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, according to trusted insiders who understand the full picture, the situation is quite different. In July 2024, sources had told IANS that after a not-so-memorable time with Lucknow Super Giants in the season both on and off the field, the talk was that RCB was very interested in having Rahul on board via the auction route. The think-tank had its reasons: to have a local face in Rahul and entrust him with the leadership mantle. Later, when Rahul decided against being retained by LSG and went into the auction pool, people in the RCB think-tank had told the wicketkeeper-batter that the franchise would go all out for him in the auction in Jeddah. The RCB management had relayed the same message to him even a day before the auction happened, shortly after Rahul had said in an interview with Star Sports in November 2024 that it would be a very sweet feeling to be back in the RCB fold. Its a known fact that at RCB, Rahul shined as an attacking middle-order batter who absorbed pressure very well in the sides run as runners-up in IPL 2016 and would open his gates to the India T20I team. Hence, it was understandably evident that RCB was going all out for Rahul in last years auction, and facing off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for acquiring his services. But at Rs 10.75 crore mark, RCB dropped out, leaving KKR front-runners, before DC came in to acquire Rahul for INR 14 crore. Hence, when Rahul dished out one impressive shot after the other at Bengaluru, it had two goals: to shine at his home ground and to make a statement against the team that was to take him in the auction but ultimately refrained from doing so. Its a known fact that at RCB, Rahul shined as an attacking middle-order batter who absorbed pressure very well in the sides run as runners-up in IPL 2016 and would open his gates to the India T20I team. Hence, it was understandably evident that RCB was going all out for Rahul in last years auction, and facing off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for acquiring his services. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Yum! Brands Appoints Manish Jain to Lead Digital & Technology Global Capability Center in India
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the Company's concepts - KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Companys Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the Mexican-inspired food, chicken and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, USA Today's America's Climate Leaders and 3BL's list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. In 2025, the Company was recognized among TIME magazine's list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. In addition, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top 25 of Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2025, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive year.
'No IPL franchise has any right to say, I want this kind of a pitch'
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Will never allow Waqf Act to be implemented in Jharkhand: Minister
RANCHI: As controversy over the Waqf (Amendment) Act rages on, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari has defiantly declared that he would not allow the legislation to be implemented in the state at any cost. Ansari hit out at the saffron party during a public meeting, raging, The BJP is behaving like a demon that wants to swallow our rights and privileges. Ansari accused the Modi-led Central government of targeting members of the minority community through contentious laws like this. Our rights and land are being snatched away from us. I want to make it clear that I will never allow the Waqf Act to be implemented in Jharkhand, Ansari said. He also called out the dictatorial attitude of the Modi regime and asserted that the Centre would not have its way in Jharkhand. He further accused the Modi regime of killing democracy in the country and described the Act as part of a well-planned conspiracy against Muslims. Describing himself as the voice of the Muslim community, he vowed to continue fighting for society, minority rights and ideals of the Constitution till his last breath.
Ranchi Diary | 559 IEDs destroyed in 39 months in Singhbhum
Security forces have recovered and disarmed as many as 559 IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) planted by Maoists in forests of West Singhbhum. Several personnel besides ordinary village folk have perished in blast triggered by the grim devices. A total 66 IEDs were unearthed in 2022, with the number spiking to 272 in 2023; 131 were recovered in 2024, while 91 have emerged till April 6, 2025. Counting casualties, in November-December 2022, two villagers died due in IED blasts in Chaibasa forests, while in 2023, seven villagers died and four were seriously injured. In 2024, three villagers and a jawan were killed, while in 2025, a villager and a CRPF officer died and four were injured. Soren government bans spike bits on horses In a bid to end cruelty towards horses, the state govt has banned manufacture, sale and use of traded spiked bits, used to control them. A government letter, dated March 19, has been shot to all the districts to ensure proper implementation. The move, came in the wake of the Centres existing rules. The Animal Welfare Board of India also announced a nationwide ban on such practices to end cruelty on horses in the past. The districts have also been asked to conduct raids in this regard. Governments of Nagaland, MP, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Ladakh, Rajasthan, UP and Meghalaya have banned traded spiked bits. Unseasonal storms set to hit Jharkhand A spell of unseasonal and turbulent weather is set to sweep across large swathes of the state over the next few days. The Met office has issued alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds up to 50 kmph, attributing the instability to a prominent low-pressure system persisting over southwest Bay of Bengal. Hailstorms are likely in isolated parts of eastern Jharkhand on April 10, accompanied by thunderstorm and gusty winds. South, east, and central districts are expected to face another bout of thunderstorms and strong winds up on April 11 which will further escalate on April 12 and 13 with inclement conditions over east and central Jharkhand. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com
Security forces destroy five Maoist bunkers in Jharkhand
RANCHI: In a breakthrough, the security forces demolished as many as five underground Maoist bunkers in the jungles of Kalpaburu under Jaraikele police station in Chaibasa. It is believed that these rebels belonging to CPI-Maoists might have been using those bunkers for hiding after executing subversive activities. The police and paramilitary forces were prompted to blow up the bunkers one after another after they had stumbled upon the existence of one of such bunkers at the Kulpaburu jungle. According to police, a search operation is being conducted in the jungles of Chotanagra and Jaraikela since March 4, 2025. We have recovered five bunkers, being used by the Maoists for hiding themselves during operations, till the security forces receded. These bunkers were large enough to accommodate several rebels at a time measuring nearly eight feet high and 15 feet long, said Chaibasa SP Ashutosh Shekhar. These bunkers were open from both ends so that they could escape from the other end if found by the security forces from any of the ends, he added. According to SP, some articles of day-to-day use have also been recovered from these bunkers. By looking at them, it could be said that they were in use merely 10-15 days back and might have been abandoned after the search operation was started, he said. Earlier on April 5, as many as 16 bunkers used by Maoist insurgents were also recovered and destroyed by the security forces. According to Chaibasa SP, each bunker was large enough to accommodate between 40 to 50 Maoist operatives, indicating the scale of insurgent activity in the area. The operation is part of an intensified crackdown on Maoist elements in the region, with efforts aimed at disrupting their logistical bases and preventing planned attacks. The police continue to monitor the area and are on high alert for any further movement of senior Maoist leaders. Notably, Maoists are now restricted only to Saranda jungles in Jharkhand as they have been whipped out from other pockets of the state. According to an estimate, around 85 - 90 Maoists are supposed to be hiding in Saranda jungles, where they have planted thousands of IEDs, which has become a challenge for the security forces. In November 2022, the state police launched a joint operation in the Kolhan and Saranda jungles of Chaibasa. The operation, carried out by personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police, was initiated based on intelligence reports indicating the presence of top Maoist leaders in the area, including Misir Besra, a senior CPI(Maoist) commander carrying a Rs1 crore bounty on his head.
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RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to form a committee comprising members of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), state government representatives, and the petitioner to visit the site and submit a report on its condition. The directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Jain organisation Jyot to maintain the sanctity of Parasnath Hills in accordance with their religious beliefs and traditions. The court will pass an interim order after examining the findings. During the hearing, the petitioners advocate argued that Parasnath Hill is the nirvana bhoomi (place of liberation) of several Jain Tirthankaras and holds immense religious significance for Jain followers. In recent years, the sites sanctity has been compromised due to the sale of liquor and meat, encroachments, and unauthorised constructions. They also objected to eggs being served in nearby Anganwadi centres. They raised concerns about the governments push to promote the area as a tourist destination, which they claimed could further erode its spiritual environment. The petitioners claimed that the government has failed to curb these activities which hurt Jain sentiments, citing a January 5, 2023 notification by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change urging the preservation of the site in alignment with Jain traditions. Advocate General Rajeev Ranjan, appearing for the state, informed the court that the government is sensitive to the concerns of all religious communities, including Jains. He told the bench that measures are already being taken to stop the sale of meat. Parasnath Hill holds profound spiritual significance for two distinct communities: the Tribals and the Jains. Despite their vastly different customs and dietary practices, both groups revere this sacred site. The Adivasis, who comprise 26% of the state population as per Census 2011, worship the hill as Marang Buru, while for the Jains, Sammed Shikhar, located on the Parasnath hills, is one of their most important pilgrimage sites. Notably, hours after the Centre stopped tourism and eco-tourism activities and banned liquor and drugs on Parasnath Hills in January 2023 to protect the sanctity of Sammed Shikarji, tribals living in the region started raising their demand to free their hills from outside interference. A look back October 22, 2018: State issues notification declaring Sammed Shikar ji as eco-tourism spot February 16, 2019: Jharkhand govt publishes Gazette declaring Sammed Shikarji as tourist spot August 2, 2019: Center approves the notification issued by state February 17, 2022: Official gazette was published by Hemant Soren govt declaring Sammed Shikarji as Jain pilgrimage January 3, 2023: Tribals organised silent mach in Ranchi against it January 5, 2023: Center stops all tourism and eco-tourism activities National Commission for Minorities takes cognizance January 10, 2023: Tribals organize Mahajutaan ((grand assemblage) at Parasmath January 8, 2025: PIL filed in Jharkhand HC January 24, 2025: HC issues notices to Centre and state
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RANCHI: To position Jharkhand as a leading global destination for investors and attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with his wife Kalpana Soren and some department heads, will visit Europe from April 19 to April 27. On Monday, the state cabinet approved a proposal related to the expenditure. This decision was among 14 proposals approved during the state cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. The itinerary covers visits to Madrid, Barcelona, and Gothenburg and includes structured one-on-one meetings with prospective investors and business leaders. According to officials, the high-level delegation headed by CM Soren will reach Madrid on April 19 and have a one-to-one meeting with representatives of major companies on April 21. The delegation will also visit the National Renewable Energy Center, where research is being done on solar energy, they said. The next day, the team will meet representatives of companies from Madrids mining and steel sectors. Then, on April 23, the delegation will meet representatives of the Agriculture Ministry in Barcelona. On April 25, companies working on clean energy will meet in Gothenburg, Sweden. The following day, entrepreneurs will meet one-on-one before the CM returns with the delegation on April 27. While the state government has framed the visit as a strategic initiative to position Jharkhand as a viable investment destination in Europe, the BJP has raised objections, characterizing the tour as a misuse of public funds with limited returns. BJP MLA and former minister C.P. Singh questioned the utility of such high-profile international engagements, saying the state has persistently failed to translate previous investor outreach into tangible industrial development. This seems less like an investment drive and more like a taxpayer-funded excursion, he added.
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Ration card to be made mandatory for receiving Maiyan Samman Yojana assistance in Jharkhand
RANCHI: The Women, Child Development and Social Security Department will now make ration cards mandatory before transferring the aid for Maiyan Samman Yojana. This move comes amid the large-scale fraud in registration for Maiyan Samman Yojana. Making ration cards mandatory will ensure that the beneficiary is a domicile of Jharkhand. According to officials, the department will get each and every beneficiarys name verified with the ration card before transferring the aid to their bank accounts. Government sources informed that the nodal department has sought approval from the Food and Supply Department to use the Application Program Interface (API) of the ration card portal. As per the information received, the nodal department has also decided to check the actual status of the beneficiaries through many other software interfaces, which incudes, National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), National Informatics Center (NIC) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS). Maiyan Samman Yojana: Funds of 112 women going into one mans account, probe underway With this, the social security wing will be able to check whether the age of the female beneficiary is between 18 to 50 years and if she is a resident of Jharkhand or not. Ration card is mandatory to avail the benefits of Maiyan Samman Yojana. After API approval by the Food and Supply Department, it will be confirmed that the beneficiary's name is registered in the ration card, and she is a resident of Jharkhand, said Social Security Director Samira S. The Food and Supply Department is getting Aadhaar linked to the ration card which will make Aadhaar verification of the beneficiaries easy, she added. According to the official, if the Aadhaar of the beneficiary is not linked to the Pubic Distribution System (PDS), then the Women and Child Development Department will do Aadhaar verification through Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Meanwhile, making a major change from April this year, financial assistance will be given only to those beneficiaries who have Aadhaar linked single bank accounts. Maiyan Samman Yojana: Jharkhand government to release list of deleted beneficiaries Notably, a lot of irregularities came to light during the physical verification of the beneficiaries following reports of huge fraud by the computer operators while filling up the forms for the scheme. In one such case, 95 applicants of Maiyan Samman Yojana were found linked to a single bank account, which was opened recently in West Bengal. During the investigation, it was found that the bank account of Yusuf, a resident of Patagoda, Barakhanti, in North Dinajpur district of West Bengal, was used 95 times for making applications for Maiyan Samman Yojana. Earlier too, several complaints of fraud related to Maiyan Samman Yojana were received from across the state where the money was being transferred to the bank accounts of wives and daughters of some government employees. Based on those reports, names of ineligible beneficiaries are being deleted from the list. Maiyan Samman Yojna, Hemant Soren Governments flagship programme under which women between the age group of 18-49 gets Rs 2500 every month. Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore tabled the annual Budget of Rs 1, 45,400 crore for FY 2025-26 in the Jharkhand Assembly, out of which Rs 13,363 crore has been allocated for the Maiyan Samman Yojana.
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Bihar man found in Visakhapatnam reunited with kin after 35 years
VISAKHAPATNAM: After spending nearly 35 years away from his family, 70-year-old Dasharath from Bihar has finally been reunited with his loved ones, thanks to the efforts of a Visakhapatnam-based NGO. Dasharath, the eldest among four siblings, and father of two sons, used to run a footwear shop before developing a mental illness. Though he received treatment at a hospital in Ranchi, it brought little relief. Over time, he left home, and his whereabouts remained unknown for decades. In September 2019, members of the Association for Urban and Tribal Development (AUTD) found Dasharath at Visakhapatnam railway station, and offered him shelter. For the past five years, he was cared for at a local shelter, and received psychiatric treatment at government hospitals. After consistent treatment and support, he slowly began to recover. He was eventually able to recall his name, and some details about his family, which helped us trace his family, said AUTD secretary Pragada Vasu. With the help of NGO Shraddha, Dasharath was reunited with his family in Darihat village, Rohtas district, Bihar. He was received by his son Sanjay Kumar and daughter-in-law Poojitha Devi. Despite changes in his appearance, the villagers could recognise him by name, Vasu said. The AUTD is a non-governmental organisation committed to empowering marginalised communities in both urban and tribal areas. Established in 2001, the AUTD set up a shelter in Visakhapatnam to support homeless people and migrant workers, who are displaced due to industrialisation, development and irrigation projects. Since its inception, the AUTD has rescued over 10,000 individuals. Notably, more than 200 people with mental illness have recovered after getting treatment at mental health centres, and have been successfully reunited with their families across several States, including Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat and Bihar.
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INDORE: A real-life version of the Bollywood hit Jolly LLB 2 is unfolding in Madhya Pradesh just months ahead of the scheduled release of the third film in the franchise. Three police officers in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly linked to a 2009 fake encounter case in Neemuch district, have proceeded on sudden leave, amid speculation that they may be seeking legal protection as the CBI investigation in the case intensifies. The officersAnil Patidar (Additional SP, Barwani), Vivek Gupta (CSP, Pithampur, Dhar), and Mukhtar Qureshi (ACP, Crime)have cited personal reasons such as family illness in their leave applications. However, sources familiar with the developments claim the move may be aimed at securing anticipatory bail, following the recent arrests of two other officers by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Last week, the CBI arrested Deputy SP Gladwin Edward Carr and Head Constable Neeraj Pradhan in connection with the case. According to sources, the two were summoned, questioned, and later remanded to CBI custody by a designated court in Indore. The case dates back to the intervening night of February 78, 2009, when Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have shot dead inter-state drug smuggler Banshi Gurjar in a gunfight in Neemuch. The police had said Gurjar opened fire after being asked to surrender and was killed in retaliatory firing. However, the encounter came under scrutiny after several contradictions emerged. In March 2011, another drug smuggler, Ghanshyam Dhakad, was reported dead in a road accident in Neemuch but was later found alive and arrested by Rajasthan Police in September 2012. He reportedly told investigators that he had faked his death using the identity of a mentally ill man, Karu Lal, who had actually died in the accident. Ghanshyam further claimed that the idea of faking his death came from Banshi Gurjar, who he said was still alive at the timemore than three years after the alleged encounter. Gurjar was subsequently arrested in Ujjain by Madhya Pradesh Police in late 2012. He is currently out on bail in multiple narcotics-related cases. In 2013, Neemuch-based journalist Moolchand Khinchi filed a petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court (Indore Bench), seeking a CBI inquiry into the 2009 incident to establish the identity of the person actually killed in the alleged encounter. A year later, the High Court ordered a CBI probe into all aspects of the case, including the possible roles of the police personnel posted in the area at the time. Speaking to The New Indian Express , Khinchi said, I have now filed another plea in the High Court seeking a status report on the CBI's findings over the last 10 years. As per the information I have, the CBI has identified the person killed in the 2009 incident, and thats what led to the recent arrests. He further claimed that about 24 police personnelranging from constables to senior officerswere directly or indirectly involved in the encounter. Six have retired, four are no more. Yet many of those linked to the case were promoted instead of being held accountable. The lowest-ranked among them is now a head constable, while the highest retired as an IG, Khinchi alleged.
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SHIVAMOGGA: It seemed like the perfect chance for a 25-year-old local entrepreneur from Shikaripura taluk to join hands with one of India's fastest-growing retail chains when a Google Form appeared online after he was searching for an opportunity for a Zudio franchise. But what followed was a sophisticated online fraud operation that left a man from the city devastated and poorer by nearly Rs 65 lakh. It all began in late February, when the complainant came across a link inviting applications for Zudio franchises. The form, complete with a professional tone and what appeared to be branding from the Tata Group-backed fashion chain, asked for basic details. The complainant, who had long aspired to start a retail venture, filled in his information and submitted the form. Two days later, on February 27, he received a call from an unfamiliar number. The caller claimed to represent Zudio and said that the company had sent application forms and further instructions to the complainant's email. Eager and unsuspecting, he opened an email from zudiohelp@terntfranchise-tata.com and found documents that appeared legitimate: a registration form, a detailed prospectus, and a price range for Zudios products. The documents appeared authentic, featuring a well-organised franchise plan that included details about the Shivamogga location, along with assurances of company support and supply chain logistics. Encouraged by the professionalism, the complainant filled in the form indicating his interest in setting up a Zudio outlet in Shivamogga. On March 5, the same number called again, claiming the company had officially approved the franchise application. An email with an approval letter further added to the illusion, making the complainant believe he was about to launch a legitimate business. Soon after, the financial demands began. A caller from a different number informed the complainant that to proceed further, he had to pay an immediate franchise registration fee of Rs 2.17 lakh. Bank account details were provided a Bank of Maharashtra account and on March 6, the complainant transferred the amount from his Union Bank account. Over the following days, more payments were demanded. The reasons ranged from security deposits to stock token charges, miscellaneous expenses, and NOC charges. Each time, the same account number was shared. Believing he was following protocol, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 64,92,710 from his and his brother's bank account over multiple transactions. It wasn't until another call came this time claiming that a lorry carrying Zudio materials had been seized by Bengaluru traffic police and that a Rs 1.7 lakh fine had to be paid that doubts began to creep in. The complainant discussed the situation with his brother, who dug deeper into the correspondence. Their worst fears were confirmed. The emails, the calls, the documents all of it was a carefully constructed fraud. The domain used in the email address was fake, and there was no real connection to Zudio or Tata Group. What seemed like a business breakthrough had turned into an elaborate con. The complainant has since approached the police, filing a detailed complaint at CEN Police Station and requesting an investigation into the fraud. He has asked authorities to identify the culprits and recover the money lost.
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NEW DELHI: With the aim to promote internationalisation in Indian higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Saturday introduced a new set of regulations for the easy recognition and equivalence of foreign qualifications. UGC Chairman, Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar, said, Many students return with international qualifications need to be seamlessly integrated into India's higher education system or workforce. Such students need a structured procedure to evaluate foreign credentials without unpredictable delays and procedural ambiguity. University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to establish a standardized equivalence framework for students who completed their education abroad and want to integrate into India's higher education system or workforce. @ugc_india in its notification stated that the commission pic.twitter.com/QcTC3nIXwm All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) April 5, 2025 Acknowledging this challenge, he said, the UGC has decided to establish a standardized equivalence framework by bringing in a new regulation. Kumar also said that UGC has developed a transparent, technology-driven mechanism for recognizing foreign qualifications from schools and higher education institutes. Speaking to TNIE, he said, This move is crucial given the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 s vision of transforming India into a global study destination. If Indian institutions are to attract international students, we must ensure fair recognition of degrees earned abroad. By addressing a long-standing issue, UGC has taken a decisive step through this significant reform toward making Indias higher education system more inclusive, competitive, and future-ready, he added. India bars medical degrees from Pakistan for FMGE, employment eligibility The rules are expected to significantly benefit Indian students who study abroad and seek to continue their academic or professional journey in India. However, the regulations titled (Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2025, do not apply to professional qualifications in disciplines such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Law, and Architecture - areas governed by respective statutory councils in India. The UGC has clarified that equivalence will be granted to qualifications awarded by foreign institutions that are duly recognised in their home countries. The UGC allows for the recognition of qualifications obtained from offshore campuses of foreign educational institutions, provided if they meet specific criteria. The regulations which will streamline the process of recognising and granting equivalence to academic qualifications obtained from foreign educational institutions also prescribe foreign school-level qualifications for admission into undergraduate and equivalent programmes in Indian institutions, subject to prescribed conditions. This is expected to ease transitions for students moving to India after completing secondary education abroad. However, it draws a firm line against qualifications obtained through franchising arrangements. The regulation stated that these will not be eligible for equivalence. This includes institutions listed by designated accreditation or recognition agencies. The UGC said that the final regulations were shaped after careful consideration of the extensive public feedback received on the draft regulations issued in 2023, reflecting a consultative and inclusive policy-making process. The UGC will also operate a dedicated online portal for receiving and processing applications for equivalence certificates. A Standing Committee of experts will examine these applications and make recommendations. If an applicant is dissatisfied with a decision, they may seek a review through a Review Committee constituted by the UGC. Equivalence certificates issued under the regulations will be valid for the purpose of pursuing higher education and research in India, as well as for employment opportunities.
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L2: Empuraan box office: How much did Mohanlal's film earn on Day 8
L2: Empuraan has minted Rs 88.25 crore (net) domestically till now. The film has performed well overseas as well, grossing over Rs 133 crore. Sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer, L2: Empuraan stars Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. The next part of the franchise is tentatively titled Lucifer 3.
RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on March 3 took suo-moto cognisance of long power cuts during festival processions in the State. The division bench of Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and Justice Deepak Roshan has sought a response from the state government and Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Limited (JBVNL). The court has also asked them to explain why the power is being cut for more than 10 hours, especially during processions. It also questioned over the alternative measures taken to solve the problems faced by the common people due to power cut. The court noted that electricity is an essential service and its supply cannot be interrupted. In response, the Advocate General said that the extreme measure of shutting down power supply was felt necessary to avoid injury to people who carry flag-poles in the processions at festivals like the Sarhul festival. He highlighted that there was a risk of such poles coming into contact with electricity wires. He noted that in the year 2000, 29 people died after coming in contact with the electric wire. The court said that, Merely because accidents might happen when one is travelling on road, in train or in an airplane, one cannot stop people from using the road, train or airline. It also said further that all measures must be taken to ensure such accidents do not happen in future. The court also directed the JBVNL to refrain from power cuts unless such a measure is extremely warranted. The respondent - JBVNL is directed not to shut down electricity supply in the manner it was done on April 1 unless such a measure is warranted due to serious emergencies like extreme weather, stated the court order. The matter will be heard next on April 9. Power supply is cut during the Sarhul and Ram Navami processions as a security measure. Notably, during the hearing, the court asked the state authorities, which permits such processions during festivals or otherwise, to fix an appropriate height/length of such poles/ flags so that they will not come into contact with the electrical wires laid down by the JBVNL.
Highest paid in team doesnt mean I have to score every match, its about impact:Venkatesh Iyer
KOLKATA, Apr 4: Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer believes his Rs 23.75 crore price tag doesnt mean he has to score heavily every game, stressing that his focus is on making a meaningful impact for the team. Resigned by KKR using the Right to Match card at the mega auction, Iyer became the franchises most expensive signing and the third costliest player in IPL in November. But he had a lukewarm start to the new season, managing just 9 [] The post Highest paid in team doesnt mean I have to score every match, its about impact:Venkatesh Iyer appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED conducts raids in Jharkhand as part of money laundering investigation
RANCHI : The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches at multiple locations in Jharkhand as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in certain Ayushman Bharat linked schemes, official sources said. About 21 locations are being raided by the officials of the federal probe agency, the sources said. The investigation pertains to some alleged irregularities in the universal health scheme of the Central government. Further details are awaited.
Hemant Soren follows Didi, set to make tribal and regional languages must in schools
RANCHI: The Jharkhand government has decided to make the teaching of tribal and regional languages mandatory in government schools across the state, along the lines of the West Bengal model. Steps are being taken so that it could be brought into practice promptly. The move is reportedly aimed at helping students understand their culture and traditions better. Replying to a resolution proposed by Congress MLA Naman Bixal Kongari seeking the appointment of teachers for teaching tribal languages in primary, middle, high schools and colleges during the last day of the budget session of the Jharkhand Assembly, state Minister of School Education and Literacy Ramdas Soren shared that a five-member committee had been sent to West Bengal to understand their model. The report submitted by the panel to the department concerned will be forwarded to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, he added. Education in tribal and regional languages will be ensured at all costs, asserted Ramdas. Teachers of regional languages will be appointed in proportion to the number of students, he noted. According to the minister, the model of the neighbouring state of West Bengal, where education right from childhood to the postgraduate level is imparted in regional languages, has been studied. Efforts are under way to implement something similar to the West Bengal model, he said. The minister shared that a survey was conducted last year to ascertain the number of students who spoke regional languages. However, a review found several errors in the survey. Since students could not be fully identified on the linguistic level in many schools, therefore, a survey will be conducted again at the district level, said the minister. Once data on the linguistic ratio is available, the process to recruit teachers for the project will get under way.
Kane Williamson lauds Siraj s incredible show vs Bengaluru
Bengaluru, April 3: New Zealand great Kane Williamson hailed Mohammad Sirajs outstanding bowling performance against his former franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and said the right-armer bowled with real fire in his belly and led Gujarat Titans attack with aggression in securing the eight-wicket win at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Siraj delivered an exceptional spell of 3-19. [] The post Kane Williamson lauds Siraj s incredible show vs Bengaluru appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Amid IPL Pitch Row, BCCI's Big Message For Franchises, Curators: Report
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already seen a lot of controversy surrounding the pitches with some of the franchises expressing their disappointing with the playing surfaces.
New Delhi: Ahead of their next match against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 season, Mumbai Indians players including Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Deepak Chahar and Karn Sharma visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. In a picture shared by the franchise on social media Thursday, Suryakumar and Deepak were seen along with []
KPL season 2 kicks off: Cricket fever grips in Hockey heartland Kodagu
The Kodava Cricket Leather Ball Premier League (KPL) Season 2 commenced on April 1 in Pollibetta, bringing franchise-style cricket to Kodagu. Organized by the Coorg Cricket Foundation, the tournament features 10 franchise teams and includes women cricketers, with matches being live-streamed on YouTube.
Andhra Cricket Association bids to make Visakhapatnam new home of Sunrisers Hyderabad
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has formally extended an invitation to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to consider Visakhapatnam as their new home ground, should they relocate from Hyderabad. According to sources, the ACA has offered to host the remainder of SRHs matches in Visakhapatnam. Additionally, the ACA has proposed hosting the team mid-tournament, and providing tax incentives to the IPL franchise. The ACAs offer comes amid an ongoing dispute between the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and SRH regarding complimentary tickets. SRH has alleged that the HCA management has been harassing the team for free tickets, prompting the team to threaten relocation from their current home ground in Hyderabad. In response, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered a vigilance probe into the matter. Against this backdrop, the ACA swiftly reached out to the SRH management, led by Kavya Maran, offering support if they decide to leave Hyderabad. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal has been SRHs home ground. Meanwhile, the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam serves as the secondary home ground for Delhi Capitals, owned by the GMR Group. This season, Visakhapatnam hosted two IPL matches - DC vs LSG and DC vs SRH - which drew sizable crowds. Port City likely to host inaugural match of Womens World Cup 2025 Recently, the ACA renovated the Visakhapatnam Stadium, enhancing basic amenities like toilets and luxury facilities like corporate boxes. Since the Vizag stadium has only 28,000 seating capacity, IPL franchises may incur loss of around Rs 3 crore per. To mitigate this, weve offered a SGST tax benefit of up to Rs 1 crore per match at the Vizag Stadium, an ACA official revealed to TNIE, requesting anonymity. If SRH decides to shift their home ground, they need to alter the stadiums colour theme to match their brand identity. To rebrand the stadium with SRHs theme, an estimated Rs 10 crore would be required. Currently, the stadium bears the theme of Delhi Capitals. In another development, India is set to host the Womens Cricket World Cup 2025, with Visakhapatnam potentially hosting the inaugural match. The State government and ACA are in talks with the BCCI and the ICC to bring this prestigious international event to AP. Recently, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh met ICC chief Jay Shah on multiple occasions to discuss key initiatives, including the construction of a new cricket stadium, upgrading infrastructure, and attracting more matches to the State. Jay Shah was reportedly impressed with the renovations at the Vizag Stadium, and assured priority scheduling for Vizag in future cricket matches. If the talks yield positive results, the Vizag Stadium is likely to host the inaugural event, and first match of the Womens World Cup in September this year. Sources indicate that the BCCI is open to scheduling more T20 and ODIs in Vizag, which is the ACAs top priority. The ACA aims to host more IPL matches in Vizag, including at least two Delhi Capitals matches, and two Sunrisers Hyderabad matches, given the strong fan base for both teams in AP.
The Cincinnati Bengals' prominent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson's future remains at a crossroads after the franchise granted him maximum reach in regard to trade possibilities. Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn mentioned that they wanted him back but the negotiations surrounding money have become a stumbling block. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, the team must decide whether to proceed with an extension or to pursue a trade.
